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Durelin · 07-17-2003, 06:57 PM

Before the Luncheon

"May I escort the lovely Lady Vernathitia to the luncheon this afternoon?"

The sudden voice behind her as she put the finishing touches on a bueatiful strawberry treacle made Vern jump, ruining the flowering effect she was attempting with the cream. She didn't have to turn around to know who it was, so she began to yell even before she looked sadly down at the blob of cream on treacle before her. "Rhodry! You little bloodboil! What were you doing sneaking up on me!?"

The young man with reddish blonde hair in front of her rose from a neat bow, wearing a very mischievious grin, one that almost always played around his mildly handsome face. He would have been quite normal looking without that smile, but with it...Vern had to admit, he was very attractive. It was no wonder why he wore it so often; it did have an effect on many women. But now, as he stared into Vern's red face, it had no effect at all...which made him grin all the more.

"Why Lady Vernathitia! I knew you had such excellent hearing, as all fair Ladies do, and doubted that I would catch you unawares. I am greatly surprised, I must say!" He paused a moment to adorn a very fake agitated look on his face. "It must be this confounded kitchen. All these pesky servants running about as loud as can be." He gave a small tsking noise, and actually managed to keep a straight face. Vern would've found it amusing if he had not ruined her treacle. Excellent hearing like all fair Ladies? What in the name of Illuvatar...? The man actually opened his mouth to continue, but before he could continue, Vern cut him off with enraged yells.

"Stop your brainless chattering, you woolheaded domnoddy! And put this on!" She threw an apron at him, hitting him hard in that handsome grinning face. She had no idea why she had brought him along... Well, actually she did. He was, unbelievably, an excellent help in picking up gossip. Well, Rhodry had a way with people, making them feel at ease...unfortunately for them...

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During the Luncheon

Needless to say, Vern had Rhodry pinned in the kitchen, and she oversaw the serving, taking part herself. What was done right was what was done yourself. Well, that, and she was quite interested in what this "luncheon" could mean. The timing was all too convenient. Vern was just glad she was invited to cook; perhaps Emilia had mentioned to Pelien about Vern's resourcefulness. Yes, she could be quite resourceful, though it had taken enough time for these high and noble Ladies to realize, that, she thought sourly. She could hear the excited talk from the other room, anouncing the arrivals of various Ladies. They all seemed so cheery; Vern knew something was up...and she doubted this was to be at all a plaesant gathering.

[ July 17, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]

07-17-2003, 06:57 PM	#85
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	*Before the Luncheon* "May I escort the lovely Lady Vernathitia to the luncheon this afternoon?" The sudden voice behind her as she put the finishing touches on a bueatiful strawberry treacle made Vern jump, ruining the flowering effect she was attempting with the cream. She didn't have to turn around to know who it was, so she began to yell even before she looked sadly down at the blob of cream on treacle before her. "Rhodry! You little bloodboil! What were you doing sneaking up on me!?" The young man with reddish blonde hair in front of her rose from a neat bow, wearing a very mischievious grin, one that almost always played around his mildly handsome face. He would have been quite normal looking without that smile, but with it...Vern had to admit, he was very attractive. It was no wonder why he wore it so often; it did have an effect on many women. But now, as he stared into Vern's red face, it had no effect at all...which made him grin all the more. "Why Lady Vernathitia! I knew you had such excellent hearing, as all fair Ladies do, and doubted that I would catch you unawares. I am greatly surprised, I must say!" He paused a moment to adorn a very fake agitated look on his face. "It must be this confounded kitchen. All these pesky servants running about as loud as can be." He gave a small tsking noise, and actually managed to keep a straight face. Vern would've found it amusing if he had not ruined her treacle. Excellent hearing like all fair Ladies? What in the name of Illuvatar...? The man actually opened his mouth to continue, but before he could continue, Vern cut him off with enraged yells. "Stop your brainless chattering, you woolheaded domnoddy! And put this on!" She threw an apron at him, hitting him hard in that handsome grinning face. She had no idea why she had brought him along... Well, actually she did. He was, unbelievably, an excellent help in picking up gossip. Well, Rhodry had a way with people, making them feel at ease...unfortunately for them... ------------------- *During the Luncheon* Needless to say, Vern had Rhodry pinned in the kitchen, and she oversaw the serving, taking part herself. What was done right was what was done yourself. Well, that, and she was quite interested in what this "luncheon" could mean. The timing was all too convenient. Vern was just glad she was invited to cook; perhaps Emilia had mentioned to Pelien about Vern's resourcefulness. Yes, she could be quite resourceful, though it had taken enough time for these high and noble Ladies to realize, that, she thought sourly. She could hear the excited talk from the other room, anouncing the arrivals of various Ladies. They all seemed so cheery; Vern knew something was up...and she doubted this was to be at all a plaesant gathering. [ July 17, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]