|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:18 pm
"Ti amo," Malodore murmured, then opened its beak in a smile. "But please, do not worry so. If any would call you such things, I will have a word and a blade for them. Prometto."
It took a single step back - and planted one hoof on the fallen garment bag. Oops. "Ah... I should, perhaps, put on these clothes?"
It didn't move further, though, keeping its arms around her, loathe to let go.
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:35 pm
Malodore was smart not to let go, because after a threat like that, Riley's arms were not keen on removing themselves from around it at the moment. She chuckled under her breath, clearly enjoying just how protective Malodore had become of her. It was intoxicating.
Her head tilted to the right, and she looked down at the garment bag. A low whine came from her, amusement saturating the very thought. I guuuueeeess. She whined, reluctantly letting it go.
Who needed prom? Now she just wanted to lay in bed, curled up with Malodore, listening to it threaten people who upset her some more. Mmm.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:58 pm
"I must be suitably well-dressed - what would people think if I was so ill-fitted next to you?" Malodore chuckled lightly and nudged at her cheek with its beak, ever so gently. "A dashing figure is required, I believe. One moment."
One more nudge, and then the plague doctor let Riley go as well, bending down to pick up the garment bag. It stepped back into the other room, retreating to the study to clothe itself.
A few minutes later, it returned - while the same old beloved hat was still on its head, its band had been augmented with trailing black ribbons. It was no longer wearing its customary coat. Instead, its bandages were covered with something a bit more dressy, flowing black cloth just barely kissed with red, a sash wrapped around its neck and trailing down its back to either side of its shining backblades.
"Che ne pensi?" it asked, almost shyly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:19 pm
Riley moved to sit down on her bed when Malodore left her, and she poked at her shoes until they were face up, before slipping her feet into them. Her second earring had been clutched in her hand this whole time, and she finally slipped it onto her ear as she stood back up again. Her hand fell immediately to the bouquet Malodore had brought her, and she sucked in a deep sigh of satisfaction. Her claw dipped just under the blossoms, slicing one flower free of the bouquet and twirling it in her hand.
She could smell their poison from here. It made her eyes flutter in delight.
Her eyes snapped up when she heard the shuffling that signaled Malodore's return, and when she laid her eyes on it her breath left her. Her eyes crinkled helplessly, and she strode with small steps to place the flower she'd plucked delicately within the ribbons fashioned around it's hat.
Her eyes flickered down to look directly at Malodore, even as she did this.
I have never seen anything so beautiful in my entire life.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:34 pm
Malodore opened its beak in a wide smile. Grazie, it radiated, silently, before speaking aloud. "I am glad you like it. I am not used to clothing like this, but it seemed appropriate?" It smoothed at its sleeves, which seemed a bit weighted down despite the lightness of the cloth. They clinked a bit when they moved.
Yes, the plague doctor had totally packed the sleeves of its prom dress, just as it did with its coat.
It bowed to her, then held out one hand. "Shall we?"
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:46 pm
Riley's hands fell back to her sides, before one slipped underneath the arm offered to her. There was a moment, however brief, where she considered asking if they could just.. stay here. It wasn't like her to miss out on a social function, and all of the opportunities that may arise from it - that was, of course, why Riley agreed to run the prom with Nukpana.
Among other things.
But this one moment held nothing but misgivings for her. She just wanted to stay in her dorm, safe in the arms of the one person who would never judge her. Safe from having to judge herself, as long as she kept seeing the world through those lenses, instead of her own eyes.
She took a deep breath, steeled herself, and nodded. Yes, let's go.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:55 pm
"Saremo favoloso," Malodore proclaimed, and led the way with a grin.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply
