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Post by Raoul de Chagny on Aug 11, 2008 15:02:51 GMT -5
*It wasn't opulent, but it was certainly comfortable given the circumstances Louise had had to prepare it in. She led the girl in. She'd laid a nightgown on the bed, soft cotton, as she didn't think she had anything with her and nobody liked to sleep in daydresses. Raoul's sisters had left plenty behind and one was only a little taller than Johanna.*
"Here we are, Mam'selle, and don't hesitate to ring the bell should you need anything."
*With that Louise left her. Raoul had stayed downstairs.*
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Post by Johanna de Chagny on Aug 11, 2008 15:06:28 GMT -5
*Johanna smiled, looking at her room. She pulled on the nightgown and climbed into bed, half-convinced she'd wake up and learn the night's events had been a dream.*
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Post by Raoul de Chagny on Aug 11, 2008 15:08:34 GMT -5
*Raoul came up the stairs a few minutes after her lights had gone out. Unable to stop himself from checking on her, he opened the door just enough to look inside. He could barely see the outline of her body and face, but it was enough to reassure him. He looked on an extra moment.*
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Post by Johanna de Chagny on Aug 11, 2008 15:11:27 GMT -5
*Johanna suddenly turned rigid with fright. No, it wasn't a dream after all- he was just like the rest. Had she really thought a handsome nobleman would help her without wanting something in return?*
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Post by Raoul de Chagny on Aug 11, 2008 15:15:42 GMT -5
"Good night." *He said softly, thinking she was already asleep.* "I think I'm falling in love with you, too." *This last part almost impossible to hear. With that he shut the door quietly, so as not to wake her, and his footsteps got fainter as he walked down the hall to his own room.*
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Post by Johanna de Chagny on Aug 11, 2008 15:25:04 GMT -5
I was wrong...how could I have thought that of him?
*She blinked back tears again, but not of sadness this time. No one had ever come in to say goodnight to her...*
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Post by Raoul de Chagny on Aug 11, 2008 15:31:52 GMT -5
**NEXT MORNING** *Louise knocked around nine.*
"Mam'selle, Monsieur le Vicomte wishes you to join him for breakfast, but says it can be brought to you if you prefer." *She called through the door.*
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Post by Johanna de Chagny on Aug 11, 2008 20:00:30 GMT -5
*She stretched, thrilled that the place was still there when she awoke*
"I'll be down in a minute. I'll just change first..."
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Post by Raoul de Chagny on Aug 12, 2008 5:35:39 GMT -5
*Louise took that as her cue to open the door. She only did so a little bit, enough to look Johanna in the face.*
"I took the liberty of taking your dress to be washed, but there are some gowns in the closet of Monsieur's sister's. They'll be a little larger, and they're far out of style, but they're clean."
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Post by Johanna de Chagny on Aug 16, 2008 17:19:09 GMT -5
**NEW NIGHT**
*Johanna sat at the foot of her bed, looking up at the sky and feeling miserable. What if she'd been wrong about her husband? Or right, and had only made things worse?*
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Post by Raoul de Chagny on Aug 16, 2008 17:21:21 GMT -5
*Raoul knocked tentatively.*
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Post by Johanna de Chagny on Aug 16, 2008 17:24:49 GMT -5
"Yes?"
*Johanna hadn't moved from her position.*
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Post by Raoul de Chagny on Aug 16, 2008 17:28:24 GMT -5
"Just coming in to say goodnight." *He said, taking a step inside the room. He was already partially-undressed, with his waistcoat unbuttoned and his shirt loose. His cravat was nowhere to be seen. Obviously he'd remembered just as he'd begun to prepare for bed.*
*There was a little lopsided half-smile on his face, as if he couldn't decide whether he wanted to risk seeming too cheery.*
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Post by Johanna de Chagny on Aug 16, 2008 17:32:44 GMT -5
"Raoul..."
*She thought about all she'd gone through*
"...I believe you. About what you told me about...well, everything."
*She stood up and went over to him*
"I'm still glad I came with you."
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Post by Raoul de Chagny on Aug 16, 2008 17:33:23 GMT -5
*He smiled gently.*
"I'm glad, too." *He said softly.*
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