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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 7, 2008 15:16:48 GMT -5
Well, I... *She hesitated for a moment, brushing a stray lock of hair out of her eyes.* I suppose, monsieur. I'm working 4 jobs right now. But I can't stop. I have to work. *She blushed slightly and bit her lip.* Excuse me, monsieur. I'm sure you aren't interested in all that.
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Post by Valmont on Jan 7, 2008 19:02:58 GMT -5
"No?" *he asked, casually taking a step towards her.* "And what sort of human being would I be, to not be interested in the trials of a creature like yourself, hmm? What is it you're working so hard for? Sick mother?"
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 7, 2008 19:35:53 GMT -5
My family, monsieur. My- my brother recently died, and we're...a bit financially unstable at the moment. Understatement of the year, but... *She shrugged slightly.* And in my recent experience, most people aren't interested in the misfortunes of their maids, monsieur.
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Post by Valmont on Jan 8, 2008 10:09:20 GMT -5
*Valmont pursed his lips.*
"No? Perhaps not everyone is appreciative enough of your obvious qualities," *he drawled. He took a step closer, reaching out with finger to tilt her face up to him.* "How old are you?"
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 8, 2008 15:03:46 GMT -5
I'm 17, monsieur.
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Post by Valmont on Jan 8, 2008 15:17:17 GMT -5
"Indeed," *he said.* "And do you consider yourself wise in the ways of the world, my dear?"
*His finger left her chin to trail lightly down to the hollow of her neck.*
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Post by Nadir on Jan 8, 2008 15:21:06 GMT -5
((...he's so hot. I'm just saying.))
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 8, 2008 15:34:41 GMT -5
*She met his gaze calmly.* Some of them, monsieur.
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Post by Valmont on Jan 8, 2008 15:41:51 GMT -5
((Thank you. I would totally do him too.))
*Valmont smiled lazily.*
"No doubt. And how fortunate."
*His eyes swept her up and down.*
"You look like you could use a rest," *he said.* "I'd be happy to loan you a bed."
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 8, 2008 15:44:15 GMT -5
*Her eyes widened slightly and she bent quickly to retrieve her cleaning surprise.* No, really, monsieur, I have another job to go to, I really must be going...
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Post by Valmont on Jan 8, 2008 15:49:56 GMT -5
*Valmont caught her arm--firmly but gently--as she bent.*
"But I insist," *he said, his voice dripping solicitude. It had been some time since he'd had someone who could pull double duty as a maid of all work.* "And I assure you, you shan't want for employment. Leave the other position, and I'll take you on full time."
*He stepped closer, savoring the way her quick breaths displayed her to advantage and pressed her against him.*
"I promise you, the terms are very, very reasonable."
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 8, 2008 15:56:14 GMT -5
Excuse me? *She pulled away from him quickly, flushing brightly as she stepped away.* I don't believe I- You wouldn't- I should go.
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Post by Valmont on Jan 8, 2008 16:40:24 GMT -5
*Valmont arranged his cravat carelessly.*
"Of course, my dear, if you think you must. If I am so very distasteful to you. Others have found my company pleasing, and shall again, I shouldn't wonder. Only think very hard about what you're throwing away."
*His gesture was subtle, but his eyes and hand seemed to take in the luxurious appointments to his rooms and person. He glanced at her with slightly bowed head, his eyes lidded and lascivious.*
"Your modesty is quite becoming."
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Post by Nadir on Jan 8, 2008 16:44:38 GMT -5
((Sue!Me: *shrieks* I'M MODEST! Me!Me: No, you're not.))
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 8, 2008 16:45:03 GMT -5
I don't mean- you're certainly... *She bit her lip.* I have to work, monsieur, or my entire family goes down. We have to pay the medical bills- we have to pay all of our bills- and all of us working is barely enough. I have to keep going.
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