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Post by Philippe on Feb 13, 2008 16:28:17 GMT -5
((Because this is clearly the Paris Branch of Oxford...))
*Philippe entered the University and smiled. It had been a long time. He walked over to a clerk and requested an audience with a Tony or Andrew Blakeney. Once requested to wait he sat down in a large study.*
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Post by Andrew on Feb 13, 2008 17:57:11 GMT -5
*Andrew received the summons as his classes for the day ended and he entered the study and spotted a solitary gentleman sitting to wait. He approached him cautiously.*
"...you wanted to speak with me, Sir?" *he extended a hand.* "Andrew Blakeney."
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Post by Philippe on Feb 14, 2008 1:58:37 GMT -5
*Philippe shook it.*
"Philippe De Chagny, I am married to your sister."
*He waited for the information to sink it.*
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Post by Andrew on Feb 14, 2008 3:38:58 GMT -5
*His grip tightened only slightly but the settled composure of his expression didn't shift.*
"I see. What can I do for you?"
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Post by Tony on Feb 14, 2008 10:21:21 GMT -5
*Tony burst in late, sitting down beside Andrew.*
"What'd I miss?" *he asked breathlessly, barely glancing at Philippe.*
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Post by Philippe on Feb 14, 2008 12:53:31 GMT -5
*Philippe sighed.*
"It is your sister, I do not know where she is. I could quickly find her myself but I do not think that she would allow me to. I just want to know she is safe."
*He was tense, uncomfortable with revealing much of himself.*
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Post by Tony on Feb 14, 2008 15:15:02 GMT -5
"She's been kidnapped?" *burst out Tony.*
"I doubt that, Tony--sit down!" *said Andrew with a sigh.* "Sir, you mean she has left you?"
*Tony snorted.*
"If Beetle doesn't want to be found, there's no finding her until she's ready to be seen. D'you mind the time she spent the whole night in the horse chestnut tree out back, Andrew? And everyone was frantic until she sat down at breakfast, cool as a cucumber?"
"God, I can't even remember what she was on about, that time. The same thing never upset her twice."
*The twins bantered idly, evidently not overly concerned that their sister was in any real danger. Eventually, Andrew seemed to recall Philippe's presence. His tone cooled considerably--after all, this man had evidently done something to make their Beetle angry or upset.*
"You needn't worry on her account, Sir. She can take care of herself well enough."
"And if she can't, she'll let us know," *said Tony firmly. And it was true--her brothers were her world and her lifeline, and they adored their baby sister in return.*
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Post by Philippe on Feb 14, 2008 15:22:46 GMT -5
*Philippe sighed, so everyone kept saying. She had proved herself able to take care of herself before. But then, he could not help this overwhelming desire to protect her. All the time.*
"I should take your word, you know her better than I."
*He stood.*
"If she is....please let me know."
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Post by Tony on Feb 14, 2008 17:32:26 GMT -5
"If she wishes you to know anything...she will tell you herself," *said Tony with a stony expression.*
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Post by Philippe on Feb 15, 2008 2:00:42 GMT -5
*Silently Philippe stood and left the room. Why had he assumed that they would help him? It was stupid really.*
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