Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:00:32 AM)
She mutturs. She would have to make... -one- stop... She could manage. She would drive like the devil... The woman moves swiftly for the door. She knew just the place... She would even pull a few strings - calling ahead. She had done so before.... She offers her credit card number over the phone....

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:02:27 AM)
*The lady at teh desk smiled once more* Enjoy the cruise. You are a lucky woman.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:06:20 AM)
She only flushed, murmurs a hasty, "... you have -no- idea..." and runs for her vehicle. She paused by the dress shop, thanking the shopkeeper who had received a generous tip as two boxes were added with the cake. Portia then rips a path along the highway. She would not pause again until she was much closer, pulling into a rest area and freshening herself in the restroom only to jaw-drop a barrage of truckers as she exits.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:08:57 AM)
*She reached the pier without incident, and just made it onto the lower deck. Already, the sounds of jazz could be heard as the band started up*

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:10:23 AM)
*The note has instricted her to go to the top deck, forward

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:10:39 AM)
Potia wore red. The woman knew her taste and size and as always... pleased. Her ticket was offered as her heels click along the plank as she searches for Lucien.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:10:51 AM)
(woman at the dressshop)

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:13:58 AM)
One of the crew escorted her up the steps, though he informed her there would be a slight delay in imbarking. He then informed her that the lady was waiting for her and pointed to a tall woman at the rail ahead. She was dressed in a long flowing skirt, bare feet, strapless top and long dark curly hair, seen from the back*

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:14:06 AM)
(See links in Skype)

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:17:33 AM)
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Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:19:27 AM)
One of the crew escorted her up the steps to the top deck, though he informed her there would be a slight delay in embarking. He then informed her that the lady was waiting for her and pointed to a tall woman at the rail ahead. She was dressed in a long flowing skirt, bare feet, strapless top and long dark curly hair, seen from the back*

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:22:16 AM)
*Hold post, r settgin router)

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:22:18 AM)
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Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:25:37 AM)
Portia cross toward her. She had already guessed who this might be... The swamp-witch. Beguiling. Her red-rouged lips curve as she moves to meet who she assumes to be Lucicen's sister. "Hello.... she offers when she nears. I'm Portia Denton."

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:28:04 AM)
*The woman turned, and she looked to be ayear or so younget than Lucien. Her features were softer, feminine, but there was no mistaking the family resemblance, expecially the black eyes. She looked Portia up and down intently, taking in every inch of her. Finally she nodded adn spoke in a heavy Cajun accent* I am Josée. He said you were the light. So I see

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:31:34 AM)
"I've been looking forward to meeting you, Josée... As you can imagine.... I am very fond of your brother..." Portia's face glows as she speaks of Lucien, her green eyes fairly sizzle at the thought of him. She smiles, a needed breath drawn. "I'm glad you could take the time to meet me..."

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:34:04 AM)
He asked me to give something to you. *she reached into the folds of her skirt but left her hand there for now* I see how he is about you. I wondered, you see. Lucien, he is full of dark places, that you shine light on, little by little. You want a secret?

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:36:35 AM)
"I would be most honored if you would share a secret with me..." she answers earnestly... Portia's hands fold as she studied the oh-so-familiar dark eyes.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:37:52 AM)
"I love him." the statement was the truth. Pure... simple... delivered with the woman's usual bluntness.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:42:37 AM)
I saw you. A few months ago, when I look into the water. A face was there, but hard to see. I wave my hand and then, I see you. I do not know where you might be, but the spirits said close, that you would find him. Three times I see this. He does not know.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:43:38 AM)
She smiles. Her voice lowers. "... the spirits have blessed us both.... I think that we will be -very- very- happy..."

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:48:38 AM)
Do not tell him. I will...once it is all settled. I do not want to influence him, you know? I want to happen what he wants and makes happen.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:49:03 AM)
She nods. "I promise."

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:54:19 AM)
Good. *she paused and reached out her free hand, putting her fingers to POrtia' forehead. THe was silent a moment, then nodded* Very well. Here. I will see you soon. *She pulled a note from her pocket and handed it to Portia, then turned to start back through the crowd*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:55:37 AM)
She blinks at the contact, a slight shiver coursing through her as the woman walks away. Her fingers slide over the note she holds... Finally, she dared to open it.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 12:57:13 AM)
It read: Go down to the main deck, speak to the band leader.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 12:58:01 AM)
Portia laughs. She felt silly... but did as bidden... She made her way through the press of crowd... and skirted those dancing to approach the band podium.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:01:32 AM)
*The bandleader never missed a beat, direting the band with one hand, holding his other out to Portia. It was another key. As she looked at it, a waiter appeared, asking her to follow him*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:03:10 AM)
The key was taken, and she turns to follow the waiter... She could only imagine what sort of tale he'd make of it..

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:05:54 AM)
He being Lucien.. of course... Portia didn't give a whit about the waiter...

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:07:38 AM)
*he led her along to a door and indicated she hsould use her key, then he departe*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:08:16 AM)
The key was slid into the lock, and the door is turned and pressed open.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:09:27 AM)
*SHe stepped in to a room full of candlelight, no overhead. It appeared to be a private parlour, done in teh style of the old riverboats, plush, the colors deep and lush. *

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:16:02 AM)
Her lower lip was bitten... Her fingers interlace as she gave a glance around...

