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Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:16 am
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 Exchanging Meaningful Gifts
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Asa considered the box on the dining room table, and it's contents. He didn't know enough about Icarus to deduce the symbolism. Gifts were either given in recognition of something, or something the recipient would appreciate.
A rose was symbolic of many things, and he wondered if the glass --easily shattered-- was significant. He dismissed the thought that it related to his new relationship with Ishani. That was far too personal to be 'commented' upon with a public gift. Was it a token to represent his new duties as Priscus or Deputy? A rose was often associated with knighthood, which, in a roundabout way, could refer to either... but he doubted it.
The key was a bit less obscure. Access, entry, a solution, all had relevance. Again, did the material signify?
Sighing, he pulled out his phone and texted the number he'd been given, eying the two boxes on the table. He'd gotten a gift for Icarus as well.
Icarus- I'd like to thank you for your gift in person. -Asa
~ICARUS~
Obf 2
Icarus looked at the text and smiled...not overly anxious but not so long as to be impolite...well mannared indeed, he returned the text promptly
I await your presence at my rooms in the Sterling, room 302
Asa took the two boxes and put them in his overcoat pockets, jotting a quick note for Ishani where he had gone. He drove over to the Sterling and mentally went through the list Little Nicky had given him. The Sterling hadn't been on it.
Taking the elevator up, he followed the hall until he came to the door and knocked.
The door opened and the towering form of Icarus stood tall on the door, cane in one hand the other holding the top of the door, he motioned Asa in and then closed the door behind him, he then started to walk to the large chair, his bad leg shot out to the side and it was way to small to be of any use. Icarus say and picked up his laptop and started to type
What can I do for the Priscus of the Ventrue this evening?
Asa had been curious about this moment. Even though he knew Icarus was Mekhet, that was barely relevant. Relationships founded upon dishonesty --no matter how slight-- were rarely mutually productive.
"I came to thank the Mekhet Priscus his gifts," he said, placing a box next to Icarus, with a Maltese Cross stamped into the velvet.
"Although I have to confess their meaning is unclear to me," he continued as he opened his box and looked at them again.
Icarus looks at the box he had sent to the party and smiled, he once again started to type
Is not the rose the symbol of the ventrue? And the brass Key...well that is for and from the Invictus...they are the lords of the city after all, it has been discussed and we wish you to join us.
Asa looked down at the gifts and nodded. He'd like to blame his Sire for not telling him anything of value, but he'd also spent most of his Requiem being a dilettante who had avoided anything like this.
"I would be delighted to, and am honored that the Invictus has found me worthy of notice," Asa truthfully replied.
the typing started again
We discussed your actions...it was offer the invite, if you declined offer to buy your club in the Invictus domain, or do as Davis did to the Whore club, buy it and tear it down to be used as something else. We hopped you would accept. You will be formally introduced at the next Friendly get together...
He sets his laptop aside and picks up the box and opens it
Asa nodded as he listened again. He was mildly surprised that Icarus was being so candid, but he certainly appreciated it... both the explanation and their decision.
As Icarus opened the box and saw the gold pocket watch, Asa spoke. "As I'm sure you know, Vacheron Constantin has the distinction of being the oldest manufacturer of time pieces, an uninterrupted reign of excellence." He paused, then continued, "I did not think you to be one to wear a wrist watch." Asa didn't mention that it also gave Icarus the option to never use it without it being obvious, if he didn't care for it.
He knew that he had a personal fascination with longevity, being Kindred now, and the pairing of that, with excellence, was something he felt Icarus would appreciate.
Icarus looks at the watch, turns it, opens it, checks the time then sets it aside and picks back up his voice..he once again begins to talk
It is a very nice gift sir. Is thier anything else I can do for you this evening....I unfortunatly have some things to do....
Asa smiled and shook his head. "No, thank you for your time." He gives a slight bow, and says, "I look forward to the next 'get together'."
He took his leave, gently closing the door, curious about both the next meeting and Ishani.
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