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Theodore Nott (naughtt) wrote in veritaserum_rp,
@ 2008-10-02 00:59:00

Tagging Tracey
Who: Tracey Davis and Theodore Nott.
Where: Aki Sushi. (OOC note: :-) Oddly enough there's a sushi place with that name close to where I live... Good choice in names Aurora. ;P)
When: Wednesday 8:00pm.
What: Theodore's attempt at setting Tracey's life straight.

Although he wasn't the biggest fan of sushi, Theodore didn't write a word of protest. It would make things easier if she enjoyed herself, he figured. Change was never easy, and what he was considering would be a great change from her current lifestyle of utter waste and disgrace. Not that he disapproved of indulging in a bit of...outlandishness...once in awhile, but to completely base one's life on it was utterly ridiculous.

He played the words in his mind a few times before concluding that he would have to just 'play it by ear', which was something he could do well enough. He knew that Tracey was a volatile one, and knew that he had to take great care in dealing with her. But he felt bad enough for Charlotte that it was worth doing. He could only have hoped the same for his own sibling had he lived long enough to become as such. The waiter dropped off a teapot and a pair of tiny cups at the table. He was seated at a table in a cozy corner next to a window that showed the rising moon, which he looked at pensively in thought.

Theodore found the idea odd--the whole idea of taking care of someone who wasn't his father felt different--but he figured that it was most definitely a way to gain favour and approval from a fairly important bunch. Approval wasn't something that often sought, but he respected Charlotte, which was more than he could say of most others.

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withouta
2008-10-07 11:31 pm UTC (link)

Again the shrug as she took another sip of her wine. "Not really. Plans are so boring, don't you think? I'd hate to be stuck on any one direction because of something so silly as a plan."

She was blithe about it, but really she didn't have any plans because she wasn't sure if Charlotte was going to kick her out of the country again. Between that and the strange relationship she had with Aidan Moon, her future wasn't exactly under her control. It was hard to plan for anything like that, and she didn't really like it. It was so much easier, though, simply to pretend that not having plans was simply out of her own choice. She didn't want anyone's pity or advice.

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naughtt
2008-10-10 11:39 pm UTC (link)

Theodore couldn't quite believe the words that came out of Tracey's mouth. Or the carefree attitude that came along with it. Ok, perhaps he could believe that she'd be carefree, but at the same time he couldn't believe that anyone can be that carefree about their own futures.

"You don't have one? Have you thought past this week? Or the next month? Surely you do consider the future to some extent do you?" He tried to hide the sheer amazement in his voice, instead opting for what he hoped was more of a curious and encouraging tone of voice.
"You'd have to want something out of life, right?"

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withouta
2008-10-10 11:57 pm UTC (link)

Tracey gave him a brittle smile. "I wanted to marry Draco Malfoy and have a pureblooded baby or two without losing my figure and make fun of Mudbloods. I wanted to go to the Americas with Daddy and explore Mayan ruins with Julian even though I don't understand why he finds them so fascinating. I wanted to grow up just like Mummy and be a good hostess that everybody loves. That's what I wanted out of life. It's not really in the cards now, is it?"

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naughtt
2008-10-11 12:07 am UTC (link)

Theodore tended to be well known for his patience, with some people calling him as patient as Hades himself, but there were quite a few things he couldn't stand. Those whose only happiness deeply depended on others was one of them.
"And because of the rest of the world, you find your plans are ruined? I'm not going to pretend that everything has worked out like clockwork for me, but I've gotten through it without much fuss. If life isn't dealing you a hand you like, discard your hand and draw new cards. Just don't gripe about what you have or not--just do something about it. You are in well enough of a position to do so." He spoke quietly, but with the venom that Slytherins are known for. He hadn't, nor had he ever had the patience for that sort of thought.

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withouta
2008-10-11 12:40 am UTC (link)

On the other end of the spectrum, Tracey had never had much patience for anything, especially criticism. At Theodore's lecture, her expression took on a decidedly mulish cast. "Oh, that's all and well for you to say. Your sister - who controls the entire family fortune and who was supposed to give you support during a very emotionally trying time - didn't cold-bloodedly kick you out of the country and may very well do so again. How the hell amd I supposed to draw new cards when someone else is holding them all? Do tell me you didn't invite me out to dinner just to lecture me, Theodore. It's so tiresome."

