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Post by Bruce Wayne on Sept 4, 2007 15:25:19 GMT -5
*The massive house was quiet as Bruce and Jess entered the foyer. Everything was as Bruce remembered it--nothing was out of place or changed that he could see.
But oh so still.*
"Alfred?" He called out, his voice echoing.
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Sept 4, 2007 15:56:21 GMT -5
Jess looked around, finally letting go of Bruce's hand "Amazing" she muttered.
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Post by Bruce Wayne on Sept 4, 2007 16:18:28 GMT -5
"It's been in the family for ages...but always rather empty. Kind of sad, for a house this size. But it's cozy at least, rather than making one feel lonely like most mansions."
*Why was he babbling?*
"I'd love for you to meet Alfred...if he came with the house."
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Sept 4, 2007 16:32:53 GMT -5
Jess looked down "Maybe he's here, we might just have to look for him." Jess perked up, trying to sound optimistic.
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Post by Bruce Wayne on Sept 4, 2007 16:50:21 GMT -5
*Of course, it was at that precise moment that Alfred walked into the foyer from a side hall. He beamed at Bruce and Jess as he spotted them.*
"Master Bruce! Good to see that you hadn't permanently disappeared."
Alfred saw me vanish. That confirms it--it wasn't just my imagination.
"Glad to know that there's a Gothamite that's a friend around."
*Alfred nodded at Jess*
"Welcome to Wayne Manor, Miss. If there's anything you might need, I'm the man to ask."
"Especially if it's dinner." Bruce said under his breath.
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Sept 4, 2007 17:59:10 GMT -5
Jess's stomach grumbled again "A-heh I am a bit hungry."
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Post by Bruce Wayne on Sept 5, 2007 8:32:53 GMT -5
*Alfred nodded, and motioned for them to follow him*
"As it happens, the dinner that Master Bruce left behind is still here--and quite hot. There's plenty for two, if you like beef wellington, Miss...I didn't catch your name."
*Alfred glanced at Bruce reproachfully. The younger man looked suitably embarassed.*
"I'm sorry, Alfred...this is Jess. She's the one who helped me find Wayne Manor."
*Alfred smiled at Jess*
"A pleasure to make your acquaintance."
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Sept 5, 2007 11:23:45 GMT -5
"That would be lovely, and the pleasures all mine" Eeee Alfred! they made their way in to the dining room and Jess sat down on the other side of Bruce "Your house is amazing Bruce."
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Post by Bruce Wayne on Sept 5, 2007 15:10:03 GMT -5
*Bruce, a bit distracted by the mouth-watering aroma of the food on the table, nodded absent-mindedly*
"Yes. Even though I've seen it almost every day of my life, I still find it beautiful."
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Sept 5, 2007 15:22:47 GMT -5
"I've never even been inside something this beautiful, my house included two stories, an attic room and a kitchen the size of your table" she laughed as Alfred set her food down and she dug in, all lady like of course, for Alfreds sake "This is delicious!"
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Post by Bruce Wayne on Sept 6, 2007 8:59:18 GMT -5
"Thank you, Miss. Secret family recipe, hasn't gone wrong yet."
Alfred bustled about in an unobtrusive manner.
"I always wished that more people could live here. Cozy it may be, but a few more faces might liven things up a little." Bruce answered Jess.
Alfred made a sound that sound that almost seemed to say "Not very subtle, Master Bruce."
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Sept 6, 2007 22:31:04 GMT -5
Jess smiled "What are you implying?"
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Post by Bruce Wayne on Sept 7, 2007 14:04:45 GMT -5
*Why was it that when she smiled, she made him want to agree to whatever she asked?*
"Well," he said airlily, "I don't know what your accomodations at the Opera House are like, but I was thinking...maybe you'd rather stay somewhere else, like Wayne Manor?"
*Out of the corner of his eye, Bruce could swear that he'd seen Alfred grinning*
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Sept 7, 2007 15:05:43 GMT -5
Jess could have jumped out of her chair, but she remained calm "But monsieur we've barely met!"
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Post by Bruce Wayne on Sept 7, 2007 15:08:38 GMT -5
Alfred IS grinning!
*Pretending to ignore Mr. Pennyworth's obvious mirth, Bruce gave Jess a little laugh*
"I know, and it's not really...er, proper...but this house is such a huge place, and I thought maybe..."
Maybe what?
Nothing.
Yeah, right.
"...this place needed a woman's touch?"
*He flinched at the utter lameness of the words*
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