Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian
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Post by Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian on Jun 10, 2011 12:46:53 GMT -5
I recognized the name Shahrizai, and I could feel the tension between the two. I sucked my bottom lip in when the woman spoke of Master being in bars and whorehouses. My eyes glanced up at him. I wonder if she had just said that or if that was how people viewed him.
I turned back to the woman when Kendrick spoke, and that's when I learned that her name was Naia. I blinked when I heard him ask about someone named Jace. It was obvious that he was angry at Naia because she wasn't with Jace. Who was Jace?
I licked my lips as I felt his hand tighten on my bottom. I could feel my panties getting wet at the sound of his growling tone. I fought the urge to shift and stand still.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 10, 2011 12:55:30 GMT -5
I laughed as well, giving his hand a little squeeze. "Of course not," I said, reassuring him. "How are your parents? Have you heard from them of late?"
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Jun 10, 2011 13:08:50 GMT -5
“I’m sure you would,” I said coolly, trying to appear supremely disinterested in what – or who – he did. However, my blood heated in moments when he mentioned Jace. He didn’t have to outright say it, I could hear the accusation in his voice, that I was a bad mother for being out tonight. I could feel my nostrils flaring slightly as the anger swept through me like wildfire.
“Jace is at home, well looked after. I wasn’t planning on staying long.” The defensiveness in my tone would never do – I didn’t need to defend myself to him! I changed tacks immediately. “One of us needs to make sure that our son has a place in the right circles, and you certainly can’t be bothered. You couldn’t even wait until Jace was a day old to be out drinking and whoring!” I was just guessing, but I had a feeling that was why he hadn’t been back to see Jace until rather late the next evening, looking somewhat worse for wear.
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Post by Landis de Verreuil on Jun 10, 2011 13:13:09 GMT -5
Nodding in understanding I gave her a smile and took another sip of my wine before answering with any more than that. "I'm sorry that you lost touch when them, or at least couldn't see them as often. Not being able to see the people you care about must have been difficult." What would she have done then if I hadn't been in the City when she needed someone to talk to? It made me more glad that I could be there for her.
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Post by Kendrick Deveroix on Jun 10, 2011 14:41:21 GMT -5
Well Elua, didn't she have a sore spot! I could practically feel the heat from the fire raging in the infernos of her eyes at my comment, but I was angry, too. Our baby, so small, home alone! I gritted my teeth, acid on my tongue waiting to fly forth, and doing my very best to keep my voice down in respect for the happy couple this shindig was for.
"You're right, Naia, I certainly can't be bothered. After all, I'm not here, in the exact place you are."
I was glad I got that dry rather point-out-the-obvious statement out before I realized everything she said, because my eyes widened and my mouth slackened into an 'o' before I caught myself and clicked my teeth shut audibly. How in Eluas balls did she know about that? I'd purposely not told her, damnit! I straightened myself.
"By the way, have you met Jessamine? She's my Valerian adept for the night, isn't that right, little one?"
I tugged Jess close, flattening her up against me, and glared at Naia, my hand traveling up and down the adepts sweet little back and rear. I was furious, absolutely livid, and while I was pretty sure I might regret that in the morning, I didn't right now. My voice was pitched low forcefully to keep it from carrying, our little argument masked by revelry and joy around us, but all I wanted to do right now was bend Naia over my knee and spank her until she howled.
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Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian
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Post by Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian on Jun 10, 2011 15:03:11 GMT -5
I listened to the two talk about someone named Jace. My eyes widened slightly when I heard her say "our son". They shared a child together? I listened to Naia yell a accusation at Master. The pieces were falling together. I wondered how close they used to be, because it was hard to imagine them even sharing a bed in regards to watching them conflict with one another.
I listened to Master attempt to defend himself and then change the subject abruptly while pulling me close to him. I looked up at him with adoring eyes, "Yes, Master."
I turned toward the woman, dipping into a curtsy beside Kendrick. I spoke softly, "Good evening."
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Jun 10, 2011 16:02:59 GMT -5
“I’m here for Jace’s benefit,” I hissed, though this argument was not going to benefit anyone at this rate. “You may not care what people think of you, or if they look down on you, but I won’t have that for my son. If that means showing my face at the right parties and having polite conversations with the nobility, then that’s what I’ll do.” Not that that was what had ended up happening here, but I should at least get some credit for trying.
