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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 3, 2022 16:01:11 GMT -5
Annabelle stays beside you, her friend is shoed away when the woman arrives. “I have finished the next portion of the process, but I have to wait for the Matron to sign off on it. Unfortunately, she’s been away with the guards looking for you young lady. You gave us quite the scare when you vanished.” She chastises, but the relief that Annabelle is okay is plain on her features. “Why don’t you go play with your friends until supper is prepared.” Annabelle looks to you, raising her eyebrows With the unasked question, ‘Can I come with you like you said?’
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 3, 2022 17:49:19 GMT -5
"any idea when the matron will be back and what needs to be done after she signs off on the paperwork?" she asked as she looked at the woman. she was hoping to take annabelle home sooner rather then later and risk her running off again.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 3, 2022 19:53:23 GMT -5
The woman shakes her head, “I do not know when she will return. She is out looking for Annabelle after all.” She looks back to Annabelle, “Go on now child, supper will be ready within the hour.” She waits there staring down at the child until she moves along as instructed. Once she moves to join the kids, the woman returns her focus to you, “Once the matron signs off on your paperwork, then it has to go to the board for their approval. Lastly it gets signed off on my the High Lightbringer, though I don’t see that being a problem given your recommendation from him.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 4, 2022 15:27:42 GMT -5
"in the mean time she has to remain here im assuming." she says as she glances towards annabelle then back at the woman. "Even though we both know she will run off again if i leave without her." iko sighs knowing this is going to upset annabelle again and she just hopes that she doesnt get herself hurt or in more trouble this time.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 5, 2022 8:13:05 GMT -5
The Sister smiles when you mention her staying, “Actually I was hoping you could help me out with something.” She pauses for a moment before continuing, “I don’t think some children should be rehomed so quickly. I think some people should get to see if they’re a good match before embarking on a life long journey together. I propose a trial placement. She stays with you while the paperwork goes through the system. If you both agree at the final hearing, we make it permanent. How does that sound?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 7, 2022 16:33:46 GMT -5
"sounds good to me and she will be happy with it." she says a smile on her face. she knew annabelle would be very happy with this arrangement and it would give them more time to get comfortable with each other and settle into life.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 7, 2022 17:13:10 GMT -5
You head inside after the woman gets another member of staff to cover her spot outside. Once inside you fill out some more paperwork, and sign off on the trial placement. "Well that's that then." The woman says, "Congratulation on becoming a mother." You head back outside and scan the area for Annabelle. You find her standing away from the main group of children with a few of the older children. They're ducked pretty close together, and seem like they're trying to keep whatever they're talking about quiet. As you exit the room knowing that Annabelle will be coming back to your house tonight, the thought crosses your mind that you also have a date in a fancy dress you bought tonight.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 8, 2022 18:07:34 GMT -5
Glancing towards the sky she realises they will need to head home soon if she is going to make it on time for her date with tully and she still had a split lip and a cut above her eye that wouldnt go well with her new dress. " annabelle its time to go." she calls out and holds out a hand to her.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 10, 2022 2:46:19 GMT -5
Annabelle says something quick to her friends and dashes across the lawn to your side. “Go? Really?” She says excitedly. She looks to the woman, who smiles and nods. “Be good for the Mistress now. No more running away from your new home.” Annabelle nods, slipping her hand into yours. “Yes Ma’am!” She says to the woman before turning to you, “Let’s go!” Once you’re outside Annabelle asks if she can visit her friends sometime, and when you agree, she shouts, “Bye! I’ll visit you soon!”
Where to?
