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Arrival
May 18, 2009 9:50:31 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on May 18, 2009 9:50:31 GMT -5
She drilled her eyes into his when she mentioned the word "love." Love.....something he was very distrusting of females about. It was almost because he had certain....needs in a sense that he was looking for in a relationship. He didn't like females who whined, or used their charm to manipulate males. He also didn't like females who were unsure about themselves because it was just too much for him to deal with at his young age.
He needed security, and somebeast who would be willing to stick by him and he her in times of strife. Those fickle females who abandoned their mates in rough times weren't for him either. He picked up on the fact that she would be willing to fight her freeing her homeland as well. That bit was reassuring to him insomuch that it told him that she had a resolve when it came to certain things.
Nodding at everything she said, he averted his eyes as her own bore into his very being. "Good...I'm extremely glad to hear that. To me a relationship is really not something to be taken lightly....especially since I'm so picky." he said, rolling his eyes and downing more of his meal. There were large crowds beginning to move past the window of the restaurant now...heading towards the city from the looks of things. The meerkat watched them curiously out of the corner of his eye.
"You mentioned your father would be following you over the ocean. Did um.....did he mention a timeframe for when he would be arriving?" was the Lieutenant's next question to the female. He wanted to reach over to her from across the table, to reassure her that everything would be fine, but he stayed his paw for the moment until he learned some answers.
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Arrival
May 21, 2009 8:13:38 GMT -5
Post by jaydjasmyn on May 21, 2009 8:13:38 GMT -5
~Valeata
As if she could read his mind she chimed in about relationships. "I'm not one of those whining fickle females but I guess I do use my feminine wiles. I don't really do it to get my own way but I guess I just love to flirt. Don't get me wrong.... I don't go around flirting with every male that I see. I'm not a sleeper of course." Val stopped to think for a moment. She then realized just what her father has caused her to stoop to do. Inwardly she growled at herself and then looked up at Bone. V needed to clear the air about it. "Heavens! You know what? I guess I have been flirting to get my own way. Ever since my father has devised this big plan for my sister and I. But that's really not me. I'm not doing it anymore. He'll have to find another way to get the plantation back." Valeata was firm in her resolve. She just hoped that Bone believed her. Now after admitting that to him she could hardly look at him. She was ashamed.
His next question still had her thinking on her father. She shrugged her lithesome shoulders. "He may have landed already but I don't plan on seeing or talking to him. Maybe I'll just leave a note at his hotel for him." The femme just shook her head. "This is just to crazy for words or deep thought. What kind of a father would ask his daughters to sacrifice their happy future for something like money?" Still she averted her gaze from him. Deeply she hoped that he knew that she wasn't like her father.
In the meantime she cleaned her plate off and sipped if her wine, finally taking her shot as if it were a shot of courage used to be able to face Bone, even if it was just by looking up at him. Needless to say she did not notice what was going on outside.
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Arrival
May 21, 2009 10:58:25 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on May 21, 2009 10:58:25 GMT -5
Boneparte looked out the window into the night, taking note of the crowd and where they were heading. It just looked as if they were heading into the center of Cosnair...but for what purpose he was unable to deduce. Some appeared to be military, and others were clearly not. Looking back over at Val in order to give her his full attention, he could tell just how tortured she was with all of this.
"I see..." he said, letting her finish before speaking up. There was something too on his mind...something that was bothering him. It was eating away at his insides....pressing upon him. His mother had raised him a certain way after all...and he was beginning to feel extremely guilty about it and knew he would have to bring it up sooner rather than later. Otherwise he wouldn't be able to continue on like this.
"Val..." he reached his paw across the table to take one of her own within his grasp. "That....I mean what I'm trying to say is I can already see you are different from your father. You don't want to live his life...and to me that's important. Nobles are fast becoming something dangerous in this country, and you won't get much support if you persist in being one. I think that this is for the best....and no matter what....I intend to stand by you now....and forever. In whatever you decide to do....you will have my support. But also...I need to talk to you about something."
