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poisoned and hopeless (hauntedbeauty) wrote in haunted_roads,
@ 2008-04-04 11:54:00

Entry tags:

isobel, rei

Week Five: Tuesday
Where: The Théâtre du Macabre and then Wild Ginger
When: Late Evening
Who: Isobel and Rei

It really was a fortunate thing that so many items could be bought in bulk over the internet. It was even more fortunate that the packing peanut company was local and was more than happy to deliver so many bags during a rather odd window in the evening. Then again, money could by happiness so why not an office worth of little foam peanuts? America really was a darling country.

Isobel had been planning this particular “gift” for a few days now and even went so far as to arrange for an appointment of Drystan’s to take far longer than it should have. It was simple really, she sent the woman a bottle of the finest champagne that may or may not have been slightly drugged and told her that the man had been fantasizing about her for weeks now and wanted nothing more than to be ravished by her. Personally Isobel couldn’t understand the appeal of the blond vampire, but to each their own she supposed. Even if the older woman didn’t succeed in bedding him, there was no question that it would be amusing to watch either way.

So once he was gone, a large truck appeared behind the theater and the delivery became underway. Dozens upon dozens of bags were brought up the service elevator and taken into his office, only to be dumped out all over the floor. It was almost like a cloud had slipped through the window and deposited snow right then and there. Quite lovely really. But of course she couldn’t leave it as just packing peanuts. Oh no, while the men continued to fill the space up, Belle added a half dozen boxes of moth balls into the mix. They just held a certain smell that was sure to mix well with the plastic aroma. Mmm mm!

By they time they were finished, his office was almost completely filled from top to bottom with just enough room for the door to be pushed open when he returned. A generous tip was handed out to the delivery men before seeing them off and with a smile on her face she headed down to her brothel to retrieve Rei. Dinner out was in order, a means of celebrating her small victory.

“I do hope you are hungry,” she said as she appeared. “Because tonight we are dining in the city. Get your coat, a car is waiting for us.”

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shiftersoldier
2008-04-04 07:54 pm UTC (link)

For being at a brothel, Rei's own work was pretty boring for the most part. Then again he was not there to be entertainment, so most people never bothered him much. It certainly was nowhere near as interesting as filling a room with packing peanuts. For the most part people behaved and his aide was not really required. However this did have the side effect of boredom setting in rather easily. Unfortunately in a brothel there was very little to do other than, well, the employees.

He had been entertaining a cigarette when she had come back from whatever mission that she had set herself out on. While he would have followed, orders were orders and he had stayed behind. Looking a bit mournful at his cigarette he put it out and stood up as she came in. Raising an eyebrow, he went to get his coat as he was ordered to and thought it over. Dinner in the city was a nice change of pace he thought. It certainly did beat idly sitting around here, that was for sure.

"Do you need me to grab anything for you?" he asked as he pulled on his coat. Food certainly did sound like a stellar idea. His stomach seemed to be very much in agreement with her notion and it made him wonder a bit just how long it had been since he had last eaten. It probably had been that morning some time.

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hauntedbeauty
2008-04-04 08:21 pm UTC (link)

Isobel did feel bad that his days were so uneventful but she figured it was better than having him actually work in the brothel as one of her whores. So really she thought she was doing him a favor. Unless of course he waned to be paid for sex in which case he really needed to speak up. She wasn't opposed to allowing him to be happy, unlike some other bastards she knew.

"No thank you, I already grabbed my purse so I am good to go." Her own coat was slipped on as she made her way back toward the surface. A slight shiver ran through her body as they stepped out into the cool night air and she nodded at the driver who was waiting to open the door. Once inside, instructions to take them to the restaurant were given and she flashed a soft smile to Rei as the car sped off.

The drive to Wild Ginger was a short one and soon the door was being opened and they making their way inside. A table for two in a private booth already awaited them, and she thanked the hostess as she slid into her seat. A waiter appeared a moment later and a bottle of wine was ordered before she finally opened the menu to have a look. "I think we should start with some crab cakes, what do you think?"

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shiftersoldier
2008-04-04 08:55 pm UTC (link)

Rei was always thankful he had been taken by his mistress. While the boredom could be a bit maddening at times he very much enjoyed his position with her and would never think to ask for anything more. And while he had nothing at all against the whores, it was not something that appealed to him. There were too many old memories from his own training that would have opportunity to leave repression under circumstances a whore could find themselves in. No, he was quite content, if he found it a bit mindless at times.

