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Bella Donna Boudreaux is a cheerful assassin (petitmort) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2008-04-17 22:24:00

Current mood:	bouncy
Entry tags:	belladonna rogan, philippe

Who: Belle, Philippe, and the babies
Where: Élysée Palace
When: early in the afternoon
Rating: low

Belle had both the kids in a stroller, and they were happily babbling in a mixture of Creole and English, while Belle smiled and greeted people in French. She was happy to be back in one of the cities she loved, even if it wasn't her home. And seeing the palace again was worth leaving her weapons behind.

The girl became quite excited when she saw the palace, her eyes going wide as she stared. The boy, who had been grumpy all day, continued to be grumpy. Taking what little enthusiasm she could get, Belle smiled and led the kids up to the security check point, trying not to look too guilty.

Who'd have thought that a former assassin would ever be invited to bring her kids to play with the leader of a country? She sincerely hoped this went well, since Philippe seemed a little lonely.

"Bonjour!" She said cheerfully to the guards, telling them who she was and why she was there.

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	petitmort 2008-04-20 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, please," she smiled. "I'm sure it'll help everyone's disposition t' be out in the sunshine. Marcus is a little freaked out from the portkey." She stroked Angela's hair as the girl chirped happily in Creole. She was looking at Philippe with wide eyes, even as Marcus hummed happily with his candy in his mouth. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	greateroftwo 2008-04-20 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	"What language is she speaking?" Philippe asked as he held Marcus and led the way outside into the sun in the back yard. There was a large, deep pool and then a smaller one for whenever there were children around. Near the inset kid pool was a hot tub currently bubbling away. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	petitmort 2008-04-20 10:37 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, Creole. It, uh, barely exists in your time, if you're from when I think y' are. S' bastardized French, 'n' my first language. She's been hearin' people speain' French for the past hour or so, so I guess she's decided not t' use English." She set Angela down next to the pool, taking off the girl's shoes. "Drives my husband crazy sometimes." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	greateroftwo 2008-04-20 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	"He not speak it, then?" The young man inquired as he set the little boy down near the pool as well, helping Marcus remove his shoes and socks, tickling his feet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

petitmort
2008-04-21 12:12 am UTC (link)

Marcus squealed and laughed, wiggling way. He wandered over to his sister, who was poking at the water.

"Not really. He understands what we're sayin', but he doesn't actually speak it. He's got some kinda automatic translator in his ear, so he doesn't know someone's not speakin' English unless he sees their lips movin'."

Which is a little weird, but nothing by their standards, really.

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	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 12:15 am UTC (link)
	"Oh yeah? That's neat. I... didn't know English until I showed up here speaking it." He admitted with a slight flush as he kicked off his own shoes and socks, moving to stick his feet in the cool water. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	petitmort 2008-04-21 12:19 am UTC (link)
	She tilted her head. "That's kinda freaky. It took me a while t' learn English. Didn't start learnin' 'til I was ten. Do you still speak French?" She hoped so. It would be a little awkward, otherwise. She sat down next to th pool, watching the children as they play at the edge. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 12:23 am UTC (link)
	"Bien sûr, ma dame." Philippe answered with a little chuckle. If he weren't able to speak French, he'd be rather heartbroken. It was his home language, after all. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

petitmort
2008-04-21 12:30 am UTC (link)

She chuckled. "Well, at least there's dat. You're handlin' the whole thing well, really. Though I guess things have only gotten easier for you, since you're not de sole ruler anymore."

The kids were wading into the water, pushing and fighting. Belle kept an eye on them, but didn't think that it would be necessary to stop them from having fun.

"What do y' think of the future?"

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greateroftwo
2008-04-21 12:36 am UTC (link)

"Well, I was never really a sole ruler. I had a lot of advisors whom I deferred to and such but yeah. It's... different, certainly." He seemed thoughtful, watching the children, splashing at them a little with a smile. "I think I can get used to it. My mother and father are both here... and were finally able to marry. Aramis and Athos, two of my musketeers, are here and happy..."

Philippe smiled for a moment though it fell. "I only hope those back in my time are doing alright."

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petitmort
2008-04-21 12:42 am UTC (link)

Belle nodded, touching his shoulder gently. "I was pulled from my time too. Guild leader. Was able t' put a rivalry t' rest dat'd been started well before your parents were born, 'n' I'm from two centuries in the future. I know how dat feels, even if my job was smaller. Can only hope my loved ones make it through okay."

She looked thoughtful, for a moment. "But none of the past makes the present any less important or worthy."

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	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 12:50 am UTC (link)
	"Very wisely put." Philippe answered, nodding a little, watching the children. "So how old did you say they were?" A lighter change of topic was most certainly in order. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	petitmort 2008-04-21 01:11 am UTC (link)
	"About eighteen months. They were born on October twenty third." She smiled, shaking her head a bit. "Hard t' believe it's been over a year already. Doesn't feel like any time at all, really. Like I might wake up one mornin' and realize it was all a dream." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 01:17 am UTC (link)
	"They are absolutely adorable." He pointed out with a smile, eyes glimmering in the sunlight. One day he certainly wanted to have children and maybe in this new world he'd be given the chance. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

petitmort
2008-04-21 01:27 am UTC (link)

"Thanks. They're smart,too. I'm constantly surprised athow much they soak up. I mean, beside knowin' two languages they already seem t' know a lot more about people 'n' the world than some adults do. It's amazing."

She smiled widely, watching as Marcus chase Angela around. "The whole world looks different when you've got kids. Hell, even bein' married changes how you look at things."

For a moment she was quiet, and then she turned back to Philippe. "You'll have your chance a it. You're a good man."

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	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 01:42 am UTC (link)
	"I sure hope so." Philippe replied with a soft laugh, running his fingers through his hair. "I'd love to be a father some day. To watch kids grow, learn and explore the world... and this is the place I'd want them to grow up in, I think. This world has so many more benefits for them." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	petitmort 2008-04-21 01:49 am UTC (link)
	"God, yes." She nodded emphatically. "I love my home, but I wouldn't take de kids back there t' save deir lives. Bein' a hereditary leader is bullshit." She laughed a little "No offense intended." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 01:54 am UTC (link)
	"None taken." The young man shook his head and then tilted it back and looked up at the sky, smiling. "Gorgeous day." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	petitmort 2008-04-21 05:05 am UTC (link)
	"It is." Belle watched the children play, enjoying the sunshine. "What do you think of this time?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 05:08 am UTC (link)
	"It's interesting. Amazing, I guess, would be a better word." He replied, nodding a little with a smile. "I mean, the amount of knowledge available in seconds is... unthinkable." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	petitmort 2008-04-21 05:11 am UTC (link)
	She giggled a bit. "This time is incredible. It's only twenty years in my future, and there's some shit I wouldn't have ever dreamed of here." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 05:13 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah?" He nodded a little. "I mean, I've found I really like automobiles. They are amazing. The speed and the art built into it." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	petitmort 2008-04-21 05:15 am UTC (link)
	She smiled. "Cars are beautiful. I love cell phones the most though. So sleek 'n' functional, connection at the push of a button." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	greateroftwo 2008-04-21 05:17 am UTC (link)
	"I'm afraid I'm still terribly confused by them. Too many... strange buttons and such. I didn't even know what a phone was, let alone one of these." He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket, holding it up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	petitmort 2008-04-21 05:20 am UTC (link)
	She giggled. "I was confused at first two. But I figgered it out quick enough. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)