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naughtt
2008-10-12 09:41 pm UTC (link)

It was at this point that Theodore realized that his own impatience and perspective were interfering with his intervening. He had to resist from saying something family-related. He was tempted to say something along the lines of perhaps being happy to have at least someone around--or that it was partially (or mostly) her fault that their relations were strained. Or perhaps even just asking her if life were worth living if she just happened to be that helpless. No. She wanted someone who would say that what she did was alright, no matter how pathetic it was. She wanted to be praised for mediocrity. She was just like a child. And all of that disgusted Theodore, but for the time being that attitude wouldn't help one bit. He would have to find a new way of bringing it up, but it may be too risky right now.

"No, I don't invite people out for dinner to lecture them, despite all appearances. I have always just thought that you would've been stronger than those restrictions placed on you." But perhaps I was wrong--or perhaps you are far more lazier than I thought. The thoughts lingered in his mind before he took a sip of his tea.

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withouta
2008-10-13 12:33 am UTC (link)

"Well, I'm not." Tracey wasn't particularly proud of the fact, but there it was: she wasn't strong enough to raise herself above all the baggage that she'd come with. After being hit by one emotionally devastating blow after another within a short time, she'd never quite recovered from it. Everything since had been running away, and now she wasn't even sure how to even pull herself out of the spiral she'd fallen into. Not that she even wanted to. Did she?

In any case, it wasn't something she wanted to share with Theodore. For all that he protested that he wasn't there to lecture her, he was certainly judging her. And if he insisted on judging her, well, she might as well give him something to judge. "And what's more, I don't really care. I'm perfectly happy the way I am. Why should I bother with boring plans?"

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naughtt
2008-10-24 03:03 am UTC (link)

Theodore simply couldn't believe that she was happy the way she was. It was simply beyond understanding and belief for him, at the very least. Most normal folks tended to deal with things in a far more productive manner than she did. "I suppose it can't be helped then," he said before thanking the waitress who had set down their orders.

"Although I would think that I'd be in a position to help you with Charlotte. I'm of the impression that she'd hear just about anything I'd tell her. Perhaps a better hand can be dealt to you if that were the case." He spoke a bit slowly with what seemed like great thought and care; it was more for Tracey's sake so that she would have time to think before she impulsively said anything.

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	withouta 2008-10-25 01:57 am UTC (link)
	It certainly got her attention, anyway, since Tracey knew that there was no way that Charlotte would ever listen to her. "You really think so?" she asked dubiously, not entirely convinced. Charlotte had a way of convincing whomever talked to her about Tracey that Tracey was the unreasonable one. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

naughtt
2008-10-25 07:00 pm UTC (link)

"Well," Theodore said with a shrug. "I suppose it can't be truly verified until it is tried, however I stand at a good position. While I am definitely not one of the most wealthy and illustrious characters of our society, however my position tends to be one of great responsibility and shaping power within our society."
He paused for a moment, more for effect than anything else. "And I do believe that this is one of those things that she tends to find appealing in others."

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	withouta 2008-10-27 12:48 am UTC (link)
	Tracey considered his words for a moment. He had good points; those traits were indeed the sort of thing Charlotte valued. But why would Theodore want to help her? That was the question. "Can you get her to stop being such spoilsport about my fun?" she asked warily. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	naughtt 2008-10-29 10:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Perhaps," Theodore said in a calculated yet thoughtful manner. He had to be sure that she trusted him before he carefully shaped her behaviours. "At the very least, I should be able to convince her to allow you to remain in England." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	withouta 2008-10-30 12:52 am UTC (link)
	Tracey looked skeptical. "And how do you propose you do that without some sort of guarantee to her that I'll be completely quiet and unprovocative? Which, by the way, isn't happening, or I'd simply die from boredom." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	naughtt 2008-11-01 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	"Hmmm... I would think that it is quite possible to make her accept most things," Theodore said, again pausing as if in thought. He didn't even broach the topic of negotiation...yet. He'll perhaps deal with Charlotte later, giving her the ideas that he's gradually going to make her change by gaining Tracey's trust and then moving on from there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	withouta 2008-11-05 03:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, good luck if you try," Tracey said with a small sniff. "I think Charlotte would be far too stubborn for it, but if you want a challenge, you're more than happy to take it on. You haven't said how you're going to do it, though." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	naughtt 2008-11-09 12:02 am UTC (link)
	"Oh it should take a bit of reasoning, but I'm sure she will be reasonable," Theodore said, not intending to reveal anything more. "I suppose I'll have to play a bit of it by ear, but despite all appearances I can argue a point very well." (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ooc naughtt 2008-10-24 03:04 am UTC (link)
	sorry for the wait...had a few papers due at once and a bit of repetitive strain from typing creeping into the mix here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: ooc withouta 2008-10-25 01:57 am UTC (link)
	No worries! You did say that things were busy, so I knew you hadn't just abandoned me. Hope your injury gets better! Rest up. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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