Elliot L'Envers
Noble
His Grace the Duc L'Envers, Sovereign Duc of Namarre
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Post by Elliot L'Envers on Jun 1, 2011 21:15:09 GMT -5
Now that the meeting with Caraf had settled some of the matters between us and Emelia was going to be visiting me more often I knew I'd need some more things for her. I could have sent someone to one of the simpler shops for her things, or even sent a servant out for them, but she was my only daughter and I intended to give her the best of everything. Perhaps that was partly due to some subconscious guilt about what had happened between her mother and I but all I could do now was try to fix it. She was still too young to worry about her becoming spoiled so if I was going to indulge her deeply this was the best time.
On stepping into the high-end shop I noticed the many fine pieces of silver and gold, some of them very substantial indeed and I steered myself toward the larger items. I didn't know much about children but she'd need brushes, and didn't she like looking in mirrors? Picking up one of the large, square glasses with a silver back I turned it over to look at the design etched into the metal, then set it back down and moved on to another. Luckily I'd found a very capable nanny to help look after the babe, and considering how busy I often got she'd definitely be needed. A set of silver bells on a chain drew my attention and I picked it up, the chimes ringing quietly in my hand as I stared at them. I should have read more about all of this. Right now I was completely at a loss.
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Desdemona de Bonnel
Aristocrat
Sister to Duc Castiel de Bonnel; House de Bonnel
Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears?
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Post by Desdemona de Bonnel on Jun 1, 2011 21:38:36 GMT -5
I had been wandering through the palace district when I came across Maison des Metiers, a interesting shop. I was wearing a dark blue gown that gave a small hint of of cleavage, and clung to my curves. My hair was pulled into a bun and held by a dark blue comb.
Since I had lost the bid at the Debut auction, I still had funds on me. I took my time walking to the various sections until I came to silver bracelets. I asked the clerk if I could try some on. I slipped one of the bracelets on and admired them in the sun light. I paused when I heard the sound of bells. I looked to my right and saw a tall handsome gentleman who seemed to be looking through various items. I turned back toward the bracelet and put it back, and tried on another one. This particular bracelet had a few stones on it, and it looked like the stones were the same color as my eyes.
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Elliot L'Envers
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His Grace the Duc L'Envers, Sovereign Duc of Namarre
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Post by Elliot L'Envers on Jun 8, 2011 11:02:16 GMT -5
There was a certain sort of person who was good with children and I had the momentarily futile sensation that I wasn't that person at all. Luckily I could afford the best help but I doubted Caraf would accept that for much as she had this mental image of me that I couldn't say was inaccurate. I'd done some bad things and been distant for a long time but now I was trying to change some of that. Maybe it wouldn't stick, maybe it would but all I could do was make the attempt and make sure Emilia saw the best in me.
There was a woman in the shop not that far from me wearing blue, and she was beautiful and curvacious, but after offering her a smile I forced my attention back onto the bells I was looking over. Probably too small, since the baby could get them into her mouth, and I cursed under my breath as I put them back and picked up a wooden ball carved with different animals. Maybe I should have just stuck to simpler things. What had I played with as a child? I couldn't remember being that young. Didn't people get children things like blocks? Turning over the ball in my hand I tossed it into the air a short distance and then caught it, testing its weight.
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Desdemona de Bonnel
Aristocrat
Sister to Duc Castiel de Bonnel; House de Bonnel
Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears?
Posts: 190
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Post by Desdemona de Bonnel on Jun 8, 2011 19:22:26 GMT -5
I looked at the bracelet for a moment and then noticed that the gentleman wasn't too far from me. If he happened to look my way, I would show him the bracelet with the jewels on it, "What do you think? Does it look good on me?"
I picked up a mirror and placed the bracelet near my face to see how close the jewel's color was to my eyes. Than I put the mirror down and turned toward him again, "What are you looking for? I'm Desdemona de Bonnel, by the way."
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Elliot L'Envers
Noble
His Grace the Duc L'Envers, Sovereign Duc of Namarre
Posts: 2,923
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Post by Elliot L'Envers on Jun 21, 2011 13:21:05 GMT -5
The girl who was standing near me gave me another look and I cast a charming smile in her direction; after all, who didn't want the attention of beautiful ladies when they could get it? It's not as though I had to worry about whether or not I'd offend anyone with the desire to look back at them anymore. She was looking intently at a bracelet on her wrist, then comparing it to the rich blue color of her eyes, and that made me chuckle inwardly for a moment. My own eyes were l'Envers violet, like amethyst. "A good choice," I replied with a nod. "Pleased to meet you, Lady de Bonnel. I'm Elliot l'Envers, and I'm looking for something for a lady myself, though one a bit younger than you are. My daughter, who's just under a year old."
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Desdemona de Bonnel
Aristocrat
Sister to Duc Castiel de Bonnel; House de Bonnel
Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears?
Posts: 190
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Post by Desdemona de Bonnel on Jun 21, 2011 15:26:45 GMT -5
I looked critically at the bracelet and then I nodded, "Yes...I think I'll take this one.." I signaled for the clerk and then turned back to Elliot, "Oh, a daughter? How lovely. A year old...yes...that is just a bit younger than myself. What were you thinking of getting her..?"
I looked over to see that the clerk was busy, he signaled that he would get to me when he could, and I dismissed him with my hand, letting him know that he should take his time. I was enjoying talking to this gentleman and I didn't need to purchase the bracelet right away.
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Desdemona de Bonnel
Aristocrat
Sister to Duc Castiel de Bonnel; House de Bonnel
Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears?
Posts: 190
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Post by Desdemona de Bonnel on Jul 14, 2011 13:17:03 GMT -5
When he gave me no answer, I shrugged my shoulders. I turned toward the clerk and purchased the bracelet. Then I made my way out of the store.
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