Malabelle Shahrizai
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Lady of House Shahrizai
Wife of Christophe Legard no' Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 4, 2006 20:04:16 GMT -5
Although I had sent an open invitation to Valerian for my Longest Night fete, I wanted to invite Christophe personally. I knew there were many parties happening that evening and he would have his choice of venues, but I wanted him at my fete.
The sweet little thing at the door just about burst into tears when I smiled at her. With a soothing caress on her cheek, I give her my name and asked if she'd go fetch Christophe for me. It was a mild winter day and I would wait out in the courtyard for him.
Trembling so hard her teeth clicked together, she fled into the halls of Valerian. Smiling, I wandered out into the courtyard, enjoying the faint warmth of the winter sun.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:18:14 GMT -5
When Noel found me, she was a mess. I took a moment to calm her down enough to get the message. It seemed Malabelle was waiting for me. I headed to the courtyard, a grin on my face.
I couldn't stop my eyes from roaming over her figure, but I got control over myself before speaking. "Mala, this is a pleasant surprise."
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Lady of House Shahrizai
Wife of Christophe Legard no' Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:23:03 GMT -5
Just the sight of him was enough to heat my blood, he was so delectable in every way possible.
"I'm glad to hear that, I would hate to be an unpleasant surprise," I replied, smiling a bit wryly. I moved to where he was, taking his hands in mine and giving him the kiss of greeting, letting my lips linger a little longer than was truly necessary.
"How are you?" I asked, staying close to him.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:29:18 GMT -5
"Great." She was so close I could feel the heat radiating off of her in the winter air. "I've had a relaxing couple of days. How have you been?"
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Lady of House Shahrizai
Wife of Christophe Legard no' Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:33:02 GMT -5
"I am very well," I answered, having to stop myself from removing my gloves and slipping my hands under his shirt to run across his chest.
Moving beside him, I slipped my arm through his and urged him toward a side bench.
"I'm throwing a fete for Longest Night, did you hear?" I asked, a little coyly.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:40:28 GMT -5
"How could I not?" I replied leading her over to the bench. "The whole House has been in an uproar over who is going and who is not, for both patrons and adepts."
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Lady of House Shahrizai
Wife of Christophe Legard no' Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:42:32 GMT -5
I chuckled, more than a little delighted to have caused such an uproar.
"And you? Are you coming?" I asked, smiling and looking over at him as I took a seat on the bench.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:48:26 GMT -5
I settled next to her, a few inches closer than I normally might have.
"Would you like me to?" I asked, a little grin tugging at the corners of my mouth.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:49:19 GMT -5
I settled next to her, a few inches closer than I normally might have.
"Would you like me to?" I asked, a little grin tugging at the corners of my mouth.
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 16:51:00 GMT -5
"Yes," I answered, surprising myself with my honesty. "That was my whole reason for coming to Valerian today, to see you and make sure you were coming to the party."
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 17:09:09 GMT -5
"I'm honoured." I told her. They would all be jealous, knowing the hostess invited me personally. And everyone would know within a day, with Noel's loose tongue. "And I would love to come."
Her tone finally hit me, my mind unwrapping itself from the ramifications of this meeting. "Thank you."
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 17:13:27 GMT -5
Honesty seemed to have an unprecedented hold on me, for the smile that bloomed when he said he would come was true as any I had ever had before.
"I should be the one saying thank you," I said softly. "For I know my night would be far less enjoyable without you there."
Leaning in, I let my lips brush his lightly.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 17:20:48 GMT -5
Her smile was dazzling, and her words sent pleasant warmth through my bones. My hand went up to caress her cheek as she kissed me, and I deepened the contact.
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 17:23:40 GMT -5
With a sigh of pleasure, I leaned in to his touch and the taste of his kiss. I was more than glad we were outside, for the cool air felt good against my desire heated flesh.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 17:34:04 GMT -5
As much as the pleasure was winding its way through my brain and making it difficult to concentrate, I still regained enough to remember where we were. Slowly I pulled away, my thumb tracing her cheekbone.
