Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2009 0:16:08 GMT -5
I’d gotten the notice of the upcoming fete for the arrivals from Alba and knew I should attend. If I was going to do so, I decided I needed a new gown. the idea of going to the Night Court made me sad, so I went shopping instead.
On the way to the shopping area, I decided to splurge and had the driver take me to the most expensive clothing shop I could think of.
Stepping out of the carriage I took a deep breath and went inside. I waved off the girl who rushed up to help me and told her I wanted to look before I needed her help. She went off a little way, but I could feel her eyes as I began to browse the dresses.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 22, 2009 0:37:40 GMT -5
I had already been to three places looking for a gown for the up coming fete with the Cruarch's heir and the Eiren Prince. Gervaise would want me looking resplendent and I had to follow his wishes. The fourth place I was at was Masion de Fournie, hoping to even find some fabrics if I didn't find a gown. That was when I saw her, Leyna de Somerville. I wasn't sure why but I moved, padding my way over to her with my always trusty lady's maid Fleur behind me.
"Well well, I didn't think to see you back." I said as I raised a brow, looking at her as she stood before me. "Word was that you were off in Aragonia marrying your little Prince." I smiled a little. "Yet here you are; honey moon over so soon?" I asked.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2009 0:42:28 GMT -5
I looked up at the sound of Evangeline’s voice. Oh how we’d been at each other before, but I was not up for that anymore.
“I had to return before we even got to Amilcar,” I told her. “My father took ill and nearly died. We never made the wedding, and Nic’s had to go back to Aragonia because of duty.” I looked away, blinking and telling myself I would not cry here in the middle of a store. “Congratulations, I hear you are engaged.”
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 23, 2009 15:02:41 GMT -5
Her response was not one that I had hoped, and I almost felt sorry for her. There was a certain irony that we both seemed unhappy with our perspective husbands. "I am." I replied, though less cooly. "Something nice and political to keep my family's name clean." I added.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 23, 2009 15:12:42 GMT -5
I lifted my gaze and looked at her again. It would be awful to be having to marry just to keep your family’s name clean.
“And are you happy with it?” I asked.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 23, 2009 22:37:45 GMT -5
I turned and looked at her, stiffening my back as I put on my strong court face. "Of course." I said firmly. "It makes me happy to please my family; and Gervaise is a good man and we have much in common."
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 23, 2009 22:42:54 GMT -5
I flinched slightly and looked away.
“Forgive me, I didn’t mean to pry,” I said softly. My fingers trailed over a black dress, perhaps that was what I should wear, black or grey to fit my mood and my future. I was jealous of Evangeline that she could at least be happy enough to make it seem real when she answered me. My happiness was so fleeting anymore and every moment that Nic was away I felt like I was dying inside.
“Congratulations,” I said again. “May Elua bless you both.”
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 23, 2009 23:10:36 GMT -5
Another response that didn't make me happy, she wasn't fighting back, just... giving up. I pursed my lips together and walked over to her completely, placing my back against the clothing rack as I looked at her. "You're making this too easy you know." I said as I raised my brow and crossed my arms across my chest. "Gee Leyna, its like you've given up or something." I looked at her seriously, feeling a bit bad since she looked so... sad. I must be getting soft in my old age.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 23, 2009 23:20:43 GMT -5
“I’m not going to fight with you Evangeline, or anything like that, if that is what you were hoping for.” I sighed and looked at her. “I guess I have given up. The only thing I ever dreamed of was falling in love and getting married, having a family. I managed the first part and it seems that’s as far as it’s going to go. Three times now Nic and I have planned our wedding and three times it’s been taken away. My father is dying, slowly now but still dying. The man I love is off in another country serving his military duty and here I am, alone and trying to find something suitable to wear to yet another fete where there will be no one I am friends with, no one I can talk to. I’ve no fight left, Evangeline.”
I turned from her and moved to the next rack, wiping my eyes as I did, promising myself once again I would not give in to the tears here in the middle of a store with some over anxious girl waiting for me to leave so she could tell all the others who worked here that I’d been crying.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 23, 2009 23:42:30 GMT -5
I listened to her and then when she walked away I rolled my eyes and went after her, standing next to her. "Its probably best you give up," I said with a sigh. "I mean you have nothing really." I looked at her sarcastically then sighed again and rolled my eyes once more. "You're life's not that bad Leyna." I said softly now. "Not everyone is happy."
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 23, 2009 23:50:28 GMT -5
“I know that Evangeline,” I said softly, mostly because my throat hurt from fighting the urge to cry. “And I also know you’re not going to get me to respond to barbs and sarcasm.”
