Gwynplaine
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A king made me a clown! A queen made me a Peer! But first, God made me a man!
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Post by Gwynplaine on Apr 15, 2009 15:50:01 GMT -5
"I would be honored," Gwynplaine said sincerely.
And he could watch over her, at the same time.
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Post by Josephine on Apr 15, 2009 19:00:33 GMT -5
She nodded.
"Thank you. The practice tents...oh, how silly of me. I'm sure you know where they are."
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Gwynplaine
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Post by Gwynplaine on Apr 16, 2009 12:19:30 GMT -5
"I do," he said. "But it's no matter."
He offered her his arm by nudging his elbow gently against hers.
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Post by Josephine on Apr 16, 2009 20:43:04 GMT -5
Easily carrying the case under one arm, she took the offered arm with the other.
"Lead on."
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Gwynplaine
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Post by Gwynplaine on Apr 16, 2009 21:58:27 GMT -5
Gwynplaine did so, wondering what people thought of them, wondering if he was watching. He felt awkward, not knowing what to say, for on top of the uncertainty he already felt with her there was a new delicacy he felt had to be observed.
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Post by Josephine on Apr 17, 2009 0:06:31 GMT -5
Thankfully, no one disturbed them as they made their way to the practice tents. Though they got several glances from those coming and going from the area, they were pretty much left to their own devices.
"So long as you stay outside the circle, I think you will be safe." She said as they reached their destination.
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Gwynplaine
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Post by Gwynplaine on Apr 17, 2009 18:15:45 GMT -5
"I'll be safe," he assured her. "Don't worry about me, Mademoiselle Josephine. You won't even know I'm here."
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Post by Josephine on Apr 18, 2009 10:29:26 GMT -5
She was smiling softly as she set the case down in the ring and popped it open.
"I know I count on you."
True that she had friends, acquaintances in the circus other than him, but none of them had ever been as...as he was. He was different, in a good way--he was Gwynplaine.
She paused only to tie back her hair before gathering the knives together and straightening back up.
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Gwynplaine
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Post by Gwynplaine on Apr 19, 2009 2:42:48 GMT -5
She could. Or rather, he wanted that to be true. He had not felt like much help so far. But he had very little experience being helpful. Having anyone accept his help. There was Erin, whom he was teaching to juggle, but that was... expedience. Perhaps.
But she looked better already, and he settled in with pleasure to watch.
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Post by Josephine on Apr 19, 2009 19:47:49 GMT -5
After a few small tosses to make sure the knives were still in the right balance (they were), Josephine set into a simple routine, slowly building up to something more complex as she did in the show. Because of how much of her concentration it needed, the practice made it so that she could only focus on the knives, and soon enough her worries and troubles were pushed to the background as she seemed to almost dance while throwing the blades about in graceful arcs.
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Post by Gwynplaine on Apr 20, 2009 9:44:30 GMT -5
If Gwynplaine had been of a mind to, he'd have held his applause for fear of breaking her concentration. But the sight before him was so beautiful, his attention so wrapped around her graceful form, that he did not think to intrude with insufficient praise. He watched, breathless and guilty at the pleasure this afforded him, who deserved it not, and waited for an appropriate time.
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Post by Josephine on Apr 20, 2009 12:10:23 GMT -5
With a sweeping movement, she came to a smooth stop, staying in place as she caught her breath.
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Gwynplaine
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Post by Gwynplaine on Apr 20, 2009 12:41:19 GMT -5
Gwynplaine let out the breath he hadn't known he'd been holding and, after a minute pause, clapped enthusiastically.
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Post by Josephine on Apr 20, 2009 15:38:47 GMT -5
With a big grin, she bowed.
"Oh, thanks! I added a few more flourishes because I always felt as though something was missing."
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Gwynplaine
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Post by Gwynplaine on Apr 20, 2009 16:21:18 GMT -5
"I wouldn't say that," Gwynplaine said loyally. "But I did catch the additions, and I think they will be well-received. You're really quite remarkable."
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