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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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rogueblake
2008-08-12 03:49 pm UTC (link)

Demetri flushed. It must be the alcohol or maybe he just wanted so much to not have to hide who he was that he let it slip. He lowered his voice a bit and nodded. "You heard me correctly. Hence why the blackmail worked so effectively. I could not let that get to society, if for no other reason than I would not wish it up on my family."

He finished his drink and put the glass down. "I apologise if I have offended you sir with my frankness, and do please oppotune myself to ask that you not repeat it to anyone."

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	tigersatthegate 2008-08-12 04:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Blackmail?" Aimé asked, brow furrowed in confusion. "What blackmail?" "I wouldn't repeat it, sir. I was...am pleased by your frankness. I've wanted so often to talk openly about everything, about the man I loved and haven't had the bravery to do so." He said, his voice hardly more than a whisper. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogueblake 2008-08-12 04:32 pm UTC (link)
	Demetri's voice caught in his throat. "Someone says they will tell my family about... him and it would ruin not only me but them as well. They bid me do tasks to keep the secret." But Demetri smiled at Aimé. "You may be as frank with me sir. And feel free to talk to me as you will. Perhaps we can both speak more easy on the subject." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tigersatthegate
2008-08-12 04:39 pm UTC (link)

"Who? Who would know or do such a thing?" Aimé asked, shocked. "Is there no-one you can go to? No-one you trust who could help?"

He had never been in a situation like the one his new friend was in now. Antoine had always dealt with everything and if anyone had tried to cause trouble he had silenced them before they could say or do anything incriminating.

"I am so glad to have met you," Aimé said, although he spoke more into his glace then out at the man. "I was beginning to go insane with no-one knowing what pain I'm in. My brother would never hear of it and...and I am supposed to be attached to our host."

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rogueblake
2008-08-12 05:53 pm UTC (link)

Demetri sighed and shook his head. "I dare not risk it. If I asked for help, it is likely they would find out the nature of my problem. I am in a no win situation in that regard."

But he smiled at Aimé. "I am glad too." He reached for the port to pour himself some more and offered to his companion. "Not many can know what it must be like having to suffer in such silence...." He trailed off and glanced around for Lord Hurst. "Lord Hurst? You are much acquainted with him?"

This wasn't good, he thought as his mind filled with worry. "If you know Lord Hurst, then I must tell you. You asked who would do this to me, and I aught not speak of it to keep more trouble from me, but I say it now in hopes of keeping you from a similar predicament. He is the very one Lord Hurst throws this part for, the guest of honour."

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	tigersatthegate 2008-08-13 07:13 am UTC (link)
	"Yes," Aimé said, rather confused. "Personally, if that is important." "His friend? Mr Petrvo? But why would Lord Hurst throw a party for such a man? Do you think he knows what he's like? Or do you think that Mr. Petrov knows about...about me?" He asked, rather fearful now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

rogueblake
2008-08-13 08:49 am UTC (link)

Demetri frowned. "It is. OR at least I thought it was."

He shrugged as he reached his glass. "That's what confused me. Lord Hurst is usually a very smart man, at least for my part of what I know of him. Either he has no idea, or Mr Petrov has something on Lord Hurst and has made it very evident to him." Demetri gave Aimé a smile, concern for him on his face. "Unfortunately I don't know but I wouldn't put it past him either."

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	tigersatthegate 2008-08-13 09:08 am UTC (link)
	"Oh Lord." Aimé murmered, taking another gulp of the port in his glass. "I...I fear I know what Mr. Petrov would have against Lord Hurst. Considering what he is blackmailing you over." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogueblake 2008-08-13 09:15 am UTC (link)
	Demetri looked at Aimé, not sure he heard right. "What do you mean Monsieur," he said looking around. And then he thought more on it. 'what he is blackmailing you over' the other had said. "You don't mean...." Demetri had never thought of it, his own thoughts always so close to home. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tigersatthegate 2008-08-13 09:25 am UTC (link)
	"I do mean...at least if we are considering the same thing." Aimé said quietly. "The reason my brother would not allow me to continue seeing the man I loved was he had made a match, between me and Lord Hurst. If this Mr. Petrov found out..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

rogueblake
2008-08-13 10:00 am UTC (link)

Demetri slowly nodded, the words stuck in his throat. "I... I do believe we are. And unfortunately I can not say that Mr Petrov hasn't found out. Perhaps not about you specifically but.... well Lord Hurst threw him this ball. And yes it is possible that they have been friends and Lord Hurst did it out of friendship.... it leaves me with a bad feeling...." He didn't want to scare his friend but he had first hand experience with Petrov and what he could be like, and didn't wish that on anyone else.

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	tigersatthegate 2008-08-13 10:05 am UTC (link)
	"That's understandable." Aimé said, setting his glass down. He looked around the room, trying to catch a glimpse of Lord Hurst but the man was no where to be seen. "I...I could ask him, if I knew where he'd gone to." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogueblake 2008-08-13 10:50 am UTC (link)
	Demetri looked around again as well. "I'm sorry, truly sorry if I've given you cause for alarm. And I do hope I am wrong in everything I've said." He noticed Petrov wasn't to be seen either. "And it also seems out guest of honour isn't to be seen at present either." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tigersatthegate 2008-08-13 03:30 pm UTC (link)
	"Where could he have gone?" Aimé asked, looking around the room again. "Do you think they might have gone off somewhere together?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogueblake 2008-08-13 03:33 pm UTC (link)
	"I do not know. Do you want to try and look for them? I don't mind helping; the more eyes the better after all right?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tigersatthegate 2008-08-13 03:37 pm UTC (link)
	"I think yes, maybe we should split up? You take the rooms here, and I try upstairs and out in the garden?" Aimé suggested. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogueblake 2008-08-13 03:49 pm UTC (link)
	Demetri nodded and put his glass down. "That works for me. We'll meet back here in what, say 1/2 hour?" The townhouse didn't that that many rooms that they couldn't move in and out of them just searching for two people. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tigersatthegate 2008-08-13 04:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, I think that sounds best." Aimé said, already moving off into the crowd. If you want to you have my and Jon's permission to jump into the Sergius/Nell thread. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogueblake 2008-08-13 04:19 pm UTC (link)
	"Great, I will see you soon." Demetri moved off and headed through the crowd and into the hallway. ooh yes please thank you (Reply to this) (Parent)

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