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Post by Lysandor on Nov 14, 2007 18:46:55 GMT -6
The invitation folds up in itself and disappears in a small puff of black smoke as you approach the door of a tall house in the middle of the woods. The door opens of its own accord, revealing the front room draped in party finery.
Music blares from speakers tastefully hidden from view by black and green streamers. Huge balloons bounce around the floor and ceiling, not quite so tasteful. A table is at the back, covered end to end in all sorts of edible tasties. In the corner, next to the table, is what looks to be a stolen, multi-soda spout. Over the soda-selections, paper has been taped with handwritten scrawl spelling out things like "Blood Ale" and "Dr. Pepper."
In the middle of the room, standing on chair and trying to pin up the middle of a green streamer that has fallen down, is a familiar small figure with frizzy curly hair and a cheerful demeanor despite her obvious frustration.
"Seriously, this could have been done so much faster if you'd just cooperate, but nooo," Jessie says as she stretches on tip-toe to get the thumbtack to take in the ceiling. "You just enjoy watching me struggle, admit it!"
Lysandor stands to one side, watching her with his usual lack of expression, but something akin to amusement glints in his sterling eyes. "I'm waiting for you to fall and break your neck."
Jessie looks up at you and grins, waving an enthusastic hand.
"Hey! I'm back!"
Her antics tilt the chairs balance, and she goes sprawling, much to the amusement and general pleasure of her scarred, Fallen comrade.
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Post by Regent on Nov 15, 2007 11:01:48 GMT -6
Karl pokes in his head. "You OK there? he says trying not to snicker. He enters swiftly to help Jess up.
Behind him a regally dressed Regent and dress uniformed Thane await by the door as Regent stands silent patiently waiting for the proper invitation to enter.
Thane simply can't wait to get to the food, but he must await for the invitation for Regent expects it if him as well.
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Post by Ciel on Nov 15, 2007 13:21:57 GMT -6
Karen and Ciel arrive shortly and their outfits are somewhat similar. Karen's dressed in a dress with blue swirls on a red background and Ciel's shorter version is small red swirls on a blue background. Karen has boots, Ciel is barefoot.
Karen rushes to help Karl help Jess. "Jess! You're back! I'm so excited you're here!" She helps Karl help her back up and tackles her in a hug. "I'm so happy to see you!"
Ciel meanwhile saunters in and curtsies to Lysandor. "Master Elite. It has been a long time. How have you fared?"
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Post by Tremaya on Nov 15, 2007 13:32:33 GMT -6
Tre'Maya came right on the heels of the two girls, with Professor Vetli right at her side. She was hoping to see Thane, and somehow knew that he would be there. She must behave herself. No matter what happened. But making him misbehave would be extremely amusing...
She was dressed in a light green dress, floor length, of course. And her shoes were the same green with buckles. The brocade made little pieces down the front and they were evenly spaced and threaded with faint traces of gold. The full skirt was divided in the front and that same faint gold was the color shining out of the division.
Vetli was in his normal attire of spectacles and his pipe. His wings were tucked behind him and he toddled in happily.
Tre'Maya waited by the door again, waiting to be invited in. I trust that we are not late?
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Post by Lysandor on Nov 15, 2007 18:26:25 GMT -6
"Oww . . .," Jessie moans, letting Karl and Karen help her up. She winces as she stands. "I bruised my pride . . ." She staggers as Karen tackle-hugs her, but manages to stay on her feet and hug her back. "I miss you all, too!!!"
She looks up at the denizens of Hell waiting at the door, and cocks her head in confusion.
"Please, enter gracious guests, and enjoy the fruits of our labor," Lysandor says formally. "My human companion is ignorant of courtly manners, so you must forgive her."
Comprehension dawns on Jessie's face. "Yes, please, come in, come in, makes yourselves at home." She spares a glance at Thane. "Well, maybe not too much at home. I have to pay the cleaning bill around here."
Lysandor bows his head to Ciel. "I have fared as well as any who live with my human. She is a demanding and exasperating creature."
"You aren't late at all, Lady," Jessie says to Tre'maya, smiling. "I'd say you were early, but I think I just have issues trying to get everything ready on time."