He gulped down the last of his lamb, nervously swallowing and wiping his mouth before smiling at her now. "Val...I know we barely know each other...and I'm not saying we should jump into anything but...my mother raised me in such a way that I should not become.....well let's say 'intimate' with another unless I intend on marrying them and well....it's making me feel guilty now. Just as you don't intend to live by your father's wishes, I....know I shouldn't live by my mother's whim as well but....it IS eating me up inside because I have morals too you know. I don't want you to think that this is just some fling.....alright?"
He gripped her paw a bit more tightly now. "We barely know each other yes....but I want to take the time TO get to know you better. There's no reason why we shouldn't do that." he said, leaning across the table now to emphasize his point.
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Arrival
May 21, 2009 22:56:42 GMT -5
Post by jaydjasmyn on May 21, 2009 22:56:42 GMT -5
~Valeata Mist
Oddly enough Val was very happy that she said, did and demonstrated things that he approved of. It was a weird feeling indeed to be so aware of someone elses feelings. She could see the honesty in his eyes as he spoke to her and quite frankly she sensed that he was incapable of telling a lie. But especially were the words special that he spoke when he stated that he would stand by her through thick and thin.
Val blushed when he touched her paw and then began to speak of intimate things but in the end she totally understood where he was coming from. Of how much faith he had or if it was merely tid bits that stuck with him from his mother the femme did not know but she herself believed in a higher power and to that end she was afraid that she would displease him or them as well. However.... Her emotions were a bit confused. Normally she would have felt guilty but being with Boneparte just felt so right.
The Meerkat leaned also in toward him, smiling gently and reassuringly. "I can understand your feelings on the matter but I myself just can't feel guilty about something so beautiful. But you need not fear. We can take all the time in the world to get to know each other. It's something that I look forward to. Every day I get to know more about you and every day I love what I am learning." Val hoped that what she said was what he needed to hear from her.
Daintily she sipped the last drop of wine from her glass and then pushed her plates aside only to lean in further so that she could place a delicate kiss on his lips. Val hope that her actions would seal the deal of getting to know each other though she hoped that he did not wish to ward off any future acts of being intimate.
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Arrival
May 22, 2009 9:52:23 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on May 22, 2009 9:52:23 GMT -5
The meerkat Lieutenant gratefully accepted her kiss of course. He did not back away from it....no.....as a matter of fact this was exactly what he wanted. It was exactly where he needed to be. Right here....in front of her. He would spend his time clearing his name and getting to know her better.
Cupping her head in his paws, he kissed back, deeply and longingly, giving no indication that he intended to stop being intimate. Finally pulling back to breathe, he admired her with a gaze that spoke multitudes, It said it all about him. "Good....I'm glad you think we should take the time to do that."
He motioned outside now, at the passing beasts in the streets. "They look like National Guard....probably assembling in Cosnair to protect the city now that we're at war." he said. "I'm gonna have to work to compile a list of affidavits and show the Minister of War proof that I haven't deserted my post. I really suspect that....di Borgo is behind this." he said, frowning. "I wouldn't hold it past him to spread lies about me while I was away." he grimaced, shaking his head.
"That meerkat needs to get over his grudge. He wasn't playing fair, I stepped in, and now he holds that against me." Boneparte's scowl increased, but he quickly dissolved it so as not to worry Val too much. "Well regardless, maybe you can help testify in my defense. You weren't with me on Personza, but you've been traveling with me these past what? Four weeks or so to reach Cosnair, and that alone should prove that I'm serious about getting my job back."
His scowl was turned into a grin now, accompanied with a wink. "I've traveled over the Cobalt sea and across most of this nation in order to clear my name, I'm hoping that will at least say something." the meerkat Lieutenant told her. "Hmm....as for your father.....do you know what port he intends to arrive in? If he's coming from the West Mandates then either Bray, Lorient or Rockfort are the most likely candidates." He thought a moment. "Well don't you worry....once my name is cleared, I can afford to pay for both of us at that hotel AND....I know I shouldn't push my luck...but I'll be looking for reasons to go back to Personza. Would you....perhaps like to go with me? Of course...that's assuming I CAN talk my superiors into letting me do that. I doubt they'll be so accommodating since I've already violated my leave once by going there. But I'd love for you to meet the rest of my family, and maybe even get Elisa back home too. It's better than this place..." he said, grinning again.