When he introduced the girl next to him, I was already so mad I could spit, and now I had to figure out how to deal with her. He’d gone to Valerian? They were expensive and I didn’t like to think that he was squandering our son’s inheritance on such things, though I thought it a wiser course to keep that to myself.
I wanted to slap him. I wanted to slap her. But more than anything else, I didn’t want Kendrick to know that he’d gotten under my skin the way he had. Not just this argument, but the jealousy that simmered beneath the surface. I decided on a better way to make my exit, something for him to remember while he was with her tonight.
I reached for her, one hand slipping into her soft hair, tightening as I pulled her in close. I didn’t say a word, just kissed her, pressing my tongue between her lips with no little force. For good measure, my other hand found her breast, finding her nipple through the fabric and pinching it roughly. I might have never had a Valerian before, but I was a Shahrizai and this was as easy as breathing to me.
I released her abruptly, turned on my heel, and disappeared into the crowd. It was time to get home to Jace, because despite how much it irked me to give any credence to Kendrick’s words, it did feel wrong to be away from him.
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Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian
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Post by Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian on Jun 10, 2011 16:24:20 GMT -5
I listened to Naia speak about having a good reputation for her son. She sounded like she genuinely wanted to do the best for her son. I wasn't sure why they seemed so angry at each other, but it wasn't my place to take sides- thankfully. It seemed like Kendrick was being a little unfair to her, but I didn't know the history of their relationship. I knew Naia even less than I knew Kendrick, who I had just met only an hour ago.
I could tell that her anger was rising as she looked at Kendrick, and then she looked back at me. I felt her fingers move into my hair and then her lips were upon mine. I could hardly think about how to respond, since I was unsure of what my patron wanted. I could still feel Kendrick's body against my side and his palm on my round bottom.
I kissed her back eagerly, savoring the feeling of her lips against mine. My lips opened easily, feeling her tongue invade my mouth. A soft moan escaped my mouth when her hand grabbed my breast and pinched my nipple. Before I could move my own tongue against hers, the kiss is over, and I see her retreating back through the crowd.
I sucked in my lips still tasting her. I glanced up at Kendrick, curious to think what he thought of Naia's actions. I could feel my right nipple still hard from her treatment, poking beneath the fabric of my gown.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Jun 10, 2011 18:31:19 GMT -5
“They’re well; I got a letter from them a couple days ago. They are asking us to come visit, they would really like to meet you,” I told her.
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Post by Princess Phreya de la Courcel on Jun 10, 2011 18:58:21 GMT -5
“It is a pleasure to meet you all and thank you so much for coming,” I said, smiling at the group. “I hope you enjoy the night.”
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Noemi de Trevalion
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Post by Noemi de Trevalion on Jun 10, 2011 19:25:59 GMT -5
When Princess Phreya spoke I gave her a bright smile. They looked to be very much in love and that was the most important thing as far as I could see. "Thank you so much for the invitation," I replied with another polite curtsy, then glanced over at Eric before looking behind us to where more people seemed to want to be introduced, and Ghislain would probably like to speak to them as well. "I hope we have more chance to talk later but I know there are other people who want your attention for now," I said cheerfully, really hoping I'd get to talk to them more at another time. "Have a wonderful evening." With that I moved aside to let my cousin and his Henrietta forward, gently bringing Eric with me.
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Post by Eric Lamont on Jun 10, 2011 22:41:04 GMT -5
I smiled and nodded to the couple and then followed Noemi. "So what's the plan?" I asked as I looked around. "I'm not sure where to start really."
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Post by Ghislain de Trevalion on Jun 10, 2011 22:49:10 GMT -5
After the introductions I led Henrietta and myself over to the refreshments. "So, see anyone we should talk to?" I asked with a little chuckle, though my eyes went to my sisters. "We could take you to meet my family, I don't think you've been introduced yet."
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 11, 2011 13:02:35 GMT -5
I smiled, thrilled at the prospect of meeting his parents. "I'd love to meet them. I'd be happy to leave tomorrow," I added, smiling playfully, but my words were honest.
