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Post by RENARD ARISTIDE CHEVALIER on Jan 9, 2010 6:57:05 GMT -5
Renard just nodded, not bringing himself to respond to her. Now that she was a little distance away, he was starting to get his composture back, though his face was still drained of colour. Running a hand through his hair, he tried to properly recollect the last few minutes - and why the hell he had let himself get beaten into such a corner. His back already ached from being pressed into the bench and he turned round to cast the wood a swift glare, finding a nai was poking out. Just his luck, he would probably have ripped the fabric and then have to spend some more money simply getting it repaired. He had yet to learn the 'fine art' of repairing items of clothing without ruining them further. Even ironing seemed to be an art beyond his grasp for now. That was what the book was for - he had to learn somehow, preferably without looking like an idiot.
His eyes followed her as she moved away - as graceful as a praying mantis. Renard dusted himself off and reset his hair from where it had fallen out of place. Perhaps here was not the best place to linger, he decided, fingers brushing against the small part of the bookmark sticking out of the side of his book - untouched insofar today. He never had got a chance to read from it. Huh, I'll just have to take a stab at it later, he complained silently, over lunch or something. The latter was the most likely - lunch would probably be conducted on the move, he didn't like sitting down for meals - it felt like he was wasting his time. Renard straightened his collar and loosened his tie a little. He hadn't realised how tight it had become around his neck - possibly the rest a healthier shade was only now returning to his face. He only glanced up at the sound of a new voice.
"Alexei?," his voice was too quiet for the newcomer to hear, nor the lady, but that was his intention - it was more to himself than anything else. Renard cocked an eyebrow - composture and dignity nearly completely returned - at the redhead butler who bowed low to the lady who had just... accosted him. He ruled out 'nearly devoured' in his mind, since, though perfectly true, probably wouldn't be a good idea if she could indeed read minds like she seemed to pretend. Renard shook his head free of such idiotic thoughts and merely watched the man say his piece - well rehearsed by the sound of it, it nearly came off as totally natural. He himself stood up and looked for a viable escape route while both were occupied. Though he would have liked to talk to Alexei, the older butler was a little too busy right now.
Too late, the only route out of this area had to be past them. Renard rolled his eyes - just his luck as per usual. He picked up his book and tucked it under his arm, before walking deliberately slowly towards the pair, trying to decide how best to get past them with as larger distance as possible. Round to the right it seemed, he veered off to that side of the path, and raised one hand in silent greeting to Alexei.
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Post by claudia on Jan 9, 2010 10:50:07 GMT -5
Today seem to hold two surprises, as another person showed up. He was a weird one, Claudia sees, and it even surprises her when he said he is looking for a Miss. Claudia Dusseu. Which means he is her butler. Her mouths quirked a little but just in the nick of time she settled herself and walked up about a few inches away from him. "Well, well, what do you know? The lady you seek is right here." She said cheerfully. However there were something about this butler that makes Claudia wandered how God created human. He was...weird, though not abnormal to say. He does have something handsome about him, but maybe it's his hair that threw her off. Right now Claudia knew nothing about him, and so she couldn't find the correct way to 'show' him herself. Unlike the man before they met, he was easy to read. Tilting her head to the side Claudia wandered if she should lead him astray about her true intentions for just a few days, then it would be quite a shock for him when he finds out she was lying to him all along. But what surprised her also were the fact that the man she had spoken and played with knows him also.
For she could plainly see the recognition in the younger man's eyes. And suddenly her heart felt a slow dread. Don't you dare... She thought as the young man walked past. Her eyes darted to the blonde and for a second her eyes were rooted right on him. Of course her thoughts wouldn't count since it is her thoughts but a few facial expressions could always work.
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Post by ALEXEI FERNAND ADRIANO on Jan 9, 2010 14:46:45 GMT -5
 I T U R N ON A DIME, S P I N ME AROUND.so you can S H I N E , shine right now !! Alexei's eyes remained fixed on Claudia's. She was a tough one to read herself. She seemed gentle enough, but something about her eyes seemed off to him. They were entrancing and beautiful, but they seemed cold as well. Some said eyes were the window to one's soul, but Lex wasn't going to point a judging finger just yet. He'd just met her after all. And it was definately not the wisest choice to do that.
He took her hand gracefully, not forcing her, and kissed the back of it. "The pleasure's all mine then my Lady." Then he smirked, a trademark of his, but it could have easily been taken the wrong way, seeing as how this woman knew nothing of his trademarks. It could have been taken as devious, deceptive, even devilish if she took it to those lengths. Slowly, Alexei let her hand go, letting it slide from his slowly. It was then he noticed a head of blonde hair behind her, and then Renard was right next to her.
