Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 8:33:21 PM)
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Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 8:33:43 PM)
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Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 8:35:08 PM)
*this meeting was far less clandestine - for various reasons, their last lesson having been interesting and in depth. sam had agreed to meet Cosette in Houston - he had business there anyway, so it would serve two purposes. This warm evening he was waiting for her at the Texas Land & Cattle Co. steakhouse on the Katy freeway, that is, Interstate 10 on the far West side of Houston proper.*

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 8:35:44 PM)
*he was sitting at the bar (alone) in a pair of wranglers and a denim work shirt, Tony Llama boots on his feet and a bottle of Tecate in front of him.*

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 8:39:07 PM)
*Cossie’s Guardian was not really the type to care that much where she was. Hell after laying her life down to defend a sept he figured she was big enough to take care of herself for the most part. That and he never was really all that interested in her day to day life. Cossie had a way of doing pretty much what she wanted. If anyone cared it was it Dalton. A note…she would not be gone that long. Cossie made her way into the restaurant just as pretty as ever. A real elegant woman with long locks of strawberry blonde hair. Lips painted in red she smiled ever so sweetly as hand lightly rested apon Samuel’s shoulder* Fancy meeting you here.

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 8:41:19 PM)
*She spoke to him in that sweet southern drawl of hers, that just seem to charm the hell out of most men and made most women want to be like her. Dressed to perfection in a form fitting black dress, perhaps a little overdressed for a place like this but Cossie’s type typically were always over dressed. Underneath her arm she carried a long flat shaped package covered in brown paper*

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 8:42:36 PM)
*sam didn't look up, but he did smile at his beer bottle* Coincidences abound. Catch a seat Miss Alder, I'll buy the first round. *he glanced over at her finally* You look good. You're brother sends his regards. You know he'll never voice it aloud in so many words but he's pleased with how you've turned out. *he sipped at his beer and considred the waifish girl for a few moments* How's the love life? Still going to marry the European Twin?

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 8:47:29 PM)
My brother…it is him that helped mold me into something better. I value his way about things even if I didn’t as a child. I was just that at the time. But I grew up in more way than one. Would you not agree? *Poised and perfect she slip up beside him at the bar placing, as she moved her hand slid from his shoulder down his arm and finally into her lap. Crossing one long slender leg over the other she smiled to the tender* Dry martini please. Thank you. *That winning smile then turned back to Sam seemly taken with his smile* Oh. I suppose so. I haven’t had any other offers for marriage.

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 8:50:24 PM)
*he chuckled* I'm going to refrain from making bad jokes and barbed comments about you and marriage, and instead say that I'm sure you're not being completely honest, I bet there's at least a handful of men drooling over you. *he grinned, sipped at his beer as the bartender put the classic martini glass before Cosette.* What's in the package? Do I have to make a delivery?

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 8:51:08 PM)
*he glanced over. Muscles rippled under his shirt, Our boy Sam was all lean and all whip-cord tough from time in the open flatlands of west Texas.*

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 8:53:41 PM)
Oh Samuel I never said that I didn’t have men that would drool over me. You and I both know that would a blatant lie, and woman of my caliber don’t lie. The trouble is no one seems to have the gall to ask or take. *There came a bit of a pout from her lips, huffing a little as she always did like a little bit og conflict and fight in a relationship. When it was too easy it just was not any fun. Looking down at the package she smiled and pushed it in his direction* No. It is a present for you. I had been thinking a lot about you lately.

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 8:55:51 PM)
A present for your old childhood friend and partner in crime, the illustrious Samuel - he of lesser breeding - Waters? Oh my. *he took the box and felt it's weight, hefted it, shook gently* To what do I owe this pleasure and delight? *he set the box down and looked at her over it* Are you trying to get me into trouble, Frau Alder?

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:00:15 PM)
Why? Because we are friends and I don’t need more than I already have to get us both in trouble. Partner in crime it right.*The wrapped package looked much like a picture frame of some kind. Underneath it though was something he might not have expected. Shadow Lords were not usally linage freaks as much as the silver fangs but Cossie and her family always had a lot of pride for who they were. As such pretty little red hed studied Heraldry and learned a thing or two. Unwrapped before he would see his very own coat of arms, carefully and delicately painted and designed by the shadow lord kinfolk*

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:00:19 PM)
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Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:02:27 PM)
*when he unwrapped the package he looked at it a long time silently, studying details and scrutinizing subtlety - or was he assessing it for accuracy? it was impossible to know, he was unreadable until he finally set it down and held his beer up* Well done. Now you have me at a disadvantage, I've no gift for you. Make of me a poor host.