Nodding, he followed her out and into the chill of the evening. Had there not been a car waiting just outside for them, he would have offered his own coat to her given the temperature. The cold was wet and seemed to creep into a person. But with a car right there worries on that matter were not needed. He climbed in and gave the slightest of smiles back at his mistress before looking out the window to watch the city pass by as they drove. Upon their arrival he followed her out, hands in pockets as he looked around at their surroundings.

He was still never quite used to being taken out to places, nor did he ever think he would be. However he did suppose it was more enjoyable for her than just having a meal by herself while he stood somewhere keeping an eye out for anything that could possibly go wrong. Sliding into his seat, he gave a slightly curt nod towards the hostess and then remained silent until she spoke to him. Raising an eyebrow curiously he opened the menu and looked at it. "They seem to be a good choice." he said. As long as it wasn't vegetarian he was content with anything.

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hauntedbeauty
2008-04-04 09:14 pm UTC (link)

Regardless of his "issues," he was a good person and a better employee. He excelled at his job and they had yet to have anything get out of hand. As much as she didn't like to think of people as possessions, he had been a good investment on her part. Perhaps one day he would be fit enough to be left on his own? That would be nice for him, in her opinion anyway.

Ahh content. Why be content when you could be satisfied or happy even? Isobel liked to try to spoil him, to try to get him to come out of his shell a little bit more but it was difficult. But she would continue to try regardless because it was something she enjoyed and he was the closest thing she had to family. Besides, what was the purpose of having money if you didn't spend it?

"And for the main course..." she said as her eyes skimmed over the offerings. "How about the Seven Flavor Beef and Panang Beef Curry?" Meat, meat and some more meat. While she could enjoy a nice salad, she was by no means a vegetarian. The wine and the server appeared a moment later and she cocked her head to the side as she watched Rei. "Would you rather have a beer or some sake?"

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shiftersoldier
2008-04-05 01:08 am UTC (link)

Her opinion meant the world to Rei, however on this matter he would rather not think that she would leave him on his own. Functioning in the actual world was not something he really knew how to do, it was a world he had been detached from for a rather long time, staying more on the fringes as she allowed him to. Plus the idea that he would have failed her if she decided to have him leave was something that was not to be thought about.

Being spoiled was not something he was entirely comfortable with, but it was something that seemed to make the mistress happy. If he could make her happy then part of his job was already fulfilled in that perspective. And contentment was something he was fine with. Others being happy around him was enough for him, especially if he had helped create that.

His eyes lit up a bit at the idea of meat. Really he did not understand recently peoples attraction to more and more vegetables. There was nothing too vegetables. "Both of those sound very good, mistress." he said, his voice a great deal lighter than before. Though when she asked for his drink he looked at the menu again. "Tea is fine for me." he replied. Alcohol dulled the senses and that was not something he felt he could afford. "The Matcha maybe?"

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hauntedbeauty
2008-04-05 02:10 am UTC (link)

Isobel sighed as she shook her head at him. "How many times do I have to tell you to call me Isobel, hmm?" It wasn't that she minded the "mistress" title per se, but when around humans, they needed to act like humans. That and they had been together for many years now and had earned the right to call her by her first name. Besides, it wasn't like she went around calling him "servant" or anything so it was only proper.

A nod was given when he agreed that both sounded good and she handed the menu off to the waiter. "We'll have both as well as some crab cakes to begin and a pot of the Matcha. Thank you." She reached for the glass of wine that had been poured for her and took a slow sip. "You know, one of these days I will get you to drink with me." All work and no play as they liked to say.

His tea arrived a few moments later and the crab cakes after that. "So did anything exciting happen while I was busy?" she asked as she cut into one of the cakes. Of course she knew the answer already but she was trying to get him open up a bit and actually converse with her. "You know I was considering going to Club Noc Noc this weekend to blow off a little steam. Would you be interested in going as my date?" Notice the word "date" and not "body guard."

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shiftersoldier
2008-04-05 04:59 am UTC (link)

It was a question he heard quite a few times a week with his mistress it seemed. However he was not sure that he was really allowed to make such a breach, in fact could not bring himself to do it fully. In public it was something he had to watch, but it just came naturally to him. "I've lost count mistr-.. Miss Isobel." he corrected at least a bit for the waiter.