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Post by Kendrick Deveroix on Jun 11, 2011 14:08:41 GMT -5
I glared at her and her insinuating notions that I wasn't good enough to curry favor for our son, as if it wasn't my money that had bought her house, if it wasn't my money that was keeping her staff, if it weren't my money that put food in her cupboards, as if I weren't sending money to her for Jace already. I'd furnished the house, I'd bought dresses for her when her stomach expanded, and I had never even signed on for this pregnancy to begin with.
I was absolutely livid, my muscles locked, barely registering when Jess dipped into a curtsy to Naia. I saw her through a haze of red, and when she leaned and kissed my adept, it was enough to.. Well, to shock me out of it.
I gaped for the second time, and instantly I felt my breeches tighten as I viewed how forcefully and deftly she opened my Valerians mouth open for her bidding. When her hand found her breast and pulled roughly at her nipple, I nearly groaned like Jess had and took a handful of Naias hair for myself so I could kiss her, but then she was gone, stomping off in a manner of speaking.
My eyes trailed after her, and I forgot for a goodly moment that I was mad. Her hips did look awful nice in that dress, the roundness of her rear deliciously begging to be split apart for my phallus... Her form had changed, not so stick-straight, and for the first time I noticed and appreciated it.
Abruptly I realized where we were, and I snapped my gaze down to the little adept at my side. Naia had taken what was mine, as she apparently had an affinity for, but that did not mean Jess should have liked it. My face hardened into a frown, and I drew a breath that was supposed to have been steadying, but all it did was just expand my lungs.
"I think it is time for us to leave," I growled and promptly guiding us towards the doors. I didn't say anything more, but I was entertaining the notion of finding Naia outside somewhere and making her feel how hard she'd made me, right on the front lawn of this building if I had to.
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Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian
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Post by Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian on Jun 11, 2011 14:24:59 GMT -5
I watched Master's reaction, it looked like he was really angry. I didn't know if I should apologize, but apart of me didn't want to apologize. I worshiped Naamah, who told us to 'love as thou wilt'. Although she had kissed me in anger, I had enjoyed it, and it seemed wrong for me to apologize for that.
I was disappointed that we would be leaving so quickly. When Master's head was turned from me, I searched the crowd to see if I could see Landis or Hal. I was able to give a wave goodbye before we left the building, but I couldn't be sure that either of them saw me.
I could feel butterflies in my stomach as I wondered how the rest of the night would unfold.
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Post by Hjalmar Fellstone (I) on Jun 11, 2011 14:51:15 GMT -5
I noticed Mine's wave as she departed the fete, and despite my company I waved back. I was not one to be rude.
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Post by Henrietta Langois on Jun 11, 2011 17:53:33 GMT -5
I looked around us as he led us away, and I cast him a smile as he asked who we should speak to, one that grew as he suggested next his family. I could think of many people I wanted to speak to and know in society, but the idea of meeting his family was even more appealing.
"I'd love to meet them," I said, smiling in earnest. "Have you seen any here yet?"
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Jun 11, 2011 19:23:58 GMT -5
I hadn't even had the chance to meet the happy couple, to give my respects and make that connection for Jace, and now here I was going out the back door like a common servant. I didn't care at the moment though, because I was so angry that I just wanted to go somewhere where I could scream, or break things, or both. I wondered if I could get to Kendrick's house before he did, as a matter of fact, because I didn't care to break my own things.
I leaned against the wall in the back for several minutes, collecting my scattered thoughts and trying to rein in my temper. Perhaps I would go to Valerian and try to find Sinclair, but thinking about Valerian only made me fume about Kendrick all over again.
Once I thought I could at least act calm, I walked around to the front, found someone to call for my carriage, and waited, praying that Kendrick had the sense to stay at the party and enjoy his little Valerian, leaving me be.
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Sophie de Trevalion
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Post by Sophie de Trevalion on Jun 11, 2011 19:31:26 GMT -5
"I.... see," I said carefully. I wouldn't yell at my sister in such a public venue, no matter how stupid she had been. And then there was the matter of her rude savior who was... waving to an adept, a possessive look on his face. Wonderful, just wonderful. Who exactly had Mai tangled herself up in? "Hal, you should come over for dinner some night so that we can properly show you our gratitude for looking after Amelie."
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Post by Amelie de Trevalion on Jun 11, 2011 21:14:43 GMT -5
I could almost feel Sophie's displeasure, and I knew it was only self control on her part that stopped us from having an argument. I knew I would hear about it later, however, and I was resigned to it. It was odd, being the younger sister here, when at home I had so long been the elder.
