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Post by Rochester on Mar 19, 2007 12:40:53 GMT -5
*Rochester lifted his wrist in a delicate furl causing the lace at his wrist to flutter.*
“Oh darling, the reason that most people exist is to perplex you into finding the truly interesting ones. If everyone were nice and fun loving…well nothing would ever get done and I think I would not have made such an impression on you.”
*His gaze met hers and his voice softened.*
“But I am thankful that I was available to make that impression, if I in fact did.”
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Post by Shadi on Mar 19, 2007 17:35:46 GMT -5
"Yup. You did." *She polished off her tea and another sweet biscuit.* "I guess maybe Nadir'd think that was naive of me; but I don't think you're really that naughty. Not in any actual harmful way. There's way worse, out there."
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Post by Rochester on Mar 20, 2007 8:19:13 GMT -5
*Rochester’s brow rose as he lowered his head and sipped his tea.*
“Well…I appreciate the vote of confidence, even if it is blasphemous to my libertine nature…”
*He smiled wickedly.*
“…and perhaps not completely deserved.”
*He did his best to fight back the sudden images in his mind of ravaging her shamelessly, instead licking his lip and looking back up to her. He attempted to keep his voice casual, but he very obviously had other more private, and sweaty, thoughts on his mind.*
“When do you think your father would expect you home? I wouldn’t want to arouse…his suspicions.”
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Post by Shadi on Mar 20, 2007 11:55:08 GMT -5
*Shadi shrugged.* "I'm careful not to trust anyone too much," *she said, casually letting her knife flash in his vision before is disappeared back into its sheath.* "So don't be too offended."
*She sat back from the table and sighed.* "I don't know. I suppose I should go help him get better. Or be there... He's mean, and we don't get along too good, but it's still kind of neat to have a dad."
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Post by Rochester on Mar 20, 2007 12:05:52 GMT -5
*Rochester was visibly surprised as she flashed the blade, swallowing hard. He ruffled his cravat with one hand.*
“Well…it’s good to know that you can handle yourself. If you promise to only to wield it towards me if you’re going use it against my buttons…”
*He took up his ornate walking cane and tugged its silver topper, revealing a blade held within.*
“…then mine is at your service.”
*Sighing gently, he stood offering her his hand to help her up.*
“I would not wish to make things more complicated than they already are between the two of you. If you would like, I’ll see you home.”
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Post by Shadi on Mar 20, 2007 13:25:05 GMT -5
*Shadi grinned.* "I didn't mean to scare you. I'm just saying... you don't need to worry about me. Like I've gone soft or something, 'cause I haven't."
*She took his hand, standing up so that suddenly they were face to face. She looked up at him.*
"Thanks for everything," *she said.* "You make me feel grown-up. And you're way more fun than dad."
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Post by Rochester on Mar 20, 2007 13:32:35 GMT -5
*Without thinking, Rochester lifted his wrist to caress her face gently with the back of his hand. He gazed into her eyes knowingly, his voice soft and low.*
“Shadi…you are grown up. It makes it surprisingly easy for me.”
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Post by Shadi on Mar 21, 2007 13:30:22 GMT -5
*Shadi's eyes lit up, and she kissed him impulsively on the cheek.* "Then let's get me back to my poor father, so he can see--oh, bad choice of words!--how well you've taken care of me, and let you come again."
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Post by Rochester on Mar 21, 2007 13:42:46 GMT -5
*Rochester smiled at her eagerness, leaning against her ear as if imparting a wicked secret.*
“Darling, I intend to come and come again until you beg me to give you some leave that you might catch your breath from my insatiable attentions.”
*He could not resist tracing her ear with his tongue lightly before leaning back up with a bounce of his brow. Then he offered his arm genially.*
“Shall we?”
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Post by Shadi on Mar 21, 2007 13:51:27 GMT -5
*She shivered at the promise his tongue made her, and blushed as she took his arm.*
"Hopefully, again and again," *she said, as she stepped up into his carriage.*
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Post by Rochester on Mar 21, 2007 13:53:56 GMT -5
*Rochester grinned contentedly and entered the carriage, rapping on the roof of it with his cane to alert the diver to take them back to Nadir’s most recent residence.*
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Post by Rochester on May 6, 2007 12:41:40 GMT -5
***NEW DAY***
*Rochester led Renn into the shop, quickly taking in all the delightful things it had to offer.*
"So...just let me know what tickles your fancy. Take your time to look, I'm in no rush."
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Post by Renn on May 7, 2007 8:30:47 GMT -5
Renn's eyes widened at all the ridiculously expensive looking sweets. She felt like she was five years old. She looked around, wondering if it would be best to ask him for a single chocolate or a small box. He seemed generous enough, but she didn't want to seem greedy...
Decisions, decisions... Ooh! Coconut!
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Post by Rochester on May 7, 2007 8:37:50 GMT -5
*Rochester left her to mill about and find what she was interested in. He had a vague idea what he was looking for so he focused on the truffles. Carefully picking out a thorough variety, he ordered a whole box. That should keep the girls happy. He turned back to Renn with a smile.*
"Any closer to a decision?"
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Post by Renn on May 7, 2007 8:45:20 GMT -5
Renn nodded and gestured to something coconut and covered in dark chocolate.
"Just one of those, I guess," she said.
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