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Tweak says, "No"

Edward Peregrine (empty_chairs) wrote in doors,
@ 2013-02-08 17:22:00

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Paris is as I left her, I think. They say Rome's the eternal city, but I think Paris might have a claim to the title. She changes completely, and nothing ever really changes. It makes anyone question revolution -- how much can it really achieve when everything remains so much the same? Revolution ought to bring redemption, not greater suffering and poverty. Is there no society that can genuinely sustain the common good? Or are we all doomed to search endlessly for Utopias and find their names fitting -- nowhere.

I am a terrible radical. But an equally terrible law student. At least my German and my English are good (let us not speak of Latin or Greek)? Those are perhaps the most useful skills I possess, sadly. I should find my books and try to apply myself to my studies. The cafés are quiet today. Some wine and bread might ease my mind.

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empty_chairs
2013-02-08 11:41 pm UTC (link)

He advised me in his own fashion, with his own beliefs about my goals and fortunes, as well as to what would be to my benefit. But that is often the way of parents and guardians. They make their choices about our fortunes based on their own hopes, and sometimes, they're for the best, and sometimes not.

Sadly. I had hoped to make acquaintance once more with a lovely girl I met, and about whom I feel quite fond.

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	bluelion 2013-02-09 12:29 am UTC (link)
	That is a Papa's, or in your case Grand-Père's, job, is it not? I hope that you find only success, monsieur, in all of your endeavors. [...] Where did you meet this lovely girl, if I might be so bold? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	empty_chairs 2013-02-09 12:37 am UTC (link)
	In the park, mademoiselle. I'd seen her a few times before an unfortunate chance encounter left us knowing each other better, but still less acquainted than I would like. She is a respectable girl, a beautiful girl, and I would not damage her reputation by speaking of her more openly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bluelion 2013-02-09 12:45 am UTC (link)
	[There is a significant pause, as she recalls the handsome man she'd seen in the park on numerous occasions.] Perhaps you might see her again soon. The park is a frequent destination for young, respectable women to take in the fresh air. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	empty_chairs 2013-02-09 01:31 am UTC (link)
	I can only hope to be so very fortunate, mademoiselle. She is a young lady of great quality, and I would be so very happy to see her again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bluelion 2013-02-09 01:34 am UTC (link)
	She sounds like she is quite the mademoiselle. I wish you luck, monsieur. I would advise you might try the park tomorrow afternoon. It seems the most opportune time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	empty_chairs 2013-02-09 01:40 am UTC (link)
	You wouldn't happen to know if mademoiselles would be walking today in the park, now would you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bluelion 2013-02-09 01:45 am UTC (link)
	[She quickly confers with her lady in waiting.] I know that many a mademoiselle are known to take walks in the park just before suppertime. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	empty_chairs 2013-02-09 01:51 am UTC (link)
	Then I hope I will be very fortunate and see the lady I have in mind this evening. Thank you, mademoiselle, you've been very kind. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bluelion 2013-02-09 01:58 am UTC (link)
	I hope for your good fortune as well, monsieur. It has been a pleasure conversing with you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	empty_chairs 2013-02-09 02:06 am UTC (link)
	It has been a delight conversing with you, too, mademoiselle. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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