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Post by Tony on Feb 9, 2008 18:22:25 GMT -5
*Tony and Andrew pressed into the crowded cafe and found a table in the corner, far away from some dude standing on a table and singing.
ENJORAS The time is near So near it's stirring the blood in their veins! And yet beware Don't let the wine go to your brains! For the army we fight is a dangerous foe With the men and the arms that we never can match It is easy to sit here and swat 'em like flies But the national guard will be harder to catch. We need a sign To rally the people To call them to arms To bring them in line!
FEUILLY: Um...dude. We're in England, now.
COURFEYRAC: Wrong university!
GRANTAIRE: Whooooa when did that happen? *hic*
They ordered some soup, fresh bread, and a bottle of good wine, and tucked into their supper, discussing their classes, professors and classmates.*
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Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 9, 2008 18:25:55 GMT -5
*Queen Tearbird entered the cafe, and sat down by a table near the window. The candles threw a soft light on her long, blonde curls, and made her beautiful blue eyes sparkle. She ordered bread, wine and cheese. Then she sat there alone, looking out of the window with a dreamingly expression in her face.*
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Post by Tony on Feb 9, 2008 18:28:36 GMT -5
*Tony crumbled his bread distractedly into his soup, falling into one of the brooding silences he seemed so prone to, these days. Andrew lapsed into silence as well, worried for his brother as they both tried to pretend nothing was wrong or unsaid between them.*
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Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 9, 2008 18:34:46 GMT -5
*Queen Tearbird's attention was drawn towards the young students at the table in the corner. She noticed some tension there. Warmhearted as she was, she decided to talk to them, and try to learn more of the situation. She walked over to them with a smile.*
"Excuse me, monsieur. Your soup will soon be too thick, if you don't stop crumbling your bread into it...." *she said with a glimpse of humor in her eyes.*
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Post by Tony on Feb 9, 2008 18:39:02 GMT -5
*Tony glanced over at the woman and stopped crumbling the bread into his soup. Instead he dropped the rest of the lump of bread into the bowl and pushed it away.*
"I wasn't hungry, in any case," *he muttered, pushing back his chair and standing.* "Madame," *he said with a short, perfunctory bow before leaving the cafe.*
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Post by Andrew on Feb 9, 2008 18:40:20 GMT -5
*Andrew looked after his brother helplessly, but didn't bother going after him. What good would it do?*
"You must forgive my brother, Madame. He is...much altered, of late. Normally he is much less...er...forgive me, I cannot think of an adjective that would do in polite company."
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Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 9, 2008 18:44:05 GMT -5
*Queen Tearbird raised an eyebrow.*
"Did I say anything wrong?" *She said to the young man who had to be the first man's brother, by the look of it.* "I didn't mean to be rude..."
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Post by Andrew on Feb 9, 2008 19:02:25 GMT -5
"I beg your pardon--no, it's...it's Tony. He's...he's been having a rather difficult time...a-adjusting to school, here." *It was better not to get into the mess of explaining something he knew absolutely nothing about because Tony had chosen not to confide in him.*
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Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 9, 2008 19:06:17 GMT -5
*Queen Tearbird nodded and smiled.*
"I understand," *She replied calmy.* "It is hard to get used to new surroundings. All you can do is to take what you have, and do the best about it. That goes for most situations you can meet in your life. As a rule, everything will be solved in the end."
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Post by Andrew on Feb 9, 2008 19:08:04 GMT -5
*Andrew smiled tightly.*
"I hope you are right, Madame."
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Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 9, 2008 19:11:40 GMT -5
*Queen Tearbird smiled knowingly back.*
"I am." *She said*
Trust me, I have 2000 years of life experience....
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Post by Andrew on Feb 9, 2008 19:16:51 GMT -5
*Andrew's smile softened with hope in her sincerity. He stood awkwardly after a moment and bowed.*
"Forgive me--after more than three hours of lecturing my mind goes completely blank of all social graces. Andrew Blakeney, at your service, Madame."
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Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 9, 2008 19:19:29 GMT -5
*Queen Tearbird smiled and bowed her head graciously.*
"My name is Queen Tearbird of Lorien, but please call me Tearbird. I am travelling incognito."
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Post by Andrew on Feb 9, 2008 19:21:21 GMT -5
"I understand," *he said with a nod.* "Please--won't you sit down and have a glass of wine?" *It seemed like the polite thing to do.*
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Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 9, 2008 19:26:06 GMT -5
*Tearbird smiled and sat down*
"Yes please. A glass of wine will do me good." *She replied politely.*
"So, Monsieur Blakeney, what are you studying here at your school?"
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