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Post by Cute on Aug 14, 2010 14:28:54 GMT -7
Alright. ^-^
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Post by Natoya on Aug 14, 2010 15:51:58 GMT -7
"Ah, I see thank you." Raphael nodded at Kuon as thanks for the directions. Then he turned his attention to the person mentioning the crew party, an eyebrow arching slightly as Lillian questioned the matter softly. "A crew party sounds like tons of fun." Raphael commented, a grin breaking out across his face. He so loved to party.
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"I was raised on the Christian faith, so that is how I see the matter of life and death. To each their own however." Airamond chuckled lightly. "I'm afraid I don't speak much in the foreign languages, so your sentence I'm afraid I don't understand."
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Hannah stopped for a moment, feeling a breeze blow her hair gently. Closing her eyes, she breathed deeply. It was so fresh, so clean. Hannah made a mental note to go on more cruises in the future. It was so relaxing out here.
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"Blue hair, don't mention short. Got it." Dale laughed, winking at his companion. They had arrived at the lounge by this point, and Dale took a quick look around. "See anyone you know?" He questioned.
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Post by C H E Y E N N E on Aug 14, 2010 16:01:16 GMT -7
Kuon watched as the blonde-haired William walked away, humming something lightly under his breath.
"Oh, yes. It's like a third-class party of the old," the steward said. "Every year we see how loud we can get before the passengers send people down to threaten our jobs."
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"Live and let die," Russell said after a moment. "A somewhat insensitive thing that has been repeated to me since I was thirteen."
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Trystan looked around, her brow furrowing as she shook her head. "No."
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Post by Natoya on Aug 14, 2010 16:06:48 GMT -7
"Sounds like it would be a blast!" Raphael grinned. "Don't worry, if I hear you, I won't tell." The red head laughed, his golden eyes glowing.
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"Ah I see. What a thing to tell a child, though I suppose there is a bit of truth to it." Airamond replied.
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"No huh? Let's go to the upper decks and see if we can't find him lounging in the sun or some such." Dale suggested, leading the way.
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Post by C H E Y E N N E on Aug 14, 2010 16:36:01 GMT -7
Kuon grinned at him, eyes sparkling with mischief. "You're welcome to join us, if you would like. It starts at nine. Crew's Deck."
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Russell shrugged. "Wouldn't be where I was now if it didn't work. I stopped playing for two years and refused to touch the piano before someone told me that."
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Trystan laughed. "Riley doesn't lounge. He just... stands. I haven't seen him relaxed since I was six."
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Post by Natoya on Aug 14, 2010 17:21:52 GMT -7
"Alright! Thanks, I'll be there!" Raphael was so excited. It wasn't often he went to parties, though he loved them. And for once he wasn't under his parent's watchful eyes, so he could do whatever he liked. And for sure he would.
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"I suppose it would if it got you back to playing." Airamond smiled softly. "I do so love the sound of piano music, so I would love to hear you play sometime."
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"Bit stiff is he?" Dale laughed, the two arriving on the upper decks and passing by a young blonde haired woman who seemed to be enjoying the breeze.
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Post by C H E Y E N N E on Aug 14, 2010 17:32:23 GMT -7
"I'm looking forward to it," Kuon said, smiling wickedly. He turned then, stopping in front of a set of large, open double-doors. "Here we are."
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"I'd be happy to play for you, Mr. Beckett," Russell replied. "We'd just need to find a piano, fi--"
"RUSSELL!" Russell blinked and staggered slightly as a tiny woman launched herself forward, throwing her arms around his neck.
He sighed. "Hello, Ms. Keller."
"How many times have I told you to call me 'Lilli'?"
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"Riley? Almost unbearably so at times," Trystan said wryly. "If you see someone with coppery-brown hair and glasses, that's him."
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Post by Natoya on Aug 14, 2010 17:45:02 GMT -7
Raphael couldn't keep the bright smile of his face. "Thank you very much Kuon-" Raphael was suddenly almost barreled over as Lillian rushed into the library, latching onto another man. Raphael followed silently, keeping his distance from them as well as the other dark haired man standing there. Was this the same shy, nervous woman he'd been speaking to the entire time? He strode a little closer, enough to be there but not in the way.
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Airamond blinked in surprise as the small red haired woman latched onto Russell. Chuckling lightly, Airamond spoke. "Ah, is this your brother's young fiancee?"
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"I'll make sure to keep a lookout." Dale told her, smiling and readjusting his glasses. Spying a flash of blue in the distance, Dale pointed it out. "Could that be the brother you wanted to avoid?" Dale asked, chuckling.
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Post by C H E Y E N N E on Aug 14, 2010 17:52:19 GMT -7
Kuon adjusted his glasses. "... She looked so... mouse-like before," he said, watching as Lillian almost flew across the room. "Ouch. Who's he? Kind of pretty. Her boyfriend?"
