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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 17:45:30 GMT -8
Atlas was sitting at a table on the balcony, the night sky was behind him. He was at the moment eating a small plate of Pasta Napolitana, he had a side of garlic bread which he was dipping in a small basin of Alfredo sauce which he had nearby.Atlas sighed, he hated eating alone he really did, but he couldn't get a date in his time, he had no chance here and now
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 18:02:22 GMT -8
Atalai strutted into the restaurant, clicking her fingers imperiously. Within minutes she was seated at a fine table, one close to Atlas. Only ten minutes later her order arrived, piping hot from the oven. The waiter passed by Atlas's table, and had he been looking he would have noticed that the meal was near perfect, the cutlets juicy, the vegetables ripe and the gravy thick as sin.
The waiter placed it in front of Atalai then turned to leave. She waved her right hand slightly then catching him by the back of the apron with her left and pointed at the plate. "Excuse me," she said, "But I sincerely hope you are not expecting me to eat this. The meat is foul." The waiter turned back, "I assure you, our meats are the finest in the city, fresh-" He caught sight of the plate. It was certainly foul, and not just the meat but the vegetables as well. He flushed with shame. "I'm sorry, madam, I'll replace it straight away - I don't know how this could have happened - on the house of course." "Thank you, sir. Though change it to coq au vin please, I rather not chance your lamb again." "Of course, of course." he vanished into the kitchens with the offending meal.
Atalai sat back and smiled.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 18:04:59 GMT -8
Atlas had watched, he saw the meal decay moments after it was put in front of her. He started to wonder if she had some sort of void touch like he did. he began to worry about being noticed however and resumed eating, it was lucky for him that his hair hid his eyes most of the time. Atlas was already close to finishing his meal .
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 18:13:58 GMT -8
Once again Atalai was served promptly, though this time her food arrived it perfect condition. Despite her previous fun she got bored now. It was a matter of necessity to dine alone; the only one she was familiar enough to eat with was Arian and one couldn't be seen dining with the help, no matter how close the friendship. But even so, she hated eating alone as much as Atlas did.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 18:21:44 GMT -8
Atlas finished off the last of his garlic bread, he sat back. Some of the void energy crackled off of Atlas's eyes, the small purple bolt of lightning dissipated in the air, he had once again set his gaze upon the strange woman in front of him, after a moment or two of looking he shifted his gaze back to the horizon, the dark lines had formed down his neck, a small shard of glowing purple had even begun to show around his jugular vein .
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 18:32:17 GMT -8
Atalai noticed the looks he was giving her and after dabbing at her mouth with her napkin she stood up and crossed to his table, leaning on it slightly. "So, something on my table catch your eye, or was it just my pretty face?"
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 18:35:44 GMT -8
Atlas's arm dropped behind his chair, the tips of each of his fingers on that hand now were being orbited by a small orbs of void energy. "hmmm , well I would love to say that it was in fact your beauty that attracted my attention, But it was more the food you caused to decay that i noticed", Atlas said his voice had taken on a mild aristocratic and sarcastic tone.
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 18:43:51 GMT -8
"Oh my, someone woke up a little cranky today, not to mention blind, if food is all you look at. And here was poor old me, wondering who the handsome boy at the table was." she made a mock hurt face. "And really, you noticed that? I thought I had been so sneaky about it."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 18:46:45 GMT -8
Atlas brought his hand up, the void energy circled around from it and then went to what was left of his food, the stuff rotted , turned to dust and blew away," Its easier to notice such things when you can do it too", He said with a small smile, the dark lines crawled up his neck a little more.
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 18:52:28 GMT -8
"Oh my, that is fun to watch someone else do." she tilted her head and gave Atlas a smile. "How about you come over to my table instead, and we talk? I have an extra chair, and I'm getting things for free. May as well make the most of it."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 18:55:00 GMT -8
"Sure ,why not", Atlas replied as he stood up and followed Atalai to her table
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 19:02:47 GMT -8
Atalai snapped her fingers, summoning a waiter to clear her table of plates and other debris. "Wine, if you please. Something nice, I shall certaunly pay for that. Oh, and profiteroles for me, with chocolate sauce. And whatever my new friend wishes to have, if he chooses."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 19:06:08 GMT -8
Atlas gave another small smile, " I'm fine thanks ", Atlas waited for the waiter to leave, he put his hand out to shake," I'm Atlas Viaris , and your name is?", he then said with a slightly larger smile
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 19:11:58 GMT -8
"Hmm. Atlas? That's a nice name, not very common either. And Viaris... Hm." she smiled even brighter, shaking his hand formally. "My own name is Atalai. Atalai Scelestus-Jenkins to be precise. Have a seat?"
