Cael Gray (winsome_wizard) wrote in valesco,
@ 2011-08-13 01:16:00

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Cecilia + Adamina (Eventually)
Things between Cael Gray and Cecilia Hooke had been a little…well, rocky to say the least. They went from being ‘friends with benefits’ without ever really classifying themselves as friends, to not knowing what to think about the other, all because of things neither one of them could change, even if they wanted to – his bloodline, and her past relationships. He didn’t know what word existed, if any, to classify what it was they used to be, so it was even harder now to find a way to describe what they were now. All he knew was that despite himself, he thought about her constantly – enough that he had decided to offer an invitation to some job function that he had told his boss he would attend, since it was one he actually wanted to go to.

Not once did he ever use the word ‘date’ to describe the outing, but he had managed to talk her into going with him after explaining how no one from her social circle would be there, and how she could either keep herself holed away, or at least get out of her flat for a day --- even if it was hanging around a group of people she didn’t want anything to do with.

From what he could tell, there weren’t many people left in Cecilia’s life who she could be around who weren’t going to scold her, or talk down to her all because of some friendship/indescribable relationship she had with him. He figured having a conversation with someone who wasn’t going to turn their nose up at her might be a nice change of pace.

It was ironic, how quickly the tables had turned for someone who had done a great deal of turning up her nose in the past.

They had arrived maybe 5 minutes ago, and would walk side by side, along a pathway in the grass, Cael dressed much more casually than he ever had been while at an event with her in the past, when he had usually been in his best dress robes. Instead, tonight, he wore a pair of lived in jeans, and a powder blue t-shirt that made his eyes seem like cuts of diamonds. There were a few tents set up, as well as some picnic tables – kids and adults alike running around on the grass, since there was so much wide open space. This was much more Cael’s environment – relaxed, fun, and friendly.

“Was I wrong to assume you wouldn’t know many people here?”

The question was directed down at her with a barely there smirk - he wouldn't deny that this was definitely a bit strange, actually being around her again, but he figured if they didn't meet in an open, neutral area, than it was just going to be more awkward as they tried to figure out where it was they stood.

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winsome_wizard
2011-08-22 04:42 am UTC (link)

He had a feeling that his take on what she was saying was much different than what she intended, though he did always seem to be more the type to see the silver outline of things. The fact that apologized at all for her behavior, and straight out admitted to understanding that she was being ‘difficult’ seemed like a step forward, to Cael. Even as she rattled off all the things she had done to make her parents upset, he sat there without saying a word. Even when she was finished speaking, he was quiet, though he would eventually give a gentle tilt of his head.

“The fact that you’re willing to put in any time at all to try is more than enough right now…”

He searched her eyes for a moment, and then eventually allowed a soft smirk to grace his features.

“And on a different note, I've always been rather fond of that tattoo.”

It wasn’t any magnificent piece of art or anything, but it was a part of her, and something he knew very few people got to see, given its location. It made him appreciate the design all the more.

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cecilias
2011-08-25 06:27 am UTC (link)

The heat on her cheeks was undeniable at his last comment, although she hoped it was not particularly visible. What would a man be allowed to do to her, if they knew they had made Cecilia Hooke blush? It was unthinkable that she could possess such a schoolgirlish reaction response to such talk---at least not with a man whom she felt she knew so little still. That was one wall that would stay up for the time being.

Did she want it to fall down? That was something that even Cecilia herself didn't know, nor wanted to think about at the moment.

That said, responding to such words was something she was never known to go without doing. In the interest of mild propriety (despite the notable lack of class of their current location), Cecilia turned fully towards him before allowing him to see the tiniest of grins, a tad sultry in nature, that had managed to touch the edge of her lips. There was only a split second, however, before that same grin rested against his cheek.

The idea of what she was doing--showing such affection in public towards someone whom she ought not have been showing affection--sent her stomach through a couple flips. They were in safe territory, of course... no one would see them here who would care, but... Still, there was an undeniable rush of danger at the idea that she didn't entirely dislike. Maybe it was her rebellious side coming out to play for a split second, but she knew that if that was so, it was not quite the same as it had always been.

"You're the first who would have approved," she said quietly, her face still close. "And the first who has seen it." That was true---now that she thought about it, she never had allowed her past paramours to see that little marking. Charms had always done the trick to hide the less-than-appealing feature... She wondered why it was that she hadn't done that with him.

Ah, right. Because she wasn't supposed to care. How well that had worked out.

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