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Julian MacKallister (ex_engineer885) wrote in lechance,
@ 2008-08-29 11:03:00

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courting, julian mackallister, theodore nordstrom

Theo- Forward dated to Saturday, 3 pm
Julian had arranged with the parents of one of Michel's playmates for one to watch Michel while the other accompanied Julian on his call. So with Madeline Macen, Julian showed up at the hotel, promptly at 3pm. He'd brushed his hair, had his hands slapped away by Madeline every time he'd tried to put his fingers into it. He hadn't been able to be talked out of bringing a potted plant, however.

Despite having done this before, he wasn't very good at it. Twelve years out of practice too. He sent word with a maid for Theo that he was at the hotel and went to a sitting room to wait, sitting and talking with Madeline. When the door opened, he stood immediately, sketching a half-bow.

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	ex_engineer885 2008-09-01 11:34 pm UTC (link)
	He nodded, "But seeking your own happiness is important as well." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-01 11:38 pm UTC (link)
	"I think so. I think it was time for me to find my own way and someone to share that way with me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 07:37 am UTC (link)
	"What do you seek from a marriage?" he asked, a lot more centered than he'd been before. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 10:42 am UTC (link)
	It was a significant question and Theo gave it a bit of thought before he answered. "I'd like to have a marriage that included romance and more intimate relations, but it's not necessary." He smiled lightly, "I..guess I'm a bit of a romantic really." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 11:05 am UTC (link)
	"There's nothing wrong with that," he said with a slight smile, warm and sincere. "A measure of intimacy helps more relationships than it harms." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 11:29 am UTC (link)
	'I'd like to believe that. I know that it's not needed per se, but when I consider what I'd like for myself? It includes a marriage for more than social and community reasons." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 12:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Have you had many matches yet?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 01:17 pm UTC (link)
	Theodore shook his head lightly, "No. This is my first potential one." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 01:47 pm UTC (link)
	"Ah. So much harder then." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 01:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Does it get easier?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 02:06 pm UTC (link)
	"No," he grinned a little. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 02:29 pm UTC (link)
	Theo chuckled softly,"I'll make sure to keep that in mind." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 03:01 pm UTC (link)
	He grinned, just a little, "It'll hold you in good stead. Would you care to take a walk with me?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 03:06 pm UTC (link)
	Nodding, Theo stood up. "I'd be honored. Thank you for asking." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 03:07 pm UTC (link)
	Julian offered Theo his arm. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 03:22 pm UTC (link)
	Theo took it graciously, feeling the warmth of Julian's arm under his hand. "Thank you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 04:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Welcome," he glanced at their chaperon, then headed out, walking slowly for Theo and heading towards the river. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 06:22 pm UTC (link)
	He inhaled deeply once they were outside, smiling at Julian. "I should spend more time outside," he admitted. "I've been spending a lot of time getting unpacked and the shop set up." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 06:25 pm UTC (link)
	"I imagine you have quite a bit to unpack," Julian admitted, flashing Theo a half-smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 07:28 pm UTC (link)
	'Yes, my parents were rather generous as were my siblings." He decided he liked Julian's smile and the fact that he was as nervous as Theo had been. It put them on a level. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Enough to fit out your shop?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 08:47 pm UTC (link)
	Theo nodded, "Mostly. I've had to purchase some things, but yes." He took a mis step, caught his toe and stumbled into Julian. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 09:39 pm UTC (link)
	Julian steadied him immediately, sliding an arm around Theo's waist. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tailertheo 2008-09-02 10:04 pm UTC (link)
	Getting his balance again, Theo blushed. "I'm sorry," he kept one hand on Julian perhaps a bit longer than he should have as he straightened. "Thank you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_engineer885 2008-09-02 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Are you all right?" Julian asked, keeping one hand on the small of Theo's back, more concerned with Theo's ankles then propriety despite a loud throat clearing behind him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)