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 Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:18 am
 Nathan had spent two hours on the phone with the proprietor of Novou, a local five star restaurant of Kings City. A place that served a menu suitable for the elite of society without a doubt. Nathan made it clear to the owner, and the hostess, that he would arrive with his date at a specific time. At which point he expected to be seated near the fountain. It cut off the view of most of the restaurant and he liked the secluded privacy. It would allow him more time to focus on Nari and charming her of course.
After that, there was a call placed to the florist. He knew it was a touch short notice, but he insisted on a white rose dusted with gold flakes...real ones. he wasn't about to hand Nari something as mundane as little gold colored flakes that any two year old could splash onto construction paper. Once he had made his demands, right down to the type of silk ribbon he wanted it wrapped around and the exact amount of leaves that were acceptable to be left on, and where, he found himself fussing over his own outfit.
Nathan changed clothing seven times. His room was littered with cast off garments, and he still felt angrily displeased over his selection. Finally though he settled for a pair of sleek black satin pants. The loose fitting and shining material seemed to whisper to him as he paced about in his room. He wore a dark purple button up shirt of Egyptian cotton, and a silk blazer jacket. His choice of tie wavered between a silver designer tie, or a black one with the Montibello family crest hand stitched into the front. After peering at himself in the mirror for well over ten minutes, he slipped the black one on. After that is was a simple matter of tying his black ankle boots on, slipping a stylish silver belt on around his waist, tucking his well prepared wallet into a inner pocket of his jacket and the key's to his personal car into another pocket.
Oh..wait...his hair! Nathan stopped to glare at himself in the mirror. he always wore it pulled back in a high pony tail. Long hair was considered a mark of a attractive man, and his long bangs did well to hide the beauty mark on his upper left cheek. For his date though...he knew a change was in order. Nathan let his hair down and stared at himself for a moment. No...with his hair down and loose...it was all too clear he took after his mother in the facial bone structure. His hair had her same straight flowing quality as well. At least Nicohlas had inherited their fathers wave locks. He rather wished he had been so lucky. In frustration, Nathan picked up his brush and began to sweep it back. It was too uncontrolled this way. Too loose... Once he had it back, he grabbed a purple ribbon tie from his dresser and bound the hair back. There... it was not up high anymore, so it surely looked different. The tail ran down his back though and made his shoulders itch a little. Once he had Nari though...he'd be too focused on her to care about his hair. Nathan applied a small amount of mousse to his bangs, so they would remain better in place instead of frizzing up on him, then dabbed a small amount of cologne on.
Perfect...now...to pick up his rose, then his conquest, and head to dinner....
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:08 am
 Nari was all a flutter when the day rolled around. Oh goodness, she had a date with Nathan tonight! Her mother had known how excited she was for this date, and they had picked up a new dress for the evening. A red number that would cling to her in all the right places to show off her curves, but not define the muscle she had built up from gymnastics. The dress was made of a crimson satin. The top had a simple tie behind her neck and a zipper at the small of her back. A slit started at her knees showed off her smooth calves and the red stilettos she wore, making the 5'9" girl even taller.
Though Nathan had offered to send her to a hair salon, Nari had to decline. Really, she just couldn't bring herself to going somewhere to do her hair. She was capable of doing it herself. She was lucky. Today was not just a good hair day, but a GREAT hair day. For some reason, it seemed extra smooth and soft, and it was shiny, and smelled like strawberries.
She was looking at herself in the mirror as she began to put her hair up. She had an assortment of pearled pins and clips that she wove into her hair until it was like a modern variation of ancient Grecian high style. The pearls in her hair matched the drops hanging from her lobes. She had a strand of curls hanging free from the pins to help hide the holes where her other piercings would be in her right ear. She figured for a fancy night like this, she shouldn't wear them.
With her hair perfect, she pondered makeup. She didn't usually care for it, thus didn't own too much. Her skin was clear, the tone even, her pours microscopic. She settled on a light eyeshadow, just enough to make her eyes pop, an almost unnoticeable dusting of blush on her cheeks, and a perfect pink, glossy lipstick.
Rather then a coat, Nari had a wrap that matched the dress slung about her elbows, and in her hand, a designer clutch for her phone, wallet, emergency makeup, breath mints, and a travel toothbrush -just in case. All she had to do now was wait for Nathan. She knew when he was supposed to be here, and kept checking the clock as she waited in her room.
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:26 am
Nathan found the rose waiting for him when he pulled up. He inspected it carefully and noted with dismay that a part of a thorn had marred the surface of the stem. After waiting for them to amend the offensive bump, he paid for the rose and returned to his vehicle. A small green plug had been attached to the bottom of the stem, it looked ugly and he really disliked it...but the presence of water in the plug would ensure the rose would remain fresh and unwilted until Nari had a chance to get it into water. Ah. Perhaps he should have gone all out and just had it dipped in gold?
Nathan's eyes flickered up the street as he pulled up to Nari's house. The clock on the dash said it was, to the second, the time he had told her he'd pick her up. He had to speed, just a little, to get here due to the delay at the florist but...he was here. A perfect arrival. He was dressed perfectly. He had a perfect date gift...now to pick up Nari and whisk her off on a perfect date. Nathan took a moment to eye himself in the rear-view mirror. Should he have used eyeliner? . . . No...that was just too...grunge. He wanted to be dashing, and dashing did -not- wear makeup.
The door to Nathan's car slipped open, and he stepped out. He carried the rose in one hand as he walked up the way to the door, and gently rapped his knuckles on the door...he hoped Nari wasn't going to make him wait... that would mean more speeding on his part to get to the restaurant on time.
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:38 am
Hearing the knock on the door, Nari nearly tripped on her heels as she made her way down the stairs. She had left a note for her mother, written three times in boredom, reminding her that she had a date and would be out late.
When she opened the door, she smiled at Nathan. He looked... Dashing didn't seem quite right, it wasn't enough, but it had to do. Her features softened and her lips parted in her smile. "Nathan." She said happily, trying her best to contain herself. If it hadn't been some... fancy date, she would have thrown her arms around him and kissed him, but he'd stressed to her about this evening being elegant, so she (barely) contained herself, though her eyes were wild with anticipation. She saw the rose, and wondered if she should put it in water. Wait, he didn't hand it to her yet. When -if- he did, should she put it in water? Or was she supposed to carry it? Offer him a bite? No wait, that was chocolate.
"You look amazing."
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:47 am
Nathan's eyes swept over Nari when the door opened. Her dress was a good match for her body. Her hair looked very well set. Her make up was not too bold, which was quiet complimentary to her complexion. She looked perfectly suitable for his date this evening. Nathan's lips parted into a faint smile when she would compliment his appearance. He lifted the rose towards her, while giving her a shallow bow in greetings. "I believe you have taken the words right from my mouth. You look stunning Kaminari." He waited for her to take the rose before stepping back and sweeping his hand towards his car. "Your chariot awaits my princess for the evening."
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