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 14, 2022 16:18:20 GMT -5
"we have to make a stop at the well groomed pike before we can go to our new house." she says with a smile as she looks down at annabelle and then started making her way towards the well groomed pike.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 14, 2022 18:07:37 GMT -5
Annabelle looks up at you with a rare smile, "I can't believe I'm actually allowed to leave the orphanage. You know you're the first adult I've ever met that actually does what they say they will do." She looks down at her feet for a second, "It's been rough for a while now, and it's kind of nice to have some hope on the horizon." The trip to the Pike doesn't take long at all. You find the door unlocked as usual. Inside Yoseph is setting last minute preparations for the dinner service to come. "Oh hello ladies. Welcome back."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 14, 2022 18:20:29 GMT -5
"i told you i would keep my word. i know what its like to be alone and not have anyone." she says as she walks with her. once they walk into the pike she smiles at yoseph, looking a bit beat up with a swollen split lip and a cut above her eyebrow. "hello yoseph, by chance was there anything delivered for me yet?" she asks curiously.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 14, 2022 19:02:36 GMT -5
Yoseph nods until he actually looks over at your face, then he looks surprised, "What happened to you?" He darts over behind the bar, and pulls out a small healers kit. "Come, sit!" He says urgently, pulling out a chair and gesturing into it. Once seated he sets to work quickly tending to your cuts and bruises. "This one will require stitches, did you want me to tend to that now?" He applies an ointment that dulls the pain, but doesn't remove it altogether. He sets to work once you've prepared yourself. He works quickly and carefully, applying the same skill he uses to tend to clothing to tend to the wound. It hurts, but not more than gritted teeth and a small growl can offset. When his work is completed he stands up, "There, all done. You were asking about deliveries? I have them in the kitchen." He packs up his kit and stashes it behind the bar before heading into the kitchen, returning a moment later with some large flat rectangular boxes. He sets them on the table before you.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 14, 2022 19:09:12 GMT -5
"i got in a fight, trying to protect annabelle" she says as she lets him take care of her wounds before looking at the boxes a smile on her face." oh good my dresses are here. " she says as she opens the first box slowly making sure its the dress and not undergarments before holding up the dress to show yoseph and annabelle. the first dress she pulls out is a beautiful emerald green color with a diamond cut out on the front which when worn would reveal some cleavage but not to much. the color itself would be striking against her dark skin and white eyes, enhancing her beauty and her figure. the second dress is cut a lot lower and is in a deep blue color like the sea at night. and the third dress is a bit more conservative and is a soft lilac purple color a color that you can either wear or you cant but with her dark complection it works.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 14, 2022 20:16:28 GMT -5
Annabelle claps when you pull out each dress, "Those are so pretty!" Yoseph smiles, and surprises you by reaching out and touching the seam along one side of the first dress. "This is excellent work. Very beautiful." Yoseph blushes when he catches a glimpse of what else is still in the boxes, but he doesn't say anything to draw attention to what he saw.
With your dresses acquired, where to now? What do you plan on doing with Annabelle while you go on your date with Tully?
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 15, 2022 16:34:41 GMT -5
"yoseph i have a favor to ask? would annabelle be able to stay here for a few hours, i umm have a date with tully tonight." she says her cheeks darkening with blush as she glances between the two of them.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 17, 2022 18:10:46 GMT -5
Before Yoseph can even respond, Annabelle is in front of you, holding both your hands in hers. “The cute guardsman from that night?” She raises her eyebrows suggestively, “Way to go Iko!” She cheers, then she rounds on Yoseph, “Please Master Yoseph, I will even help you with the dinner service. I used to serve more than twenty children at once, this dining room will be much easier. Hopefully the clientele is more mature too.”
