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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 22:56:01 GMT -5
Post by Iris on Sept 21, 2008 22:56:01 GMT -5
“Oh, Rose, that’s fine. I can do it myself.”
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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 22:56:54 GMT -5
Post by Nicolas d'Enjolras on Sept 21, 2008 22:56:54 GMT -5
*Rose frowned, a little offended in that way servants got when you didn't let them do their job.*
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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 22:58:29 GMT -5
Post by Iris on Sept 21, 2008 22:58:29 GMT -5
“I didn’t mean any harm. I’m just not quite sure what I should do with myself. This is all very new to me. Can I at least help?”
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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 23:00:55 GMT -5
Post by Nicolas d'Enjolras on Sept 21, 2008 23:00:55 GMT -5
*Rose shook her head, smiling again and motioning for Iris to sit down on the bed. She went to the fire and took a brick out with the tongs, setting it in a warmer for Iris to put her feet on. Then she proceeded to unpack all of the new clothes, folding and hanging things as necessary with a quick expertise.*
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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 23:04:43 GMT -5
Post by Iris on Sept 21, 2008 23:04:43 GMT -5
Iris pulled at her sleeve uncomfortably as she watched Rose from the bed.
“Have you always worked for the Enjolras family?”
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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 23:06:44 GMT -5
Post by Nicolas d'Enjolras on Sept 21, 2008 23:06:44 GMT -5
*Rose nodded, turning. She motioned to her own stomach and pointed to the ground--she had been born here.*
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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 23:09:26 GMT -5
Post by Iris on Sept 21, 2008 23:09:26 GMT -5
“It must have been wonderful growing up here. It’s like something from a dream.”
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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 23:11:14 GMT -5
Post by Nicolas d'Enjolras on Sept 21, 2008 23:11:14 GMT -5
*Rose nodded, smiling. Then she bit a lip and motioned to Iris. She did that a few times, reached a hand up and motioned as if to indicate someone's height--about Nicki's--and then pointed to her own wedding ring. She cocked her head questioningly.*
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Arrival
Sept 21, 2008 23:14:59 GMT -5
Post by Iris on Sept 21, 2008 23:14:59 GMT -5
Iris nodded as she pieced together Rose’s message. When she had, her eyes widened with some unknown emotion.
“Oh! Oh no! Nothing like that. Nicolas brought me here as a friend. And because I’m the only person he knows who would tolerate him for so long out in the country.”
Iris was blushing madly and leapt off the bed in an effort to busy herself.
“Why don’t I help? It’ll be no trouble at all!”
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Arrival
Sept 22, 2008 12:31:17 GMT -5
Post by Nicolas d'Enjolras on Sept 22, 2008 12:31:17 GMT -5
*Rose just smiled knowingly and unconsciously rested a hand on her stomach. She gestured, with the free hand, to the rest of the room. Nothing was left to be done. She motioned for Iris to follow her again.*
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Arrival
Sept 22, 2008 16:42:07 GMT -5
Post by Iris on Sept 22, 2008 16:42:07 GMT -5
Iris turned an even darker shade of red.
“Thank you, Rose. But I wouldn’t have minded helping, especially considering your condition. When is the baby expected?”
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Arrival
Sept 22, 2008 16:46:42 GMT -5
Post by Nicolas d'Enjolras on Sept 22, 2008 16:46:42 GMT -5
*Rose grinned and held up three fingers, signifying three months. She gently rubbed her swollen abdomen before her eyes widened and then she broke out into an even wider beam. Her teeth were a little crooked but for the most part white, and though her features were weak and pale, when she smiled she was almost pretty.*
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Arrival
Sept 22, 2008 16:48:17 GMT -5
Post by Iris on Sept 22, 2008 16:48:17 GMT -5
"You must be so excited. Is it moving?"
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Arrival
Sept 22, 2008 16:48:58 GMT -5
Post by Nicolas d'Enjolras on Sept 22, 2008 16:48:58 GMT -5
*Rose nodded, motioning Iris closer.*
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Arrival
Sept 22, 2008 16:50:04 GMT -5
Post by Iris on Sept 22, 2008 16:50:04 GMT -5
Iris inched nearer with a look of fascination on her face.
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