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Demetri Blake ([info]rogueblake) wrote in [info]toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-06-11 13:12:00

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Current mood: irate
Entry tags:character_development, demetri_blake, harry_fisher, nell_abbot, plot

Not Alone
Item: Letter from unknown source to Demetri Blake
Warnings: NC-17
Open to: narrative, but open if someone wants to find him





Details are late and you have missed your drop. Perhaps you should focus on what you need to rather than spend time at the "theatre". If you do not deliver news at the prementioned location by 1pm Friday, perhaps your distractions will need to be removed. Do not trifle with this; you do know the consequences of your actions.



Demetri crumpled up the note and tossed it over his desk. This was becoming unbearable. He was lying to his family, his friends, and now Nell, maybe even the Bridge Theatre was in danger. He sighed as he stood and went to the window. If only he knew who he was dealing with, he would take care of them himself. But he knew the threats were real. The question was, did he warn those at the theatre... did he tell Harry of the danger. Doing that would likely mean he'd have to tell him why and he couldn't do that.

What scared him most was that he was being followed. Who know how far they reached and exactly how much they DID follow him. Perhaps staying at Blake Estate wouldn't be a terribly bad idea. Christopher could take care of himself, and he dare say so could Lucas, but he would always be there to protect Olivia.

He leaned against the window and glanced out. He needed help to do what he wanted to do but he also just needed help in general. The question remained just who could he trust.


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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-11 10:37 pm UTC (link)
Demetri had returned to his desk, the anonymous note still had him quite rattled when he heard a carriage and shortly after the knock at the door. His first instinct was to reach for the pistol in the side drawer.

Then he relaxed. If someone was coming after him, they certainly wouldn't knock. He stood again and went to the window and looked out to see Nell, and Harry Fisher. With everything else, he'd forgotten his appointment. Demetri sighed and retrieved his coat as he made his way through the living room to the door, the letter forgotten in his study for the moment.

He smiled as he opened the door. "Nell, how very prompt you are." He looked up to Harry and extended his hand. "Mr. Fisher, it is quite good to see you again." Demetri stood back, opening the door more. "Won't you both please come in?"

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[info]social_climber
2008-06-11 11:46 pm UTC (link)
Harry inclined his head, "A very kind offer, Mr. Alexandre. Thank you." He said, gently easing in Nell first with a slight touch of his hand to the small of the boy's back. "Although I assure you there is no need for you to treat me as a guest. I was only here to escort Nell. These are, as the French continue to warn us, dangerous times." He gave their client an indulgent smile, as if to say he was hardly worried, but would humour those who thought Nell required an escort. "I was going to wait in the carriage, unless you have need of me?" He asked suddenly, wondering if there was anything but politeness that had caused Demetri to extend his invitation to the pimp as well as the boy.

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-11 11:52 pm UTC (link)
"Harry can stay, can't he?" Nell asked, missing the hint of worry in Harry's voice or in Demetri's tone and demeanour, still unwilling to let Harry spend the next few hours alone in his carriage. He glanced around the house, having been there before but still learning his way about it.

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-12 03:38 am UTC (link)
Demetri smiled. Maybe it was a good thing that they'd arrived when they did. "Yes Harry can stay. I wouldn't mind at all." He smiled cordially at Harry. "There's no need for you to stay in the carriage the whole time, truly. Please, make yourself at home."

He led his guests to this sitting room. "Can I get either of you something to drink?"

Perhaps some time relaxing with company would settle his mind and his nerves. He didn't want to make Harry suspicious if there was no reason, nor to worry Nell either.

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[info]social_climber
2008-06-14 09:02 pm UTC (link)
Harry smiled slightly. It was warmer here than the carriage at least, and staying inside would give him an oppertunity to look about the place and learn more about their mysterious Mr Alexandre. Nell, Harry knew, would keep the man busy for quite some time, more than enough for him to have a look for any thing of interest. And then Harry would still have time to pour himself of the best liquor Mr Alexandre had to hand, and finish off the chapter of the little book he carried in his pocket.

"A drink would be most welcome, sir, a scotch especially so, if you had some." He says, glancing to Nell and smiling slightly, eyes bright. "But I would not want to delay you both if you had an evening planned."

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-17 02:17 pm UTC (link)
Nell smiled, more than delighted that Harry was willing to wait inside for a change. He followed Demetri, glancing to check that he would be allowed something before he asked.

