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 Antionette: Straight back to her Sire's
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Not again.
Here she was again, the second night in a row, with the very uncomfortable feeling of fear coursing through her veins as she reached for the bell at Baron Quinton’s apartments. Why did it feel like she was a little girl in trouble, waiting outside the principle’s office, about to go in to be paddled? Get a hold of yourself Antoinette! As long as she’d gotten here before that megalomaniac of an au pair could report back to His Excellency, she’d be able to give him her side of the story, and everything would be cool.
And really. What was going to happen, even if he did believe the bitch? What could he do? Unmake her? Unbond her? Right! As far as she understood, this was like, a forever thing. He couldn’t just undo it because this crazy bitch thought she wasn’t up to par. Antoinette was a freakin’ Coeur de Lion! And, apparently, a Ventrue Lord. Fuck her!
She could feel the predator knocking again. Wanting to escape and do damage. Being a vampire was a very trying experience. She had to really work at controlling her anger. All the time. A few things Lady Dupree had said this evening really had made sense actually, including the statement Antoinette had been made to write over and over and over. She’d do well to remember all the things that woman had taught her, but she’d be damned if she’d acknowledge it. She’d never sink that low.
Calm again, mostly, Antoinette began to formulate the plan. She’d ask Quinton (beg if she needed to, whatever it took) to hire her another Au Pair. There must be a dozen in a city this size. All she needed was one who could disseminate the information to her quickly. Not give her a massive attitude. It was simply tedious. Frankly, she could get this same information from a Power Point presentation. And have more time left over to do fun things.
Good. That should work. And then she could work on negotiations for her new Bentley Continental GT-S. That limo “had” to go…
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...ill... for the month...
The words echoed hollow, and Antoinette began to lose herself to the fear. He's mad. What could he possibly have planned. A whole month?
OK. Just wait. Just wait one bloody second. Don't DO this to yourself Antoinette! Baron Quinton was a master of manipulation, and he seemed to take some perverse joy in throwing things her way that she was not prepared for. Remember the ridiculous misunderstanding about the car yesterday?
YOU are a Lord. THIS is your domain. Stand up and take charge of this situation and don't cower around like a miserable little girl. It's pathetic.
"Good evening Your Excellency." She relaxed. She flashed him her brilliant, seductive smile. The smile she knew he remembered from the tangles they'd end up in and she'd end up the recipient of his blood. "I missed you all night." She leaned in, gave him a little kiss on the cheek. "I have so much to tell you about my lessons, but let's not stand in the foyer. Would you accompany me to the Library?"
"Oh, and could you have someone bring us up something to eat? I've been working very hard, and I'm famishing." Another smile, her eyes glittering preternaturally.
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Son-of-a-fucking BITCH!
She grabbed her jaw and held it, afraid it might come off in her hand. No, it wasn't disconnected after all, just broken she guessed. But it fucking hurt! She wanted desperately to make herself cry. To allow herself to cry. But she would not.
Unbelievable. She thought this is what he wanted from her. To demonstrate her nobility and her ability to rise as a Lord. Well, now she was just confused as hell. She sunk, defeated, deep in the chair and mumbled sullenly, "The driver came at 8pm. I was never told there was a certain time I was to be at the au pair's. I spent extra time trying to figure out my wardrobe for the evening, because I didn't realize I was under any specific deadline. I certainly would never have kept her waiting if I had known there was a certain time for the appointment. I apologized profusely to Lady Dupree, and I apologize to you, Your Excellency. I ensure you, I will never let it happen again."
Then, still gingerly holding her jaw with the left hand, she fished into her bag with her right hand to retrieve her iphone. "I went ahead and let Lady Dupree know the next time we schedule an appointment, I would clear my calendar and mark it in my iphone so that there would be no misunderstandings on time."
She looked into Baron Quinton's eyes, then looked back down at the floor.
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~QUINTON JONES~
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It looks like she understand now to begin.
These are the names of the Invictus within the city that I know of. These are thier proper titles. I will give you one, then you tell me what it means.
Ready? Good lets begin....
Alder Baron Judex Icarus, Priscus of the Mekhet, Esteemed Member of House Millarr
Alder Baron Senator Quinton Jones
Alder Lady Lioni Dupree Au Pair of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of House Millarr
Madame Lady Commissioner Jane Scotts
Mister Jason Andrews, Soldier and Perfumer of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of the house Melange, Hound to Prince Freddrick of the City of Sacramento
Miss Antoinette Coeur de Lion Childe of Alder Baron Senator Quinton Jones
Alder Viscount Brandon Davis, Priscus of the Esteemed Gangrel, Soldier of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of House Millarr, Hound to Prince Freddrick of the City of Sacramento
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Antoinette held her throbbing jaw in both hands, letting just the slightest amount of blood slide toward the injured area. Just to take a hint of the edge off.