"I have plenty of drinks with you." he said simply, knowing fully that he was skirting around the actual meaning of her statement. It was not his place to do things like that while with her, it was his job to protect her. That job was something he took more pride in than anything.

Taking the pot he poured some for himself and looked up at her for a moment before thinking if anything had happened. "No, not that I recall. Next time I'll tell them to do something exciting while you're gone so I can tel you about it." Raising an eyebrow slightly, he cut into one of the cakes and took a bite before shrugging slightly. "If you want me to accompany you, that's your decision."

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hauntedbeauty
2008-04-05 10:28 pm UTC (link)

Lightly painted lips curved into a smile and she gave a nod. "So have I." Who knew how many times it truly had been over the years, but there was no keeping track. But alas, one day she would win come out on top and he would just call her by her first name without having to think about it. Well, that was her goal anyway.

"Oh stop being technical, you know what I mean." A light chuckle filled the air and she shook her head. Yes she paid him to look after her, but he was entitled to a break every now and again. Maybe she would have to start insisting that he took time off? Maybe that would work. A vacation perhaps? They could both use a little sun and the Caribbean was quite nice this time of year.

A slight sigh parted her lips before she took a bite of the crab cake. "I do wish you to accompany me but on a strictly personal level. There will be no working, you have to consume at least one alcoholic beverage and you have to dance with me." Isobel really didn't think that it would go over all that well with him but hey, it was worth a shot.

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shiftersoldier
2008-04-06 12:26 am UTC (link)

It was something she seemed rather insistent on. In all reality he probably should just follow her wishes on the issue, given that was his reaction to everything else. However there was something far back in his mind that kept him from being able to do so. And even then it was a matter of little importance compared to other items of concern.

He dignified that with a small smile and shook his head slightly. His job was something that he liked. The free time he occasional got now was already enough that he did not know what to do with it. Normally he would just end up wandering around the city for a small bit of time before just heading back anyway. Though warm weather was nothing to cough at considering how cold it had been recently. As long as none of her plans fell near the moon.

Taking some crab cake in order to delay answering, he knew what he was going to have to answer. Even if he did not have to answer it would be what he naturally would anyway. And he knew it would annoy her. "If that's what you want me to do, I'm sure you'd have others that you'd find more entertaining company though." he said simply, though he knew his own dislike of when his mistress did go out and do things like that.

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hauntedbeauty
2008-04-06 07:06 am UTC (link)

Isobel would of course to be careful not to have any trips fall near the full moon or to make sure that the necessary arrangements were made. She was quite mindful when it came to those sorts of things and she liked to think she had gotten quite good at making sure that everything was taken care of for him when it became time.

The fork she had been holding was set down and she folded her hands on top of the table. "If I wanted someone else to serve as my company, I wouldn't have extended the offer to you in the first place." A slender brow quirked as she watched him almost as if she was waiting and daring him to argue with her about it. "Oh come on, it will be fun! When was the last time you went out and had some fun?"

Their food arrived a moment later and the smell of it was certainly pleasing to the senses. "Mm this looks delicious." The server dished for them as they looked on and soon they were both able to dig in. "So what do you think? Good?"

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shiftersoldier
2008-04-07 02:57 am UTC (link)

He knew he was lucky she was so mindful of the full moon. If something were to happen to her because something went wrong with the moon, he would never be able to forgive himself. Luckily she was so mindful of it and in all his years of service it had yet to be of any true danger where ever they would happen to be at the time of the change. It was the curse of all the benefits of being a werecreature.

"I always have fun around you, mistress." he said simply, looking up at her. It was how he was supposed to respond, though there was truth to it at some point. "But if you want me to come with you to have this kind of fun, I'm not about to deny your wish." That would just be foolish. Though he was not really sure about this idea. Crowds were something he was not the best with at times and he would rather not have to drink alcohol, it would interfere with his duty.

As soon as the scent hit his nose his mouth began to water a bit. Food was something he certainly did enjoy. No matter how many years he had spent and would spend with his mistress the glory of good food would never fail to keep surprising him after all those years of hunger. "Better than good." he said happily as he got to dig in.