I saw Hal wave at someone, a pretty young redhead, and I offered a smile in that direction, whoever she was. Any friend of Hal's was a friend of mine as far as I was concerned.
"That's a wonderful idea," I said with enthusiasm, though I was reminded of what his 'looking after' had led to and I had to fight to keep my face from flushing at the memory. I glanced up at Hal with a bit of a smile, "I, for one, am extremely grateful."
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Post by Ferris mab Eideann on Jun 11, 2011 22:30:22 GMT -5
"What, that you're beautiful, or that I trust you?" I asked with a bit of a teasing smile. A moment later a server passed by with a tray of bite-sized treats, and I offered her one of the two I scooped.
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Post by Marie Legard on Jun 11, 2011 23:32:56 GMT -5
It was both, but mostly that he found me beautiful.
“Thank you,” I said, taking one of the bits of food. I made a soft, but happy noise as I tasted it. It was a bit of beef on toast with an herbed spread and it all tasted fresh and yet rich. “Oh, that’s lovely.”
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Jun 11, 2011 23:39:06 GMT -5
“Let’s find out when Lucien and Phreya are planning to wed, and then we can leave as soon as we’re free,” I said, grinning happily.
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Post by Vladimir Romanov on Jun 11, 2011 23:49:25 GMT -5
As I wandered the room, I took samples of any of the food that passed by on silver trays. As nearly choking as their wine was, the food at least was alright. Too delicate, but at least it was palatable.
My eyes roamed constantly, looking at all the women.
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Post by Ghislain de Trevalion on Jun 12, 2011 0:55:58 GMT -5
I nodded to Henrietta. "Yes, my sisters are right over there." I still wasn't certain who Amelie was with but we would both find out soon enough.
I led Henrietta over to where the foursome had gathered and cleared my throat. "Sisters! There you are! How is the party going for both of you?" I wasn't certain if I had interrupted anything, however I wanted to know who these men were and I wanted to show off Henrietta.
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Post by Kendrick Deveroix on Jun 12, 2011 9:01:13 GMT -5
My attention was pitched ahead, and I followed the path Naia had taken into the night, though not for any other reason than I wanted to just leave. I hated social functions. There was a time in my life when I hadn't, when I'd actually liked dancing and talking to other pompous asses, but that part of me began to decay when Falla had died, and had blackened and fallen away completely with Julie, Vincent and Father died. I wasn't suave, I wasn't a pretty face anymore, not with this ugly scar on my forehead. I was.. who I was, I supposed.
"My apologies for cutting your evening short, Jessamine," I said, voice pitched quiet, low. I glanced at her as we walked in the open night, admiring how luscious she looked in that dress. So far my time with her hadn't been used properly, and I had to see to that. My phallus was still hard in my breeches, and one moment shy of pressing her up hard against me and plunging her mouth with my tongue, we reached the attendants waiting to take names for carriages, and I gave him ours.
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Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian
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Post by Jessamine Verreuil nó Valerian on Jun 12, 2011 11:04:36 GMT -5
I could tell that Kendrick had a lot on his mind. It reminded me what the other adepts had said, 'A assignation is all about the patron.' I squeezed his arm lightly and spoke softly, "It's alright, this is your night. Whatever you want to do....wherever you want to go. I'm with you for as long as you desire, Master." My eyes looked up at him with adoring eyes. He had flaws, sure, as did everyone, but tonight I was going to focus on the good as I did with everyone.
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Post by Hjalmar Fellstone (I) on Jun 12, 2011 13:20:37 GMT -5
"I would be honored, Your Highness." I said as I bowed, remembering the correct title. The d'Angeline were stuffy and pompous, but then again, I was in their land now. Best watch my manners I supposed. I caught Amie's small smile and squeezed her arm slightly.
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Noemi de Trevalion
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Post by Noemi de Trevalion on Jun 12, 2011 14:26:56 GMT -5
"There's a lot to see," I agreed with a smile, then looked around at the various drinks that passed, hoping to find a glass of something that wasn't wine. "And all of the art looks so interesting too. Maybe I should see about finding Victoire, she was supposed to come to the party as well, and maybe someone else you know will be here. Do you want to get something to drink while we think about it and watch for people?"
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