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Arrival
May 26, 2009 12:39:09 GMT -5
Post by jaydjasmyn on May 26, 2009 12:39:09 GMT -5
~Val
There was something very special about their kiss. The femme had never felt such feeling coming from a male like this before and it was then that something inside of Val clicked. It was much more powerful then a literal click though. It felt like the bands that were around her heart where broken and now her heart could beat more freely and much more fuller. In fact once there lips disconnected Val gasped. It slightly scared her but at the same time it felt so damn liberating, so much so that she put her paw on her chest, immediately smiling as brightly as the sun. What did this mean? Val noticed his intent gaze. She knew that she was probably falling for him. Never would she admit that she was more then likely already in love with Boneparte.
Valeata said nothing about what she just felt, wondering if he noticed her reactions. The femme simply tried to cover it up by continuing their conversation. "I would be more then happy to testify in your behalf. This Meerkat sounds like a very bad beast. I hope that our paths do not cross again. I can't believe that he was trying to turn me against you. What a horrible Kat!" Clearly the femme was now one-hundred percent on Bones side now. Her conviction and dedication thickly laced her tone and in her facial expressions.
The Kat-tess made a face and then shook her head. She invited the change of subject though she really didn't want to talk about her father anymore. Still though he was curious and he had every right to be. Val shrugged her slender shoulders. "I suppose that he and my mother will be docking where I did." She assumed that he knew where her mail ship came to birth.
Val wanted to forget her past right now and Bone's next question not only forced her to forget about her situation and her father but it brightened her expression up considerably. "Boneparte! I would love to go with you!" V placed a tender paw on top of his as she gazed into his eyes. She simply could not believe that this was happening.
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Arrival
May 27, 2009 14:54:06 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on May 27, 2009 14:54:06 GMT -5
"Unfortunately I wouldn't count on our paths not crossing again my dear." he said in response to her comments about di Borgo. di Borgo was here...in the Legislative Assembly after all, and he would probably seek to disrupt Boneparte's mission, though the meerkat knew that the evidence would be on his side for this.
"Then they'll be docking in Bray most likely." was Boneparte's comment to where her parents would be coming in. Who knew how much time they had. Hopefully he could at least get a command that would be far in the countryside and away from Cosnair, where they most likely would come looking first. It would be to his benefit to head back to Personza, but chances of that happening right away were low.
To say that he was becoming enraptured with her as she spoke was an understatement. It was strange but he could feel this connection they had....she trusted him, and he trusted her....at least to an extent. There was no more worry about whether or not she was toying with him or was dangerous to be around. He knew that what she wanted was to simply get to know him better, and why not? He could take the time to do that. He did not have to hide in his own shell anymore.
His smile returned as she told him she'd love to go with him. "Well I'm glad, I'd be happy to take you. Of course, that's IF the Ministry is willing to grant me another leave of absence, which I highly doubt. Chances are I'll be assigned to a Regiment, quite possibly my old one, and with war having broke out I might even have to move to the front lines....but I suppose we'll have to wait and see. I'm not going anywhere until I can actually clear my name."
He had all but finished his dinner now, and was rather happy that they had taken the time to cement some things and get some things out of the way. "So....now that we've learned a bit about each other, I can answer any more questions you may have before we head back for the city. I'm pretty much an open book now." He said, smiling softly in the low candle light atmosphere of the restaurant.