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Post by Ciel on Nov 17, 2007 12:16:37 GMT -6
Karen smiles as she hugs Jess, and chuckles,"We bruise our pride a lot out here..." She turns and glomps Karl too. "Hi ya hot stuff. Made it to the party with your furry handbag, I see." Ciel giggles, " I, too, fare well even with living arrangements the way they are. Though my human and I tend to get along better than most, she is still hard to love. I take it that you have met our gracious Chancellor?"
Karen smiles seeing Regent and inclines her head."Chancellor, lovely to see you." And as she spots Tre'Maya and Vetli at the door, she waves. "Milady, Professor! Nice to see you as well!"
Ciel curtsies deeply to Regent , Tre'Maya and Vetli as well before turning her attentions back to Lysandor.
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Post by Tremaya on Nov 17, 2007 12:26:21 GMT -6
Tre'Maya smiled at Lysandor and went to walk in, blocked only by Thane and Regent. She stepped between them and nodded to Regent. "Chancellor." She turned her smile on Jessie and said, I am honored to have received an invitation Lady Jessie. The Professor and I get out very rarely these days. Then she turned to Thane, as if waiting for him to give her his arm. Shall we enter, Elite?
Professor Vetli adjusted his spectacles, lit his pipe and touched off the ground to flutter in on his tiny wings. Chancellor, very good to see you and the Elite here tonight.
Fluttering in a bit more, he hovered near Jessie and extended a tiny hand. Professor Vetli Cha'ret. Nice to make your acquaintance Lady Jessie.
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Post by Thane on Nov 17, 2007 14:13:23 GMT -6
Karl laughs big as he hugs Karen and her comment of self ego abuse. "Yeah we do that a bit too much don't we?" He then turns to Jess and gives her a big hug too. "Good to have you back." he grins at her. He then looks to Lysandor and Ciel and then to Tre'Maya Regent and Thane. "Well guys come on in, don't be shy."
Thane nods to Jess, and as Tre'Maya slides up to him he automatically goes weak in the hocks. "My pleasure M'Lady!" He grunts and his arm pops up for her and off they go into the little cottage.
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Post by Regent on Nov 17, 2007 14:23:41 GMT -6
Regent smiles at everyone. "It is good to see you all here." He says with a slight smile to Vetli. He enters with a smooth, fluid motion like a ghost he glides over the threshold. He approaches Jess gentelmanly and nods to her.
"It is an honor to get to meet you my dear." he smiles at her softly holding his dark hand out to take hers and kiss it softly. "I am the Regent of Darkness, at your service."
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Post by Lysandor on Nov 17, 2007 19:02:23 GMT -6
Jessie grins and hugs Karl back. "It's a day wasted that I don't bruise my ego." She looks up at Tre'Maya and seems a little confused to be called "lady" and then stares down at the Professor. "I'm glad you both took time out of your obviously busy schedules to be here. It's good to meet you both." She shakes Professor Vetli's hand. "What is it you teach, Professor, or is it more general than that?"
She smiles at the Regent as he glides in and takes his hand in what she thought would have been a simple handshake. She's absolutely flabbergasted when he kisses her hand, though, and is speechless for some heartbeats. "It's . . . an honor to meet you, too, Chancellor." She pauses and blushes. "I've never had my hand kissed before, and no one's ever called me a 'lady' anything."
Lysandor shakes his head at Jess and her confused embarrassment at the Regent's attentions. "I do not think I've had the personal pleasure, but he seems to be an interesting person. I don't think I've seen her so speechless. He must come around more often."
The Fallen bows his head to Tre'Maya as Thane escorts her in, and takes a moment to be amused at Thane's reactions to her presence. "Lady Tre'Maya, it is good to meet you in person. I was accquainted with your father, Rijell, before his Fall. He was a good man."
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Post by Ciel on Nov 20, 2007 15:05:02 GMT -6
Karen snickers, "Yep, sure do. I think my ego's a masochist." She stands by Karl and Jessie and waits to go sit down or something.
Ciel chuckles. "Yes, he should. The Chancellor is quite the charmer. You will love him Master Elite. I do not doubt it." She curtsies low again as Lysandor greets Tre'maya.
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Post by Tremaya on Nov 20, 2007 15:18:39 GMT -6
Tre'Maya smiled at Jessie and takes Thane's massive furred arm to walk in beside him. Why thank you Master Karl. It is lovely in here. And I trust that the Lady Jessie is to thank for the pretty decor. Sometimes even Elite forget how to make things pretty. Her smile widened the slightest bit as she jabbed at both Lysandor and Thane. She hoped they understood the joke.
