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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 5, 2010 22:14:36 GMT -5
Leaning in, I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her to me. “I love you, Avive.”
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 6, 2010 9:19:49 GMT -5
I returned his embrace. "I love you too."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 6, 2010 12:02:33 GMT -5
I kissed the top of her head and then released her, settling back into my seat. “Your room is still as you left it,” I told her with a smile.
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 6, 2010 19:57:05 GMT -5
"Thank you," I said. "I should probably go send for my things."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 6, 2010 23:39:27 GMT -5
“Is there anything special you’d like?” I asked. “For dinner or breakfast perhaps?”
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 7, 2010 20:50:33 GMT -5
"Nothing, really," I said. "Don't go out of your way for me, you're the one who needs taking care of right now."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 7, 2010 23:51:27 GMT -5
“Taking care of you helps, my dear,” I said, smiling. “And it won’t be going out of my way.”
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 8, 2010 0:13:23 GMT -5
He would be a wonderful husband, I thought to myself, the tragedy of the situation washing over me. "Then surprise me," I said, standing up. "I'll just be a moment."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 8, 2010 0:46:51 GMT -5
“And I will go speak to the staff and arrange things,” I said, rising as well.
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 8, 2010 0:50:45 GMT -5
I smiled, before walking out of the den and to the library. I penned a note to Justin explaining the situation and that I'd be away for a few days, and that Alain and I were reconciled, and that I loved him (Justin) very much. The second note I penned was to my chambermaid, instructing her in what to send in my trunk. Walking out into the foyer, I found my old nemesis and bodyguard, Robert standing there. "Hello Robert," I said, smiling affectionately. "Will you see that these get delivered to House Rocaille?"
"I will, my lady," he said.
"Thank you," I said, before going back to the den to wait for Alain.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 8, 2010 1:13:32 GMT -5
I went to the kitchen and spook to cook, arranging for a dinner of roasted duck and candied root vegetables. I asked her to prepare something decadent for dessert as well. I gave her funds to restock all the pantries too, since we were both going to be here for a bit.
Finished, I returned to the den to see Avive there. “All arranged,” I said, smiling.
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 12, 2010 11:50:55 GMT -5
"That's good," I said. "Why don't we take a short walk around the block? The fresh air will do you good."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 12, 2010 18:09:23 GMT -5
“You know, that sound lovely,” I said, smiling and offering her my arm.
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 15, 2010 0:33:29 GMT -5
I took his arm and we went to the foyer, where a servant fetched our cloaks. "It's a bit cold, but refreshing outside," I said.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 15, 2010 0:36:39 GMT -5
I held her cloak for her. “It’s warm here compared to the estate,” I said, chuckling. “The snows have already come.”
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 15, 2010 1:08:59 GMT -5
"Do you think it will snow here?" I asked. "I hope it will."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 15, 2010 21:03:01 GMT -5
“It should, but it is not the same type of snow like we get at home,” I answered as we left the drive and turned onto the sidewalk. “It’s wetter and doesn’t build like at home, there’s just too much heat from all the homes and people.”
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 17, 2010 20:26:05 GMT -5
"A shame," I said. "No snowmen then, I take it?"
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 18, 2010 0:53:36 GMT -5
“Not unless we get a really good storm,” I said, chuckling. “Sorry.”
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 19, 2010 0:07:48 GMT -5
I frowned. "The poor children," I said, "to never be able to build a snowman."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 19, 2010 0:15:29 GMT -5
“It is not that far to get to where the snow piles up,” I said, giving her a reassuring smile.
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 19, 2010 18:12:21 GMT -5
I sighed with relief. "That's good," I said. "I hope the snow melts by the first week of spring, though."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 19, 2010 22:04:24 GMT -5
“It should,” I replied. “Do you have a particular reason?”
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 20, 2010 18:37:45 GMT -5
I nodded. "We've set a date," I said. "We're going to have the wedding in Siovale the first week of spring."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 20, 2010 21:04:18 GMT -5
“Congratulations,” I said, smiling. “Where in Siovale will you be having it?” I wanted to offer the estate, but if they already had plans I didn’t want to interfere.
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 20, 2010 22:38:59 GMT -5
"At Justin's estate," I said. "You'll be in my wedding party, won't you?" I was hoping it wouldn't be too sensitive, but I really did want him to be in my wedding.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 21, 2010 14:19:51 GMT -5
My heart clenched, thinking about how Jess and I could have been arranging our marriage around the same time, letting loved ones make one trip for both.
“Of course, love,” I said, smiling at her softly. “I would be honored.”
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 22, 2010 19:44:19 GMT -5
I stopped and threw my arms around him, hugging him tightly. "Thank you," I whispered. "It means so much to me."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Jul 22, 2010 20:00:50 GMT -5
I returned her hug. “It means so much to me to be there for you,” I said, smiling.
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Post by Avive de Rocaille on Jul 22, 2010 20:13:54 GMT -5
Releasing him, I took his arm so we could walk again. "It'll be small, just friends, family, and a few of the Siovalese peerage," I said.
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