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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Jul 25, 2011 20:19:15 GMT -5
A message had come from Fisher and I'd been glad to see it, and to immediately agree to meet him for dinner at one of the finer restaurants in the City. It wasn't the place that mattered of course, because he could have wanted to meet me on the Doorstep at a fried dough stand and I would have gone, but the chance to see him was a welcome one no matter the reason. Since reconnecting at the Coronation fete that had been held at Cereus things in the world at large had changed somewhat, but we were as close as ever.
Considering the location I'd dressed myself in one of my newer gowns, one of sapphire velvet with gold edgings that didn't have the bare back I usually showed, my hair falling around me in loose ringlets of brown that softened my features somewhat. It was still long and reached to the base of my back when free but I was well used to it and it caused me no hardship at all any longer. My daughters were back at Dahlia in the nursery but I'd given them each a kiss before I left.
Once I was at the restaurant I looked around for Ryan to see if he was waiting for me somewhere or had yet to arrive. I tended to always be on time but somehow I had a feeling he'd have been early if he could manage it.
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Jul 25, 2011 22:31:56 GMT -5
It had become hard for me to go through a day without thinking of Allisande multiple times. I often found my mind wandering, and always to her. Not that I minded, the thoughts always made me smile.
I arranged for a night off and sent her a missive asking her to dinner. I’d dressed in brown doeskin breeches and jacket, and a shirt the shade of hazel that matched her eyes.
Watching, I saw her arrive and I stepped over to her.
“Good evening,” I said with a smile. “You look stunning.”
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Jul 25, 2011 23:26:19 GMT -5
The sound of Fisher's voice nearby caught my attention and I turned toward him with a smile, one that widened slightly at his compliment. "And you look as dashing as ever," I told him in a low tone as he came closer, drifting over to meet him and laying a kiss of greeting on his skin. Even the scent of him was potent and I let it wash over me before I stepped back slightly to keep from pressing too close. No reason to start on that this early, especially not when there was an entire meal to come. "It's always a pleasure to see you, lover. How are things?"
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Jul 25, 2011 23:46:34 GMT -5
“They are well, thank you,” I said, my skin tingling from the touch of her lips. I offered her my arm. “And how are you? The girls are well I hope?”
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Jul 25, 2011 23:50:32 GMT -5
Him offering his arm was probably reflex by now, as much as my taking it was, and I matched pace with him easily as I let him lead me to wherever we were going, grateful as ever to be in his company. Even the air here smelled edible and in my experience that was a very good sign. "I'm well, better for being here with you," I told him, eyes flashing a bit in honest mirth. "And the girls are always well thus far. They're already stronger than one would think, though a little bit willful. And they grow so fast..."
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Jul 26, 2011 0:00:46 GMT -5
“Yes, I’ve heard children have a tendency to do that,” I said with a chuckle as we were shown to our table. I’d arranged for a semi-private table with a view of the lantern-lit garden outside.”I have some gifts for them, back at my office. I didn’t know when might be a good time to bring them over.”
I held her chair for her.
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Jul 26, 2011 21:16:08 GMT -5
He always seemed hesitant to come to Dahlia and I had to wonder about that, what he was worried he would find there, or if it was only that he was concerned what I would say. "This table is lovely," I told him as I sat down, a smile still on my lips. "And you may come to Dahlia whenever you like. I wouldn't try to keep you away, Ryan. Do you really think that of me?"
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Jul 26, 2011 21:24:23 GMT -5
“Oh no, not at all,” I said, quickly, looking at her as I took my seat. “It’s not that at all, Allisande. I just don’t want you to feel pressured to see me or that I am imposing.” I would see her daily if I thought that might be alright with her.
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Jul 26, 2011 21:40:09 GMT -5
"I have yet to see you so often that I am tired of your presence, and if that was the case I would find a way to tell you- though it would be highly unlikely," I told him with calm certainty. "And whether I am there to see you or not you are still welcome to come when you feel inclined to do so." Of course I still had some assignations from time to time but I didn't think that would anger him; after all he was an adept himself.
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Jul 28, 2011 0:51:22 GMT -5
“Well, then I will not be so worried about coming to see you and the girls,” I said with a chuckle. “Would you like some wine or perhaps some of their honeyed juice?”
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Jul 31, 2011 23:13:10 GMT -5
"Some wine might be nice," I replied sedately as I acted as though I were glancing idly over the menu, looking for the words I'd trained myself to recognize for such situations. "Though I did tell you after the coronation party that you could visit any time you liked, whether I was there to see you or not. The girls need socialization to grow and I think it would be good for them to know you."
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 1, 2011 18:18:54 GMT -5
I signaled the waiter and ordered a glass of wine for her and juice for myself. Once he had left I looked at Allisande over my menu for a moment.
“I know… it’s just…” My voice trailed as I fought for the right words. “Never mind,” I said finally, looking at my menu once more. “I shall bring the gifts over tomorrow; it will be nice to see the girls again.”
