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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:36 pm
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With new information and plans in her mental agenda, Dove found herself again heading again further into the town, Lovey at her heels and her phone pressed to her ear, her mood calm and much more mellow than it had been that of much of her past few weeks. She walked with an easy pace, glancing into windows and at the people around her, hoping the girl on the other line would pick up. Though the staff member-- the one that had surprised her with the fact that Nicolette had staff people in her home-- had been wonderfully polite, it had been a little unsettling to find herself wading so close to something so familiar. Something that reminded her so much of home. However, she waited for the inevitable, assuming that she would probably be met with the voice of the maid, if anyone were to answer. That's how things like that worked, anyway.
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:46 pm
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Unfortunately for Dove, the voice on the other line once it picked up was that of the maid. She answered in soft, demure tones, not quite uninterested in the other person, but not exactly interested, either. "Hello, this is the house of miss Nicolette Lachapelle," she began; unlike the young lady of the house, she knew to speak English in Kodo due to the fact most people in Kodo didn't know French at all. She paused briefly after her quick and practiced phrase, then added in similar tones, "Who may I say is calling?"
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BlackFireKitsune Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:07 pm
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Mm, such formality. Dove saved herself from sighing into the phone, though she shook her head a little fondly. Of course it was the maid, but at least with the promise of her question, she now knew Nicolette was likely in. Unless the maid planned to tell someone else she was calling.
"Dove, a friend of Nicolette's," she offered gently, also practiced but with a bit of a shier tone-- her title she had given wasn't entirely true, but she had little idea how else to describe herself in relation to the other girl. She had only met Nicolette once, afterall, and while she seemed sweet and someone she would really enjoy getting to know, a lot had happened between then and now, and Dove wasn't entirely comfortable calling someone so honestly unfamiliar a friend. Never the less, she continued. "I called yesterday, when she wasn't available, and was hoping she might be available today."
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:38 pm
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"Ah yes, I remember," the woman replied evenly, and the sound of a paper rustling could be heard from her side. "One moment, please." And with that, the receiver was placed with a light click on a flat surface.
It wasn't too long before it was hurriedly picked up once more, with a much younger, vibrant voice on the other line. "Bonjour!" The girl greeted brightly, grasping the phone with both hands. "This is Nicolette speaking. Is this Dove?" Her maid had said so, yes, but she wanted to make sure nonetheless. It would seem a little rude not to, she figured.
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BlackFireKitsune Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:15 pm
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A quick word of thanks was offered as the woman excused herself. Patiently, Dove stepped along the sidewalk, watching Lovey's tail absently.
When Nicolette came to the phone, however, she paused, grinning and the girl's enthusiastic voice. Again, the words were formal, but again, Dove couldn't find herself hating it completely. "Indeed it is," she laughed softly, confirming her identity. "I'm glad I finally reached you! I hope you're not busy..."
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:40 pm
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BlackFireKitsune Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:48 am
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Dove was clearly excited that Nicolete wasn't busy, though she kept her voice gentle, aware of the apologetic tone of the other girl's voice-- though a. apology was given as well. With a soft laugh, she dismissed it. "Oh, no no! Don't worry about it!" she smiled into the phone, it's really alright. I was just wondering if you would like to help me with something... A friend of mine has his birthday tomorrow, and I was hoping to make him some proper birthday treats." She paused a moment, gently waving off a vendor as they walked by, then spoke again. "He's very fond of sweets, and you seemed to really enjoy baking, so I thought it might be fun! And he's also from Grande Ile, so I thought maybe I could learn some recipes from your home country...If you'd like to teach me, she explained, hoping her idea had been alright and her hopes weren't in vain.
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Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:53 pm
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As her apology was dismissed, Nicolette nodded into the phone - not that Dove would see it - and refrained from insisting further. "Help you with something?" She echoed softly, though she waited until the other girl had finished - barely, barely finished - before she replied eagerly, "Ohh, I would absolutely love to help!" She had endeavored to keep her volume level, but she couldn't help that her enthusiasm - especially since baking was involved - was so thick it was nearly tangible. Already, a myriad of recipes, both standard as well as traditional Grande Ile sweets, were racing through her head. "Oh my goodness, that sounds like a wonderful idea! I would absolutely love to help, and to teach you some recipes!" In her excitement, she'd been tempted to run to find all of her recipes from home, but she realized after a brief moment that she probably should ask a very important question. "When did you want to meet?" Tomorrow... That meant sometime today, and the earlier the better! "In an hour, perhaps?" The young girl suggested. That sounded like a good time.
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BlackFireKitsune Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 9:24 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 10:11 pm
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BlackFireKitsune Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:30 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:45 am
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BlackFireKitsune Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:12 pm
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Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:01 pm
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BlackFireKitsune Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:40 pm
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