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hauntedbeauty
2008-04-08 04:07 pm UTC (link)

Getting him to agree or show interest in anything was like pulling teeth, but Isobel was a patient woman so it wasn't too bad. "Good, then it's settled. You and I will have a date this weekend." How long had it been since she had gone out just to have fun rather than work or feed? Too long, no question. Perhaps now that the brothel was well established she would be able to take more breaks? Who was she kidding, she was a workaholic and it was amazing that she would even be taking one night off.

Isobel took satisfaction in watching Rei enjoy his food. She didn't quite know what he had been through before that fateful day at the auction, but she could tell that it had taken its toll. Unlike a lot of other demons, Isobel didn't believe that one kind was superior over the other or that slaves and pets were acceptable. As far as she was concerned, Rei was in her employment and she paid him and made sure that he was looked after in exchange for his services. It was only fair.

The food was consumed in relative silence and once she was done, she dabbed the corners of her mouth with her napkin and leaned back with a sigh. "I think I ate too much." Oh but the food was so tasty that it was almost worth feeling like she was going to burst. "Were you in the mood for any dessert?"

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shiftersoldier
2008-04-08 09:51 pm UTC (link)

He looked at her questioningly when she used the word 'date' but if that was what she wanted to call it there was no real stopping her. Technically he would find it preferable to her being out on a 'date' with someone else, but that was because then there would be no way for him to make sure she was all right. Plus it was true that his mistress did need to get out, she spent quite a bit of time working, especially in recent years. The thought of being around so many people though in that setting was a bit unnerving though.

Being paid was something that he really did not understand her motivation for. He did what he had been made to do, what she had bought him for and taken him away from the facility for. To him that was payment enough but he would never deny her what she felt the need to do. He sincerely wished that she would never have to understand what that place had been like.

"If you're not hungry, then there's no need to get it." he replied, though the idea of dessert was appealing. However it was her choice, as always. Most times he knew she wanted him to be more assertive, but training was ingrained in his mind. Though something sweet after that sounded just as delicious as the meal they had just had was.

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hauntedbeauty
2008-04-13 04:40 am UTC (link)

Isobel stared at him for a moment and considered banging her head against the table. You would think that after so many years of being together that she would be used to his indifference but it did frustrate the hell out of her at times. If he would only speak up every once in a while she could be content and let it alone but nooo, he just couldn't do that.

Rather than hurting herself out of frustration, she raised her hand and waved the waiter over. "We'll have the chocolate torte as well, please. Two forks. Oh, and some vanilla ice cream." She didn't really want a whole thing of dessert, just a few bites and then Rei could have the rest. Sounded like a pretty sweet deal to her.

When the last course appeared, she did just that. A few bites were taken before she leaned back and placed her napkin onto the table. "Well now I can say that I'm officially satisfied. How about you? Did you enjoy your dinner?"

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shiftersoldier
2008-04-14 03:25 am UTC (link)

Life around him would probably be easier for her if she had been a mind reader. Even before training he had always been a quiet person and that had really made that part of it all not very difficult to accustom himself to. Perhaps he should be making more of an effort to speak up but it just seemed so unneeded to him. Everything went smooth enough as things were.

The dessert situation suited him nicely. While there was still that nagging guilt that would never go away that somehow he did not deserve this, it was nowhere near what it had been years ago.

Taking his bit of the dessert, which was really almost all of it, he looked up at her thoughtfully. "Better than anything I could manage to cook up." he said with a slight smile. He was good with firearms, not cooking utensils. The luck he had with them was never all that good. "Am I allowed to smoke in here?" he asked curiously.

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hauntedbeauty
2008-04-16 11:01 pm UTC (link)

As Rei ate his dessert, Isobel flagged the waiter over and requested the check which was put on her Visa after a quick glance. "Hmm, I don't think so," she answered as she gave a quick glance around. "Humans tend to be picky when it comes to smoke but as soon as I get the receipt back we can go and you can have one in the car." Isobel didn't smoke herself but she didn't really mind it either. Just wasn't her cup of tea.

As soon as the waiter had reappeared, she quickly filled out the tip amount and signed her name. Her copy of the check was slipped into her purse and soon she was leaving the booth and making her way toward the door. A nice bubble bath was next on the agenda for tonight and she was more than looking forward to it.

Once they were in the car, she cracked open a window and gave Rei the go ahead to light up. The ride home wasn't all that long but there would probably be enough time for him to at least get through one along the way.

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