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 Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 4:45 pm
"No, no, you asked... she had a strange hereditary illness. It struck so quickly that the doctors had no idea what to diagnose it as. They were too late with their cures, and it stole her away..."
It had been something like cancer, but faster, with the body attacking its own cells. Damian's mother had only a year after she first fell truly ill.
He shrugged.
"I was ten. It was a very long time ago, but I do miss her. My father became somewhat distant, though he still loved me as well. I suppose he was just lost without her."
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:00 pm
Raquel reached out, touching his hand comfortingly. "...At least you have some good memories to remember her by..." She offered, feeling dreadful for asking now. She felt like she owed him some little piece of her happiness as well, so thinking back, she found the one thing. "I...had an unpleasant childhood to say the least..." She sighed, trying to remember any memories at all that would have been even somewhat pleasant. "There were small occasions where things were almost bearable, but nothing ever lasting very long..." She thought back shaking her head. "The only person who really loved me, I believe, was this older woman...A Misses Denario. A lovely old woman who lived alone in a rather lavish town home. She found me working the streets, begging for food when I was very young, I think very soon after my mother had abandoned me...She offered me a place to stay and food to eat in return for doing odd jobs around her home. I gratefully took the job, doing all i knew how to do. Though after awhile, she stopped making me work as hard, or at least it felt like it, and started to dote on me a bit...when she discovered I couldn't read or write, she taught me all that I know now, which isn't much mind you, but it got me through life..." She laughed a little before going on. "But It was such a lovely time...she had a gorgeous grand piano in her home, and would teach me in the summer on hot afternoons, all the windows open with a slight breeze coming though. She's the one who bought me my guitar that I have now..." She explained, smiling fondly at what seemed to be the only good memories from her past.
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- Pocket Full of Ashes - Crew
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:06 pm
"Piano to guitar? Bit of a stretch." His hand grasped hers tightly as they both watched Trinity try to fit under the dryer. It couldn't be done, though, much to her dismay, and so she tried the washer, only to be disappointed again.
Damian smiled, soon directing it to Raquel.
"I know you do not like talking about this, but... I want you. I need you, and I love you. Regardless of how you came into this world, I'm indebted to those who brought you and all those who cared before I came along."
His arm came around her waist, pulling her in at the side for a hug. The three-legged cat, meanwhile, explored the different tiers of the tower. How amazing, he thought, that she could move like she was whole. Just like Raquel...
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:09 pm
"Lets just say Piano wasn't my forte, so she shopped around..." She laughed a little, looking into his sliver eyes.
When he went on about how he needed and wanted her, Raquel got misty eyed. She smiled up at him when he hugged her, practically begging for a kiss.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:14 pm
Just as his lips brushed against hers, the doorbell rang, making him jump and bang his forehead right against hers. It hurt, but he couldn't help slipping into a laughing fit for a few unbridled minutes.
"I-I'll go to the door," he said, finally rising up to his feet, and going out the door to fetch the food and pay the bill, hoping his forehead wasn't about to bruise because of his ungracefulness.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:26 pm
Raquel laughed heartily standing as he took off for the door. She shook her head as she joined him in the living room, smelling the delicious fried food, making her stomach growl ravenously. Thats when she noticed how they both looked, which caused her to laugh again. "Here we are about to dine on burgers and fries, and yet we're dressed in the nines." She joked, laughing a little more.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:29 pm
He was so used to being in a suit by then that he honestly had forgotten about it altogether. It only added to the image he must have projected as he answered the door, taking the food from a bewildered employee, whose bewilderment only increased with the generous tip given.
Just as Damian was about to comment, Lorey appeared at the door, just as the delivery man left, looking just as confused.
Once inside, she seemed fit to bursting with happiness, not even caring that there was only enough food for two people.
"Has Richard come back yet? It was wonderful, so full of friendly people and easy schedules..."
She bustled into the kitchen for a water bottle or something to drink, smiling and humming to herself.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:37 pm
Raquel seemed a little disapointed that they wouldn't be having the evening alone after all but still smiled as Lorey waltzed in. "Erm- No not yet but I'm sure it won't be too much longer..." She smiled a bit awkwardly, leaning against the arm of the couch.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:43 pm
"Alright," she said, getting a glass bottle of sparkling water out, and shuffling away just as soon as she came. "I'll be in the library if anyone needs me!"
And away her white form went, nearly skipping off to the other side of the house.
"Well then, someone's happy," Damian murmured, handing over Raquel's food to her, and keeping the dessert in the freezer until they were ready for it.
"I'm going to change quickly, so I don't go ruining another suit. Pajamas seem to be in order... along with some great pillow..."
And off he went to go get changed, looking forward to a peaceful evening with Raquel. Though he did hope that Richard came back soon to take Lorey away, because truly he did want an evening alone with Raquel.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:50 pm
"I'm going to change too." She smiled, going to set her food down in the kitchen. It was then there was a short knock before the front door swun wide open. Richard practically floated in himself. Smiling like a fool.