"Oh, Renee! This is certainly a surprise, how are you?" He kept the same smirk on his face, but Renard had seen this look before. Alexei tucked his letter into the inner pocket of his blazer, seeing as he'd found what he was looking for. Miss Claudia Dusseu herself had appeared to him like magic. His eyes travelled back to her, and then to Renee again. Had these two excahnged pleasantries already? He half hoped so, as it would have been nice to have one of his friends and his Lady know each other. Alexei was lucky enough to have not witnessed the exchange between the two before he arrived.
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Post by RENARD ARISTIDE CHEVALIER on Jan 9, 2010 15:54:11 GMT -5
There was some comfort to come from Alexei being here. Maybe in company she wouldn't try anything else. She was shooting to the top of his 'stay-well-clear-of' list. In fact, so far, she would be staying at the top of aforementioned list for a good long time. Renard had never met anyone before who had had that much of an effect on him in just one meeting. He hadn't enjoyed it - hadn't enjoyed it in the least. But it was one of those experiences that gave you the feeling this wasn't likely to end here. Most likely he was in for more torture later. The taste in Renard's mouth turned even more sour than it already had, not to mention the slight courage he had been building up had been quelled by her look to him. Like a drill officer keeping him in line. Some line, was his only thought as he attempted a strained nod back at her, the flash of her eyes warning him.
But Alexei had to go and split that apart. The redhead butler first and foremost revealed his, ahem, assailent's name - Claudia Dusseau. Claudia. Renard was sure he had heard the name being bandied about between butlers and their ladies in the cool halls of the academy that lay beyond the perfumed gardens. She didn't sound like much of a socialite, and she most definitely hadn't acted like it. It was her predatorial attitude that told him she didn't exactly indulge in the company of her peers or their subordinates. Perhaps that was her way - or that was how she had come to be so creepy. Though he now had a name for her, rather than reffering to her as 'the creeper' in his head, as he had been doing. It was what Alexei said afterwards that got him. The idiot practically told her his name. Perfect, now she could track him down by name.
"Fancy meeting you here, Alexei," Renard's voice had somewhat returned to his natural tone, albeit missing a little of his bravery still. He was so - oh so very much - glad that the elder butler had no witnessed the 'exchange' that had occured just moments ago. In fact, he was glad that no one seemingly had witnessed that event. He could breath a sigh of relief over that. He nodded properly at Alexei, catching the familiar smirk splashed across the man's face, then looked between the newly named Claudia and Alexei himself. "So this is your lady then? I would be quite pleased if I was you," new year's resolution, Renard, give up lying, "we were just exchanging.... pleasantries." He smiled. Maybe lies were best in this case.
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Post by claudia on Jan 9, 2010 16:35:15 GMT -5
Ah so it's Renee? Claudia smiled inwardly and turned to the young man fully now. Her hand clasped yet again behind her back she give a small laugh. "Oh my, you two know each other? Maybe we could be friends after all!" Of course, it's an all out lie. She does not want to be friends with anyone, she's better off alone. However the reason why she said it is because she's just being random now. This only shows up when there is nothing to be done with a person. Renee had only been a small toy. And now that Alexei came, Claudia could fully enjoy herself. Of course, just by these two she still wasn't impressed.
In fact she's getting impatient. She hates being in one place long and now they are simply eating her time. But for her status's sake, and that one of the man here was her butler, she must hold on for a bit. And...this could be a great time for her to tease Alexei. Though the butler's smile
[/s] seem to affect her. As she could feel something run down her spine. Yes more like an off feeling. And she hated it. Because here, Claudia would be the queen, only hidden in a bunch of worker bees. It makes her feel useless when she becomes intimidated by Alexei's smile. And as a way of countering it, Claudia did not look him in the face. Instead she practiced her glance on the garden. This could be quite complicated. She does not want to be at the bottom of things. And now that she had such a man as her butler...wait...what is she thinking?! I must slowly make him feel comfortable around ME, after all he is only a butler. He MUST listen to me... Claudia's teeth clenched, however she quickly regained posture. She's never one to change emotions and let it stay long. [/color][/blockquote][/blockquote] ` tagged;; Shinra x Itachan` notes;; dreadful post sorry` words;; who knows?` listening to;; horizon` lyrics used;; use somebody - kings of leon` graphics by;; rora @ hos` credit to;; rora @ hos[/font][/size][/center] |
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Post by ALEXEI FERNAND ADRIANO on Jan 11, 2010 8:09:20 GMT -5
I T U R N ON A DIME, S P I N ME AROUND.so you can S H I N E , shine right now !! Alexei's smile was toward Renee this time. "Oh I do feel lucky. I've been waiting awhile to get assigned, and now I see just why." His shining emerald eyes flicked to Claudia playfully. "They gave me the most beautiful Lady here." Claudia was beautiful, but Alexei was glad that he'd noticed she had something...hidden. Of course he wasn't a psychic so he didn't know exactly what she was hiding, but still. It was times like these he was more than happy to have spot-on intuition. It meant that if something less than desirable were to happen, at least he'd be somewhat prepared.