Yoseph takes a step back from you as you ask if Annabelle can stay for a few hours, but he takes two when Annabelle rounds on him. Then he smiles, and straightens, “How could I say no to the two of you.” Leaning down to Annabelle’s level he adds, “At least I will know you’re in the building this time.” Annabelle does her best to look abashed, but the slight smirk gives her away. “You go have fun.” He says to you, adding, “Feel free to change upstairs in any of the unlocked rooms. Just tell me which and I’ll lock it after you go to keep your belongings secure.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 18, 2022 16:43:57 GMT -5
"thank you so much yoseph." then she does something very uncharacteristic of her and hugs yoseph though it only lasts the briefest of moments before she steps back and gathers up her new things and heads up to one of the rooms to change. coming down a while later in the emerald green dress, her hair hanging loose over one shoulder as she steps into the dining room. She looks stunning and the dress seems to fit her like it was made exactly for her accentuating her small waist and curves, giving just enough cleavage to catch ones attention but not enough to be immodest.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 18, 2022 17:56:54 GMT -5
If Yoseph was surprised that you hugged him, you couldn’t tell as he is a hugger and this is his moment to shine. He gives you a hug of the same short duration, but with just the right amount of pressure and arm wrap to make you feel warm inside. You dart up the stairs taking them two at a time. You hear the patter of feet right behind you, moving fast to keep up with your larger stride, “Oh no you don’t. You don’t get to just ignore all my questions.” Annabelle catches up just past the entrance to the hallway, “ So was it the cute guardsman from that night?” She doesn’t raise her eyebrows again this time. “Can I help you get ready?”
Whether you agree or not she follows you into the room, “I think you should wear the green dress, hair down. Maybe with it all brushed to one side!” She seems genuinely excited. If you let her she helps with the tiny buttons and even brushes out your hair with a brush you didn’t see her carrying, and have no idea where she pulled it from. Mid change, with your back to Annabelle, she asks, “Do those hurt?” At first you have no idea what she’s talking about, then you look in the mirror and see dark purple bruising from the fight earlier. “You might want to keep the dress on tonight.” She says with a laugh that sounds a little genuine and a little forced at the same time.
When you go to head out Annabelle leaves ahead of you, and you hear her downstairs loudly announcing you like some noble woman at a ball. When Yoseph sees you his eyebrows raise and he smiles, “You look breathtaking.” You even spot a little colour around his neck and the top of his ears.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 18, 2022 18:15:27 GMT -5
"yes it is with commander tully." she says and sighs, figuring she would probably need the help to get dressed as she wasnt to sure about all the small buttons down the back. "they hurt a bit but ive had worse." she said remembering the wyvern tail that had nearly killed her. her hand instinctivly going to her stomach rubbing the imaginary sting away. following behind annabelle she cant help but smile at how she is acting. glad to see her enjoying herself. looking up at yoseph she smiles. "thank you. ive never worn a dress like this before." she says as she gives a slow spin so he can see all the little details like the small pearl buttons that go down her back, the intricate soft cutouts at the edges of the sleeves that hang over her shoulders.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 18, 2022 22:22:18 GMT -5
You do your little twirl, and the dress flows out in a wave of soft fabric. That’s actually quite fun now that you’ve done it, you kind of want to do it again. You don’t get the chance, and you’re attention is drawn to the front door. Knock, knock, knock. Each sound loud and distinct, the knock of a guardsmen. Yoseph goes to the door, opening it and smiling at whomever is outside. “I almost didn’t recognize you. Do come in.” Yoseph steps back as Tully enters the room. Annabelle let’s out a low whistle from her seat on the second stair, “By the Light Commander, you can take me out anytime.” She says with a wink. Tully ignores her, scanning the room until he sees you. “There you are. You look amazing, and you took my request to heart. You look truly fancy.”
