Who: Euram and Josephine
What: Josephine makes Euram feel better with shiny new clothes.
When: After the elevator fiasco.
Josephine: *leading Euram to her room* Oh Euram, I hope you like the new wardrobe I made for you. I put all of my best creative effort into it. And I hope it will cheer you up.
Euram: ::following closely behind:: Oh how wonderful to hear. I do hope they will as well…I am in need of good cheer after such a trial ::hand to his head::
Josephine: *ushers him into her room, shuts the door and bustles off to make tea* Your new clothes are in the that wardrobe in the left corner by the window. I made you seven sets.
Euram: ::gasp:: Oh! It is like my wardrobe from home has been returned to me! ::takes out one of the jackets and feels the fabric:: Finally a proper alternate!
Josephine: *while making tea* And look up too! I made you some hats!
Josephine: *once the tea is done she comes over to the chairs and coffee table and pours Euram a cup* Here you go dear.
Euram: Hats? ::takes one down from the shelf above and examine it and sets it back before joining Josephine at the chairs:: … I have never been one for hats honestly. They do the most horrid things to my hair.
Josephine: Hmmm... *only a little dispointed by that* Well, I suppose that is fine, I know a gentleman who would like them.
Euram: Not to impugn your work of course! ::picks up his cup:: They are quite fashionable! Why if someone who was blessed with less than perfect hair and adorned one of your hats no one would ever notice, they are so divine!
Josephine: *smiles* And your hair is rather lovely Euram. *sips* Now, do you want to talk about what happened?
Euram: ::preens at the compliment until the question:: Ahh… ::takes a sip to buy time:: I do not know…it was so…I do not expect anyone to believe me… ::still stinging from that remark::
Josephine: Just tell me Euram, I promise I won't judge.
Euram: ::sulks:: I was trapped in that wretched elevator yet again! With that…that…disgusting pathetic mockery of human existence of a gladiator.
Josephine: *frowns slightly at Euram calling Shoon names- She's not friends with the boy, but he seems ok, but she's Euram's friend here, so she doesn't say anything* That must have been rough. I know you two don't get along very well.
Euram: That is quite the understatement! ::almost spills his tea:: Why…He reacts so violently to the smallest things. Why…within the first moments of an apparent problem he panicked and threatened to take my life as a means of correcting it! And then demanded an apology for my somehow having insulted HIM. ::curls up::
Josephine: *frowns* Hmmm I see. *takes a sip* Drink some more tea dear, it'll help.
Euram: ::takes a sip obediently:: I..I just don’t understand how everything must always be my fault! He should not be allowed to speak to me the way he does!
Josephine: *finishes her cup and pours herself another* Well, I think he projects a lot of his problems and anger onto you because you're the only noble from Falena here. It's not fair to you, but sometimes that how humans work. But you have to be the better man, Euram dear, and not rise to it.
Euram: …So you agree that it is entirely due to my failings that problems continue to arise.
Josephine: No! No dear, no. I'm not saying that all. Here, *pours him some more tea* What I'm saying is that he's not going to be able to get over his anger for being a slave in Falena. And that you're the one capable of ending this.
Euram: …I? Nay…I have tried! It does nothing.
Josephine: Well, just walk away from him, ignore him, don't go near him if you can help it. My brother had a simular situation, and in the end, he just stopped responding at all. *pats Euram's hand* You're the bigger man here Euram. You're older, and more mature than he is. He'll grow out of his anger eventually
Euram: Yes…I am by far his superior, but… Argh! What is the point of being superior if no one will acknowledge it?
Josephine: Well, there is some satisfaction in knowing you are even if no one acknowledges it.
Josephine: *takes a sip and looks at Euram* Did something else happen?
Euram: …I suppose that is true. ::shudders:: …Only a most unfunny and degenerate joke. I am certain he has informed everyone and had quite the laugh at my expense by now. ::the tea is actually helping to keep him calm::
Josephine: I have not heard it. *leans over and gives his knee a quick pat* It's obviously bothering you.
Euram: That awful, beastly…he kissed me! That..Argh! ::gulps down the rest of his tea to get rid of the imagined taste::
Josephine: *blinks* .... He what?
Euram: He…Argh I cannot bare to say it again! ::shudders::
Josephine: ... Oh... Euram... did he say why he did it?
Euram: I have told you already it was some cruel joke! It matters not what he said. You know how these vulgar peasant can be! Constantly changing their stories.
Josephine: Humor Euram, dear. I want to hear the whole thing.
Euram: Well what if I do not wish to recount it?! ::angry glare::
Josephine: Well, that is your choice, but I have a theory forming in my mind, and I think I need all the facts to see if it's true or not.
