"Bethany, darling, I'm thirsty." The girl in question blinked and stared at the woman speaking to her. What? Again?
"...Yes, my Lady." She was going go through a full night's supply in a single shopping trip! Her thirst always grew stronger when she was with their usual company. Sighing, the maid dug around in the bag she was carrying to produce a packet of what appeared to be blood. Claudine actually let go of her dear Arianna to hold out a waiting hand as the blood was poured into a glass also taken out of the girl's bag and sipped at it once it was finally given to her. One hand held Arianna's while the other held her glass, downing it quickly and handing it back to her maid before she nuzzled her cheek against her lover's.
"This is going to be so much fun, love. We're going to find lots of pretty dresses and such for me to pamper you in." She purred, kissing her cheek as she opened the door and held her arm out like a man should be doing. She didn't care, she was letting Arianna and Bethany enter the dress shop before her; it was only polite. Once inside she stepped in front of Arianna and held both her hands in her own with a hopeful smile, leaning in to nuzzle her cheek against the other woman's again. "There's no more getting out of this now, I want you to pick whatever dresses catch your fancy and try them on." The vampiress stood up straight and smoothed out her own dress, nodding to Bethany to answer her silent request to play dress up as well. She was the one servant that Claudine made an effort to keep happy, it wouldn't do to have her contaminating her life source if she were to displease her.
Sometimes she wondered who the true mistress here was.
"And I'll buy you anything you like!" She added to Arianna seconds later, cupping her chin and looking around. Maybe she'd get something for herself as well...
Arianna watched the exchange between Maid and Mistress with but an amused quirk of her lips. It was always an ordeal of sorts to go out shopping with Claudine. For the moment the young woman had managed to wiggle her way out of being doted upon with expensive gifts and items from her lover but it seemed as if today the vampiress was going to put her foot down, especially since they were in the store together now. Now Arianna couldn’t claim clothes didn’t fit or whatever excuse that came in handy.
Claudine always insisted that she had more than enough but it was hard for Arianna to accept such claims.
She returned the displays of affection readily always glad to be out with Claudine no matter what, "Alright love," Arianna replied in her soft tone as she slipped past the vampiress into the shop alongside Bethany.
Arianna decided not to protest today and simply nodded, "I will keep that in mind, my heart," she replied airily as she gazed around the shop with some interest. Everything in this tore made what she wore look like nothing but a shift for she wore a simple, undecorated light gray dress that was easily removed when in the changing room.
Claudine knew full well Arianna was purposely doing everything in her power to avoid being doted on. But now there was nowhere she could run and hide and no way she could get out of this little shopping trip now that they were actually here. The vampiress had pulled a lot of strings to get this particular store to stay open longer than it usually did tonight since she couldn't come during the daytime.
Claudine totally wins this battle.
Naturally she followed Arianna like a curious shadow, brushing her cold fingers against the woman's warm skin every now and then just to elicit some sort of response out of her. It was fun to tease her. "Is it really so terrible to let me buy you pretty dresses? It's absolutely no trouble at all, and I only want the best for my princess." She murmured into her ear, kissing the corner of her mouth and looking around at all the dress selections. Her darling liked color...as opposed to Claudine who preferred to dress in black and white and other similar colors. She was in the middle of lightly running the tips of her fingers up Arianna's arms when something blue caught her eye. What was this?
Claudine stepped away from Arianna with obvious reluctance to pluck the sky blue dress from its hanger, holding it out in front of her. It was blue and strapless with black trimmings, and the upper bodice was designed to resemble a corset style. There was one detail that made this dress a winner: It had a slit that went all the way up to what appeared to be the upper thigh. Perfect. She smirked innocently, which really was more innocent than a smile, and turned to Arianna with the dress draped carefully over one arm so the slit was harder to see. "Won't you try this one first, love?" Claudine crooned as she walked up to Arianna with the dress, giving her as adorable a pleading look as she could. Claudine? Adorable? What is this world coming to.
