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Lord Tobias Hurst, Duke of Devon (lord_hurst) wrote in toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-08-08 21:41:00

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Lord Hurst: A Ball In His Honour
Item: An invitation sent out by Lord Hurst to many of those in the upper portion of society
Who: Lord Hurst on behalf of Sergius Petrov
Warnings: TBA
Open to: All of the nobility, friends of the Hurst family, those being blackmailed by Sergius, plus Constance, Slater, and Harry.

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tigersatthegate
2008-08-08 05:48 pm UTC (link)

Aimé did not particularly wish to be there at this moment in time. It was not that he disliked the Hurst’s, quite the contrary he found them to be charming and although Lord Hurst was often unorthodox in his desires he was not an unkind lover. He showered Aimé with gifts and understood if the boy was not feeling up to playing the part but he still wasn’t the man Aimé loved and so he paled in comparison. To make matters worse Aimé had been out of sorts since Mercedes had sent him his letter and he was beginning to worry Lord Hurst’s patience was wearing thin.

Sighing he fixed a smile onto his face, determined that for this night at least he would not dwell upon Mercedes. Although first he felt he would need a stiff drink.

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rogueblake
2008-08-09 12:37 pm UTC (link)

Demetri was dreading this night. Part of him wanted to refuse and not go anywhere near Lord Hurst's but he knew society would not be so forgiving if he did. The fact that this part was for 'him', did nothing to help. But Demetri was determined to be cordial to his host. He would just have to try and avoid Sergius Petrov as much as possible.

He made his way inside and figured the best way to get through it all was a large drink or three. Demetri smiled at the young man already there. "Monsieur Laurent, is it not?" he asked picking up his glass. "We met at Lord Wexley's funeral."

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tigersatthegate
2008-08-09 12:50 pm UTC (link)

Aimé was busy filling his own glass with a fine vintage of port when the other man spoke to him. He glanced at him, taking a moment to place him and then smiled.
"Monsieur Blake. I remember. We really should stop meeting like this, but at least I've not spilled my drink on you yet." He said with a light laugh. "What is your poison tonight?" He gestured to the fine array of spirits, enough to suit any man's pleasure he was sure.

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	rogueblake 2008-08-10 06:13 pm UTC (link)
	Demetri smiled and nodded. "Yes it is. And you are quite right, though I do not mind." He laughed. "I promise I do not fault you for that. As I recall I did bump into you." He looked over the selection and motioned toward Aimé 's own drink. "Port yes? I don't think that would be bad to start with." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tigersatthegate 2008-08-10 06:15 pm UTC (link)
	"Port." Aimé agreed, pouring a glass for Demetri and handing it over to him. "So, who's guest are you? Lord Hurst's? Or the man on the hour, Mr. Petrov's?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogueblake 2008-08-10 08:31 pm UTC (link)
	Demetri smiled and took the glass when it was offered to him. "Thank you." He took a sip but stiffened at the mention of Petrov. He looked at Aimé and did smile again at him. "No I am a guest of Lord Hursts. His family and mine have been close for many years." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tigersatthegate 2008-08-11 01:32 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, of course." Aimé said, feeling rather foolish as he was sure he'd asked a similar question of the man at Lord Wexely's funeral. “I’m sorry, I feel so distracted this evening – not the best mood for a party guest to be in.” (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogueblake 2008-08-11 01:51 pm UTC (link)
	"Think nothing of it. Last time was certainly one for distraction, and a ball is best for non-seriousness," Demetri said and smiled at the other man. "You have nothing to apologise, though I am sorry to hear you are not having a good time. Nothing I could to do help?" he asked, only half-joking. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tigersatthegate
2008-08-11 05:12 pm UTC (link)

Aimé glanced at the young man. He was attractive, if one went for boyish charm and good-looks but Aimé was much more settled towards older, more wise faces and he doubted the man had meant something like that - it was simply his perverse mind that called attention to the double meaning. Besides, a tumble wouldn't inspire him to forget Mercedes.

"Pour me another drink." He said, finishing his glass and passing it to the man. "And maybe if you have time, listen to a story of lost love? It's about a coward who's too frightened to give up his position. It ends tragically I promise you."

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rogueblake
2008-08-12 12:45 am UTC (link)

Demetri smiled back at the young Frenchman. He was rather attractive and he did like that accent, he thought to himself but pushed those thoughts down. Thinking like that would only bring him heartache again. No drinks and talking would be just fine.

He poured another glass of port and handed it to the other and smiled. "I have plenty of time. And perhaps if you would induldge me, I too have a story of lost love, and ends tragically as well." Demetri poured himself another glass as well. "But please Monsieur I pray you continue."

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tigersatthegate
2008-08-12 06:54 am UTC (link)

"We can commiserate together then," Aimé said, smiling back and raising to the glass to him before taking another sip. "My story is, naturally, about social standing - those who have it and those who don't - and duty. I met...a person who was quite the most wonderful person I have ever know, although jealous to a fault, but too low for my family to be seen associating with, unless it was from charity."

He took another sip, bigger this time, hoping the alcohol might do something to wash away the shame and guilt. "A merchant, and not a very good one, always in debt I'm sorry to say, but I was still in love all the same. My brother found out and was furious, made me promise to break it off but I didn't...couldn't, so finally he broke it off for me."

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rogueblake
2008-08-12 08:48 am UTC (link)

"Indeed we can." Demetri leaned back and took a drink as he listened to the story Aimé told him. It struck him deep, not just because of what happened but for how near it was to his own story. "It sounds as though you met someone very special," he said. It is detriment to the times that one can not love those they want. And forgive me for saying but your brother gave you a rather bad turn of things."

He took another drink and sighed softly. "I am truly sorry for what has happened Monsieur. Truly."

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	tigersatthegate 2008-08-12 09:02 am UTC (link)
	Aimé waved his hand, as if trying to wave away the man's sympathy. "My brother did what he thought he had to do. I was the one who let it happen, who didn't stop him." He took another deep gulp of the port, the liquor burning in the back of his throat. "So, your story, sir?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)