"Is Lorey-"
"Library." Raquel called out, not even turning around. Richard smiled his thanks before running off to find his love.
"Darling?" He called opening the door to the grand library. "Put on your loveliest dress. I'm taking you out to make the night jealous." He cooed, smiling even bigger once he saw her in all her happiness. "I'm going to change into a nicer shirt, then we can go alright?" He asked, taking a step in so he could at least give her a sweet kiss.
Raquel watched him run off, smiling and shaking her head. It was nice to see them so happy. Wit ha some what discontented sigh she headed off to her room to change, silently wishing that tonight she and Damian could get that happy. She dug through her closet, finding the flowly pajama pants from before, only this time throwing on a matching spaghetti strap so she wouldnt burn up. She took her hair down, only to throw it back into a loose ponytail before removing her jewelry as well. Once she was comfy, she smiled, an idea forming.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:02 pm
"Alright," Lorey said, hugging him tight and only letting go when she absolutely had to. Tonight would be wonderful, and just for them. She ran off to her room to brush her hair and fix it up just a bit. The hardest part was deciding what to wear, almost afraid that the dress in her mind wasn't too extravagant. But, she wore it anyway. It was royal blue and fit her perfectly, and it was purely coincidental that her ring matched. With shoes and a simple silver necklace, Lorey felt ready to dance the night away. She came from her room, looking around anxiously, not sure if it was too fancy for wherever they were going. Damian met Raquel out on the couch with their food. He did feel guilty that this was their night alone together, but he promised her he would take her out dancing. And he would, with the Gala coming up. It would not just be a night of looking and keeping his ears open, but making Raquel feel like a princess. Which, she was.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:10 pm
Richard dressed himself in a rather simple though still elegant tux, making sure his shoes were bright and shiny, and his hair combed back so he'd look presentable. He even went so far as splashing on a little cologne he had found. He came out, meeting Lorey wit han awestruck look. "My-...you're stunning..." he oohed and awed a moment before spinning her about to get a good look. He smiled so proudly at her. This stunning creature was his, and his alone. "Shall we?" He asked, holding out the crook of his arm for her. Raquel had met Damian with a large throw blanket in her arms and a small box. She was about to say something when she heard Richard and Lorey coming out. She turned and her jaw dropped. "W-wow...you look...just wow!" She smiled. "And you clean up pretty nice yourself Richard." She winked, smiling as she admired the couple. "Give those Rich bastards something to be jealous of alright?" She joked though looked over her shoulder. "No offense to you love." She gave him a sweet apologetic look before smiling back at Lorey.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:15 pm
"I am a rich b*****d. Give them hell." To which he added a wink and smile to the happy couple. It made him ache even more to know that soon Raquel would be wearing her gown, and they, too, would be eating and dancing together all night. But, their turn would come soon enough.
Lorey blushed and said her thanks as well, though her eyes were almost always on Richard. So love-struck were they both that the attentions they both received seemed distant.
"You do look so handsome, Richard," she said as she touched his tie and collar. "Let's go, and just... have fun for once."
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:25 pm
Richard smiled and blushed, nodding to Lorey. "Thats the plan." he said with a nod, leading Lorey towards the door. "Dont wait up!" He called, givingthe other two a wink before shutting the door behind them. but he paused, turned nad smield devilishly. "And...you two have fun as well...but not too much." He smirked before avoiding a pillow that was thrown by Raquel as the door shut.
She shook her head, laughing as she turned to Damian. "Looks like we'll have our own night after all." She smiled. "Now, get up." She ordered jokingly as she started moving furniture around. She pushed the coffee table to one side so they could still keep it in use but have it out of the way. She then pushed the couches back before spreading out the blanket in her arms. She then opened the box, revealing several little candles she had discovered under her bathroom sink. "I thought we could set the mood with these..." She smiled, setting them down near Damian. "And- Ooh!" She held up a finger before disappearing down the hall a moment. She seemed so giddy and excited to spend the whole evening alone with him. It was almsot so strange for her to be on what she considered a 'date'.
She returned with her old guitar, beaten and battered, but still lovely in her eyes. "Maybe a little entertainment later." She smiled, setting it down against the couch. "So...what do you think Mr. Centurion?" She asked, a coy smile on her face and her hands on her hips.
*LOLOL edit sorry i had something typed a looong time ago nad it stayed on my pastey thing XD sorry sorry *
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:36 pm
Damian watched as she rearranged everything and spread out the blanket with such excitement. It almost felt like they were being disorderly and rowdy... which, in all honesty, he'd never been before. Moving furniture was always frowned upon because you might scratch it or otherwise ruin it, but... what was the point of that anymore?
He stood and looked at Raquel, with her hands on her hips in that adorable way she had.
"Well... I say this is quite possibly the best dinner I've ever been faced with." He did want to hear her play again, but most importantly, he just wanted to be alone with her. No distractions, just them.
The first part of that was to have a seat upon the blanket with his food, holding his hand out to her to show he fully accepted this scheme.
"Will you join me for dinner, my love?" he asked in a sultry voice, sure to please.
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