The young woman only had the faintest blush over her cheeks as she looked about with Claudine constantly went about attempting to get a rise out of her. Her eyes flicked from this dress to that with the gaze of someone that was faintly lost in a sea of things she had no clue about -- at least not anymore. It had been long ago when Arianna had worn anything resembling ’fine living’. The last gown she had worn was when she had turned thirteen some years ago for a party celebrating her coming into ’womanhood’.
Arianna watched as Claudine slipped away and then shrugged and went about looking at more dresses, even pulling a couple down to try on. When her lover returned, seemingly very pleased with her self, Arianna couldn’t help but acquiesce to the vampriess’ wishes and took the dress in her arms. "Alright, alright! Don’t look at me like that, you know I cannot resist any thing you ask of me when you gaze upon me that way." There was a light teasing tone as she turned and wandered toward a member of the staff to ask for a dressing room.
It wasn’t that the woman was simply humoring her lover but she genuinely wanted to do whatever was asked of her and just as genuinely enjoyed it.
Claudine was more than thrilled to see Ari picking things out on her own. This only further proved that she really did win this time. Her dear Arianna was lucky enough to have a lover who had grown up in a time and lifestyle that often called for her to wear fancy and elegant gowns and dresses, if she were to be overwhelmed Claudine could help her! Honestly, she didn't even bother with price tags anymore as she had when she was younger. She just wanted Arianna to be able to flaunt her lovely figure in a just as lovely ensemble.
...Wait...did she really? The vampiress gave Arianna a slow once-over when the other woman's back was turned. Did she really want to share? No, no she didn't. But now she was torn; on the one hand she wanted to see her pretty Arianna in these dresses and for others to see and be jealous that they couldn't have her, but on the other hand she was the only one allowed to admire her lover...she'd just be taking her to another shop after this one that would remind her she wouldn't have to worry if she was admired by others.
At least her pleading had worked as it always did. Claudine smiled sweetly and gently twirled Arianna's red streak of hair around her finger until she walked away. "That's the point, love. I've had centuries of practice to perfect it." She teased, following her and softly petting Arianna's cheek with an amused smile. If Arianna ever said no when Claudine gave her that look she would be crushed! It was one of the ways she wooed her victims when she couldn't make do with just the stuff from the packets Bethany gave her! "I'm sure it'll look wonderful on you." At least Arianna looked to be enjoying herself now. Every woman loved to shop for beautiful dresses! She'd also be good for now and browse through more of their selection instead of 'helping' Arianna in the changing room--both the staff and Bethany were keeping a watchful eye on the vampiress for totally different reasons from each other. The staff was curious, Bethany was wary as always.
Innocent and unaware of the thoughts running through her lover's mind Arianna laughed lightly and shook her head. "Honestly, it is a wonder you do not get away with much more from me or even try to with the way you affect me." She reached up and gave her love a blatant kiss on the lips before turning once again and disappearing into the dressing room.
Certainly while the young woman was naive and modest she also had moments of playfulness and a certain way about her that likely helped keep the vampiress around for longer than just a night. Indeed their 'arrangement' had been ongoing for more than just a month.
Arianna had taken a while putting on the dress that Claudine had handed to her. The young woman had put on the flattering dress and found that it also had a slit along one side that made the young woman to stare at the mirror in the room and blush.
"Honestly!" She murmured to herself with a small chuckle before she gathered some of her composure and confidence and made her way out of the room for all to see her. Before coming into full view she made sure that it showed off her leg just enough...
If this is what Claudine wanted she would get it in full. Now the young woman was trying to shock her own mostly un-shockable lover.
Arianna's playfulness, among other things, was partially why Claudine was so infatuated with the woman. "Oh, I've been tempted. You're just so much fun without be having to force you though." She was actually caught off guard by the kiss. Claudine? Caught by surprise? No, no, such a thing couldn't be possible! But it was true, and she even leaned forward to try and follow her as she broke the kiss.
Aw, come on! Not fair!
