1700's Masquerade

[Ryan]

Jonathan felt her liff off his mask and her lips against his. He curled his arms around her, pulling her in closer. He could feel her body heat on this chilly night, and a shiver spun down his spine. He pulled away and smiled. "Now let's see the beauty behind the mask." he chuckled, pulling hers off but still holding her close. "Just as I suspected. Beautiful on the inside.....and the outside." he said softly. He went back to her lips for a kiss, and moments later was playfully nibbling on her neck.

"I love you Lady Rene." he whispered as the night sky seemed to darken. "I really love you, and I want....to be with you." he told her, hugging her tightly as if to protect her from any doubting feelings. He did love her, no matter how many minutes or hours they had spent together. He loved her. He only hoped that she felt the same.

He felt joy rush through his heart.
He had fallen in love. He had his perfect woman, sitting in his arms. There was nobody else he cared about as he stared deep into her eyes. This night was the most beautiful night of them all, and it was all because his feet had taken him to Lady Rene.
He could only go back to the begining of the night, and replay it over and over throughout his mind. She had wondered if he was an ass, it made him chuckle inside. Now, he hoped, she only wondered what life would be with him. In the begining he only wondered how the night would go. Now he wondered how he'd convince his mother that Lady Rene was his future and to get over the rumors.
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She heard Kisten's loss of words and she could understand. She listened intently as he found his words.....he loved her. She smiled and blush although it was unseen in the dark of the garden.

"I love you too Kisten Tregallows."

She pressed her lips firmly against his. Their third kiss. Wow.
She opened her mouth too find Kisten tasted like.....mysterious, which just made her want to kiss him more. He was hers, all hers. Her love, hers. She just couldn't stop replaying the words. He was hers. She placed her hands on his shoulders.

She felt as if nobody else was there. It was just she and Kisten. Nobody else......but that fantasy ended quickly.

"DANIELA CHRISTINE MAGGIO?! Is that you?!"

Daniela pulled away quickly.

"Er...mother?"

"Daniela!"

Her mother approached them and she blushed looking and Kisten over and over. Her mother looked back and forth at the two 'til she came to words.

"Who is this man Daniela? Have you spent your whole night with him?"

"Yes mama. This is Viscount Lyonnais."

"Oh, well nice to meet you."
Daniela rolled her eyes at her mother.

[Bianca]

That earned a startled laugh from her.

"You'd have to marry me, though...and then where would we be?" She gave another gusty sigh, reaching up and out to touch Jonathan's face, guide it back to her own for another kiss. After another long pause, in which they were both quite willingly entwined, she broke the contact with a slight smile.

"But, I don't suppose you're asking." Another smile formed on her pale lips. "Je n'étais rien jusqu'à ce que vous. Vous portez mon coeur, mon amour." Glancing away for a moment, she saw something rather...odd. Turning a bit to the side, she squinted into the gardens below. "Oh my god.." another laugh escaped her.

"Is that..Kisten?"

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"I'm pleased to meet you under such..strange..circumstances.." Was Kisten's reply, and he swept a neat bow to Daniela's mother. He wasn't at all pleased, and was silently cursing the woman for not waiting a minute longer. however, he didn't voice his rather rude objections to Mrs. (Lady?) Maggio.

"I was...just in the process of.." He coughed, then gave a slight laugh. Looking towards Daniela, then back to her mother, he squared his shoulders and stated "I love your daughter, and...and I would like your permission to court her.." He offered the woman a smile, letting his gaze flicker back to Daniela.

"That is, of course, if Daniela will allow me to do so.." He ammended, having a sudden wave of panic. She had said she loved him in return, correct?

[Ryan]

"We would be in paradise, love. In other words, it wouldn't matter now would it? We could be in Ireland and I wouldn't care as long as I was with you." he touched her nose with his index finger and smiled.
He listened as she spoke french, how beautiful and graceful she seemed when she spoke. So.....so......forgein? No, just beautiful. In his eyes she was perfect, beyond perfect.

"Yes, I do believe it is."
Okay, so he didn't really know, but he didn't care either.

"Lady Rene, will you do me the honors of courting me?" he bent down on his knee, hands on her hips, hoping to catch her attention away from Kisten. He kissed her hand gently and smiled.
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Her mother coughed and paused, obviously thinking over Kisten. But she smiled, and Daniela could finally breathe, her mother was impressed. Her mother motioned for her and she looked at Kisten before walking over.

