Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 8:42:01 PM)
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Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 8:42:56 PM)
*she shows up on time for her appointment, waiting till it's almost time before knocking at the door, smoothing her black pencil skirt and checking her crisp red blouse as she waits for the door to open*
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 8:45:00 PM)
*Upon hearing the knock at the door,an elderly gentleman opens it and greets Madeleine with a smile*Ms.Durant,how good to see you,and looking lovely as ever..Please come in*said as he stepped to the side letting her gain entrance*The misses is where she always is*he chuckled softly*She does love the small patio and her flowers*making idle chatter obviously*
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 8:46:19 PM)
*she smiles to him warmly* Thank you very much. *nodding to him, and proceeding, as she remembers the way, stopping when she gets to the doorway of the patio, waiting for Natalia to realize she's there*
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 8:48:08 PM)
*Natalia sat at the small bistro patio set sipping her tea and nibbling at the blueberry scones she had prepared for this evening..She knew Madeleine was there before she even stopped at the door*Do come in child*turning her head giving Madeleine a warm smile*Care for some tea,it has a hint of orange to it..
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 8:49:57 PM)
*she nods politely before proceeding to the table, having extracted a small box from her purse while she was waiting to be acknowledged* Good evening, Ms Rich. *she smiles and shakes her head* It smells delightful, but I'm afraid I'll have to pass. *she slides the box beside Ms Rich's napkin discreetly* Thank you for making time for me this evening.
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 8:53:21 PM)
Very well,it is an aquired taste*referring to the tea,the ever present smile Madeleine was used to never waviered*My dear it is no trouble at all,Iam here for you and the others when needed..*she glanced at the box for a moment*And what is this my dear?*giving Madeleine a curious look*
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 8:55:10 PM)
Just a token of thanks for your help. *she smiles a little, and figures she can help herself to the seat across from her* (inside is an art deco brooch : http://rhinestonebrooch1.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Art-Deco-Brooches.jpg )
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 8:59:13 PM)
(oh pretty)*she smiled as she picked up the box*Oh do forgive me*as she motions to the empty seat* My dear there is no need for such things I think you are a worthy of the postion,if it had not been so I would not have given the Prince my approval*then she opened the box*It is very lovely*taking it out of the box and without a moments thought she pinned it to her blouse,then lightly touched it with her finger tips,as she turned her attention back to Madeleine smiling *Thank you very much Ms.Durant,I shall wear it often...
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:00:27 PM)
(thanks. i thought it was neat!) *she smiles to the older woman genuinely, nodding* I'm glad you like it, and while I am glad to hear about your confidence in my abilities, I still wanted to let you know that I appreciated what you have done for me, Ms Rich.
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:04:05 PM)
(I do too!..Will be added that to her descrip =-) I adore it*as she kept touching it with her finger tips,then finally laying her hand on her lap* And I do have the utmost confidence in them*giving a slight nod of her head*But,I must ask for I spoke to Mr.Perdrew the other evening at his Gallery..Lovely young man and quite talented yet another outstanding Rose*smiling a bit* Do forgive me*as she went back to what she wanted to speak about* He tells me you wish him to be Keeper and not your Whip,Iam not judging you Iam merely asking so do not think of it in such a manner..
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:05:48 PM)
(awesome!) *folding her hands on her lap atop her little black purse, she nods and looks at the woman* I felt we needed to put more of our clan forward at Court, and so, I'll sacrifice him, as Mr. Diodati refused the honor of Keeper that we were ready to suggest for him to Ms Bell. *she tries hard to not let her lips purse*
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:10:12 PM)
*giving an approving nod,along with a smile*Ah,yes see yet again the confidence I have in you shines through*she picked up her small tea cup and took a small sip then returned it the saucer* That is unfornate he refused,but*as she glanced at Madeleine,and noticed her trying not to show her displeasure in the matter*if this is the case would you really wish someone like that representing the Roses for if he took the postion out of obligation and not cause he wished?
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:11:11 PM)
*she pauses to consider her response before giving it* No, I suppose not, but at the same time, I would appreciate clanmates who are considering the good of our clan, not only the good for themselves.
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:14:38 PM)
*giving a nod of her head*Very understandable..However this is not always the case as you are aware..But,also think of it like this,if he were Keeper he would be attemtping to better himself and not the Clan,which simply would not do..And as you say we need less of that*smiling at Madeleine*Do not worry my dear,you will find more that are willing to better the Clan and not themselves when and were you least expect it..
