Incense and peppermints Who: Von and Caden What: coming to beg for some tea before he makes the trek back to the village Where: the kitchen in Rosier Manor When: Thursday, Jan 4, a bit before noon
Caden slid his journal back in the inside pocket of the heavy brown coat he had come in wearing, so drab and utilitarian, so unlike his usual clothing. In fact, all of his clothing decidedly lacked its usual flair, but he had been so dreadfully cold the day before; for once, style had been a distant concern, and not one worth accommodating. He felt entirely better now, warm through and through, and in more than one way. While he might not be dressed as he usually was, when he let himself out of Cal's room, he moved with the same sinuous grace he usually showed, every bit the bedmate.
Coat folded over his arm, he headed down the servants' stairs, towards the downstairs area, where he hoped to find the kitchen, and beg a little something from Von to fortify himself against the cold that would await him outside. His dark locks fell in their usual glorious mess on his shoulders, and he had a friendly smile for the (many) servants he met on his way. Had the Belmonts come with their staff? That would make sense, as such an impromptu visit could only have to do with the cold.
The kitchen, when he found it, was as busy as he imagined a kitchen could be, and it was years of navigating dance floors that allowed him to reach Shiobhan without disturbing anyone in their hurried tos and fros. He sidled up beside the cook as she toiled away on some delightfully smelling concoction, and resisted the urge to dip a finger in it for a taste; she might well break it for his trouble.
"Darling Von," he greeted her in Aurellian, his tone as friendly as ever, as if his presence in the kitchen wasn't in the least a surprising occurrence. "I realize this is about the worst time for me to be here, but here I am, and I mean to get out of all of your hair. Do you think I could help myself to some bread and tea before I attempt the trek back to the village?"