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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 14:42:39 GMT -5
"I'll always be right here, whenever you need me." He kissed his son's cheek, then uncharacteristically smiled and landed the next one on Herbert's lips. After that he remained close, close enough to share a breath had they actually been breathing, and looked deep into his son's eyes.
"Belle may be the love of my undeath, as your mother was the love of my life... but you, my child, are the only one who I've loved in both."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 15:08:42 GMT -5
Herbert pressed his lips together, and for a moment he appeared to be on the verge of tears, before he simply sighed and squeezed his father tighter.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 15:13:09 GMT -5
Krolock smiled, content to just hold his son for a little while, long fingers tracing intricate patterns on Herbert's back.
"Now then... I believe I have a wedding to get ready for. Wouldn't want to keep my lovely bride waiting."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 15:21:40 GMT -5
Herbert's lips parted into a broad yet pointy smile.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 15:24:58 GMT -5
"As my best man, I do believe your assistance is required... or wanted at the least." The count chuckled, his eyes full of a warmth that had been absent for a long time before he met Belle.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 15:33:02 GMT -5
"Great useless thing that you are," Herbert said fondly, standing again.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 15:36:03 GMT -5
"Then it's a good thing I have my skillful son to help me in my time of need, isn't it?"
The count laughed and got to his feet, prepared to let Herbert... do his thing.
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 16:19:10 GMT -5
But Vati really wasn't in such bad shape- he was always dressed nicely, at least, and today's suit wasn't covered in dust. It was a matter of simply straightening out his cloak and hair.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 16:24:23 GMT -5
A task which the count was sure his son was well-capable of and he allowed Herbert to sort him out with complete trust.
"Well, Herbert? How does your old man look?"
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 16:32:28 GMT -5
"You look wonderful, Vati."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jun 29, 2010 16:37:27 GMT -5
"Good... I want to look good for her. Belle deserves it." The count smiled and glanced at the mirror again, it didn't matter that he couldn't actually see himself.
"She deserves the best... but she wants me." He chuckled. "So I'll just have to be the best I can be."
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