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Post by Philippe on Nov 19, 2006 7:06:48 GMT -5
*Philippe opened the door and coughed as the dust flew into his face.*
Didn't enter here often did you brother?
*He walked over to his desk and sighed at the collection of bills and letters heaped upon it.*
Looks like I will be staying here all night
*He sat down and began to sift through the immense pile of paperwork.*
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Post by Rose on Nov 19, 2006 10:15:46 GMT -5
Rose ascended the stairs to the study quietly. Now that Raoul was deceased, she was no longer chained to him - but she did not know whether he had finalized their divorce before he died, and she wondered if he could find the paperwork in his office.
She was surprised to see a glimmer of light under the door, and knocked softly.
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Post by Philippe on Nov 19, 2006 10:17:21 GMT -5
*Philippe looked up from his accounts.* Come in.
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Post by Rose on Nov 19, 2006 10:58:36 GMT -5
Rose entered, and swallowed a bit nervously at the sight of the Comte sitting there. She had learned his identity from one of the other guests. Who knew what Raoul had told him about her?
"Monsieur," she began, "I don't mean to intrude, as I'm sure you must be grieving over the loss of your brother. I can assure you that..." she searched her mind for some platitude. "...the Opera will not be the same without him."
She took a step closer to the desk, unsure of how to state her reason for coming. "I will try to be frank... Raoul and I were married, and we separated a while ago. I do not wish to be known as his widow for the rest of my life, and I would like to know if he finalized our divorce before his death."
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Post by Philippe on Nov 19, 2006 11:05:41 GMT -5
*Philippe looked at her intently.* Forgive me for saying Madame, but I can't imagine a woman such as yourself with a man like my brother.I will check for you now although I do not have hopes of success Raoul left his affairs in a great deal of mess. *Philippe began to search through the legal papers on the desk sighing softly whenever he saw something that his brother had foolishly done.After a long while he looked up again.* I must speak the truth, I cannot see any mention of a divorce.*He rubbed his forehead anxiously.* I will contact my solicitor to see if he knows anything of the matter. What was your maiden name?
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Post by Vianne Giry on Nov 19, 2006 12:43:19 GMT -5
((If Raoul married her as Marianne Whatever-Her-Last-Name-Was and now she's Rose A-twitter-bucket or whoever the chick from Titanic is, wouldn't that make their marriage invalid in the first place?))
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Post by Philippe on Nov 19, 2006 12:48:03 GMT -5
(Ah ha!... yes it would. I don't think it really matters anyway know. He's dead and this just looks like an excuse to talk to Philippe..))
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Post by Vianne Giry on Nov 19, 2006 12:55:32 GMT -5
((Oh totally.))
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Post by Rose on Nov 19, 2006 14:52:27 GMT -5
((When has anything ever made sense in the Sueniverse? ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) )) "Laurent," Rose replied. "My maiden name was Laurent." Her heart was sinking - would she be forever known as the Widow de Chagny? Alongside Raoul's other wives? She had no idea how many there were now. She fought back tears of frustration.
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Post by Philippe on Nov 19, 2006 16:50:32 GMT -5
*Philippe took a pen and wrote it down.* I will do what I can, though I fear it may be in vain. For what it' worth I'm deeply sorry for all the misfortune my familyhas caused.
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Post by Rose on Nov 20, 2006 12:49:47 GMT -5
Rose bit her lip and averted her eyes to the floor. "Thank you, monsieur. I... will hope to hear from you soon regarding this matter."
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Post by Philippe on Nov 20, 2006 13:22:07 GMT -5
*Philippe smiled at her briefly.* I will do my best.*He looked down at his desk and began to order more papers.*
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Post by Rose on Nov 20, 2006 14:04:35 GMT -5
Rose nodded and slipped out silently.
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Post by Rosette Daae-de Chagny on Dec 11, 2006 9:17:22 GMT -5
*Rosette walked into the study and looked, a tad surprised, at Phillipe.*
Uncle? Wasn't he dead?
*Rosette cleared her throat to catch the mans attention and frowned.*
"Excuse me monsieur, but are you Phillipe de Changy, fath-.... I mean Raoul's older brother?"
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Post by Philippe on Dec 11, 2006 11:33:42 GMT -5
*Philippe looked up at the young woman and sighed.*
Yes I am, how can I help you?
Another of my brothers I'd guess.
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