m a t t i e ❁ (matildas) wrote in valesco,
@ 2014-04-24 23:49:00

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adrian mattias, caden flint, cameron montgomery, carys llewellyn, delilah spinnet, estella flint, group, magnolia mattias, matthew summerby, mattie scarpin, max fancourt, michal conway lynch, nicola scarpin

SNITCH! PARTY IN THE PARK! OPEN TO ALL

She wouldn't say she flounced down the steps of the stage, but...well, okay, flouncing was a good word for it. Mattie skipped the last two steps and landed easily on the grass, feeling as if she couldn't stop moving because then the amazing feeling coursing through her would disappear and she'd never feel it again and it was just too exciting and good and awesome and she was here!

Nicola was here! In the crowd that was watching Mattie and her band perform. Her sister had come! Mattie nearly lost her place in the song when she'd spotted Nicola, but thankfully she was able to cover her slight slip up and finished the set. Food was now coming out so they'd taken an intermission and Mattie---Mattie wanted to go find her sister, she did, she wanted to go and hug her and nearly pass out from her exhilaration, but spotting Nicola from afar was a lot different than actually speaking to her and---what if she was only here because of her quidditch playing boyfriend? The one who wasn't playing anymore?

That didn't make much sense. Regardless, her sister was here, she'd seen her perform, and Mattie couldn't be any happier.

"Oomph--MAX!" Mattie let out in one big gulp of air. She had been too busy watching Nicola's head bob in and out of sight on the other side of the gathering (which was so fun and festive and just--springy) that she had not noticed her feet had kept moving and straight into Max Fancourt. Her heels sunk into the ground, still damp from the rain from the night before, and Mattie tugged her foot out. She fanned herself, feeling hot for a million reasons. "Hi, hi!"

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adorkable
2014-04-29 11:48 am UTC (link)

London was starting to grow on Cameron despite his efforts to hate it and everyone who had lived there. It turned out that when he quit feeling sorry for himself, that most were quite pleasant to him and not everyone had known his brother or family. He enjoyed his flat, nicer than his one in South Carolina but not extravagant. He was starting to like London and he wasn’t quite sure how he felt about it.

Cameron certainly wasn't expecting to have such a great time out at this event that Nicola had invited him out to. He had been thinking on what he could do while staying in London, as he never really considered not working an option. He considered for a while, picking up work at a local apothecary again, but he couldn't ever seem to manage to let himself go apply. He only really liked keeping track of the finances of the shop anyways.

Sitting here surrounded by other people who had more money than they knew what to do with, Cameron supposed there was a potential job opportunity if he could somehow manage to--- Cameron was pulled from his reverie with Nicola's clap. He blinked at her slightly confused as he was almost certain the music wasn't done. And he really didn't want to go just yet, as he couldn't remember the last time he had enjoyed just being around people.

Nicola seemed on edge though, and he was her date. "I suppose. If you would like to go." He said a bit enthusiastically. "Though, I was really hoping to get at least one dance out of you before we left."

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scarpin
2014-04-30 10:57 pm UTC (link)

Her brows shot up, and Nicola pulled her bottom lip back in muted surprise. Of course, she hadn't really thought much of the idea, only a little as until recently she had been faithfully designated to another. But, she would be lying if she said she hadn't entertained the idea, however small, of becoming more intimately acquainted with Cameron Montgomery. Was he suggesting such with one day? No, of course not, but Nicola knew very well how things could sprout and change from one simple five minute exchange.

But she so felt very uncomfortable at the thought of staying here even a moment longer.

Nicola stopped summoning select items back into the picnic basket she had brought along for treats. If it was just one dance... she put her hands down. Mattie would never approach her if she was obviously occupied with someone else, too. No, her sister knew far better than that! This thought eased Nicola's discomfort significantly.

"Oh very well, you've convinced me!" Nicola let out, dropping her hands to her lap. She smiled, genuinely, and placed her wand back into her hand purse. "Do you enjoy dancing Cameron?" she asked as she stood up, taking a moment to ensure her clothes were still perfectly pressed despite sitting on the ground.

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adorkable
2014-05-04 08:39 am UTC (link)

Cameron smiled, taking Nicola's hand to lead her to the dance floor. He was pleased that the music put on during the intermission was a bit slower, as most of the dances he knew were more prim and proper than fast and fun. Resting one hand on her waist, and taking hers in his other. "Every now and then." He mused, leading her in time with the music. "My Auntie made me take lessons when I was younger. She thought it would help me be less shy."