"She's going to be the death of me one day." Claudine said to no one in particular as she sighed, picking out a silk red dress now that reminded her of one of the dresses she had herself. Hm...maybe she should get her to try this one one next, it looked more form fitting than the other dress she'd been given despite not having the nice little detail the blue dress had. And it was her favorite color as well! Arianna would look like her favorite treat! Laughing a little at the thought, Claudine added this dress to her ever growing selection of things to dress up her darling in. Honestly she was beautiful in whatever she was wearing! This was just so much fun to do.
The sound of the changing room door opening immediately caught her attention, looking up from another dress she was currently considering for herself rather than Arianna to give her approval. She froze at the sight, taking a slow, deep breath and biting hard on her lip. Claudine knew that dress had been a great pick. Bethany could see from where she was standing that she would be called over soon, she kept her hand on her bag so she'd be ready to help her mistress. The call never came, however, and instead Claudine walked straight up to Arianna to capture her lips for a moment. "You do realize that if I buy this you'll never be able to wear it in public." She said when she was finished showing Arianna just how much she approved of the dress. It was because she would be swept off her feet if she walked out looking like this every time she wore it. Claudine was totally still going to buy it; Arianna had very nice legs.
Arianna blushed as she returned the kiss until she pulled away as if wary of what naughty things her lover would do in view of all the people. She laughed a bit shaking her head, "It seems a waste especially since matter what people think or feel I am forever yours until the end..." She chuckled and shrugged. "I do not consider letting people see what they cannot have a form of sharing." The young woman winked and then turned and began to head for the dressing room, pulling out of Claudine's grasp to do so if she must.
She had other dresses she wished to try on as well and besides the quicker she got done here the quicker they could go to other places..Perhaps there was another play going or Claudine would be open to a bit of a stroll somewhere. Better yet maybe they could have a quiet evening together at the vampiress' mansion. Arianna was not quite the social butterfly being shy of people by nature of her sheltered up bringing before disaster had struck her family. The only family member she now had was her Brother.
These thoughts whirled through her head as the door to the dressing room closed and the shifting sounds of clothing becoming undone and changed.
"...Yes, my Lady." She was going go through a full night's supply in a single shopping trip! Her thirst always grew stronger when she was with their usual company. Sighing, the maid dug around in the bag she was carrying to produce a packet of what appeared to be blood. Claudine actually let go of her dear Arianna to hold out a waiting hand as the blood was poured into a glass also taken out of the girl's bag and sipped at it once it was finally given to her. One hand held Arianna's while the other held her glass, downing it quickly and handing it back to her maid before she nuzzled her cheek against her lover's.
"This is going to be so much fun, love. We're going to find lots of pretty dresses and such for me to pamper you in." She purred, kissing her cheek as she opened the door and held her arm out like a man should be doing. She didn't care, she was letting Arianna and Bethany enter the dress shop before her; it was only polite. Once inside she stepped in front of Arianna and held both her hands in her own with a hopeful smile, leaning in to nuzzle her cheek against the other woman's again. "There's no more getting out of this now, I want you to pick whatever dresses catch your fancy and try them on." The vampiress stood up straight and smoothed out her own dress, nodding to Bethany to answer her silent request to play dress up as well. She was the one servant that Claudine made an effort to keep happy, it wouldn't do to have her contaminating her life source if she were to displease her.
Sometimes she wondered who the true mistress here was.
"And I'll buy you anything you like!" She added to Arianna seconds later, cupping her chin and looking around. Maybe she'd get something for herself as well...
Arianna watched the exchange between Maid and Mistress with but an amused quirk of her lips. It was always an ordeal of sorts to go out shopping with Claudine. For the moment the young woman had managed to wiggle her way out of being doted upon with expensive gifts and items from her lover but it seemed as if today the vampiress was going to put her foot down, especially since they were in the store together now. Now Arianna couldn’t claim clothes didn’t fit or whatever excuse that came in handy.
Claudine always insisted that she had more than enough but it was hard for Arianna to accept such claims.