You almost didn’t realize that he was speaking to you, too busy scanning him up and down. He’s wearing polished black leather boots that come up past the knee, a simple but fashionable white shirt covered by a red that complements your green perfectly. He also wears a sash that could have been cut from the same bolt of cloth that your dress was made from, the colour matches so perfectly. He still has his sword sheathed at his side, but the sheath is wrapped in the same green fabric.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 22, 2022 17:34:08 GMT -5
She glances at annabelle when she makes the comment about him taking her out and cant help but roll her eyes before looking back at tully. when she finally realises she was staring and that he was talking to her she blushes, her cheeks darkening a dusky rose color as she glances down at the ground. " you umm... look fancy to." she says and then realises that probably sounded stupid she peaks up at him to see his reaction.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 23, 2022 17:36:54 GMT -5
When you raise your eyes you see him smiling, with his elbow extended, "Shall we?" When you slide your arm into his elbow, linking the two of you he turns to both Annabelle and Yoseph, and to each he says with a nod, "Good evening." Before quickly escorting you out the door. Once outside he takes a deep breath, "I have no idea why I was nervous there. It was kind of like meeting your family. Yoseph the kindly, but protective father figure and Annabelle your daughter." He smirks, "Well I suppose she is going to be your daughter isn't she?" He starts to lead you toward The Stair, he doesn't seem to be in any rush so various labourers pass you as they rush up the stairs to head home for the evening. "I already have a plan for the night, but I was curious what your idea of the best first date would be? See how my plans stack up."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 24, 2022 7:46:18 GMT -5
"yes she is, i hope that doesnt change things between us..." she says as she walks with him. " considering this is my first date ever i really have no idea what would be considered date ideas." she says as she looks at him and smiles. her cheeks probably permanently stained from blushing.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 24, 2022 13:17:24 GMT -5
Tully laughs, “Of course not. That little rapscallion has endeared herself to you, and by extension to me.” When you mention this being your first date, Tully smiles, “So I’m the first guy that has ever managed to get you to go on a date with him, eh? I feel honoured. I guess the pressure is on to make it a good one.”
He leads you through the Harbour Gate and turns right along the High Road. You walk along at a leisurely pace, getting passed by others that are in a hurry to get where they’re going. Ahead at the High Gate you see that racist guard you encountered before. Hopefully he doesn’t spoil the mood too badly.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 24, 2022 13:57:44 GMT -5
"your the first one thats ever been interested enough." she says as she smiles, walking arm in arm with him she just enjoys being with him. till she spots the racist guard and her smile falls though she quickly trys to hide it sending up a silent prayer to pelor that the guard doesnt bother her tonight, not while she is with tully, she really doesnt want there to be trouble.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 27, 2022 13:01:48 GMT -5
“I can’t believe that to be true. Your shipmate for example, he seemed rather smitten with you.” Tully says, fully unaware of the guard that is now staring at you with a mischievous smirk. As you approach the guard starts forward until he sees whom your arm is entangled with. Then he scowls, and moves back to his position. The pair of you pass through the gate, some of the guards give Tully a friendly wave. You both continue up the main road, and at first you think he might be taking you to the Light Shrine, then he turns toward a massive theater. “Have you ever been to the theater?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 28, 2022 8:34:55 GMT -5
"he has always been a brother to me. an annoying younger brother but a brother." she says and smiles fondly as she thinks of him. till she sees the guard approach and watches him hesitantly. while the dress had pockets and allowed her to hide two daggers she didn't really want to be searched right now and so glad when the guard stepped down. perhaps now the guard wouldnt harass her anymore. "no, though some of the crew would try to put on puppet shows for me on the gliding sun when i was little." she said with a giggle as she remembers their often drunken attempts at puppet plays, as you can imagine seeing a group of drunken pirates put on a play was extremely funny.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 31, 2022 8:09:28 GMT -5
Tully smiles at the imagery you present, “Well then tonight is the night.” Tully leads you into the lobby of the theater. This place is ornately decorated, if in an older style. Large carved stone pillars support the vaulted ceiling high above. The walls are lined with gold framed paintings of thespians in dramatic poses delivering their lines. Small gold placards identify the actor, the role, the production and the date it was performed.
You see two staircases that lead to an upper balcony, and four sets of doors evenly spaced along the upper and lower levels. Two chambers to your left and right seem to be lavatories. Central to the room is an island bar, with two staff busily pouring drinks for the crowd of well dressed patrons. Just in front of you is a red velvet rope strung between a series of standing posts. Three gaps in the line allow people to enter the lobby, but there is a member of staff at each opening collecting payment for entry.
Tully pays the tall elven woman that is at the opening you approach, and then you’re allowed entry. Tully leads you toward the bar, “Would you like a drink?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 31, 2022 12:29:33 GMT -5
"oh...um yes please." she says trying to remember her manners as she looks around, having never been in the theater before this is all new and rather exciting to her. a look of child like wonder drifts across her face as she looks around before looking back at tully and smiles.
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