She closed her eyes tight and did her best to concentrate on each name and title that was given to her. But the pain made keeping her attention focused a challenge.
"Alder Baron Judex Icarus, Priscus of the Mekhet, Esteemed Member of House Millarr." "Let's see. Well, Alder means he is older than the rest of the population of Kindred around, and Baron is a title bestowed upon a Lord who has distinguished himself on several occasions, with honor and valor above and beyond the call of duty. Judex is a judge and settler of disputes. And Priscus is the informal head of a specific clan of covenant – this case Mekhet. And House Millarr – I don't know. I am assuming that is his personal lineage. Possibly one of the cyclical dynasties?"
"Alder Baron Senator Quinton Jones." She repeats his name with a little smile. "Again, a Baronial title is awarded to a Lord who has distinguished himself with honor and valor." She looks directly into Baron Quinton's eyes and her blood jumps a little in her veins. When did she eat last? "And then Senator is a functional title awarded to a professional philosopher and advisor on spiritual or occult matters. I understand it's a very difficult title to achieve." She sat up a little straighter and forgot some of the pain. This respected Kindred's blood coursed through her veins. She felt incredibly proud at this moment.
"Alder Lady Lioni Dupree Au Pair of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of House Millarr" she repeated. "Lady" is bestowed on Invictus female members for merit or to represent a certain power level. Au Pair signifies her as a specialist in training Invictus neonates in survival and etiquette. First Estate is another term for Invictus. Again – I don't know about House Millarr. I am assuming that is her personal lineage. But possibly one of the cyclical dynasties?"
"Madame Lady Commissioner Jane Scotts. Forgive me if this sounds disrespectful, but I'm not sure this title is correct. I believe 'Madame' is the French equivalent for 'Lady' and they duplicate each other. If Lady Jane Scotts is French and prefers to use the French title, she should remove the English equivalent. At least, that is my understanding. Commissioner is an administrator."
"Mister Jason Andrews, Soldier and Perfumer of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of the house Melange, Hound to Prince Freddrick of the City of Sacramento. A Soldier is simply a fighter who has decided not to swear an Oath of Fealty to a Knighthood. Perfumer is not a title recognized by the Invictus, as far as I know, unless it an obscure title my studies have not brought me across. House Melange, again, this must be this individual's cyclical dynasty. And the Hound is the office directly under the Sherif involved in investigating crimes and apprehending suspects. Apparently Mister Andrews holds the position in fealty to His Highness, Prince Freddrick, but the Invictus also has an equivalent position; Archon
"Miss Antoinette Coeur de Lion Childe of Alder Baron Senator Quinton Jones: Miss because I am just newly embraced and still under the instruction of my sire and Childe indicates he brought me into this unlife.
"Alder Viscount Brandon Davis, Priscus of the Esteemed Gangrel, Soldier of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of House Millarr, Hound to Prince Freddrick of the City of Sacramento." Antoinette though for a moment. "I think the only things I didn't cover from this title would be Viscount, which is actually a landed title. This would indicate that Alder David had a domain within the Invictus territories bestowed upon him. Technically, the name of his land or domain should follow his Vicounty..." She looked up to Baron Quinton with a questioning look. "But to continue, Priscus is the informal head of a specific clan of covenant – this case Gangrel. He appears to be from the cyclical dynasty of House Millarr, or whatever the House Millarr is. I'm not sure."
And that was the extent of her knowledge. She desperately hoped she had passed and she'd be allowed to heal and eat now. But she took no chances this time. She kept her eyes down in deference and made no sound.
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"Alder Baron Judex Icarus, Priscus of the Mekhet, Esteemed Member of House Millarr." "Let's see. Well, Alder means he is older than the rest of the population of Kindred around, and Baron is a title bestowed upon a Lord who has distinguished himself on several occasions, with honor and valor above and beyond the call of duty. Judex is a judge and settler of disputes. And Priscus is the informal head of a specific clan of covenant – this case Mekhet. And House Millarr – I don't know. I am assuming that is his personal lineage. Possibly one of the cyclical dynasties?"
"Alder Baron Senator Quinton Jones." She repeats his name with a little smile. "Again, a Baronial title is awarded to a Lord who has distinguished himself with honor and valor." She looks directly into Baron Quinton's eyes and her blood jumps a little in her veins. When did she eat last? "And then Senator is a functional title awarded to a professional philosopher and advisor on spiritual or occult matters. I understand it's a very difficult title to achieve." She sat up a little straighter and forgot some of the pain. This respected Kindred's blood coursed through her veins. She felt incredibly proud at this moment.
"Alder Lady Lioni Dupree Au Pair of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of House Millarr" she repeated. "Lady" is bestowed on Invictus female members for merit or to represent a certain power level. Au Pair signifies her as a specialist in training Invictus neonates in survival and etiquette. First Estate is another term for Invictus. Again – I don't know about House Millarr. I am assuming that is her personal lineage. But possibly one of the cyclical dynasties?"