She returned the displays of affection readily always glad to be out with Claudine no matter what, "Alright love," Arianna replied in her soft tone as she slipped past the vampiress into the shop alongside Bethany.
Arianna decided not to protest today and simply nodded, "I will keep that in mind, my heart," she replied airily as she gazed around the shop with some interest. Everything in this tore made what she wore look like nothing but a shift for she wore a simple, undecorated light gray dress that was easily removed when in the changing room.
Claudine knew full well Arianna was purposely doing everything in her power to avoid being doted on. But now there was nowhere she could run and hide and no way she could get out of this little shopping trip now that they were actually here. The vampiress had pulled a lot of strings to get this particular store to stay open longer than it usually did tonight since she couldn't come during the daytime.
Claudine totally wins this battle.
Naturally she followed Arianna like a curious shadow, brushing her cold fingers against the woman's warm skin every now and then just to elicit some sort of response out of her. It was fun to tease her. "Is it really so terrible to let me buy you pretty dresses? It's absolutely no trouble at all, and I only want the best for my princess." She murmured into her ear, kissing the corner of her mouth and looking around at all the dress selections. Her darling liked color...as opposed to Claudine who preferred to dress in black and white and other similar colors. She was in the middle of lightly running the tips of her fingers up Arianna's arms when something blue caught her eye. What was this?
Claudine stepped away from Arianna with obvious reluctance to pluck the sky blue dress from its hanger, holding it out in front of her. It was blue and strapless with black trimmings, and the upper bodice was designed to resemble a corset style. There was one detail that made this dress a winner: It had a slit that went all the way up to what appeared to be the upper thigh. Perfect. She smirked innocently, which really was more innocent than a smile, and turned to Arianna with the dress draped carefully over one arm so the slit was harder to see. "Won't you try this one first, love?" Claudine crooned as she walked up to Arianna with the dress, giving her as adorable a pleading look as she could. Claudine? Adorable? What is this world coming to.
The young woman only had the faintest blush over her cheeks as she looked about with Claudine constantly went about attempting to get a rise out of her. Her eyes flicked from this dress to that with the gaze of someone that was faintly lost in a sea of things she had no clue about -- at least not anymore. It had been long ago when Arianna had worn anything resembling ’fine living’. The last gown she had worn was when she had turned thirteen some years ago for a party celebrating her coming into ’womanhood’.
Arianna watched as Claudine slipped away and then shrugged and went about looking at more dresses, even pulling a couple down to try on. When her lover returned, seemingly very pleased with her self, Arianna couldn’t help but acquiesce to the vampriess’ wishes and took the dress in her arms. "Alright, alright! Don’t look at me like that, you know I cannot resist any thing you ask of me when you gaze upon me that way." There was a light teasing tone as she turned and wandered toward a member of the staff to ask for a dressing room.
It wasn’t that the woman was simply humoring her lover but she genuinely wanted to do whatever was asked of her and just as genuinely enjoyed it.
Claudine was more than thrilled to see Ari picking things out on her own. This only further proved that she really did win this time. Her dear Arianna was lucky enough to have a lover who had grown up in a time and lifestyle that often called for her to wear fancy and elegant gowns and dresses, if she were to be overwhelmed Claudine could help her! Honestly, she didn't even bother with price tags anymore as she had when she was younger. She just wanted Arianna to be able to flaunt her lovely figure in a just as lovely ensemble.
...Wait...did she really? The vampiress gave Arianna a slow once-over when the other woman's back was turned. Did she really want to share? No, no she didn't. But now she was torn; on the one hand she wanted to see her pretty Arianna in these dresses and for others to see and be jealous that they couldn't have her, but on the other hand she was the only one allowed to admire her lover...she'd just be taking her to another shop after this one that would remind her she wouldn't have to worry if she was admired by others.