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Russell mumbled something that sounded like "Regrettably" before carefully extracting himself from Lillian. "Mr. Beckett, please meet Ms. Lillian Caroline Keller, my brother's wife-to-be."
Lillian's face shadowed slightly before she turned to Airamond, suddenly looking small and harmless again. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Beckett."
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Trystan turned to where a seventeen-year-old with blue hair was yelling at another teen. "... Yes, that'd be Anthony," she said before turning to look at the bow of the ship, spotting a glint of dark copper-brown. "... Riley?"
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Post by Natoya on Aug 14, 2010 18:15:28 GMT -7
"I know, right?" Raphael whispered. "I believe the fellow is her fiancee's brother. She mentioned him when we spoke before."
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"It's very nice to meet you as well, Ms. Keller." Airamond gave a small bow. "I was just enjoying a lovely chat with Mr. Wolf."
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"Ah, is that him?" Dale accompanied her to the bow of the ship, staring at the brown haired man. "Um, excuse me Sir? Are you Riley Nightingale?"
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Post by C H E Y E N N E on Aug 14, 2010 18:35:27 GMT -7
"... Poor bloke," Kuon returned. "You'd think he was her fiancee, though, with the way she's looking at him. Think maybe they're having an affair?"
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Lillian watched him warily before turning to Russell. She seemed about to say something, but thought better of it. "... We're dining with Mr. Tanner tonight," she said instead.
"... Excuse me, who?" He cast an apologetic look towards Airamond.
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The man looked up, slight surprise registering in his eyes. "Yes I am, but--"
"Riley!"
Riley pushed himself away from the bar and turned around fully. "Tryst. You're feeling better?"
"Erm..."
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Post by Natoya on Aug 14, 2010 18:52:43 GMT -7
"She doesn't seem the type to have an affair, but hey, what do I know? I don't even know her that well. If they are, the fellow seems to do a good job of hiding it." Raphael whispered back. He watched them converse a moment more before Lillian's abrupt announcement. Stepping forward, he attempting to catch the man's eye.
"Um, I'm Mr. Tanner. Raphael Tanner." Raphael introduced himself, bowing in respect. "I met Ms. Keller here on the bow of the ship, and we enjoyed a lovely chat."
Airamond watched this silently, a bit taken aback. The young man seemed to know young Ms. Keller, and Airamond looked him over, frowning a bit at the sight of the silver earring glistening in the young man's ear.
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Hannah had moved quickly through the ship, finally deciding it was best she locate her uncle before dinner. Happening upon the library, she peeked inside. She smiled when she spied her uncle, but her eyes widened as she took note of all the people around him. Shyly stepping inside, she hurried over to him.
"Uncle." She greeted softly, stepping up to his side.
"Ah, Hannah." Airamond's attention was taken away from the group in front of him by his niece. "Glad to see you."
"I thought I'd come find you since dinner isn't far off." Hannah replied.
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Dale took a few steps back, trying to be out of the way while they talked. When she faltered, Dale piped up. "My name is Dale Nelson, and I'm the ship's doctor. I was escorting your sister while she looked for you."
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Post by C H E Y E N N E on Aug 14, 2010 19:00:36 GMT -7
"... Did you now?"
Lillian tilted her head to the side. "Yes. I was out there while you were in here. You're supposed to be watching me, Russ."
"Lillian, you are twenty three. I shouldn't need to babysit you," Russell said, sounding frustrated.
Kuon just watched the exchanges, and he moved out of the way when a finely dressed blonde woman stepped in.
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"Ship's doctor? Are you all right, Tryst?"
"Yeah. But apparently babies don't like boats," the young woman replied, frowning
Riley sighed, turning to look at Dale. "I'm Riley Colyer," he said.
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Post by Natoya on Aug 14, 2010 19:17:01 GMT -7
Raphael watched the exchange, feeling slightly uncomfortable. The man seemed to be rather annoyed with the young woman, and as for Lillian, she seemed very different then the woman he had chatted with earlier.
"I won't be intruding will I?" Raphael asked softly, ready to back out if the man deemed it so.
Hannah watched the group, sliding back behind her uncle a little. It felt a little tense in the air, and she didn't like it. "Uncle, shouldn't we be off to supper soon?" Hannah asked. Airamond stirred, looking down at her again.
"Yes, I suppose we should." He replied. Glancing at Russell, he coughed a bit. "How would you three like to accompany my niece and myself for supper this evening?" Airamond questioned.
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"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Colyer." Dale told him, holding out his hand for a shake.
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Post by C H E Y E N N E on Aug 14, 2010 19:22:06 GMT -7
"No," Russell told Raphael before he shot a grateful look at Airamond. "We'd love to," he said. "Ms. Keller, please let go. This is highly inappropriate for an engaged woman."
"Sorry, Russell," Lillian said, releasing his arm.
Kuon chuckled before turning and vanishing around the corner.
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Riley did so firmly. "And you."
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