CFUW 130 - Lord Raphael

[andcontrarywise]

*Somewhere else in the maze, there's a small rose garden spotted with white, red and black flowers.*

Will this due, Lord Raphael?

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[healingcock]

[comes back after ousting, sighing and sitting down on a bench]

[andcontrarywise]

*on the bench beside him, suddenly, there is a black framed hand mirror - in the reflection, he can see the board*

A gift.

[healingcock]

[picks it up]

... right. Thanks.

[andcontrarywise]

But are you not full of gratitude.

[healingcock]

... I'm grateful for it, okay?

[healingcock]

... oh, David...

[andcontrarywise]

*looking over his shoulder*

But the poor marquis. Shall one comfort him, do you think?

[healingcock]

Don't you dare lay a finger on him.

[andcontrarywise]

*runs hir fingers through his hair, giving a little tug - it could be playful, under other circumstances, and from another person*

Now, that hardly seems at one's service. You ought be encouraging.

[healingcock]

[grits his teeth]

... be nice to him.

[andcontrarywise]

*kisses the top of his head and strokes his hair*

[healingcock]

[tightens his lip and grows rigid]

[andcontrarywise]

Try to relax. Your time is only just beginning.

[healingcock]

Forgive me if I'm having difficulty with that little request.

[andcontrarywise]

*steps around him, taking his chin in hand*

One sees you have little practice in service - perhaps it wants a lesson.

[healingcock]

[swallows and lowers his eyes]

... my apologies. I'll try.