"So. This Viscount wants to court you?" her mother voice was somewhat happy but curious and nosy.
"Yes mother. I-" her mother placed a finger on Daniela's lips. She cleared her throat and turned to Kisten.
"I give you full permission as does Daniela here.-" she loooked at her daughter and patted her hand. "I do believe I miss judged your taste in men." she replied before walking off.

Daniela squealed and ran over to Kisten, throwing her arms around his neck and kissing him. She was so happy, nothing could make her more delighted.

She opened her mouth, letting Kisten sweep into her. Everything was alright now, everything was perfect. It'd all go uphill from here.
Of course, if his mother approved.
No matter though.
"I love you so much." she giggled, pulling away for a few second before reatreating back to his lips.

[Ryan]

OoC;
Lots of kissing.
^^

[Bianca]

Rene twisted back around to stare at him. Jonathan had seemed to manage to get to his knees in under a minute, then.. "Courtship? Are you.." She pressed her hand to her mouth, a delighted intake of breath the only sound she made. then she exploded with a jovial laugh and bobbed her head, dropping her hand to cover one of his.

"Oh my..God, jonathan. Yes, of course..I.."

She trailed off for a moment, then dropped to her knees, probably ruining her rather expensive gown. In a fit of obvious enthusiasm, she threw her arms 'round his shoulders and offered gim her widest smile. "Jonathan, I really do love you.." She murmured, then leaned upwards slightly to capture his mouth against her own in another enthusiastic kiss.

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Kisten returned her kiss in full quite happily, hands gripping her waist as he lifted her, spinning in a neat circle.

"Now that you've said yes, I won't let anyone..or anything..stop me from making you my Viscountess, my wife..mine.." He kissed her aagin, practically crushing her against his chest. It was funny, really. The only reason he was here with her now was because she had been the closest lady when the music had started up and his mother had started coming after him.

And then, one thing had led to naother, and...here they were. "Beautiful, brilliant Daniella, I love you more then life itself.:"

[Ryan]

He laughed as she kissed him, but kissed her back. He pulled away gently and looked her up and down, chuckling and then sighing. Their position at the moment wasn't exactly a lovers dream.
"And I you." he said, smiling.
And before you know it, he kissed her, again.

His attention was then taken away by the view of his mother and father having the carriage and horses brought out. They were leaving. His body screamed at his mother and his eyes sagged with sadness. But there is a silver lining to every cloud. Even this one.

"Rene, I'm afraid to say that I must leave now, love. But I want you to come to my home in one month. My parents will be leaving, they will be gone for 7 months or so and we can spend all the time together. There are two guest bedrooms and all you have to bring is some clothing. If you need more, you may borrow some from my sister.
Just go to Yalcekiven. It's a small town outside Verian. When you get there, ask for directions to the Maggio's. We live in the woods, in the outskirts of the town. " he said quickly, hoping her mind was taking notes.
He smiled, "I love you and I will be preparing your arrival a weeks advance." he kissed her lips before walking off and down the large staircase torwards many couples departing and getting in their carriages and on their horses. He blew a kiss torwards the balcony where Lady Rene was and he got in his carriage.
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His words made her body dance with excitement and a grin filled her whole face. She held herself close to him, and out of the corner of her eye she saw her brother hoppinginto their carriage and it pulling up some. Her eyes widened as her name was called.

"Kisten. I.....I'm afraid my carriage will leave without me if I don't go now. I love you." she kissed his lips almost like a peck although she was easily drawn to them.
"Listen, in a month my parents are leaving for around 7 months. You should come and stay with me for a while. We've got a guest bedroom you can use and everything. Just go to Yalcekiven. It's a small town outside Verian. When you get there, ask for directions to the Maggio's. We live in the woods, in the outskirts of the town. My mother adores privacy." she stated, unknowing her brother had said the same thing to his own love. "Please come." she said, kissing him once more.

She lifted the bottom of her dress and began to run as Jonathan called her name once more. She looked back once "I love you Kisten" she yelled. The door of the carriage opened and her brother helped her in. The door closed and it pulled off.

(Just post a response to all of that and I'll post an "after 1 month post".)

[Bianca]

Though, technically they wern't that far apart, both Kisten and his...well, not exactly dear cousin Rene were worlds away. With a similar final destination, ironically. Rene was left standing on the balcony, looking a touch dishivled, but brilliantly overjoyed. She didn't think she'd be spending all that time at her love's home, but.. A week. A wonderful, blissful week.

Kisten was having similar thoughts. Except, he saw no harm whatsoever in staying with his new finace the entire time her parents were away. Hell, she'd be his wife as soon as he could make it happen, and then she'd be with him for an age and an absolute half. A blissful sigh escaped him as he turned away from where she had gotten into her carriage, just as someone -was that her brother?- blew a kiss. Upwards. Tilting his head, he found himself glaring at.. "Rene.."