At least her pleading had worked as it always did. Claudine smiled sweetly and gently twirled Arianna's red streak of hair around her finger until she walked away. "That's the point, love. I've had centuries of practice to perfect it." She teased, following her and softly petting Arianna's cheek with an amused smile. If Arianna ever said no when Claudine gave her that look she would be crushed! It was one of the ways she wooed her victims when she couldn't make do with just the stuff from the packets Bethany gave her! "I'm sure it'll look wonderful on you." At least Arianna looked to be enjoying herself now. Every woman loved to shop for beautiful dresses! She'd also be good for now and browse through more of their selection instead of 'helping' Arianna in the changing room--both the staff and Bethany were keeping a watchful eye on the vampiress for totally different reasons from each other. The staff was curious, Bethany was wary as always.
Innocent and unaware of the thoughts running through her lover's mind Arianna laughed lightly and shook her head. "Honestly, it is a wonder you do not get away with much more from me or even try to with the way you affect me." She reached up and gave her love a blatant kiss on the lips before turning once again and disappearing into the dressing room.
Certainly while the young woman was naive and modest she also had moments of playfulness and a certain way about her that likely helped keep the vampiress around for longer than just a night. Indeed their 'arrangement' had been ongoing for more than just a month.
Arianna had taken a while putting on the dress that Claudine had handed to her. The young woman had put on the flattering dress and found that it also had a slit along one side that made the young woman to stare at the mirror in the room and blush.
"Honestly!" She murmured to herself with a small chuckle before she gathered some of her composure and confidence and made her way out of the room for all to see her. Before coming into full view she made sure that it showed off her leg just enough...
If this is what Claudine wanted she would get it in full. Now the young woman was trying to shock her own mostly un-shockable lover.
Arianna's playfulness, among other things, was partially why Claudine was so infatuated with the woman. "Oh, I've been tempted. You're just so much fun without be having to force you though." She was actually caught off guard by the kiss. Claudine? Caught by surprise? No, no, such a thing couldn't be possible! But it was true, and she even leaned forward to try and follow her as she broke the kiss.
Aw, come on! Not fair!
"She's going to be the death of me one day." Claudine said to no one in particular as she sighed, picking out a silk red dress now that reminded her of one of the dresses she had herself. Hm...maybe she should get her to try this one one next, it looked more form fitting than the other dress she'd been given despite not having the nice little detail the blue dress had. And it was her favorite color as well! Arianna would look like her favorite treat! Laughing a little at the thought, Claudine added this dress to her ever growing selection of things to dress up her darling in. Honestly she was beautiful in whatever she was wearing! This was just so much fun to do.
The sound of the changing room door opening immediately caught her attention, looking up from another dress she was currently considering for herself rather than Arianna to give her approval. She froze at the sight, taking a slow, deep breath and biting hard on her lip. Claudine knew that dress had been a great pick. Bethany could see from where she was standing that she would be called over soon, she kept her hand on her bag so she'd be ready to help her mistress. The call never came, however, and instead Claudine walked straight up to Arianna to capture her lips for a moment. "You do realize that if I buy this you'll never be able to wear it in public." She said when she was finished showing Arianna just how much she approved of the dress. It was because she would be swept off her feet if she walked out looking like this every time she wore it. Claudine was totally still going to buy it; Arianna had very nice legs.
Arianna blushed as she returned the kiss until she pulled away as if wary of what naughty things her lover would do in view of all the people. She laughed a bit shaking her head, "It seems a waste especially since matter what people think or feel I am forever yours until the end..." She chuckled and shrugged. "I do not consider letting people see what they cannot have a form of sharing." The young woman winked and then turned and began to head for the dressing room, pulling out of Claudine's grasp to do so if she must.
She had other dresses she wished to try on as well and besides the quicker she got done here the quicker they could go to other places..Perhaps there was another play going or Claudine would be open to a bit of a stroll somewhere. Better yet maybe they could have a quiet evening together at the vampiress' mansion. Arianna was not quite the social butterfly being shy of people by nature of her sheltered up bringing before disaster had struck her family. The only family member she now had was her Brother.
These thoughts whirled through her head as the door to the dressing room closed and the shifting sounds of clothing becoming undone and changed.