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:16:39 PM)
I hope you're right, Ms Rich. *she looks over the items on the table, giving pause again* I feel it necessary to hold off on electing a whip for the time being. I'm sure Mr. Diodati would turn it down, and I do not feel comfortable asking Ms DeCuir. Perhaps another will come in time. I hope you're not against this decision? *she looks at the woman again*
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:19:01 PM)
*she noticed Madeleine looking at the items on the table*My dear if you wish a scone or tea by all means do have some*smiling* No,my dear Iam not against your descion as I said I have the utmost confidence in you as Iam certain the other Roses do as well..Trust in yourself,and you will not be lead astray..
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:21:10 PM)
*she nods to what she says and shakes her head, gesturing to the table* No, no thank you....they just look all so perfect on the table service. *she smiles somewhat sheepishly* And I'm afraid I'm still working on mastering eating again, but thank you. *she gives another small nod before going on* I also wondered if you had any issues you wished for me to raise at the clan meeting this weekend? *her eyes widen some* Unless you plan on attending, of course.
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:25:50 PM)
*she chuckled every so soflty at her words about things being perfect* Yes well,that is how my lovely Micheal dotes on me,and you are welcome*smiling*Ah,yes well Iam certain you will accomplish that task very soon,you are a very determined young lady..*slight shake of her head*No,my dear I am not aware of any issues that need to be addressed at the Clan meeting*she gave Madeleine a warm smile when she saw her eyes widen a bit*Do not worry my dear,I do not plan on attending it would perhaps distract from the meeting and I do not wish to do such a thing..
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:27:22 PM)
*she shakes her head quickly* I hope that you don't feel unwelcome. I hope you would come at anytime so that we all might learn by your example, Ms Rich. *nodding, the words seeming flattery, but the look on her face reads more of admiration than lip service*
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:33:50 PM)
*she smiled at Madeleine*My dear I would never feel unwelcome so do not say such things*the smile never left her face*You are a sweet young lady and the other Roses would do well to learn from you as well*as she leaned over a bit gently patted Madeleine on the hand with her own*
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:34:41 PM)
*she smiles to her* I do hope to lead by example. *patting the woman's hand back gently with hers* Thank you. Your words give me strength.
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:38:01 PM)
*she pulled her hand back after Madeleine patted her's*Iam certain you will,do not doubt yourself my dear..For you are more confident than you give yourself credit for*giving her a slight nod of her head along with the smile that never seemed to fade*You are most welcome,my dear. Iam here for you whenever you wish to talk,you know this and do not ever hesitate to ask to speak with me..*gving her a warm grandmotherly smile*
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:39:36 PM)
*she smiles again, touched, and clearly comforted by the woman's words, nodding to her again* Thank you again. And I will leave you to your beautiful flowers, Ms Rich. *she stands once more, and adds* Please watch for your invitation to my upcoming party. It should be on its way to you soon if all goes as well as I hope with the plans.
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:42:10 PM)
My dear you are just as lovely as the flowers,and you are welcome*smiling at her,as she watches her stand* I shall be anticipating its arrival Iam certain your plans will go as you wish them to..Oh,yes*as she lifted her hand index finger extended tapping her lips for a moment before lowring her hand to her lap* There might be a knew arrival in town in the next few days,do be on the look out for him...
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:42:45 PM)
*her head tilts to the side* Really? Who might that be, if I may ask?
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:44:38 PM)
*she smiled up at her*Iam unsure only that he will be arriving very soon..
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:45:12 PM)
*she nods* Well, if you should find him first, please feel free to give him my number. I'm happy to help a new clanmate in town.
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:46:33 PM)
*nodding her head with a smile*Indeed I shall my dear..And yes that is why I left a messege for him to seek you out first and foremost...
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:47:23 PM)
*she smiles and nods to her* Very good. I'll be on the lookout. Good evening, Ms Rich. Be well. *she gives a bigger, but gentle smile before turning to leave*
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:47:29 PM)
(thanks PC!)
Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:47:43 PM)
(anytime =-) i love doing it,tis fun )
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:47:47 PM)
(great!)
Madeleine Durant (Aug 17, 2011 9:47:51 PM)
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Audrey "Natalia" Rich (Aug 17, 2011 9:47:56 PM)
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