Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 2:55:45 AM)
(This user has entered Antoine's (restaurant)) (IP = 93.207.142.6)

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 2:55:49 AM)
(This user has entered Antoine's (restaurant)) (IP = 76.110.148.43)

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 2:57:02 AM)
((you are here! http://www.antoines.com/ ))

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 3:00:18 AM)
*the maitre'd is a young woman in a severe black suit who is smiling brightly to all those who enter and getting names on the waiting list with a polite cheery air that doesn't seem feigned, Aleron is nowhere to be seen*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 3:01:35 AM)
Aengus managed to arrive on time, and handed the keys of the Nova to the valet, almost reluctantly, along with a 'don't you dare scratch her!' look. He tugged at his jacket to straighten it. The Scathach was all gussied up. He'd gotten his hands on a black blazer with a bit of sheen to it, and a silvery-gray sort of undershirt with a mandarin collar. Most of his hair was swept to one side with some sort of product, defying gravity in a delightfully modern fashon. As he entered, he looked around, and not spotting the Gwydion, headed for the podium.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 3:03:17 AM)
*she beams up at him warmly and asks with a local sway to her words* Hello there, welcome to Antoine's, may I get your name?

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 3:04:03 AM)
"Kyle... but I imagine my reservation'd be under Ryder, miss." He smiled just as warmly back at her.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 3:09:38 AM)
*bright blue eyes going down the list she settles on one entry and looks up to him, blushing lightly* Of course, sir. We have you at a table already. *letting one of the girls nearby take the podium and bringing him through the hall and into the dining room of baroque elegance, heading for a corner table*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 3:10:41 AM)
He glanced around as he walked, suppressing the urge to let out a low whistle. "Thanks, darlin'," he intoned.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 3:25:55 AM)
*Aleron rises as he notes their approach, triggering a deeper shade of rose in her cheeks. He's wearing a dark charcoal suit with a lighter pinstriped vest, a bit of cloudy blue at his scarf tucked in place of a shirt over the vest's sharp lines. Chimerically, his gloves are crisp white over the mien of his tanned hands. A soft smile for the approaching pair* Good evening Kyle, Candace..thank you for your help. Let Francis know we'll have our bread and wine.

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 3:28:13 AM)
He couldn't help a smirk at her schoolgirl blushing, and couldn't help but give Aleron some well-deserved studying. A giddy little grin twisted his lips as he drew up. Turning, he nodded thanks to Candace before turning his gaze on the Gwydion once more. "Shall we?" Indicating the table.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 3:32:55 AM)
*Candace answers something inconsequential and moves away as Aleron spreads a hand toward a seat* I believe we shall. *sinking back to his chair languidly* I hope you like creole cuisine. And if you don't..you may well like it by the end of the evening.

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 3:36:15 AM)
He tugged his seat out and took it, still grinning. Boyishly, at that. The Scathach's spirits were apparently runnng quite high. "Yet to meet a food I didn't like," he replied, casting a glance around. "This place is great, really." It didn't need confirmation, but Aengus was just a bundle of energy. He cocked an eyebrow. "The menu's in English, right?"

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 3:40:01 AM)
*a bit of a teasing smile* Most of it. What's the matter, you wouldn't trust my translation? *reaching to lift the leatherbound menus and pass one to Aengus. In contrast to his kithmate, his movements are slow and practiced, with the sort of poise he's likely come to expect from the Gwydion*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 3:42:24 AM)
"Actually, I half-expected you to order for me." Smirking, as he accepted the menu. "Imagine you know what's good, anyway." He splayed it open, his eyes finally pulling away from Aleron to scan.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 3:46:26 AM)
*and indeed, he only leaves the menu resting in front of him, closed, watching Aengus instead with a lingering smile*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 3:49:18 AM)
"... not a shot of me pronouncing any of this right," he murmured, lifting a hand to stroke his jaw as he perused the appetizers. "Can't really go wrong with escargot." Looking up with a flick of his eyes, letting them meet Aleron's.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 3:54:34 AM)
Help yourself to anything you'd care for. I'm not much for snails honestly, something about the texture disagrees. I like the walnut salad..actually. *the gaze meeting his is patient and almost soft in comparison to his usual sharp demeanor*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 4:03:20 AM)
"Well, I'll go with the..." Bringing his finger down the page, and grinning a touch sheepishly. "First one." He settled back, watching Aleron across the table for a few seconds and then shaking his head. "Any suggestions for the main course?"

