Caius
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Post by Caius on Oct 31, 2008 21:43:26 GMT -5
"You forget, my lady, that I cannot possibly die," he winked.
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Post by María Sheila de Lefévre on Oct 31, 2008 21:53:07 GMT -5
María smiled and looked up at him.
"Astaroth claims that since he is the Black Prince of Hell, he has the power to kill those who can't die as well. Is that true?"
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Caius
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Post by Caius on Nov 2, 2008 19:40:26 GMT -5
"Possibly," Caius conceded. "But should Astaroth so threaten me, I shall bluntly remind him of the multitude of times that I have faithfully offered my services to him. Still, if he does choose to destroy me, there is nothing to be done about that."
He shrugged nonchalantly, despite his talk of his own death.
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Post by María Sheila de Lefévre on Nov 3, 2008 1:22:47 GMT -5
María shuddered. She didn't want to see this man dead. There was something about him, that wanted her to seek his protection. She blushed and looked down for a moment, before looking up and meeting his gaze again.
"I don't think Astaroth would be capable of killing you. There's something about you that gives me the impression you would not give up your life without a fight. A fight I think Astaroth would lose."
She smiled shyly and looked up at him.
"Well then, Monsieur Caius. If you want to seek the position as my butler, in spite of the threats of Astaroth, the job is yours. You will be responsible for a castle with over 500 rooms that I know of. To help you with that, you will have the authority to command my staff as you wish. I will need your reports on anything that happens in the castle. As a personal favor, I will humbly ask you to keep Astaroth away from me."
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Caius
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Post by Caius on Nov 8, 2008 18:12:49 GMT -5
"Astaroth is not easily defeated," Caius replied grimly. He brightened instantly at her second statement, however. "I would be most honored to serve you, my lady. I shall execute my duties faithfully and to the best of my abilities."
He paused to scrutinize María's face.
"I will protect you, my lady," Caius stated with utmost conviction. Shaking his head, he continued, "But I cannot guarantee that you shall be completely safe from Astaroth."
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Post by María Sheila de Lefévre on Nov 8, 2008 20:58:26 GMT -5
María smiled and nodded, while listening to his words.
"I know he is not easily defeated. Many people have tried to help my parents get rid of the curse that darkens my life. None of them have succeeded, and some of them have even been killed."
She smiled and looked up at him.
"I think you will be a great butler. How soon can you begin? Oh, and I haven't asked you where in the house you want to sleep. There are over 500 rooms here, so there must be one to your liking."
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Caius
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Post by Caius on Nov 9, 2008 1:09:17 GMT -5
"I shall begin my role as your faithful butler now, if you wish," Caius answered. With a wink, he added, "I have no need for a room. Demons do not require sleep. When we do, it's more of a... safety precaution, in a sense.
"Nevertheless, I will assist you in your battle against Astaroth."
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Post by María Sheila de Lefévre on Nov 9, 2008 8:32:50 GMT -5
María smiled warmly and looked over at Caius, blushing a bit when he winked at her. She had to admit he was unusually charming... for a demon. And she would choose him over Astaroth any day. At least Caius seemed to have manners, and knew how to treat a lady.
"Thank you. As the butler you will be the leader of my entire staff. I don't know how many there are of them at the moment. I don't have daily contact with them all. When any of them need anything, they will come to you, and you bring their requests to me. The same goes when I need something from my servants. I'll give my orders to you, and you bring them to the servant in charge of what I want."
Her smile widened and she looked over at him.
"I appreciate you want to assist me in my battle against Astaroth. No human butler could ever stand up to him and live. He killed my former butler, which is why I now had to hire you. Maybe a demon butler was a smart move. He will have a lot more problems trying to kill you, than any humans."
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Caius
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Post by Caius on Nov 9, 2008 22:43:17 GMT -5
Caius nodded, listening intently to her statements.
"It's the least I could do, my lady. Oh... pardon my terrible manners. I haven't sought the name of the lady under whom I shall serve."
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Post by María Sheila de Lefévre on Nov 10, 2008 1:36:06 GMT -5
"I don't think your manners are terrible, not at all."
María smiled warmly and offered him her hand in a greeting.
"I am María Sheila de Lefévre, The 7th Duchess of Chateau Noir, Archduchess of Paris and Contessa of Medici."
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Caius
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Post by Caius on Nov 10, 2008 18:05:05 GMT -5
Caius gently took her hand but did not shake it, instead placing a soft kiss upon it.
"A pleasure, Lady María, to serve you," he bowed.
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Post by María Sheila de Lefévre on Nov 10, 2008 18:16:23 GMT -5
*María blushed deeply when he kissed her hand, and she was deeply touched that he pronounced her name correctly. With the Spanish í she was so proud of.*
"It is a pleasure to have you here. But how did you know that I needed a butler?"
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Caius
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Post by Caius on Nov 10, 2008 18:22:47 GMT -5
"I have my ways," he smiled pleasantly. "Shall I set off to work right away, then?"
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Post by María Sheila de Lefévre on Nov 10, 2008 18:41:59 GMT -5
María smiled back.
"I believe you. Yes please. You can start working whenever you feel it comf....."
The room darkened, and a dark shape emerged in the room. María froze in fear. Astaroth, the tormentor of her life, had returned.
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Post by Caius on Nov 10, 2008 18:46:27 GMT -5
"It's been too long, my lord," he said mockingly. Caius smirked and turned sharply on his heel to properly face Astaroth.
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