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Post by Rue on Aug 25, 2016 22:35:33 GMT -5
"Seriously Moze I really appreciate it... yes yes I know stop worrying. Apologies in advance if he breaks anything... yes yes I know see ya man." Duncan laughed as he hung up before peeking out the window to make sure Belle wasn't on her way back. Taking out one of the nicer tea sets and accompanying china he began setting the table complete with candles. It was days like this he enjoyed being able to surprise Belle on occasion with date nights sure they aren't going somewhere fancy but they never really needed that. After everything was set up he got a tiny bit more dressed up with a button up shirt and a black version of his infamous jacket. Making sure he didn't look like an entire mess before hurrying to the kitchen to put the tea on while he waited for Belle.
Soft string music playing in the back as way to both calm his nerves but also to help set the mood as it were. He still thought it was pretty silly that he got all nervous and jittery when he got see her even though he was married to Belle. However he chalked up to still not believing he was so lucky to experience her love and the happiness they shared when he heard the door open.
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Post by zuyuri on Aug 25, 2016 23:31:37 GMT -5
It had been one of the longest days in the animal training ever. Belle looked like she had fallen into a haystack. Her hair was ruffled and stuck with straw. Her dress was stained with mud and occasional slop splatter. Her hazel eyes were in a state of being half open and half closed. What she needed was something to just get her mind off of arguing trainers, particularly Temperance and Kristoff bickering on who Sven was supposed to canter with. She massaged her temples, sighing as she let all the relief go. She was home. She could relax. Her hand fell on the flap of the tent door and stepped in...
And was greeted by the duet of a harp and a cello. The scent of lavender darjeeling filled her nose, complete with the curl of steam. Candles lit up the entire tent, bathing the library themed house in orange light. Her mouth opened lightly with her hand over her heart, exhaustion turning to awe...and a bit of shame, especially seeing how well dressed Duncan was and she looked absolutely terrible.
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Post by Rue on Aug 25, 2016 23:39:04 GMT -5
"Now now Belle none of that face alright? This was supposed to be a surprise and you know I think you are beautiful no matter what..." he says kissing her temple and holding her close. "Moze offered to babysit Xander tonight so I thought... since we hadn't had one in a while a date night plus relaxation for my beautiful wife was in order." he says with a soft smile at Belle "Besides I know you like how dashing I look in this~" he says with a flirtatious wink.
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Post by zuyuri on Aug 25, 2016 23:53:22 GMT -5
Duncan never failed to give Belle butterflies in the stomach every time he called her beautiful. Maybe, it was because he meant it whenever he said it. Her cheeks began to get warm, getting hotter as he pressed his lips against her temple. She nuzzled into him, just nodding and listening to how he had organized everything for her. He had come a long way from awkwardly offering her chocolate like a little kid who was figuring out how to talk to a pretty girl.
"You're a sweetheart, you know that right?" That was her response to his flirting. "But I do feel...kind of bad for Mozenrath. Who knows when Xander will show his, er, dragon blood?"
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Post by Rue on Aug 26, 2016 0:01:38 GMT -5
"I think between vampire proofing his house and generally just making sure everything is proof I think he will be fine..." he said laughing a bit as he escorts her to the table and starts plating food for them both. "I am only as sweet as you allow me to be love..." he says softly with a warm smile at her. I think after dinner... warmth bath?" he asked with a mischievous smile. "Perhaps some tea? and a good book? I could get to work a couple things my self but you after dinner are getting pampered."
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Post by zuyuri on Aug 26, 2016 0:08:06 GMT -5
Belle laughed. A very small part of her found it strange that she was in her work clothes while he was just strapping, but it was going away as they talked. China clattered as the food was set out. He had even gone so far as to...she recognized the chicken meal swimming in the wine-based sauce right away. He had even managed to get thyme and bacon like she had taught him when they first moved in and he wanted to be more homey.
"You made coq au vin? And you didn't even burn it? Duncan, you spoil me." A very small part of her felt there was a double meaning behind 'warm bath', but at the same time, she needed a good bath. "So...what made you choose tonight of all nights for a date?"