"I wouldn't mind a small glass of brandy"

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-17 05:13 pm UTC (link)
Demetri walked over to the cabinet and retrieved two bottles and three glasses of appropriate size. "I just so happen to have a very good bottle of 18 year old Scotch," he said as he poured some for Harry, "and a good bottle of Brandy that I believe Nell will like too," he said, pouring himself some of the Scotch and bringing Harry and Nell their drinks.

He smiled and motioned for them to sit. "Please sit down. If there is anything further I can get you, please don't hesitate to ask." There. Good, casual talking. Nothing bad about that. Company was good and he could deal with the letter and his 'acquaintance at a later time.

"I've heard that you're looking to expand the repetoire of your theatre Mr. Fisher. What sort of plays are you looking to add?"

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[info]social_climber
2008-06-19 08:54 am UTC (link)
"Only the Classics, Mr Alexandre. Shakespeare, Marlow. Perhaps later in the year, if the boy's continue to do so well, we'll move onto other plays. There are several young playwrights popular enough in London at the moment, and I've been considering buying a script, if a suitable one comes along." Harry replies as he takes the glass, murmuring a thank you.

"You do not have to worry about entertaining me, Mr Alexandre. Nell is here, after all, at your request." He said, wondering if they had simply been invited because the young man was lacking in company, and not the sort of company the boys usually supplied.

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-19 12:25 pm UTC (link)
Nell clutched at his glass, taking a small sip from it and watching the two men talking together.

"And I'm going to be the star, aren't I, Harry?" He said, wanting to be included a little in their conversation although he knew he really should stay quite when Harry was discussing business with clients, even if it was only about the plays the boy's performed. "We did a new play for a party in the country. It was very sad. I had to die, shot in a duel."

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-19 03:19 pm UTC (link)
"It is no bother I assure you." Demetri smiled at them both but Harry was right. They only had a short time together.

"I have no doubt you'll be the star for a long time to come Nell," he said, taking another sip from his drink. "I'm sure your death was glorious as well." He turned attention to Harry. "We will go now I think but please feel free to make yourself comfortable. Anna is in the kitchen should you desire more refreshments, and my library is 2nd door behind you should want to relax in there."

Demetri stood up and smiled at Nell. "Shall we go then?"

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[info]social_climber
2008-06-19 03:38 pm UTC (link)
"I'm sure that I will manage very well, Mr Alexandre." Harry assures, reaching into his jacket to pull out a thin volume, opening it and unfolding the corner of the page that had kept it marked. He smiled slightly, and nodded to Nell, waiting for both of them to leave the room before turning back to his book. Within a few minutes he would be alone and unwatched, and he would be able to poke about the man's rooms as much as he liked.

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-19 03:43 pm UTC (link)
Nell finished his drink, setting down the glass and he stood, taking hold of Demetri's arm and smiling at him.
"Yes, I think we should." He said, nodding back to Harry.

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-19 04:05 pm UTC (link)
After seeing Harry get comfortable, Demetri smiled at Nell as he finished his drink off. He led the young boy through the room to the stairs as they moved up to the 2nd floor.

"I'm glad you were able to come tonight Nell. Though with the shorten time, would you think it bad of me if I said we should skip dinner; save it for next time?" He paused for a moment, thinking of Harry downstairs and feeling somewhat strange about him waiting but the thoughts left almost as fast as they came.

He pushed open the door his room and led Nell inside. It was a big room with a Queen sized bed dominated it. It was coloured in various shades of blue with black and silver trim and accents.

He pulled away from Nell and smiled. "I have a present for you. That's allowed right. I'm don't want to get you into trouble." Demetri moved to his dresser and picked up a small package that was wrapped neatly, containing the dramatic works of William Shakespeare. He took it down and handed it to Nell.

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-19 04:15 pm UTC (link)
"Not bad of you, no." Nell said, "It's your time and you can decided how we spend it, and there is always next time."

"A present?" He said, holding his hands out eagerly. "Oh, we're allowed them yes." He took the wrapped package and tore it open, trying not to show his surprise. "A book?" He was used to presents that were more frivolous things - jewellery and sweet-treats and scented oils, and then another thought struck him. Suppose Demetri thought him educated and had presented him with a gift befitting that understanding. "Thank you. It's a lovely present." He said, clasping it too him, afraid now Demetri would question him on it when Nell could not even read the title.