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:18:34 AM)
*The door closed behind her and locked, and sghe knew without a doubt he was standing behind her now*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:22:27 AM)
"Lucien..." the final syllables of his name were a benediction on her tongue. She did not turn, enjoying the continued mystery of their encounter. ".... you have well earned your nickname..."

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:23:37 AM)
*He chuckled, sopft and low in the flickering light* Crow is wise.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:25:26 AM)
She nods. "Your sister was charming..." she offers.. finally giving a glance over her shoulder.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:26:18 AM)
*That surprised him, slearly* Are you sure you met MY sister?

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:27:06 AM)
She wordlessly offers him the note to see the band director.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:27:28 AM)
It is upheld between her fingers.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:28:51 AM)
Yes I suppose so. She has 'charm' alright but ....*he shook his head. One more magical thing in a magical night* That says a hell of a lot for you

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:31:49 AM)
She smiles. "She said that -you- said to give the note... how was I to know she wasn't part of your grand scheme... Still, she was lovely... Exactly as I expected she would be."

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:32:10 AM)
She silenced further questions by turning and capturing his lips.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:33:20 AM)
*He wrapped her in his arms, kissing her deeply, one hand burioed in her hair, the other pressing her close* She was part of it. What did she say to you?

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:33:34 AM)
"That she wanted to see me... "

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:33:39 AM)
"... she did..."

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:33:43 AM)
She giggles..

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:34:46 AM)
What is so funny? *He kissed her again, still not letting her go*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:35:42 AM)
"... I can only -imagine- what she thought of me... I felt... overdressed... overpolished... over... everything... compared to her... natural... allure... I suppose... "

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:37:46 AM)
But that is you, a rare jewel, polished to perfection. YOu will be ewually lovely in nothing at all, or knee deep in the swamp. *He smiled down at her*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:38:30 AM)
"Can I tell you a secret?"

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:38:42 AM)
She stares up at Lucien... her eyes hold amusement.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:38:45 AM)
Always, POrtia.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:38:56 AM)
"I'm not perfect at all... I am... terrified.. of heights..."

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:39:26 AM)
Are you? I'll keep that in mind then. *Another kiss,a s if he coudl not get enough*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:39:48 AM)
She kissed him readily... thankful for smudge-proof lipstick....

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:41:18 AM)
Did you enhjoy the trail? It's not quite done you know

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:42:20 AM)
"It isn't?" she blinks. "But... I found you.... what more could I want..."

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:47:02 AM)
Find it. It i son me somewhere.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:48:03 AM)
She laughs... "Lucien... this could get us both in trouble -very- very- swiftly...." Still... her hands begin to gently paw him... However, her movements were purposefully meant to entice.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:50:37 AM)
*He closed his eyes, willing himself to stay calm. There was nothing in his shirt, not his pants pockets. If she got to his boots, there was a small velvet bag tied to the side loop of the left one8

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:52:58 AM)
She dips. Her weight is balanced on her toes as her eyes stare up at him. Her hands move down his legs, eventually reaching his boots. "Well... well.. what have we here..." She purrs... in other circumstances... in the same position.... It was maddening, really... She gently begins to unloop the cording.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:55:38 AM)
*ONce she had it free of the boot and his pants leg back down, he tugged her to her feet before she opened it* Tonight was mainly to entertain you Portia, let you have a little out of the ordinary fun. Before you open this... something you need to know

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:55:54 AM)
"Yes, Lucien?" she smiles.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 1:58:03 AM)
This belonged ot my mother. She was kin like you.* He left it at that, perhaps one of the dark places Josee had mentioned* It is fitting that it comes to you.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 1:58:56 AM)
"Lucien?" her lips purse. "... are you sure?"

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:00:09 AM)
*He nodded* It was her mother's before that, adn goes back in the family as long as we can remember.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:00:24 AM)
She felt honored... wordlessly, she offers him the bag to open.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:01:38 AM)
*He did so, taking her palm and turning it up. THen he tilted the small bag and a heavy ring slid out into her palm. It was very old fashioned, fitting for a family that had been buriend in the bayou for countless generations*

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:02:12 AM)
(Check Skype for linK)

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:04:39 AM)
"It's beautiful..." she offers...

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:05:14 AM)
(did tha tlink work)

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:05:26 AM)
(yes)

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:05:30 AM)
(with the dragonfly)

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:06:36 AM)
*The candle light sparkled off hte diamond in the ring* I will give you an engagement ring once it is official but this always gets passed down, it was time.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:07:21 AM)
She nods. "I love it..." She slips it over her finger to check for sizing. ".... it is a promise ring... it -is- fitting..."

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:08:08 AM)
She seems excited as it slips perfectly over her finger. She offers her hand to Lucien for his inspection.

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:08:32 AM)
*He took it and kissed it* Some day, Portia, we will pass it on as well.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:11:33 AM)
She nods. "I know we will..."

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:13:27 AM)
Ready for some dinner and dancing now?

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:15:44 AM)
"I think I'd love that..." his hand is taken.

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:16:29 AM)
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Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:20:24 AM)
Besides, if I am in public, I have to behave *He grinned down at her*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:20:33 AM)
She nods... "Shall we?"

Lucien Moreau (Jan 10, 2011 2:21:06 AM)
*He took her hand in his, then after a long and lingering look at her, turned to lead her out*

Portia Denton (Jan 10, 2011 2:23:39 AM)
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