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Post by Rochester on Mar 6, 2007 11:35:10 GMT -5
*Rochester plopped himself contentedly into a lush chair in front of the hearth. This arrangement was simply delightful. The house had come mostly furnished. That was definitely nice, although it didn’t leave him much room for his own things. He would manage no doubt. As the fire warmed him, his thoughts drifted to the sweet young Shadi. A promise is a promise…but the binding is in the word of the thing, right? He smiled to himself and vowed to call upon the girl tomorrow. But first things first, a good night’s rest. He wandered off to bed, dreaming of the things that he could teach the young woman.*
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Post by Alex on Apr 11, 2007 22:19:26 GMT -5
*Alex strolled up to the imposing house, checking the address. Yup, this was it. So she'd been told--everyone seemed to know where Nadir lived. Well, the women, anyway.
She walked up to the door and used the heavy knocker. Would Rochester be pleased to see her, now that her secret was out? Now that their camaraderie had been... augmented?
She smirked to herself. Of course he would.*
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Post by Rochester on Apr 12, 2007 7:45:36 GMT -5
*Rochester was surprised to hear someone at the door. He had only really had one visitor since he had moved and that had indeed been an interesting one. Placing his napkin on the table, he waved off the servant that was in a bustle to get the door. He needed this, some excitement. He rose and made his way quickly to the door. Opening it a crack, he peeked out, then swung in open wide with a grin.*
“Oh, Alex! It is so good to see you again, my darling. Please come inside, won’t you?”
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Post by Alex on Apr 12, 2007 10:53:28 GMT -5
"Don't mind if I do," *Alex said, matching his grin.* "Do I find you engaged?"
*She walked past him into the house.*
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Post by Rochester on Apr 12, 2007 18:30:00 GMT -5
*Rochester shook his head and smiled.*
“Not in so much as I don’t desire your company. Have you eaten?”
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Post by Alex on Apr 12, 2007 22:08:53 GMT -5
*Alex shrugged.*
"No. Have you?"
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Post by Rochester on Apr 12, 2007 22:24:35 GMT -5
*Rochester smiled knowingly.*
“Actually, I’m a bit in the middle of it at the moment. But I’m sure there’s enough for two, if you’d care to join me. You are always welcome at my table. And anywhere else in my house.”
*He gave her a wink.*
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Post by Alex on Apr 13, 2007 17:04:23 GMT -5
"I'll have to remember to show up at mealtime more often," *Alex said with a laugh.* "The Opera does get a bit crowded, when feeding time is nigh."
*She followed him into the dining room, and accepted a place at his table.*
"Your hospitality is appreciated, Rochester. And I'll repay you by allowing you to tell me of your conquests, since last we met."
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Post by Rochester on Apr 13, 2007 17:08:52 GMT -5
*Rochester smiled and shook his head as he led Alex into the dining room. He ordered a plate made up for her and gestured for her to sit. Then he sat himself.*
“Somehow I think your offer is merely a ruse to live vicariously.”
*He gave a playful wink.*
“Although you might be most disheartened if you were planning to use any such tales for self-gratification.”
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Post by Alex on Apr 13, 2007 17:12:58 GMT -5
*Alex's eyebrows rose.*
"Oh yes? Well, I'm sorry to hear it. My plate has been less than full of late as well." *She sighed.* "My particular circumstances are at least partially to blame, of course, as girls who would go for one such as I am are not likely to be attracted to one such as I look."
*She took a judicious sip of wine.*
"Well then. Have you any adventures to relate at all?"
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Post by Rochester on Apr 13, 2007 17:17:43 GMT -5
“Adventures?”
*Rochester’s brow rose. He pursed his lips before answering.*
“You might call it that. I have taken up tutoring Monsieur Khan’s daughter.”
*He sipped his wine with one hand and raised the other dismissively.*
“Before you say anything…I know. My reputation as a reckless libertine is greatly at stake.”
*He smiled warmly.*
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Post by Alex on Apr 13, 2007 17:22:17 GMT -5
*Alex's eyes widened above her fork.*
"Truly? That depends on what you're tutoring her in," *she said with a smile.* "I can think of a great many things that might improve your reputation, in that arena."
((Is anyone else thinking about Dangerous Liasons?))
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Post by Rochester on Apr 13, 2007 17:26:21 GMT -5
((I’m so glad you are familiar. That was the idea, after all. )) *Rochester offered a smile over his glass.* “Perhaps…but her father has asked that she learn a lady’s etiquette and some basic self defense. He seems genuinely moved for her wellbeing, so who am I to deny my services?”
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Post by Alex on Apr 13, 2007 17:30:13 GMT -5
((Was it? I'd forgotten. Anyway, it's one of my favorites.))
*Alex smirked.*
"Your services must be varied, indeed. I can't imagine how you resist temptation. She's a fetching little thing; and likely very... curious."
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Post by Rochester on Apr 13, 2007 17:37:22 GMT -5
*Rochester licked the wine from his lips slowly.*
“That she is. But I do my best to stay…distracted.”
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