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Post by Christian on Nov 5, 2006 0:28:23 GMT -5
Christian paid the driver and watched as the phaeton rumbled away. His knuckles were white from holding his bags in such a firm grip. The man settled them on the ground and took off his hat. He wrung it in a nervous fashion for a few minutes.
Only then, did he turn and face the opera house. Christian gasped; it was so grand! Posters of the new opera were hung up all around. How Satine would have loved to have her face on one of them! If only she had lived... The man shook off negative thoughts and picked up his things.
Light seeped through the cracks of the entrance doors. "I'm off to tell our story, Satine. Please be with me now," he whispered. He opened the door, shielding his eyes from the light that was so blinding in contrast to the dark of the night outside.
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Post by River on Nov 5, 2006 5:00:47 GMT -5
*River ran down the stairs, hurrying to get to the Halloween party when she tripped over her own feet and collided with a man who had just entered the foyer.*
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Post by Raoul on Nov 5, 2006 8:01:34 GMT -5
((Yay!!...now which Sue to throw...))
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Post by Dia on Nov 5, 2006 9:33:19 GMT -5
*Diamanta sighed as she carried the piles of fabric across the foyer, turning she noticed a girl she vaguely recognised and a man she had never seen before in her life collide. Dropping her bundle she rushed over to them.* Are you both alright?
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Post by Christian on Nov 5, 2006 22:27:29 GMT -5
Christian looked up mortified from the ground.
"Huh? Oh, uh, yes. Well, I am but I don't know if she..." He decided to stop talking altogether lest he make a bigger fool out of himself.
Christian gave the woman he had collided with a hand up and brushed some dirt off her clothes. "I-I am terribly sorry. I'm afraid I'm too clumsy for my own good." He smiled crookedly, not knowing what else to say or do.
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Post by kayte on Nov 5, 2006 23:13:18 GMT -5
((Aww, he's adorable. But I've got Kayte after Ramsey, Belladonna is with Raoul, Arielle is with Teddy, and Paris is...wait.
...nah. That would be mean to poor Christian to send Paris Hilton in here. But when I break down and Sue-ify my NaNo chracter? Watch out ;D))
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Post by River on Nov 7, 2006 3:10:13 GMT -5
"My fault." *River said sorrily.* "I'm clumsy, not you. I'm really sorry." *River smiled nervously and gave the man his hat, that had fallen on the ground.*
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Post by Dia on Nov 7, 2006 15:18:15 GMT -5
*Diamanta looked at the man curiously.* Have you just arrived. I don't believe I've seen you before?
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Post by Christian on Nov 7, 2006 20:32:41 GMT -5
"Thank you," said Christian as he gently took his hat from her hands.
"And, it's my entirely my fault, mademoiselle. I should have watched where I was going. I am so sorry."
He turned to Diamanta and answered, "Yes. In fact, this-this would be my first night here." Suddenly remembering, Christian smacked his head. How could he have been so stupid to be so impolite?
"Please forgive me. I'm afraid I haven't properly introduced myself. My name is Christian."
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Post by Belladonna on Nov 7, 2006 20:39:39 GMT -5
((I was going to stay out...but I can't. I need to throw somebody at Christian ;D))
*walks in and smiles sweetly at the new arrival and other people she doesn't know, and goes over to say hello, her eyes shining and her hair a curtain of pure gold around her rosy face* I don't believe I've met some of you before. I'm Belladonna.
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Post by Christian on Nov 7, 2006 20:47:26 GMT -5
((lol. ;D))
Christian looked down at the ground and began to wring his hands nervously. He had never been around so many women before. He finally looked up and returned Belladonna 's greeting with a quiet, "Uh... hello."
Then after a few seconds, "I-I'm, uh, Christian."
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Post by Belladonna on Nov 7, 2006 20:50:25 GMT -5
*smiles sparklingly and innocently at Christian, noticing his nervousness and trying to make him feel comfortable* It's wonderful to meet you, Christian. What brings you to the Opera?
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Post by Christian on Nov 7, 2006 21:04:57 GMT -5
Christian didn't immediately answer. He tried to pick out the perfect words to explain his situation. He couldn't bear to talk about Satine at the moment; it was too much for his aching heart.
"...Well, I'm a poet. I-I guess I'm here to tell a story. A story of truth, beauty, freedom, and love. Our story.
"But I am also here to begin my life anew. If that makes sense."
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Post by Belladonna on Nov 7, 2006 22:08:20 GMT -5
*Nods understandingly* Yes, it does make sense. I think a lot of people here came to start again. *To herself* I know I did...
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Post by Christian on Nov 7, 2006 22:15:16 GMT -5
Christian's face lit up as he grinned, pleased that she understood.
"Um, would any of you happen to know if there were any spare rooms here? I need a place to stay and put my things and..." he trailed off.
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