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-19 04:48 pm UTC (link)
"Good I'm glad, and yes of course, always next time. It will be a marvelous dinner, to make up for tonight."

Demetri watched him open the present. Nell seemed excited at first and thanked him in kind but he thought Nell would have been more excited considering what they had planned for the theatre.

And then a thought crossed his mind and he felt more the fool and he frowned. He should have asked or thought more on what would have been appropriate. "Nell," he said softly. "You can't read what it is... can you?"

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-19 04:57 pm UTC (link)
Nell glanced up, face a mask of shock and he hurried to explain.

"No, sir, but please don't think ill of me for it. I am trying to better myself, sir. Harry has got me lessons with a fine lady who comes to teach me but I've only had one so far. Please don't dislike me because of it." He said, quite distraught over it.

"I understand if you'd rather a different boy." He said, looking down at the book again. What could it be? Poetry? A novella? Had Demetri planned for Nell to read something to him. He knew there were books about the sort of things he did, and that some of the clients of other boys, boys like Robin who'd been educated, liked to have those things read to them as entertainment and to entice them to pleasures later. Had Demetri planned that for tonight and Nell had spoilt it because of his stupidity.

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-19 05:18 pm UTC (link)
Demetri's face softened as Nell seemed to panic. "Oh no my dear boy. I do not think worse of you for this. It is I who am sorry for making you feel so. It was my own fault for assuming something like this." He reached out and stroked Nell's hair before guiding him over to the bed a sitting down as he motioned for Nell to do the same.

"First as for a different boy, put that thought out of your head. You are bettering yourself and that is commendable. And you will have this as reward when you succeed."

He hated that he'd made Nell so upset. "It's just a silly book of Shakespeare Nell. Please don't be upset. I promise it's alright." Demetri leaned closer to Nell and kissed him softly. "Don't be angry at me for being so thoughtless."

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-19 05:33 pm UTC (link)
Demetri smiled and kissed Nell again. "I admit that was the idea, plus I thought you'd like to have the other ones that you don't perform too. They're all very good."

Perhaps it was his mother's doing or maybe it was just him on his own, but Demetri really did feel bad. It didn't cross his mind that Nell's feelings didn't matter just because of what he did. Too many had been hurt by Demetri's actions; he didn't relish adding another.

He smiled at Nell. "I'm no where near as good an actor as you but maybe... if you don't mind... maybe I could read them to you. I did a fair some in school and then you'd still be able to hear them."

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-19 06:21 pm UTC (link)
"I would." Nell said, brushing his hand quickly across his eyes. "Harry said we could help choose what we performed, but I keep getting left behind because some of the other boys - they come from good backgrounds, they know this stuff already- and they just run away with it."

"I'd love for you to read them to me, I'm sure you've a very good actor." Nell said, smiling back warmly and offering the book to Demetri.

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-19 06:34 pm UTC (link)
Demetri kissed him one last time, and smiled. "I'd like to very much too. And this way, you can know as much as the other boys and won't they be surprised."

He took the book back, almost looking embarrassed. "I don't know. I did fairly well back in the day I wager." Demetri moved back against the headboard and gestured for Nell. "Do you want me to start reading some now? Do you have a favourite?"

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-19 06:38 pm UTC (link)
Nell crawled up on the bed, settling next to Demetri and curling into his side, looking up at him sweetly.
"No, I don't have a favourite. What would you like to read? Something romantic maybe?"

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-19 06:49 pm UTC (link)
He grinned as Nell moved up with him and he was pleased the boy was eager for him to read out of the book. "Hmm well let's see. Macbeth is good but long; well have to save that one," Demetri said with a grin. "Something romantic.... A MidSummer Night's Dream or maybe Much Ado about Nothing? That's one of my favourites."

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[info]ex_little_st99
2008-06-19 06:52 pm UTC (link)
Nell grinned, cuddling closer still. "Your favourite? You ought to read that one then." He said.

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[info]rogueblake
2008-06-19 07:22 pm UTC (link)
Demetri laughed and flipped through to Much Ado About Nothing. "I should tell you what it is about should I? It takes place in the countryside, and the great Duke is set to arrive, bringing home the victorious soldiers. It has masked revels and dances, and is about false accusations of unfaithfulness, vindication and reunion. There are dark moments but it is a comedy and truly quite funny as well as romantic."

Demetri laughed as he glanced at Nell. "Forgive me, I completely started to ramble there. You must tell me when I do such things."

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