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 19:14:55 GMT -8
Atlas sat, "Atalai, hmm that is Uncommon as well.. It has a nice ring to it though", He said with a somewhat thoughtful look on his face
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 19:20:03 GMT -8
"I have told as such. Personally I do like it. I think it suits me." she said. Her dessert arrived. Like Gabrielle she took it deadly serious, first studying the dessert then beginning the silverware invasion. Though it must be said that Atalai's execution of it was, shall we say, much more mannerly than Gabrielle's.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 19:28:57 GMT -8
Atlas sat quietly while Atalai went about attacking her dessert. He had a small smile, it reminded him a little of the tea he'd had with his mom earlier.
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 19:37:38 GMT -8
She offered him a spoonful, the profiterole on it fat with cream and dripping with chocolate sauce. "Try a bit. It's really quite delicious. They put honey into the cream, I believe. I can certainly taste it."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 19:40:32 GMT -8
Atlas took the bite, he swallowed it and sat there thinking for a moment," hmm, yeah I'd guess that is honey, and yeah it is rather good", Atlas said , he seemed to maintain a small smile throughout the time he spoke to her
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 19:50:44 GMT -8
Atalai licked the spoon clean before scooping up another profiterole. "If you'd like we can share. Seems a pity for you to just watch me eat. I feel it's been lonely enough tonight already. Though I'm surprised you're here alone."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 20:13:50 GMT -8
"Oh no i'm fine really, i just ate a rather big meal,... But why would you be surprised i'm here alone?", Atlas asked confused, he'd been coming here alone every week since he was fifteen, although this would have been the first time he'd actually come in this time
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 11, 2009 20:18:10 GMT -8
"You don't seem like the type of person who likes to be alone." she said simply, "Your body language is more fitting for someone who has a significant other on their arm, or would prefer it that way, though I'm guessing that's not the case or you wouldn't be here alone. Besides, you are attractive in a somewhat wan way. Surely it cannot be that hard for you to find a willing lady."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 11, 2009 20:21:51 GMT -8
Atlas laughed a little," my power, it tends to drive away anyone who is in any way squeamish or for that matter even slightly easily scared, Although thank you for the complement, and i would have to ask the same, Why is such a beautiful lady here on her own?", he then said with a little smile
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 12, 2009 4:27:36 GMT -8
"Well, I suppose I just simply haven't had the time to meet anyone, besides you of course. I only arrived in this city this afternoon, in order to conduct some business. It's private, but I have a feeling you'll find out." she said, smiling to herself about her little secret.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 12, 2009 10:45:17 GMT -8
Atlas looked mildly confused," Why is it you think I'll find out?", He then asked in an inquisitive tone of voice.
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 12, 2009 11:28:04 GMT -8
"Just a little hunch, Atlas." she said, putting her hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry over it." She paused then smiled, "But I assure you, if you do find out it will be good news."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 12, 2009 11:30:42 GMT -8
" I Could use a bit of that right now", Atlas responded with a little laugh to himself
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 12, 2009 11:38:15 GMT -8
Atalai kissed him on the cheek. "Then I'll be certain to make sure you get some." she laughed.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Aug 12, 2009 11:40:27 GMT -8
Atlas turned bright red almost instantly. Atlas started looking down and to the side kinda nervously, He isn't very hard to embarrass.
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Post by Kaine & Atalai on Aug 12, 2009 11:46:54 GMT -8
"Oh, are you not used to that either? Come on, stop looking at the floor." She put her fingers under his chin and lifted it so he was looking at her. She gave him a genuine smile. "You look much nicer when I can see your face."
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