She thought she heard her name uttered, and glanced around. Then down. And ound herself glaring at Kisten. After a quick glance around, she lifted her finger and cheerfully flipped him off. Then she turned, all feminine dignity, and flounced off. She could wait a month to see her wonderful Jonathan. Besides, a month from Kisten...pure hevan.

[Ryan]

-1 Month Later-

Anticipation ran in his veins and he practically flew down the staircase. Bouncing with joy in his every step. He looked oddly cleaner and muched more well dressed then his normal attire. Like he was....meeting somebody today? Someone he was waiting to meet? No. Not while his parents were away......or would he?

He slung him around the bottom of the staircase and into the kitchen. A smile plastered apon his face. He couldn't help but be more cheerful than he had ever been before. It was like..... he had invited someone special over.

"Bye darlings. Be good. Daniela, maybe you should spend sometime with that Viscount while we're away." he mother stated, grabbing her daughters shoulders and kissing her cheek. Her mother leaned back and smiled. Ever since her mother (Lady Maggio) had met the young man, she had been much more pleasent towards Daniela. This, Daniela had prayed for for much of her life. A mother who was happy with her decisions.

"Don't worry, I invited him over and I'm sure he'll stay here for a while." Daniela said, smiling just as much as her brother. If you were to put them by each other at the moment, you could honestly ask if they were twins.

Her mother waved and walked out to the crriage where Duke Maggio, her husband, awaited her arrival. Only moments later was the little carriage pulling off into the sunrise. The noise of the horses hooves got softer and softer and it was music to their ears. Their parents were finally gone, but Jonathan's smile dropped.

"Daniela, did you just say that Kisten is coming here?" he asked, frowning, eyebrows scruchned up. Daniela smiled, pushing hair from her face as she pulled out a large cooking bowl from a cabinet. "Yes, and if you don't mind I'm going to begin cooking diner." she said, delight in her tone.

Jonthan small his fist against the counter, muttering beneath his breath. Daniela jumped back dropping a wooden spoon onto the floor. "Jonathan!" she said, she wouldn't have her brother ruin her day. "Damn it Daniela! I invited Rene to come here!" he said, furios at his sister. She placed her hands on her hips, sighing she looked at him directly in the eye.

"It won't be a problem. We won't let it be a problem. Alright?"

"How?! How do you suppose we do that?!"

"Look, I can cook our meals and, Rene can help me if she wishes, and that will be the only time we all spend together. Alright?"

"I still can imagine one of them walking out the door and that will make one of us unhappy."

"It'll be fine."

Daniela was obviously confident in this working as Jonathan obviously wasn't. It wasn't fair to him! Mother approved and adored Daniela's love, but she could only hate his while not knowing he had fallen in love with her. He should get the time! Not wanting to disagree with the new cook of the household he fled to his room.

-4 Hours Later-

Jonathan appeared from his room to the smell of baking going on in the kitchen. Much to his surprised he found Daniela still in the kitchen, still working, but looking very beautiful at the same time, as if not a teaspoon of anything had gotten on her, quite unlike their mother. He slipped into the dining room unoticed to find many foods already set on the table, and looking very delicious, but he couldn't eat. He decided to "appear" into the kitchen.

"Sister?"

Daniela whirled around. She smiled, some flour hung on her cheeks. He chuckled and pointed at his cheeks. She whipped it off onto an apron he hadn't seen her wearing.

"Yes?"

"The food looks delicious."

"Good."

She said no more to him, so instead he began to judge her outfit, maybe it'd tell him just how much she loved Kisten.
Her dress was alike the one she had worn to the Masquerade. It was a soft baby blue, and instead of gold lining, it was a yellow sunshining color. A ribbon tied around her waist and her hair. Her silky brunette hair looked very new to him. It was only half way pulled away from her face by two ribbons, one blue and one yellow. The rest of her hair fell onto her shoulders, curling into large ringlets instead of little waves like she had at the Masquerade.
And the lace in her dress, it was yellow and peeked out at the bottom of her dress and out of her sleeves. She looked beautiful.

She opened up the oven and stuck something in a small basket, she turned around and handed him the basket. She smiled and pulled off her apron.

"Please put that on the table, I've got to make sure the guest bedrooms are perfect......Who do you think will get here first?"

"You've always been full of questions little sister." he chuckled before walking off to set the bread down. It was true. She was like a chatterbox, but not chatting, questioning.