Unexpected Pleasures - Hal, Manon & Suzette

[Manon nó Courcel]

Poor Calista, I could see she wasn't feeling well, and so I had spoken up and made the suggestion that she return to Mont Nuit. Hal could have his money back for her, and in ways I was relieved, I wouldn't have to hide my scar from her. I didn't think she would say anything, but I also didn't want to put a friend in that position.

Luckily it didn't seem like Hal was the type to get angry over such things, though Calista apologized often. I hugged her and kissed her cheek and we deposited her back at Valerian House.

I turned to Hal as the two of us left, a little disoriented by the change of pace of our assignation. Mont Nuit was a close knit place, and I was already wondering what rumors might fly about Calista after this.

"So, now what?" I asked him, tossing my hair back to feel the sun against my skin.

[Hjalmar Fellstone (I)]

I was completely understanding of Calista. I would never force anyone to do anything they did not feel comfortable with, and she was obviously uncomfortable. I walked them both back to Valerian House and Manon seemed willing to continue on.

Once back outside I looked at Manon warmly. "I think we continue on, love. Piggyback down Mont Nuit again, I suppose, if you're willing. You're still without panties, right?"

I grinned then, and reached out to cup her cheek lovingly.

[Manon nó Courcel]

"I am," I said, an impish grin on my lips. "I don't wear them very often anyway." I winked at him playfully and then moved behind him to wrap my arms around his neck. "I'm ready when you are!"

[Hjalmar Fellstone (I)]

With her grin reflected I stooped and let her settle in, then lifted her easily. As before, my hands moved back to support her bottom. But now, with easier access should I wish it, I fought the urge to slide my hands up her skirts and slide them along her sex. Bouncing down the street would certainly provide her a thrill. As it was, my thumbs rubbed at her ass through the cloth of her skirts.

I began walking, and spoke softly, "I'll still buy you that dress Manon. Would that be alright?"

[Suzette nó Orchis]

I was walking down the street of Mount Nuit when I saw a familiar face. I was wearing a simple black gown, a lot more tame than my usual clothing, but I didn't have any particular destination in place.

I waved when I saw Hal, and it looked like he was carrying someone on his back. I walked up to them, "Hi, Hal! From the cemetery to the Night Court, we just keep bumping into one another."

I turned my head a little to the side to smile at the woman on his back, "Hi..I'm Suzette no Orchis. Everyone calls me, Suzi."

[Manon nó Courcel]

I peeked over Hal's back as we came upon another adept. Well, it was Mont Nuit, I supposed I should not have been surprised, though I was quite distracted by Hal's fingers.

"I'm Manon," I said, smiling then remembering to add my full name, now that I was truly an adept. "no Valerian," I continued, blushing slightly at forgetting to add it in the first place.

"Nice to meet you, Suzi. I take it you two know each other?"

[Hjalmar Fellstone (I)]

I couldn't wave but I grinned. "Hey Suzi! Yeah, I remember. This is..." But I got no further as Manon introduced herself. I nodded with a smile.

"I'm taking Manon into the city to buy her a dress. You wanna come along?" I didn't mention that we were an assignation. It didn't feel like one. I alredy liked Manon. There was a child-like quality to her. Which, now that I thought about it, made me feel a little dirty. But I reminded myself she was an adept. Valerian to boot. I shifted my hands inwards slightly, fingers now teasing, behind my back and under her bottom, away from Suzi's sight.

I turned my head towards Manon, a smile playing at my lips in knowledge of my fingers, but answering her question now. "Yes pet. We met the other day as I was looking for the cemetery."

[Random Event]

Random Event: A washerwoman throws water out from a second story window without pausing to see who might be below it.

[Suzette nó Orchis]

I smiled sweetly at Manon, "Nice to meet you, Manon." I listened to Hal mention how we met. I nodded at what he said, "Yes, he needed some directions. I believe we went there with a Heliotrope Courtesan... Quite the pleasant day."

I clapped my hands gleefully at his suggestion, "Oh, I would love to! Are you sure? I wouldn't want to intrude on a...assignation...if that's what this is..?"

Just as I was about to say something else... a bucket of dirty laundry water poured on my head. I let out a gasp as the water hit me from head to foot, drenching my hair and my gown. I felt the cold temperature cool my skin, and some of the taste ended up in my mouth, which I spit out quite quickly. Then I began laughing out loud. I turned to look at the woman in the window and give her a wave, "Thanks for the shower!"

I turned back to Hal, removing the water from my face, "So...as I was saying.....how about after I change..? Do you mind waiting..?" I bit my bottom lip and gave a look that said 'I really hope you don't mind.'

[Hjalmar Fellstone (I)]

"You wouldn't be intruding. You're welcome to come along." I still didn't mention whether this was an assignation. I gasped as the torrent of water came from nowhere, and almost dropped Manon. My hands shifted though and I pulled her back up.

Then I chuckled as Suzi hailed the woman in the window, seeming nonplussed by the impromptu shower. "I'll wait right here for you Suzi, unless you want me to walk you to your House?"

I shifted again, hoisting Manon up, my hand now slipping beneath her skirt this time, running along silken legs before supporting her ass. Fingers played at her nether lips gently, massaging.

[Manon nó Courcel]

I wondered about her coming along, if he meant to be friendly or if he was planning on adding her to the assignation. I thought nervously about my back but perhaps I could arrange things so that she would not notice. I didn't have much chance to think about it, however, when someone carelessly tossed their washwater out of the window, where it splashed all over Suzi. I gasped, looking upward at the woman as Suzi laughed it off. Definitely Orchis.

"Watch where you're dumping things!" I yelled up at her, though she had already left the window. I had been accused of being rude in the past, but at least I had never dumped a bucket of water all over some innocent passerby! Well, not by accident...

I was going to say something else, but Hal's fingers were terribly distracting and I ended up not doing anything more than clinging to him, burying my face in his neck to hide the flush on my cheeks.

[Suzette nó Orchis]

I shrugged my shoulders to Manon, "Oh, she was probably unaware that I was even there..." I spoke in slight defense for the washer woman.

I nodded at Hal, "Why don't you guys come inside?" I began leading the way through the gate to the house of Orchis. "I guess I can dress a little better...now that I have some where to go. " I flashed them a grin as I led them to the sitting room. "I'll be right back. " I waved to them before heading to my room. I walked down the hallway to my bedroom.

I removed my dress and under things, and then I dried my hair out and pulled it back into a small bun. I began looking through my wardrobe for the right outfit.

[Hjalmar Fellstone (I)]

I felt Manon press against my neck and I smiled. Nodding to Suzi, I followed her, and once inside I set Manon down. "Would you mind terribly if I contracted her as well... replace Calista?"

I had to ask, as it was my way, but really, Manon had little say. She could always call her signale and end things herself, but I doubted she would.

As I waited for an answer I asked a passing Orchis to fetch the Dowayne.

[Manon nó Courcel]

Part of me minded, on account of my scar, but I really didn't see a way of expressing that without giving up a reason, so I simply shook my head.

"No, not at all, though..." I wasn't sure how familiar he was with the houses. "Things are very different between a Valerian and an Orchis, my lord." I was probably speaking out of turn, but I felt as if I should at least mention it.