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Post by Gawain on Oct 15, 2008 9:50:39 GMT -5
*Gawain wasn't sure what that had to do with clothing, but he answered honestly.*
"I would assume she disapproves. She did not seem to trust you." *He pursed his lips for a moment.*
"But if I was to live only for her wishes, she would have me wed and bound to her bed chambers, I am certain."
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Post by Valmont on Oct 15, 2008 9:55:29 GMT -5
"And she is your first?" he pressed, his mouth quirked slightly as he was reminded of the boy's promise.
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Post by Gawain on Oct 15, 2008 10:12:32 GMT -5
"She was." *Gawain answered easily.* "And my only, as of yet."
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Post by Valmont on Oct 15, 2008 10:49:51 GMT -5
"And despite the great love she no doubt professes to you, you feel no obligation to follow her wishes to the letter, or confine yourself to such singular company?" Valmont's tone was merely idly interested, as if making small talk.
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Post by Gawain on Oct 15, 2008 12:47:09 GMT -5
*Gawain shrugged, neutral on the topic.*
"I have never lied to her. She knows that it is my nature and duty to love as I will. I would never be happy with her alone."
*He pursed his lips, thinking for a moment.*
"She has said many times that she understands and will not seek to change me, though her actions would believe me to think that is not entirely true."
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Post by Valmont on Oct 15, 2008 13:13:46 GMT -5
"Excellent," said Valmont coolly. "Exactly what I needed to know. You're exactly right, of course. And now--I suppose I ought to take you to get fitted for a new suit. Pay attention to where we go, and to the process--it may be useful to you, and I expect you to develop at least a modicum of taste."
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Post by Gawain on Oct 15, 2008 13:53:23 GMT -5
"Yes, sir. Of course, sir." *Gawain hurried to follow the man, studious as ever.*
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Post by Valmont on Oct 15, 2008 14:26:43 GMT -5
The two of them went to Valmont's favorite tailor and Valmont was explicit in his instructions--of fine quality, though not too fine and not showy, well cut, demonstrating class but not rising too far in it--in short, suitable clothes for the manservant of a well to-do gentleman with places to go and ladies to see to.
"Well then," he said. "That's seen to. You clean up well; I'll say that for my judgement."
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Post by Gawain on Oct 15, 2008 15:12:55 GMT -5
"Thank you, sir." *Gawain nodded politely.*
"I only hope that I meet your standards and expectations."
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Post by Valmont on Oct 15, 2008 15:58:23 GMT -5
"If you don't, I'll get rid of you," Valmont said casually. "You may... make yourself useful, now. I plan on being busy. Please don't come to my attention unless I call for you or you have a good reason."
((I'm not really sure how to do this--I guess they've have to go out or something, or...hum.))
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Post by Gawain on Oct 15, 2008 17:06:09 GMT -5
((I know what you mean. We'll just have to figure something out. But whatever it is, he'd perform well, just as instructed.))
*Gawain bowed and disappeared into the other room. He pulled up a chair next to the door so he could hear his master's call. A small book manifested in his pocket and he withdrew it, opening it with a smile, a black feather serving as a bookmark.*
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Post by Valmont on Nov 5, 2008 12:28:35 GMT -5
**NEW DAY**
"I have some news," Valmont announced idly one day, without preamble. "Repairs on my house have been completed. We'll be moving there tomorrow."
He finally looked at Gawain, who thus far had been fulfilling all his duties admirably--to the point where Valmont hardly paid him any mind. "Be certain I'm ready."
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Post by Gawain on Nov 5, 2008 12:45:10 GMT -5
*Gawain nodded in practiced grace, having a slight bow to the gesture.*
"Everything will be ready." *He assured, pausing only a moment to see if there was further instruction.*
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Post by Valmont on Nov 6, 2008 10:55:50 GMT -5
Valmont waved a negligent hand in a gesture Gawain had to recognize by now as "nothing else, nothing else." He had the ball to think about, tonight.
((I really don't know what to do with them.))
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Post by Gawain on Nov 12, 2008 7:35:43 GMT -5
((I know what you mean. I think I just need to get on putting him in Valmont's threads and see how it goes. Since Gawain is working for him, he's beneath him and not really good for making conversation.))
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