It worked, for the most part. He was standing here after all, dancing with a very beautiful witch. Nicola intrigued Cameron. All prim and proper, easy to tell she came from money. Normally, it was something he avoided, but there was something about her that had him hanging around. He was certain that he could learn much about English Wizarding Society from her. What was expected, the gossip, who to talk to if he wanted to pursue this inkling of an idea he had.

First though, he wanted to know more about Nicola. Like if she was more than her pretty robes and high society. Like what about this event made her so fidgety. He thought for a moment it was his company, but if that were the case, Cameron doubted that she would have stayed when he asked for a dance. "What about you, Nicola?" Cameron asked spinning her gently. "Do you enjoy dancing?"

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scarpin
2014-05-10 12:34 am UTC (link)

Jaw ajar, Nicola marveled at her date. He was a very good dancer, sweeping her off her feet in the moment so entirely she couldn't control her ever-so-slightly gapping mouth. It took a couple of moments, but with time, Nicola eventually collected herself proper again. Who knew that Americans could move so well?

Nicola watched Cameron's face carefully until he began to notice, and quickly averted her gaze before he could catch her staring. She tossed her hair back with a slight head nod.

"I do enjoy dancing," she responded faintly, perhaps not as poised as she thought she was. Her body still felt a bit warm, and her face a bit pink. "I enjoy it very much. Ever since I was little I would---" Nicola began, but quickly cut herself off before getting too carried away. What had she been about to say? That she would dance to the songs her sister would practice? The sister that just performed on stage not moments ago?

"--- I would dance about the house like a fiend." She smiled, vaguely, now feeling even less capable of making it through this afternoon. She had been risking enough being seen here by any of her less-than-amicable socialite dignitaries, and now all these memories and emotions with her sister it seemed quite impossible from hiding it all from slipping onto Cameron's radar.

Nicola swallowed. "You were shy when you were young?" she smiled. "I find that difficult to believe seeing you now."

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adorkable
2014-05-12 08:10 pm UTC (link)

He grinned at the thought of Nicola dancing around her house. It was a bit hard to imagine, as she seemed to have little patience for silliness. Though he was sure he if he tried, it wouldn't be to hard to drag it out of her.

Cameron's hand tremored slightly at her comment. His shyness was a direct result of starting school and learning about his parentage. School wasn't easy for him, and it took a lot for him to get past that. Everything that had happened over the past few months had almost sent him spiraling back to that.

To have Nicola say that, well then he had to be doing better than he had thought. "Ah, well," he chuckled slightly ducking his head. "I use to have a stutter for a bit, but that was years ago."

As the song slowed to its end, Cameron paused not quite ready to leave. Eventually, not able to think of an excuse to keep a hold of her any longer, he let go of her hand. He looked around the crowd, confused as to why she was so desperate to leave. This was the most he had felt at home in ages. "I suppose, uh, you would like to leave now?"

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scarpin
2014-05-22 01:03 am UTC (link)

For not the first time upon becoming acquainted with Cameron, Nicola's jaw dropped and her mouth formed into a tiny circle. "I had no idea!" she revealed, quiet shocked.

A stutter? Why, she had no idea, there wasn't even the faintest of hints in his manner of speech or persona. How difficult was overcoming a stutter, she wondered. Extremely, Nicola could only assume, as accomplishing anything perfectly took many hours and a substantial amount of devotion...

Nicola had just been about to ask if he had been teased in school when Cameron dropped her hand and stopped dancing. Over already? She blinked, pulling herself out of her own thoughts to reacquaint herself with her surroundings. Her mouth snapped back shut, and uncomfortably formed into a pressed squiggle. She would like to leave, as with every passing second the likelihood of getting trapped into a situation with Mattie was high, but the sad longing in Cameron's voice made her heart twinge with guilt. He had been very gentleman-like all afternoon, not once asking about her erratic bouts. It would be very inconsiderate to demand departure when he felt so content with staying a bit longer...

Wringing her hands together, Nicola pulled back her lips to form a thin line. Eventually, she let out a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. "I would not mind staying longer," she began, something of a nervous smile now appearing on her face. "As long as you wish to enjoy the atmosphere as well."

It would be harder for Mattie to track her down if she was constantly moving, yes? "But only if you tell me more about when you were younger," Nicola hastily stipulated, and turned to hold out her bent elbow for Cameron to take so they could properly walk together.

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