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miss_emilie_ash (miss_emilie_ash) wrote in toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-04-30 16:04:00

Entry tags:

emilie_ashford, mercedes_dupont

A Bit of a Bother
Subject: A Bit of a Bother
Where: Vauxhall Gardens, London
Who: Miss Emilie Ashford
Warnings: None
Open to: whomever Emilie may run into in her attempts to get away from her father's annoying chaperon

Emilie had enjoyed herself immensely at Vauxhall, the Spring Gardens had been divine and several young gentlemen had given her ices and champagne, mostly champagne. She would have had more but Mrs O'Riley, the woman her father had sent as a chaperon, had poured out several glasses that had been given to Emilie. Emilie now found herself hiding behind the Chinese Pavilion, hoping Mrs. O'Riley would give up on finding her as the darkness gathered and go home, so she could enjoy the orchestra that was setting up to play and, hopefully, more champagne.

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miss_emilie_ash
2008-05-03 04:29 pm UTC (link)

Mrs. O'Riley bowed again slightly. She puffed up a bit, realising she was being given the choice.
"I suppose one cuppa will not hurt anything. I will send the foot boy back to the house to tell the Mistress where we are." She looked at Emilie, who was being very quiet and staring at the younger of the two gentlemen.
"ONE cup!" She repeated emphatically.

Emilie's eyes returned to those of her chaperon as she clapped her hands together.
"That is perfect Mrs. O'Riley! Thank you for the suggestion!"
She then stood, replacing the snuff box to it's place in her very full pockets, smoothed her skirt and tucked one of her auburn curls back in place. Despite the small tear in her hem and a small bit of dirt on her right cheek, she was a breath taking sight, slightly rumpled like a luxurious, warm bed on a cold morning, cheeks aglow, like an inviting fire.

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	jacques_belmont 2008-05-03 10:14 pm UTC (link)
	Jacques hid a grin. "Of course, madam. We shall obey your rules." He couldn't help noticing that Miss Ash seemed particularly lovely when she was pleased circumstances worked in her favor, but put the thought aside. He stood and offered Miss Ash his arm. "I must beg you to lead the way, madam; I have no idea where we may find any of the places you mentioned." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

miss_emilie_ash
2008-05-03 10:25 pm UTC (link)

Emilie put her small hand on Msr Belmont's arm, just where his cuffs met his wrist, fingers pressing gently on flesh, then looked over at Msr DuPont and said "There is a lovely spot just outside the Gates that serves the most wonderful poulet on their sandwiches, if your tastes run that way."
She beamed up at Msr Belmont, with genuine interest. "Do tell us of your new position, Msr Belmont. I feel Embassy work to be such an important thing, now more than ever...."
Mrs. O'Riley studied the young man. 'Oh, la,' she thought, 'This handsome Frenchman could be a huge basket of trouble' and Miss Emilie loved trouble of the less harmful sort.

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	jacques_belmont 2008-05-03 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	His new position? Jacques winced, scarce noticing her touch now that he was plunged back into unpleasant thoughts of his father. "It is... euh, I am... I am an aide and a secretary to my father." He shook his head. "It lasts only until I have enough to start my own law firm, back in Paris. And you, Citizen Dupont? How do you occupy yourself, here in England?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	miss_emilie_ash 2008-05-03 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	Emilie noticed the change in Msr Belmont's face and moved her hand back onto his sleeve. "I am sure you will be a fine lawyer and London will be lesser for your having left it, when you do go." she said gently, with sympathy at what appeared to be his discomfort at speaking of his father. She then became quiet, waiting on Msr DuPont's reply. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mercedes_dupont
2008-05-05 02:51 pm UTC (link)

Mercedes managed a small smile, although he hardly felt like smiling at the Ambassador's son. He couldn't help but wonder if the son would be as eager to see Mercedes guillotined as his father was.

"I am afraid I am rarely in England. I am here only while my ship undergoes a much needed refit, and then I sail back to France and then to India." He smiles apologetically at the pair, "I am only here, I am afraid, to see the sights for the next week."

"Perhaps, Monsieur Belmont, we should move our conversation to the warmth? Dusk is falling and there is no need to allow the ladies to grow cold. Will you lead the way, Mademoiselles?"

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miss_emilie_ash
2008-05-06 12:55 am UTC (link)

Emilie was still troubled at having cause Msr Belmont unease and was grateful for the change of conversation.
"Oh yes! This way. I would love to hear your tales of India. My father goes often, as well as other exotic locales, but he says the things he sees aren't fitting for my ears. I told him he would probably hear far worse if he went calling with me, but he wouldn't budge!" She laughed softly, a warm sound like a fine silver spoon hitting a port filled crystal glass.
"Miss Emilie!" Mrs. O'Riley had her oft worn scandalised expression on her face again.

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jacques_belmont
2008-05-06 05:12 am UTC (link)

"That is very kind of you to say, madam," Jacques replied, smiling, "but I fear Europe in general shall always be plagued with an over-abundance of lawyers. It seems to be a universal constant."

He listened with interest to Mercedes's description of his business. "You must have had fascinating travels, Citizen Dupont." He did not know exactly how to act in response to Emilie's next comment (he blamed the fact that the only women he saw with any regularity were his mother and a friend who shared his Jacobin tendencies) and smiled again instead.

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miss_emilie_ash
2008-05-06 12:16 pm UTC (link)

"But each person who chooses such a profession must do it for their own reasons, thus their ability varies from man to man. And while we may be plagued with an ample supply of the profession, it does not automatically follow that there is an adequate supply of capable and honourable practitioners" She replied to Msr Belmont's very modest answer.
Then she, too, turned to Msr Dupont to await his descriptions of his travels. She had been caught several times, when she was much younger, trying to stow away on her favourite of her father's flute ships he had brought over from Holland for his import business.

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	OOC miss_emilie_ash 2008-05-10 04:06 pm UTC (link)
	Did you want Emilie and Msr Belmont to continue on before your answer? :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

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