She smiles openly at Lysandor again and extends her hand to him. It is good to learn of someone who remembers my father besides me. You are most gentlemanly, Master Lysandor. I applaud that. It is very hard to find in Hell most days. I am gladdened to be invited to yet another party. The Professor and I work quite a bit and this is a wonderful relaxation for the both of us.
Vetli chuckles and shakes her hand with his tiny one. I'm really a jack-of-all-trades milady, but I do teach certain things when I'm called on for them. Milady Tre'Maya usually leaves me to my own devices while tutoring, but lately I've been helping Lady Ciel with her etiquette.
He grinned. And so far, it has been a rather interesting ride.
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Post by Lysandor on Nov 20, 2007 18:31:23 GMT -6
Jessie manages to get over her momentary laspe of . . . everything, to answer Tre'Maya with a smile. "Well, I'm not completely responsible. Lysandor helped with most of the streamers." She nods, adding, "He's taller."
Lysandor gets the joke, and takes it in stride. "Most Elite don't get the chance to make things pretty, Lady Tre'maya. We are set to guard that which is pretty, and keep them so. As Master Thane guards you, and I'm sure he takes his duties to heart." He takes Tre'Maya's hand, and with a subtle glance at Thane to make sure the big hound won't rip his head off, briefly kisses it. "Being gentlemanly may be a nice reprieve, but I believe that it is something much less subtle and refined that truly catches the Lady's eye."
He stands beside Ciel, watching Thane, a laugh bubbling in his sterling eyes. He likes the Rachet well enough, but not quite enough to save him from the slight teasing he has now opened himself wide-open for.
"Master Thane," Lysandor says with a nod to the Rachet. "It's good to see you again."
Jessie grins at Professor Vetli. "I can imagine. Not saying she doesn't have manners or anything, she does, but Ciel's . . . She's more like a diamond you find in a coal mine. Uncut, unpolished, but you can see the potential's there." She chuckles. "I'll wager she'll give Lady Tre'Maya a run for her money when it's all said and done with."
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Post by Thane on Nov 21, 2007 11:13:51 GMT -6
Thane simply shrugs at Tre'Maya and smirks, "Such is not true M'lady, one only need look deeper, past the polished veiner and the sterling discipline to see the beauty of the elite. It surrounds us daily, yet none take a moment to ponder the source."
Thane looks at Lysandor and nods to him as he extends his great paw to shake Lysandor's hand. "Master Lysandor, it has been too long." Thane says with a partial smile at him trying not to take offense at the slight at his expense.
Thane then looks to Ciel and nods greeting at her too. "I trust Professor Vetli's instruction has been good to you. He is very good at finding hidden weakness and exploiting it to one's benefit." Thane says with a look of mater-of-fact written all over his canine face.
Karl listens to Karen and Jess speak to Vetli. He smiles at them and offers to get the ladies a drink. "Thirsty ladies?" he asks with a smile, "I'm on my way to the refreshment table, would any of you care for a whistle wetter?"
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Post by Regent on Nov 21, 2007 11:31:53 GMT -6
Regent watches everyone mingle with satisfaction. He takes an interest in Lysandor for this fallen he has heard so much about though never crossed paths before. He becomes a solid form as his cloak and attire become colorful and stately. Regent waits before he slips up behind Thane and Tre'Maya.
"Well you must be the Master Lysandor I hear of so frequently. I understand you and Master Thane have quite a history as the mill of rumor produces many a tale about it." Regent says with a smile.
"Lady Tre'Maya my trusted Viser, it is very agreeable to see you again." He says as he moves along side her.
"I trust Lady Ciel is proving to be the bright pupil I have foreseen her to be? He says to Tre'Maya as he is looking at Ciel hoping to make her blush.
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Post by Lysandor on Nov 24, 2007 16:56:38 GMT -6
Lysandor shakes Thane's proffered hand. "I trust that you have not had too much fun without me?" He bows as the Regent approaches. "My lord, I was not aware that my reputation was so great." He gives a ghost of a smile. "I wouldn't know what the rumor mill has to say on that topic, but Master Thane and I have shared missions and battles in the past. He has both my trust and respect as an Elite. The fact that you have managed to garner his trust and respect speaks volumes on yourself, Chancellor."