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 4:09:26 AM)
*he opens the cover and tilts his head long enough to note the appetizer page* ..Prawns, Aengus. You'll enjoy them. *closing the folio and ordering in Cajun French when the bread arrives with a tray of cheese and two glasses of wine, commenting as the waiter leaves* As for ordering for you, I suppose I would hate to disappoint.. The gumbo is a necessity. The main course.. How adventurous are you?

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 4:12:58 AM)
"Prawns then." He inspected the bread and cheese, but waited for Aleron to finish before bringing his wine glass near. "What kind of question is that? Even if I -weren't- adventurous, you really think I'd admit it?" He came just shy of waggling those eyebrows. "I'm -plenty- adventurous, you'll find." There was no denying the flirtation inherent to the statement.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 4:15:20 AM)
*smirking* Pork lolipops for you. *long fingers dipping into the basket to take a piece of the steaming french baguette and ripping a piece of it off on his plate as he reaches to put a slice of butter on the edge of the saucer*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 4:17:41 AM)
"Pork... lolipops?" He cocked a brow, and started scanning the menu skeptically. He did it with only half his attention, though, collecting some bread and cheese onto his place as he read.

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 4:21:37 AM)
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Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 4:21:40 AM)
*and there they are! Pork Lolipops, marinated boneless honey-glazed chops on wooden skewers.* You have so little faith.. *chuckling as he watches Aengus reading the menu*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 4:24:26 AM)
"Prawns, gumbo, and pork lolipops it is, then." There was that boyish grin again, as he lifted some cheese to nibble. He traded out for his wine glass, though, and lifted it to Aleron. "To..." Thinking, and then getting an -I got it- sort of look on his face. "To promising partnerships."

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 4:28:06 AM)
*watching his eureka, he reaches to collect his own stemmed glass and lift it, touching Aengus' with a chime* To promising partnerships, then. *raising the rim to his lips to sip and savor the blush*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 4:30:06 AM)
His grin was tempered a bit, and he nodded before drawing the glass in for a long sip. "Wine's real nice," he commented. "Everything is, actually." He set his glass down, and set to buttering his bread. "So how'd that financial crisis turn out?"

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 4:35:39 AM)
Hardly a crisis, broker followed instructions. Now he's somewhat better regarded by his clients and my own finances are safe and steadily increasing. *smiling lightly* How is your own work coming along?

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 4:40:36 AM)
"Oh, it's alright. Not a whole lot of trouble, honestly. Underage kids try to sneak in every so often... don't really get a lot of fights to break up." Shaking his head. "I get hit on -constantly-."

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 4:46:13 AM)
You poor thing. *chuckling, and shaking his head, offering no stories of his own propositions to counter Aengus'* I hope the two difficulties don't overlap. Admired by shameless 14 year olds..

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 4:48:15 AM)
"Please. How do you think they try to get in?" He chuckled. "More like sixteen, most of the time." He took another slow sip of wine. "Not that I can blame 'em. I tried the same stuff."

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 4:57:25 AM)
Hitting on the bouncers? *chuckling* I can't honestly imagine that. Of course, I haven't seen you hit on others so perhaps it's just perspective. *another sip before he set the glass aside*

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 5:00:19 AM)
"Sneakin' into clubs," he clarified, smirking. "And... I really don't think you'll see me hittin' on anyone else. Ever. Unless it's strategic, of course," he ammended after a bit of thought.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 5:03:13 AM)
*he lifts a brow at that* Ever? You're not committing before the main course, are you?

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 5:05:25 AM)
"Not my style." A shrug. "Even if... well, us... doesn't work out?" He shook his head. "Not like I'm gonna go around hittin' on folks willy-nilly in front of you. That's just tacky." Nose wrinkling.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 5:06:38 AM)
Whereas, I would view any dissolution of a relationship as ..more..Final. *he regards Aengus thoughtfully* I will try to keep your feelings on that in mind, should the need arise.

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 5:08:24 AM)
"Chase me outta town, huh?" He intoned it playfully.

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 5:09:52 AM)
Only if you took it personally. *a light smile* ((I have to go! Thank you for the play!))

Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 5:10:15 AM)
((alrighty. we can pick up next time! Have a good day.))

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 5:10:16 AM)
((I won't be back for an hour or so at least. *hugs*))

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 5:10:29 AM)
((Night!))

Gideon Ryder (Nov 30, 2011 5:10:31 AM)
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Kyle Hess (Nov 30, 2011 5:11:07 AM)
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