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 1, 2011 18:26:30 GMT -5
Fisher generally wasn't the sort to back out of anything, at least not so far as I remembered, and my brow furrowed in confusion as I tried to decipher what he might be thinking with very little success. I may have been an adept and good at reading people but part of what interested me about him was the way that he kept my mind working, never quite grasping what was really going on. "Just what?" I asked in a tone of curiosity, my gaze steady as it rested on him over my own menu.
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 1, 2011 18:54:18 GMT -5
Lifting my gaze, I met hers again. Just what? Just that I loved her and if I thought she’d agree I would ask her to marry me? Just that I had no idea the truth of how she felt for me. Just that I had no idea if Adin was still in the picture, if she saw him, loved him?
“Nothing, nothing to be discussed now, I promise.” I smiled at her. “Have you found something that sounds appetizing?”
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 1, 2011 19:33:56 GMT -5
There was always a lot in what my lover did and said, and while I was perhaps more reserved than most I thought he understood the depth of feeling I had for him, even if it was rarely expressed. If I'd never had any feelings for him I wouldn't have asked him to be part of bearing my children, and now he was willing to be a part in raising them as well and that meant a good deal to me. I would have to find a way to show him how grateful I was of that.
But he didn't want to speak now and I was more than content to let things wait until later. A Dahlia didn't get very far without patience. "The pheasant sounded rather interesting," I replied with a smile as I closed my menu and set it aside. "What about you?"
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 2, 2011 23:23:52 GMT -5
“The lamb, I think,” I said, setting down my menu. “I have heard that the chef here has quite the knack with it.”
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 3, 2011 0:01:58 GMT -5
"Lamb is always a good choice, at least so far as I've found," I replied with a smile as the waiter came back with the drinks and set them on the table. The ambiance here was wonderful and I was greatly enjoying the evening.
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 3, 2011 19:06:09 GMT -5
The waiter took our orders and left us alone again.
“If we still have room after dinner, the lemon torte here is supposed to be nearly as good as sex, or so I’ve heard,” I told her with a chuckle.
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 5, 2011 7:38:53 GMT -5
His statement drew a low, slightly sultry laugh from me and I gave Fisher a playfully smoky look over the table. "I suppose we will have to try it and see the quality of the sex the person who described it was having," I teased lightly. "Since I think that would a harder expectation to exceed for some than others. To surpass some of our experiences may well require a miracle of a dessert."
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 5, 2011 23:57:20 GMT -5
Her response made me smile, a private and intimate smile. “True, it would have to be really, really good wouldn’t it?”
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 6, 2011 19:02:20 GMT -5
"At least that good," I agreed with a smile of my own as I smoothly pushed a curl back behind my ear and picked up my drink to take a sip. It had been far too long since we'd been out like this and it was still as natural as breathing to be here with him talking this way, with all of the clever flirting.
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 7, 2011 17:52:31 GMT -5
“If it is that good, do you think it might inspire us to great heights in the bedroom?” I asked, still smiling.
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 9, 2011 18:52:26 GMT -5
"I'd think being shown up by a pastry would certainly be an eye opener," I replied with a laugh as I rested my forearms against the edge of the table and leaned a bit closer, looking into his eyes. "But do you really think it's possible?"
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 10, 2011 1:29:14 GMT -5
'For other people, yes, but for us...." I leaned in and reached across the table, softly caressing my finger over her arm. "Not even close to possible."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 11, 2011 18:26:37 GMT -5
The touch of his hand was sensual and comfortable all at once and I shifted to brush my hand along his own before linking our fingers. "Oh, are you sure there's no room for improvement?" I teased completely in jest. "Namaah forbid I get boring."
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 11, 2011 18:48:25 GMT -5
I squeezed her hand softly, for more contact over anything else. “Allisande, you couldn’t be boring if you devoted your life to trying,” I told her. Then I brought our clasped hands up and kissed the back of her fingers lingeringly.
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 15, 2011 18:32:22 GMT -5
His kiss sent a brief shiver over my spine and I closed my eyes to simply absorb the sensation for a time as I ran my thumb across his wrist. "It sounds like far too much effort, especially since I'd much rather keep your interest, my lover," I replied as my eyes slid open and I looked at him. Ryan was always so handsome and poised, but I knew what lay under that as well- the passion, the sensuality and the affection. Who was to say that in a different world we wouldn't have met and married? But he was his House's Second and took that responsibility very seriously, as I did my service to Dahlia, and for those things the relationship we shared instead was enough.
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 15, 2011 20:08:18 GMT -5
“You have my interest, among other things,” I replied, smiling and squeezing her hand again. “If you haven’t noticed, I am rather taken with you.”
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Aug 20, 2011 20:00:13 GMT -5
"And if you haven't noticed I am just as taken with you," I replied with a throaty chuckle as I gave him another smile and pushed a curl back from my face with my fingertips. "I have never doubted your affection though. It simply makes me more inclined to doing what pleases you, which given my stubbornness and tastes is a singular thing."
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Aug 21, 2011 23:17:26 GMT -5
Her words struck me and I realized I had never thought of it that way. She was who she was with me, I never thought of it as such a gift, just the wonderfulness that was Allisande.
I brought her hand to my lips, kissing it again. “I am more than taken with you,” I whispered, forcing myself not to fear but to just tell her. “I love you.”
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