"Mala." My desire for her must have been obvious, though I kept my voice low. "This probably isn't the best place."
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 17:37:33 GMT -5
"Probably not," I agreed in the same low tone, smiling a little ruefully. "Though I am not certain I care."
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 17:54:36 GMT -5
"Well, if we do continue, you'll make a lot of adepts around here jealous." I said with a smile.
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 17:57:07 GMT -5
I let my hand drop down, lazily stroking along the outside of his thigh.
"I don't really care what the other adepts here think," I told him. "I came here for you."
Smiling, I leaned closer again, my lips brushing his as I asked, "Do you care if they're jealous?"
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 18:09:31 GMT -5
"They'll get over it." I replied, leaning forward the miniscule amount to press my lips against her again.
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 18:13:47 GMT -5
My lips were too busy to smile, but they would have otherwise. My free hand slid up, fingers curling along the back of his neck as I pressed my lips even tighter to his.
I caught his bottom lip between my teeth and tugged slightly as I released his mouth.
"You are making it rather hard to wait until the party," I told him, smiling.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 6, 2006 23:58:48 GMT -5
In that now familiar motion that nonetheless had its desired effect, she tugged lightly at my lower lip.
"It'll merely make it sweeter." I replied, a smile on my own lips.
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Lady of House Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 7, 2006 1:14:07 GMT -5
"I'm not a very patient person, in case you hadn't noticed," I said, chuckling softly. Not caring a wit, or even giving thought to, what other might say, I pressed closer to him and laid my head on his shoulder.
"Do you have an outfit for the party, or will you let me buy you something?" I asked, smiling at the idea. "I could take you to Eglantine if you aren't busy for the rest of the afternoon."
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 7, 2006 18:52:16 GMT -5
I grinned. "I was despairing just this morning over my wardrobe. I had no idea what to wear."
I gave it a quick thought nevertheless. It would not do to neglect my responsibilities. "And I do happen to me free."
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 7, 2006 18:55:06 GMT -5
I smiled again, honest and true. "It seems I could not have chosen a better day to come and see you," I said, lifting my head and looking at him. "I can wait here if there is anything you need to see to before I whisk you away."
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 8, 2006 14:58:22 GMT -5
I nodded with a smile before heading back inside. I found Noel loitering at a window overlooking the courtyard, and she smiled a little too innocently when she realized I saw her. Stopping my eyes from rolling heavenward, I gave her a message for the Second, to let him know where I was going. Before she scampered off, she tugged my head down to her level and straightened my hair. I smiled as she left. She had a good heart, even if she was a terrible gossip.
The same smile on my face, I returned to the courtyard and the waiting Malabelle.
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Lady of House Shahrizai
Wife of Christophe Legard no' Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 8, 2006 16:37:03 GMT -5
With unconcealed admiration, and quite possibly a bit of possessiveness to boot, I watched as Christophe came back to me - after having watched him leave with the same look on my face. I was so taken by the way he moved, even more so now that I knew what lay beneath the layers of his clothing. My blood burned in my veins and it was only through will that I kept from snatching his hand and dragging him to my family's private rooms.
Sighing somewhat wistfully, I rose and smiled. "Ready?" I asked.
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 8, 2006 22:37:44 GMT -5
I offered my arm, not missing the restraint she was showing. "Of course."
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 9, 2006 1:54:17 GMT -5
Taking his arm, I pressed myself far closer than was necessary.
"Then off to my carriage we go," I said, smiling. "Though I am not sure how well my patience will hold out having you alone in the carriage."
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Post by Christophe Legard nó Shahrizai on Dec 10, 2006 22:01:49 GMT -5
Her carriage was waiting, and I handed her up, disappointed and greatful that Eglantine was so close. To wait would make her fete that much sweeter.
"What are you wearing on Longest Night?"
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Malabelle Shahrizai
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Post by Malabelle Shahrizai on Dec 10, 2006 22:15:02 GMT -5
"I am having a dress made," I said as the carriage began to move. "But now that I know you definitely coming, perhaps I'll forego clothing all together. What do you think?"
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