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Aimé Laurent (tigersatthegate) wrote in toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-06-16 18:52:00

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aime_laurent, antoine_laurent, plot

Aime Laurent: After Lord Hurst's
Subject: Punishment
Who: Aimé Laurent
Where: The Townhouse
Warnings: TBA
Open To: Antoine Laurent

Aimé waited a few moments in front of the door to his brother’s study, trying to compose himself. He didn’t know what lay ahead of him but he was fearful of it despite himself. Antoine had been distant since their stay at Lord Hurst’s, even though Aimé had tried his hardest to earn his brother’s forgiveness and Lord Hurst had requested to see him again, breaking his promise had been a foolish thing to do.

It had been such an impetuous, immature thing to do and Aimé could do nothing but hate himself for it now. He should have put a stop to his love affair the first time Antoine commanded it. Aimé was never going to be allowed to take Mercedes as his lover so why had allowed himself to carry on with something he knew was just going to end up hurting them? And really, the son of a French Lord in the arms of a merchant with a fleet of only two ships, one not even finished, and no title to his name? What sort of life would that have been for Aimé and what would it have secured for the family? Nothing but insults and debts no doubt.

It was a good thing Antoine had discovered them. It had to be. Antoine would make sure Aimé had no more distractions, that he remembered his duty to the family.

Taking a deep breath Aimé raised one hand and knocked at the door, ready to face whatever his brother had in store for him.

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tigersatthegate
2008-06-17 05:25 pm UTC (link)

Aimé smiled, blinking back tears and he brushed his hand across his eyes quickly, wiping them away.
"I know, Antoine." He said. "I'm not angry at you. I know you just want what is best for us. I should have listened to you the first time." He stood, and kissed his brother on the cheek fleetingly.

"I do hope you won't mind if I take dinner in my room tonight. I do not want to explain to father why I am so upset, I do not think it would be good for his constitution to learn about this."

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antoine_laurent
2008-06-17 05:49 pm UTC (link)

It reassured him to some extent that Aimé wasn't mad at him. At least that was one less thing that he'd have to worry about.

Nodding, Antoine smiled softly. "That will be fine. I shall have a tray sent up when it is time for us to dine. If you change your mind, I know that Father would be happy to see you." He understood however, the need for space when something like this happens. "And thank you for taking this so well. I'll inform Father that you weren't feeling well and simply wanted to rest this evening."

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	tigersatthegate 2008-06-17 05:59 pm UTC (link)
	"Thank you," Aimé said, not wanting to stay there any longer than he needed. He turned away from his brother, leaving the room and waiting until he had closed the door behind him to break down. He passed the servants, trying to ignore their looks. Let them think what they liked. He'd done his duty. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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