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Lysander Mountford-Miles (lysandermm) wrote in toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-06-02 16:35:00

Entry tags:

katherine_rochester, lysander_mountford-miles, plot

Subject: Lysander goes to call on Katherine.
Where: Katherine's humble abode.
Who: Lysander Mountford-Miles
Warnings: none.
Open to: Katherine Rochester

Lysander had not seen Katherine since she was a wee little thing, and surely news of his reappearance had gotten around to her by now. He had no other reason to visit her at the moment other than just wanting to reintroduce himself and honestly to see how they young, intellegent girl had turned out. He had always protected her against a young Eward picking on her. Whether it was over her flimsy frame or her outspoken mind. Honestly, he thought Eward had always had a crush on Katherine, which was the reason he picked on her so much, but that didn't make it okay.

Surely she would have no reason to hate Lysander, since he was the nice one. Knocking on the door, he removed his hat and smiled at the butler who answered. After apologizing for the late hour he said, "I am Lord Lysander Mountford-Miles," he threw in that Lord, since he soon would be again, "I'm here to call on Miss Rochester."

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lysandermm
2008-06-02 11:56 pm UTC (link)

"To old friends," he agreed and put the glass to his lips, sipping it slowly. He watched her drink that grown up drink and it only pronounced her age now. It was a little unnerving. Coming back from his thoughts by her question, he smiled and licked his lips, tasting the brandy on them. "A couple of weeks ago I arrived in England. I've only been here, however, for a week. I... believe I got here right before the hunt everyone is talking about."

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krochester
2008-06-03 01:23 am UTC (link)

Katherine took another sip from her glass, watching Lysander as he spoke. She raised an eyebrow, leaning forward. "And you did not tell anyone? Not even your brother?" Katherine inquired. "Or did you not wish to sour little Ewie's jaunt?" Her tongue burned, not from the alcohol, but from her own words. Katherine swallowed. Why was it so hard to make ill comments about him, if only in jest? She hoped her face did not portray her discomfort for Lysander to see.

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	lysandermm 2008-06-03 01:29 am UTC (link)
	Luckily for Katherine, Lysander wasn't paying attention to her face. He did chuckle however and downed more of the brandy. Swallowing hard, he smirked and looked at her. "That is exactly right, you smart little girl," he teased and complimented at the same time. "Yes, I figured he could have his fun, since I didn't think that he was going to take this well." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

krochester
2008-06-03 01:35 am UTC (link)

Katherine swallowed another sip of brandy rather uncomfortably. A few select thoughts skittered across her mind, things she might have said only if the situation and company were not what they were. I'm not a little girl. He did have his fun. And it was with me. Breathing deeply, Katherine remarked, casting her eyes to Lysander, "And he hasn't taken it well, you said?" That reminded her perfectly of the park, and her heart fluttered in her chest.

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lysandermm
2008-06-04 12:44 am UTC (link)

"Mmm.." he licked his lips and shook his head. "No, I'm afraid he's not. I didn't really expect him to, but Abby and Edith have welcomed me back with open arms. He did hug me when he finally believed I was there, but then it was like a complete 180 after that. It seems to me that he's worried I'm back to take his title away from him," Lysander discussed, shrugging reaching for the bottle of brandy, "You don't mind if I have more do you? It has been a trying day.." he smiled gently at her and pour himself a nearly full glass.

"Like I was saying, I'm not back to claim my rights to anything... Is it so bad that I missed my family and friends so much that I worked my ass off for 6 years to get right enough to return home just to see them and be with them again?" he asked, almost frustrated.

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krochester
2008-06-04 01:51 am UTC (link)

Katherine, listening intently, pictured Eward with her in the park, and Lysander's words virtually explained the same, only from a different vantage point. She nodded generously when he requested more brandy, finishing her own and placing the empty glass on the table. Swallowing, not keen on making too much of a statement for fear of revealing what she ought not to know, at least as far as Lysander was allowed to be aware of, Katherine responded, "It is to be expected. I daresay he's taken to his role in life quite nicely and is not used to having another man in the house to contend with. Surely it is a matter of honor, in his eyes, and certainly of ego."

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lysandermm
2008-06-04 01:59 am UTC (link)

"Honestly, if it means so much to him, I can split the estate with him. My desires don't lay with superficial matters like land and money," he sighed and looked down at his already half empty glass. "All I want is to marry a woman that I love and have children. I just don't want to exclude the family I already have from that life."

Sighing, he smiled at her and then downed the rest of his brandy. "Now, Kitty, I apologize again for my late visit, and for calling you a little girl several times. I know that you are not, I am just amazed at how much time has passed since I've seen you," his face so kind and true. "Anyway, I should bid you good night before I get too pissed to walk. I think that is your intention," he winked playfully at her as he stood. "I will send a new bottle of the best brandy I know to thank you for your time."

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krochester
2008-06-04 02:07 am UTC (link)

Katherine swallowed uncomfortably at Lysander's suggestions of his ideal life. It certainly sounded a direct contradiction to Eward's roguish tendencies, and Katherine could not place why that disturbed her so. "And I do hope you find that, Lysander," she concluded gently, touching his hand.

Rising along with Lysander, Katherine blushed and rolled her eyes. "Well, sir, you've caught me. It seems I'm not the little girl I was with charm as my weapon. I know now that it is fine liquor that gets jobs done much faster." Pausing, she added softly, "Really, you were no trouble at all. I do appreciate the company, and goodness knows I have missed you." Katherine quieted for a moment before taking him in another embrace, her heart divided on what to think about Lysander and Eward but pleased nonetheless at his survival.

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lysandermm
2008-06-04 02:15 am UTC (link)

Laughing quite wholeheartedly, he kissed her cheek lightly. "Yes, well, I have missed you. You are everything I hoped and thought you would turn out to be, dear Kitty. Beautiful, witty, and still intelligent. You will make someone a lucky man someday," he complimented and sighed as he stepped back. "Good night, love. I will see you soon I hope. You are always welcome at the estate." Bowing very formally, he smiled and made his way out of the door, through the foyer and outside to his waiting horse, hating to use the carriage so much.

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krochester
2008-06-04 02:23 am UTC (link)

Katherine, flattered and shocked at the same time, smiled at Lysander as he left, strange feelings in her chest. He had no idea the weight of his words. She was honored to have such flatteries spoken to her name, but if only Lysander knew about her and Eward...would he say the same? I could make Eward happy. Katherine blinked, almost ready to kill herself for thinking it. No. That was entirely ridiculous. She would make her fiance happy, and remain friends with Lysander while doing it. But Eward? She did love Lysander and was grateful for his return, but somehow he had unknowingly sparked more questions than he had answered.

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