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Arrival
May 28, 2009 17:52:17 GMT -5
Post by jaydjasmyn on May 28, 2009 17:52:17 GMT -5
~Valeata
The femme frowned when he spoke of the possible meeting of his enemy again. That's not what she wanted to hear but at the same time it was could to know so that she could be mentally prepared. Bone would know why she wore such a facial expression and it even deepened when the male told her that he may be put at the front lines of the fighting. Val simply shook her head as she spoke. "Please don't tell me about you being put at the front lines. It scares me to hear that and to think that you might get hurt." Val turned her face from him for a moment so that he couldn't be able to see the fullest extent of the pain that etched her face.
The change of subject saved Valeata. She turned back to him and smiled, a light layer of tears giving her eyes an extra sparkle in the candle light. "You can ask me anything that you want as well. But the question that I have for you is.... If you didn't have a military career what else is your passion? Is ther something else that you could do to make a living?" Val smiled. Bone would likely know why she was asking this, given her reaction to his revelation that he would likely be placed in the front lines upon returning to his post.
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Arrival
May 29, 2009 9:08:43 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on May 29, 2009 9:08:43 GMT -5
Boneparte frowned at her statement, shaking his head. "I'm afraid that in this economy finding any other form of employment would be next to impossible." he informed her. "The assignat has lost half of it's value, and it's only expected to decrease further until I think closer towards the beginning of next year, according to what the financial experts are saying." The assignat was the new currency of Rosferia. It was based on the sale of church and nobility property that had been confiscated, but too many of them had been printed and the economy had dipped because of it. "I'm lucky enough to have a job as it is....albeit a suspended one."
He sighed. "As for passions no....I've always been fascinated with the military and tactics. I originally wanted to join the Navy but they were full when I asked, and for a time I even considered moving to Galdea so I can join their world famous Navy but in the end my father enrolled me at the Military Academy here, I graduated 2 years ahead of schedule and I've been with the Artillery ever since. I've wanted to sample a battle first and foremost. I've been in a riot and well....it was quite a different experience." the meerkat explained to her. "No I think I should stick with my job and clear my name so I can start getting a paycheck again. I'm down to my last legs financial wise. I'm going to start looking around for promising investments though, try and increase the amount I have left. That should help me stay afloat at least a little longer. As far as being on the front lines......"
He paused to receive the check from the server. Well.....it was pricey but he could afford it. He'd just have to cut back from tomorrow onward. He reached into his pocket, bringing the necessary assignats out on the table and laying them down. "I'm a Lieutenant, which means I'm in charge of a cannon. Being in the artillery has it's perks as you're more well paid than either infantry or cavalry, and you fight from long range. I'll be lobbing shells, not charging enemy positions...though with that said I'm not afraid to do that either." he said. "It's important to be fearless...to at least not fear your enemy."
He swept his headfur back a bit. "So if I wasn't so in love with the military yes, I might consider pursuing another career, though at present I think I'd be preventing from getting a well paying job due to the fact that no one is really hiring at the moment. You can count yourself lucky to say you have work in this day you know." he said, winking at her. "At least I have that....or soon will once I clear my name."
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Arrival
Jun 2, 2009 15:40:11 GMT -5
Post by jaydjasmyn on Jun 2, 2009 15:40:11 GMT -5
~Val
Val knew that war was at times a necessary evil but she still could not get use to thinking about someone that she actually knows and cares about would be in danger. No... she made up her mind that it wasn't something that she could ever completely except. She was a female and in her mind she still worried. Nothing could ever change the caring side of Valeata Mist.
Still though the amount of passion that was laced in his voice when he spoke of his 'passion' and the fact that he included the word love with it caused her to be just a bit jealous. She was finding that her desire was growing, the longing to be loved and to love. Oh sure she knew that it was just a job but the word love held a special meaning to her and surely she knew that he could never love his job as much as a life-long partner.
Her thinking was just that of a silly little girl that was dreaming of fairy-tale things again.....
Softly Val cleared her throat and then grinned up at him. "Perhaps I should start putting applications in places for a job. I do plan on paying you back for the ticket, the meals and anything else that you have given kindly to me. I don't know exactly what I would apply for but I could still try." She shifted in her seat, knowing that there meal had ended and really not sure if Bone wanted to stay and talk or leave.
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