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Post by Rue on Aug 26, 2016 0:31:20 GMT -5
"I like being spontatneous and I think you could have used a surprise that was nice..." he says with a soft smile as he nibbled on his own food a tad more burnt then her own. "I only spoil you because you deserve it belle... you work so hard and you deserve to be able to relax and unwind after work." sipping on his cup of tea seeming to relax himself.
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Post by zuyuri on Aug 26, 2016 0:37:27 GMT -5
"Speaking of work...how is everything going for you? It's only fair I hear how your day has gone." She spooned another helping of mash onto her plate. The combination of apples and potatoes had become a favorite of hers, and the savory combination of the coq au vin juices completed the meal. She took a piece of bread, which had been cleverly lined with charcoal biscuits for Duncan, and split it, eager to hear what her husband had to report.
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Post by Rue on Sept 15, 2016 22:37:42 GMT -5
"Day has gone well spent a bit of time with Mozenrath poor guy's suffering from empty nest syndrome... with Leida wanting to try it out on her on for a bit." he said with a soft smile. "Was practising my routine a bit though Mozy was talking about possibly doing a collaborative act and want to ask if you wanted be a part of it... if you wanted that is..." he asked as ate his own food his almost iconic warm smile given just for her.
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Post by zuyuri on Sept 16, 2016 17:36:59 GMT -5
Belle chewed silenty. Leida was moving out? But she was so young, and still getting used to the vampire diagnostics? What made her want to leave the nest so soon? It didn't surprise her that Mozenrath was being dramatic about the whole affair. "You should really make some friends apart from Mozenrath. I love him, too, but..." she paused, trying to find a way to word it, "there are days where I feel that's the only person you talk to around here." She set her fork down, spooning coq au vin sauce onto her mash. "Also, when would these rehearsals be taking place?"
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Post by Rue on Nov 6, 2016 21:25:59 GMT -5
"I was waiting to talk to you about it before I committed to anything." he says with a soft smile. "As far as being friends with only Mozy practically.. its a comfort thing.. you and Mozy are known and I know how you would react to certain things... its easier to be around you two and Xander." The nervous look in his eyes as he rubs his arm.
"I just don't want to mess up..."
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Post by zuyuri on Nov 7, 2016 0:38:35 GMT -5
Belle nodded in respect. "Well, you can tell him that I am on board with it. It gives me something to do in the tent that isn't imitating Esmeralda and Aurora when they practice." She took another bite of her meal and chewed. There was still the matter of her wanting him to make more friends still needed to be addressed. Duncan had been through a lot in terms of having a "social" experience, and honestly the shoving into the limelight when he was with Mozenrath didn't exactly help. True, the sorcerer had calmed down, but it was obvious there was still an uncertainty of what he could say or talk to. Belle put her fork down and reached across the table to squeeze the free hand reasuringly,
"Duncan...the only way you could mess up now is, well, actually listening to your father. Besides, there are lots of people in the cirque who could...learn a thing or two from what you've gone through, you know?" She pecked his hand affectionately, "you'll be fine."
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Post by Rue on Nov 9, 2016 18:23:37 GMT -5
"I know but I kinda wanna ease into it for now... at least until Xander is older I want to treasure him growing..." he says with a bright smile at Belle kissing her cheek. "I am glad you would be interested I think between the three of us we could have a very interesting show." he chuckles before going over to sit closer to Belle hugging her close. "Thank you for being understanding though Belle... seriously.."
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Post by zuyuri on Nov 10, 2016 1:23:37 GMT -5
Until Xander is older? What did he mean by that exactly? It wasn't like their year old son was in a hurry to grow up all of the sudden. "Look, I know you love our son, I love him, too, but even I have to get out every once in a while with people." Her husband had scooted to Belle, hugging her tightly. Her heart skipped the slightest of beats as she exhaled, taking in the campfire smell he emitted naturally.
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Post by Rue on Dec 4, 2016 19:47:02 GMT -5
"I dunno Belle may be I'm just over thinking things... but I will try for you.. to make more friends" he says with a soft smile holding her close nuzzling her cheek before placing a gentle kiss there. "After all at least I won't have to deal with a giant fan club practically stalking me like a certain friend of ours" he says laughing a bit.
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