The butler nodded to Renard, this time addressing his mistress. "Yes, we do in fact." Alexei stepped toward the other man placing a hand on either side of his face. He honestly looked like he was going to kiss him or something. But in reality Lex just wanted to see how Claudia would react to this sort of thing. She didn't seem the type to easily get a rise out of. "We became involved with each other at the stables. Didn't we Renee?~" His voice was still playful, but his grin was devious. By "involved" he hadn't intended to mean romantically, but the way Alexei said things were just odd to begin with. So yes it did sound like he was referring to Renee as his 'boyfriend'. However, neither of them knew that he was actually terrified of romance.
Alexei stayed positioned like this for a few moments, then let his hands slide slowly to Renard's shoulders, then completely released him. Hey, at least he wasn't devouring him like a certain Lady had almost done moments before he arrived. So though Renee might get flustered, he didn't have to fear Alexei. Which for Alexei, was a definate improvement indeed.
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Post by RENARD ARISTIDE CHEVALIER on Jan 11, 2010 16:36:02 GMT -5
"Indeed, looks like you struck lucky here, Alexei," Renard nodded weakly. This was going from worse to worse - he didn't like the way this conversation was heading, and from his point of view it was already taking a rather downwards spiral. He didn't like the idea of these two getting together to 'exchange any more pleasantries' as he had decided to label the somwhat unfortunate, and nerve-racking, experience had been. Renard glanced at Claudia and paled a little more at her glance at him. Still the carniverous air, then. He merely nodded as Alexei chattered along, free and easy without the knowledge of what had just surpassed because his lady and one of his, uh, friends. Funny how he had never noticed the other butler really around with others of the same proffession - though he didn't seem like a loner by choice. Alexei struck him as more of a people person.
Then the redhead had to further drive the thorn into his skull. Yes, why don't you just spill out every detail of our meeting whilst we're at it, and perhaps exaggerate some parts into illustrious innuendos to fill the boring gaps?, Renard wasn't usually so cynical - he was nervous, though, and he didn't like the feeling of being nervous. He felt a little on the powerless side. He couldn't say or do anything at all, not in the presence of a lady and her butler. Much as he was 'friends' - as far as he would take it, at present - with Alexei, he wasn't sure the redhaired butler of the uppermost class would hesitate to constrain him if he was ordered to. Hurt him if he was told to. Renard didn't wish to think too deeply as to in which way this oddball of a man, feminine as you could get, would hurt him - especially not after what he did next.
"Lexi-," ignorant of the other man's nicknames, Renard accidently dropped the beginning off his name as Alexei's hand landed on the side of his face - which was losing its colour again, though at a steadier rate. He wasn't ready for another molestation - or an experience to that effect - within minutes of the first intimidation, especially not from someone whom he considered as close to a friend as possible. His left hand raised a little from his side - on the premise of slapping Alexei's wandering hand away - but he couldn't find it in his heart to do so. Great, so now his heart was failing him too. It lowered itself slowly to down by his side again, and he visibly relaxed as Alexei's hand left his shoulders - no matter how good that felt. He didn't want to admit it, but it had. Renard rolled his shoulders back, as opposed to letting out an involuntary shudder, and gave the redhead a pleading look.
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Post by claudia on Jan 11, 2010 16:51:18 GMT -5
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Post by ALEXEI FERNAND ADRIANO on Jan 12, 2010 16:46:41 GMT -5
I T U R N ON A DIME, S P I N ME AROUND.so you can S H I N E , shine right now !! Alexei didn't really know why Renard was acting so strangely, and it showed on his face. He looked confused, and maybe slightly hurt, as the other man brushed it off like he seemed...disgusted perhaps? His frown almost matched the one Renee usually made, his eyes went to the ground. See, generally Lex was an optimist, but he couldn't help but wonder if the younger butler was mad at him for some reason. 'Uh. Sorry." He stepped back from Renee, unable to look him in the eye right then.
Then, he noticed, Claudia was retreating, and he couldn't just stay there with Renard. He offered a short nod to the younger man, then followed Claudia silently, keeping his head lifted and his eyes ahead. "Where might we be going m'lady, if I may ask?" He'd learned over the years that simply being an emotionless slave was not acceptable. Plus, he rather would like to get to know this woman. Her past, what she was like, things like that. As he was a couple steps behind her, he looked back at Renard once. He felt bad for acting so dejected like that, it wasn't like the other man really was romantically linked with him. Something had just bothered him about how that interaction had went. It'd been very different from the stables.
His attention however, came back to his lady, since it wasn't very wise to not pay attention to her. Alexei had just met her after all. His eyes looked her over from the back this time. Claudia still seemed innocent enough. His eyes thinned, concentrating on everything that had just happened, the sugary sweet tone in her voice. Whatever was off about it, he just couldn't put his finger on yet.
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