Jessie smiles at Karl. "I'd love something. Just be careful what you pick, some of that was made specifically for Thane and Ciel, and I imagine, Lady Tre'Maya." She shudders. "I'll never forget when I accidentally found Ciel's special mix I made."
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Post by Ciel on Nov 27, 2007 19:02:47 GMT -6
Karen laughs. "Yeah Jess, I think we all remember that. * She chuckles again and nods to Karl. "I'd love something to drink as well. Would you like help with that?"
Ciel catches the Regent's look and does indeed blush. She turns back to catch Thane's greeting. " Yes. Master Vetli has been a great help. I cherish his teaching and I cannot wait for my true instruction to begin with Lady Tre'Maya." She nods to him. "I trust that you are enjoying your new job as well?"
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Post by Tremaya on Nov 27, 2007 20:08:23 GMT -6
Tre'Maya smiled and nodded. That he is.
She smiles at Lysandor's answer and nods. Most Elite are well versed in guarding pretty things. And for that, I am sure, we are all very glad. At his kissing her hand she smiled warmly. A Lady's eye can be hard to catch, but you are correct Master Lysandor, less subtle and refined does do it almost every time.
She nods to Thane as well and says, Ah yes. I have never doubted that the Elite hold a great beauty. And some Elite shine through, no matter how hard the exterior. As she said this, she looked to Thane with soft eyes.
At Regent's greeting, she curtsies just enough to be respectful. Chancellor, it is most agreeable to see you again as well. And yes, so far Lady Ciel has been a wonder and a joy. Ask my trusted professor Vetli and he will tell you the very same.
As Tre'Maya said this, Vetli spoke up to Jessie. How very right you are Lady Jessie. She is very rough in her state, but she will become an even more beautiful jewel in no time, I can promise you that. He chuckled. You are also right in that. She has already given me a run for my gold, I can bet that the Lady will have some fun in picking up where I leave off. But she will be the better for all of these teachings, I can assure you.
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Post by Thane on Nov 28, 2007 10:56:43 GMT -6
Thane squeezes Lysandor's hand firmly in his paw and withdraws it to place it over Tre'Maya's hand that rests through his beefy arm. "We have managed to keep ourselves entertained. Albeit not all fun and games however..." Thane says to Lysandor with a nod. He listens to Lysandor speak to regent and he breaks his stone face to crack a smile at Lysandor's comments. "Chancellor, don't be fooled by Master Lysandor, he is a hard warrior, tuff, tempered even and true. I'd bet the rumors you have heard are mild compared to the truth of it all." Thane says with a bow to Regent.
Thane smiles at Ciel "Most enjoyable indeed!" he says with a toothy grin.
Thane nods to Tre'Maya, "The beauty of the Elite, my lady, is peace. We all share it we all live it but none realize that we peace keepers are the source of that peace. A peace that is become so fragile that it may not bear the pressures upon it. Lest it shatter before us and bring our easy lives crashing to the floor with every splintered shard. We are here to hold that delicate balance and prevent that tragedy from taking place.
Karl laughs at Jess' comment. "Yeah I believe that would be a good thing to be aware of." He nods with a big grin. He jacks up a hand for Karen. "Please, if you would, four hands are better than two for drink faring. Professor, any beverage for you as well before we must excuse ourselves to the refreshments?" He says with raised eyebrows and a silly grin.
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Post by Lysandor on Dec 2, 2007 15:44:18 GMT -6
Lysandor shakes his head slightly at Thane's compliments, but he still has that ghost-smile. He suspects that Thane's less abrasive and lighter mood has much to do with the Rachet Pe'ri next to him, but he takes the wiser corse, and says nothing of it.
"I am sure the Chancellor is not fooled by much," Lysandor replies, not at all sure of how to react to the compliments from his fellow Elite. His faint smile takes on a slightly sharper edge as he directs his comment to Thane. "I have heard that you were sent to be a guard at the Market Library. I trust the new position is not without its difficulties, but the perks are what make it tolerable, yes?"
Jessie smiles at Karl. "Definitely something to be wary of." She suddenly frowns. "You know, I should be the one gettin' everyone's drinks, being the hostess and all . . ." She shakes her head. "Forgetting my duties, it's been too long since I've hosted anything . . ."
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