Euram: Well then you must get them from elsewhere! ::throws his cup back on the table and folds his arms childishly::
Josephine: Euram, I'm sorry dear, I did not mean to upset you. *picks up his cup* Oh... it's chipped.
Euram: ::looks down at the cup, feeling guilty and more importantly, dreading any reprimand that may be coming:: Oh dear…
Josephine: *sighs* Let me get you a new cup. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you.
Josephine: *gets up and gets another from from the set*
Euram: ::stares at the floor:: My apologies…I do hope the set is not entirely ruined.
Josephine: It's OK, I shouldn't have pushed. *fills the second cup and hands it to him*
Euram: ::takes the cup, handling it gingerly:: Thank you, milady. Ah so…we have talked much of me. What of you? How has your business been treating you?
Josephine: My business has been doing great! And I've been having some luck at the lottery, so I am well in the black. I have a runway show later in the year, and I'm hoping you can attend.
Euram: Oh what wonderful news. Where shall this show be taking place? Here or in the far more populated Vinay Del Zexay?
Josephine: At Vinay of course. *smiles* Cornelio and the Prince will be there as well. And Norma and Roy are modeling for me. Oh, it'll be fantastic.
Euram: hmpf…Be most certain that Roy understands what he is to do. It would be terrible for so grand an event to be destroyed by his inability to follow proper direction. ::not still bitter…nooo::
Josephine: Oh, Roy has gained an appericiation for the art of theater, in fact, he's put on several shows and was stunning. *coy smile* That and he knows I won't pay him if he screws up.
Euram: ::smirk:: Ah yes, the leash of the coin purse is quite tight indeed.
Josephine: That it is. *takes a sip* Speaking of money, we should discuss payment.
Euram: ::blink blink:: Payment?
Josephine: For your new clothes of course.
Euram: ::grib on cup tightens:: Ah of course! They would require payment would they not…….
Josephine: Yes, they would, *proudly* I put quite a bit of effort into them, using only the finest of material.
Euram: Ah yes of course! Haha…un…unfortunately I did not bring my coin purse with me today…oh dear, hard luck.
Josephine: *raised eyebrow* Well, why don't you go get it, and I'll pack up your clothes for you.
Euram: Umm…Well… But that would not work, because I do not know where it is!
Josephine: Euram, dear, are you saying you can't pay for the clothes?
Euram: What? No! Why I would be only too happy to! Once I have located the purse…which I do not know how long that might take me….
Josephine: *patiently* Euram, do not lie, it's not very gentlemanly.
Euram:…I’m not…?
Josephine: *gives him a look*
Euram: …… WHAT?! IS IT SO HARD TO BELIEVE?!
Josephine: Euram, you're a bad liar, and you know it. *sighs* Well, I'm sure we can work something else out.
Euram: Are you certain? Once found I’m sur… ::stops and lets the lie go pouting::
Josephine: *smiles sweetly* I'm sure. And you know what? I have just the idea! You can model for me in my shows until you cover the cost.
Euram: ::blink:: Model?
Josephine: Yes! You'll get to wear some of my designs in advance! And It wouldn't take long, one show per outfit, so only seven shows.
Euram: In advance you say? Why… ::thinks about it, and doesn’t see anything wrong with the idea…yet:: That does sound agreeable…
Josephine: Excellent! Now, let's get you packed up.
Euram: ::sighs, thinking he just dodged a bullet:: I shall tell all who see me who to thank for such garments…I will be certain to make up for this by garnering you even more business. ::nodnod::
Josephine: That would be most appericated Euram.
Euram: ::Stands, and gives a deep bow:: It is truly the least that can be done for so bountiful a gift ::takes her hand to kiss it::
Josephine: Oh, Euram.
Euram: ::nobleman smirk as he straightens:: What? It is true is it not?
Josephine: *giggles* Well, let's get you all packed, shall we?
Euram: Yes, let’s shall. ::offers hand to help her to her feet:: If you are doing so well you really must hire someone to do such menial work for you, you know.
Josephine: I shall, in fact, I'll also need another model, a female one. I'll see who's available.
Euram: Hmm…Well I have few suggestions for that, I am certain you will find one though.
Josephine: Who do you think I should ask?
Euram: ::laughs:: I am certain you have more female companions than I.
Josephine: I do, I suppose.
Euram: Well if everything is prepared I suppose I shall be off.
Josephine: Be safe, Euram, and remember, you're an adult, and Shoon's a child who's angry. Just be rational, and eventually, he will grow up.
Euram: ::sulking childishly:: Yeah… ::grumble::
Josephine: *gives him shoulder squeez* You can do it.