"Madame Lady Commissioner Jane Scotts. Forgive me if this sounds disrespectful, but I'm not sure this title is correct. I believe 'Madame' is the French equivalent for 'Lady' and they duplicate each other. If Lady Jane Scotts is French and prefers to use the French title, she should remove the English equivalent. At least, that is my understanding. Commissioner is an administrator."
"Mister Jason Andrews, Soldier and Perfumer of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of the house Melange, Hound to Prince Freddrick of the City of Sacramento. A Soldier is simply a fighter who has decided not to swear an Oath of Fealty to a Knighthood. Perfumer is not a title recognized by the Invictus, as far as I know, unless it an obscure title my studies have not brought me across. House Melange, again, this must be this individual's cyclical dynasty. And the Hound is the office directly under the Sherif involved in investigating crimes and apprehending suspects. Apparently Mister Andrews holds the position in fealty to His Highness, Prince Freddrick, but the Invictus also has an equivalent position; Archon
"Miss Antoinette Coeur de Lion Childe of Alder Baron Senator Quinton Jones: Miss because I am just newly embraced and still under the instruction of my sire and Childe indicates he brought me into this unlife.
"Alder Viscount Brandon Davis, Priscus of the Esteemed Gangrel, Soldier of the First Estate, Esteemed Member of House Millarr, Hound to Prince Freddrick of the City of Sacramento." Antoinette though for a moment. "I think the only things I didn't cover from this title would be Viscount, which is actually a landed title. This would indicate that Alder David had a domain within the Invictus territories bestowed upon him. Technically, the name of his land or domain should follow his Vicounty..." She looked up to Baron Quinton with a questioning look. "But to continue, Priscus is the informal head of a specific clan of covenant – this case Gangrel. He appears to be from the cyclical dynasty of House Millarr, or whatever the House Millarr is. I'm not sure." |
~QUINTON JONES~
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Smiling at his child even has he watches her attempt to subtley take the edge off of her pain
Very good, you picked out all the mistakes... now your next test is this...why do you show the proper respect to those names you have heard here?
Don't answer yet, think...and listen.
House Millarr is a Dynasty, I have yet to meet this Millarr some say this kindred still lays in Torpor.
Mr. Andrews is of a special bloodline that does something special with smells that Is all I know.
Hound Davis...you are right in an Invictus held city he would place the name of his territory in his title but per the Princes request he has not, for he is truly the PRINCES hound in that the Heaven of our Prince is located in his Domain and Davis helps to keep him safe.
Your last statement concerning the term Archon. It is also a term only used by the Invictus in an Invictus controlled city.
Now you see why we must learn everything and know the when and where? Also next time sit up straight no matterr the pain, and if I catch you taking the edge off again, I will break more then your Jaw is that understood?
No your answer.
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How. How had he known she'd let the slightest bit of healing take place? He truly frightened her sometimes.
She sat up straight. Swallowed nervously. Nodded and cast her eyes down. "Yes, Your Excellency." She could feel it now. Finally, after fighting it so hard, a tiny swelling of blood was welling up in her eyes. She couldn't possibly be crying. Not possible. She quickly blinked it away in anger and humility. But she couldn't help her mind racing back to the first weeks when she'd met Quinton. When he'd behaved like a boyfriend, not a sire. He'd wrapped his arms around her small frame and kissed her tenderly. Back then she thought she'd found "the one". That he'd love her and protect her forever.
Now a broken jaw and impossible questions that always seemed like tricks convinced her otherwise. But she had eternal life, right? Really, what does one expect when you make a contract with the devil?
"Why do I show proper respect to the names I've just recited here?" She knew this had to be a trick. That there could be no one correct answer, if there were any correct answers at all. "Because you've asked me to." she said simply. "Baron Quinton, I am devoted to you. I have given up my very life to follow you in this venture. I have given over to your safe keeping and management every earthly possession I own because I trust and believe in you. I have sold my soul, ripped its chances from kines' heaven, so that I might spend an eternity's Requiem in your company. I did all this because of my love and respect for you. So if you tell me these esteemed individuals deserve my respect; Antoinette Coeur de Lion, descendant of Richard the II, Plantagent King of England, then I utterly and properly respect them."
She smiled, but it was a smile wrought with sadness.
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Antoinette smiled weakly and gratefully took Mr. Hostwick's arm. This little bit of tenderness and intimacy meant more to her than all the money in the world.
She was incredibly hungry, but she wasn't going to be able to feed with her jaw like this. A fact she was sure had not escaped her Sire. Well, bed then. Antoinette was eager to close her eyes and escape this incredibly unpleasant night with the Kindred unconsciousness of day.
She lets Mr. Hostwick lead her to her room, Zero's tiny nails clicking on the hardwood as he keeps pace next to them.
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>SCENE ENDS<
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