I looked up at her. “Why do you care? I’m not going to fight with you, you don’t like me, so why do you care if I’m happy or not?” I asked, wondering why she was still here talking to me.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 24, 2009 0:10:00 GMT -5
I pursed my lips, not wanting to answer her questions. "I wasn't trying to fight with you Leyna, I was trying to be... I don't know... annoying. I thought you'd get mad at me and tell me that you wouldn't give up and that you would succeed just to spite me." I shrugged a little.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 24, 2009 0:14:06 GMT -5
Her words caught me by surprise and before I knew it, I found myself smiling softly.
“Sorry to disappoint you,” I said, chuckling a little.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 24, 2009 0:38:27 GMT -5
I was almost happy at her response. "Yes well," I said as I shifted, resting my weight onto one leg and crossed my arms as I looked at her. "I guess you'll just have to owe me one." I said shrugging my shoulders gently, trying to hide a little bit of my own smile.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 24, 2009 0:46:13 GMT -5
“Yes, I guess I will,” I said, feeling gratitude towards her. “Perhaps when we’re done here I can take you out for tea and pastries?”
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 24, 2009 0:57:25 GMT -5
I sighed, how perfectly coutier, but looked at her and shrugged. "Only if I get to fight you about everything we eat and drink." I teased sarcastically.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 24, 2009 1:03:11 GMT -5
I chuckled again. “It’s a deal,” I said, smiling.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 24, 2009 1:11:55 GMT -5
I shrugged. "Alright then Highness, you pick. You're the royal one after all." I said waving my hand a little.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 24, 2009 1:19:42 GMT -5
I rolled my eyes then leaned in to whisper in her ear. “Snark all you want, Evangeline, I’m still not going to really fight with you and I’m still going to tell you thank you,” I said before pulling back.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 24, 2009 1:31:33 GMT -5
I pursed my lips to the side and sighed as I looked at her. "You're welcome, now lets go before I find I'm actually having fun." I teased with a straight face.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 24, 2009 15:36:38 GMT -5
“You don’t want to find a dress?” I asked, finding myself smiling naturally.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 24, 2009 15:41:29 GMT -5
I raised a brow. "Oh my my, aren't we pushy; now its shopping and tea and pasteries." I said in my teasingly sarcastic nature, but turned toward the rack and began to look over the gowns that where there. "Do you have a colour you'll be wearing for the fete?" I asked by way of conversation and at least a little curiousity.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 24, 2009 18:35:06 GMT -5
“I hadn’t settled on one,” I said, considering a rust colored gown. “What about you?”
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 24, 2009 21:46:19 GMT -5
I shrugged. "Its supposed to be an Alban themed wedding, may hap I should find something that they would wear." I said absently.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 24, 2009 22:51:23 GMT -5
“Such as?” I asked, deciding against the rust colored dress and moving on.
“I hear leather and body paint is popular over there.” I added with a grin.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 24, 2009 23:30:21 GMT -5
I raised a brow and chuckled softly. "Well then, perhaps I should oblige." I murmured, coming up with an idea that would probably have to be brought to Eglantine. "What about you, a colour in mind?" I asked, looking at her now.
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 24, 2009 23:38:15 GMT -5
I wondered if she was growing bored, having just asked me that a moment ago. “No,” I said. a gown caught my eye and I picked it up, angling it so she could see too. “What about this?”
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 25, 2009 0:09:07 GMT -5
My attention for the most part was on my idea, but I tried to focus as she showed me a gown. "Very nice." I said looking at her. "I'm sure it would look very nice on you."
|
|
Leyna de Somerville
Royal
Her Highness, Princess of the Blood; Future Comtesse de Somerville; House Somerville
Posts: 5,711
|
Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 25, 2009 0:13:27 GMT -5
I held the gown against me, looking down at it and judging it. “Yes, I think this will do,” I said, nodding. I looked up at the hovering girl and she rushed over.
“I’ll take this one. I’ll be back later for a fitting,” I told her. She took the dress, nodded and hurried off.
“Are you going to look more?” I asked Evangeline.
|
|
Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban
Noble
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Morhban, Sovereign of Kusheth; House L'Envers & Royal Cousin
Daughter of Bernard and Elaine L'Envers. Sister to Elliot L'Envers
Posts: 1,265
|
Post by Evangeline L'Envers de Morhban on Sept 25, 2009 0:47:36 GMT -5
My eye had wandered as Leyna delt with her new gown, my thoughts on my own outfit for the evening. As soon as Leyna turned her attention back to me I looked at her and shook my head. "No, I don't think I'll find what I'm looking for here." I said softly.
|
|