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:05:21 PM)
*Above the shield was his personal motto she had fitted for him perfectly scripted the words “Never Settle” . The shield its self was a matalic color the upper right corner housed a archers bow and arrow. The upper left corner a bolt of lightning from a dark thunder loud, the bottom left hand corner that of an open book, and the bottom right hand corner the symbol of a blood colored gibbous moon.*

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:05:55 PM)
I didn't get you a gift so that would offer one in return. I offerred you a gift because I wanted to do so. Who ever said I was not a generious and kind heart?

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:06:47 PM)
*he smiled* No one said any such thing. we know it would be a lie. *He gave her arm a gentle squeeze* Thank you, Cosette. I will give it a place of honor on my wall.

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:08:17 PM)
*He gestured, the bartender came over and got rid of the wrapping paper. Sam sipped at his beer* What prompted this? You know you don't need to do anything for me in order to earn my approval?

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:10:19 PM)
*She watched him carefully for a moment wondering he would perhaps catch the significance of the motto and well everything else but mostly the motto. There was hardly ever a move that she made without some reason behind it. He knew her too well. Smiling that she had made some impact at least she nodded taking a sip from her drink, slightly facing towards him* I just wanted to do it. I have been practicing, my family back in New Orleans does not really appreciate tokens like that I think.

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:13:34 PM)
*He shrugged* Sometimes you have to strive for something out of reach to really appreciate it, you know? Like a Lamborghini or your own ranch or a work of art you just can't have. *he glanced over at Cosette* Sometimes it's the things we can't ever possess that we long for the most. *Did he get the motto? Of course. Even if it hadn't been his families motto, he wouldn't have lost the signficance, Samuel was a very smart man who was very good at being VERY silent about his shortcomings.

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:18:49 PM)
*She looked at him for a long moment a tilt of her head caused curls to frame her pretty face, curious about something he said, or rather she disagreed* Nothing, is ever out of your reach if you want it bad enough. Sometime you just have to take it. There is more than one way to get what you want. Though some people never reach out for it because..they like the feeling of wanting it. Maybe they know that once they have something…it looses its luster.

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:23:20 PM)
*He thought about that for a long time* In my world, Cosette Alder, there are things I can never have. *He finished off his beer* Enjoy every now and then, perhaps, like this cold beer or a nice steak or a good night with good friends, but not possess. *He grinned over and motioned the bartender for another bottle* But that's okay. if we got everything we wanted, we'd be spoiled.

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:26:02 PM)
I think…maybe I would like to be spoild. Though, it’s not spoiled if it is the rewards of a job well done. You and I differ a bit there. But maybe that is why I like you and consider you a good friend *She with that smile of hers, only to quickly finish her drink* Sometimes I think about coming back to Texas then I remember that my family back in New Orleans needs me too much. I can’t have their world falling apart…

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:27:56 PM)
No, no, you definately have things to keep you anchored to New Orleans. That sometimes saddens me. Have you had dinner? *he suddenly changed the topic* They make a delicious steak here if you want one.

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:31:51 PM)
You know I think of Texas as my home. I love the Academy I really do…but it is a different sort of family. Maybe one day you should come visit my family…see…what we do in New Orleans. Not that I would ever suggest taking you way from my brother. As for steak…I try not to eat too much red meat. I have to watch my figure.

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:32:39 PM)
*he smiled* Then perhaps we should go to Todai's - you could get the california rolls or hand made sashimi. It's very good and very healthy.

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:32:53 PM)
*he offered his hand* If you want, that is....

Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:37:35 PM)
*She looked at him him hand and then slowly rose from her seat* I would like that. Though you don't need to cater to me as much. But if you still want to keep in my company I would love to go with you.

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:38:39 PM)
*He shrugged, dropped a bill ont he table, and stood up* I wanna go where your comfortable too. I ain't had Todai's in a few months, I could use a little fresh seafood and that can be had here a lot more readily than in Midessa.....

Samuel Waters (Oct 19, 2011 9:42:05 PM)
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Cosette Alder (Oct 19, 2011 9:47:30 PM)
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