Kindred Spirits leads to Companionship

Mar 30, 2011 00:39

WHO: Veronika and Francis
WHEN: March 29th, late evening
WHERE: Francis and Gilbert's apartment
WHAT: Lonely times call for a meeting of the souls and of the flesh.
RATING: ...It's these two.

--but what necessarily does companionship lead to? )

france, status: incomplete, pantless party, friendz?, badtouching, parental advisory, a non-date date, other world kingdom

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pravdadomina March 30 2011, 08:00:59 UTC
The text had been unexpected, really.

Veronika had been lounging at home, curled up on her sofa with a pile of graded quizzes stacked neatly on her coffee table. She had been rewatching Sade, if only to pass the time before she thought it appropriate to sleep. It was sad, when she thought about it, to be spending her weekdays like this. Alone with only grading and the glow of her television as company. Oh, she had Dewi, but his company only went as far as their lunch dates and visits on the weekend, where he would sleep over and ( ... )

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la_grand_vie March 30 2011, 08:12:15 UTC
"It has never been very kind to them, non," Francis agreed quietly, taking another sip and shaking his head, letting a humourless chuckle trickle from his lips and over the spotless wine glass. The clear glass quickly fogged from the heat of his breath and just as quickly disappeared- fleeting, just as any hope or chance at company. Just as this night would surely be- if in fact it lead to anything at all. "I 'ave been here for the greater part of... Oh Dieu. It has been- twelve years, this July."

A weak smile, the mere words making him think about his creaking bones, waning vision, the grey hair he'd found just the other night. But as if to add insult to injury- "Seven of them with virtually no relief from this nearly hermit life. Ah- but I am afraid I am being overly dramatic-"

"Did I interrupt anything by inviting you over? I follow your blog on occasion- and you seem to 'ave a fondness for one of the Kirkland siblings?" he questioned.

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pravdadomina March 30 2011, 08:23:52 UTC
"So I've noticed," Veronika responded softly after another sip of wine. Her fingertip idly traced the rim of the glass as a slight distraction before she raised her eyes to stare at the blond, eyebrow quirked and faint smile back on her lips once more. "I believe it has been more or less the same for myself, miláčku." She said after a moment's pause, shoulders slumping ever so slightly ( ... )

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la_grand_vie April 3 2011, 21:23:00 UTC
"Why would a flinch away from such a wonderful woman?" Francis asked softly, voice nothing but sheer honesty as he watched her quietly. Blue eyes piercing whatever front Veronika might attempt to put up- after all, it took someone aching for companionship, to know and recognize another. He offered a small, warm smile and shook his head.

"I find it amazing you are not running from me, knowing of my own reputation and having... well. You ran into my uncle," he shook his head, draining the rest of his wine before setting it down. He reached over, placing a hand lightly over Veronika's and pulling it closer, pressing his lips against the back of it. "I can understand your needs, I may not share them... as strongly as you do, but I would never condemn you for them. We all have our likes and dislikes, I can only hope that Dewi will give you everything you deserve and more."

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pravdadomina April 4 2011, 04:24:29 UTC
"I believe it has something to do with the BDSM and my other, ah, profession," Veronika replied with a teasing smile before finishing the remaining drops of wine. She would have to refrain from asking for more, of course. While wine was normally never enough to get her even the slightest bit tipsy (depending on the amount of glasses, that is) she felt it would be better to keep her thoughts as coherent as possible. Especially if she planned on driving home as soon as this little get-together was over ( ... )

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la_grand_vie April 17 2011, 20:41:35 UTC
Francis' eyes were drawn up again to her own, lips still slightly parted and a slight smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. He chuckled and straightened again, shifting on his stool and blinking as the soft hand cupped his cheek. His eyes were most definitely locked onto hers now, curiosity and amusement in his own as he watched her, listening to her carefully. "You picked a risky profession for the heart," he said softly. "I will not lie. I am not sure that I personally could do what you have- But I would never fault you for it. On the contrary, it is rather... the other way around ( ... )

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pravdadomina April 18 2011, 00:57:59 UTC
Veronika watched him, slight disbelief coming to her eyes before it quickly vanished as she tossed him another small grin. She made to pull her hand away, though not before sliding her fingertips against his cheek and stray wisps of blond hair. "Something of mine? Whatever do you mean?" The older woman repeated lightly, her finger tracing the rim of her wineglass thoughtfully.

There was a brief moment of silence before she placed her fingers delicately beneath his chin, eyebrow raised and eyes shinning with a playful sparkle. "Are you trying to tell me something, miláčku? Or, rather, are you trying to ask me something-?"

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la_grand_vie April 18 2011, 02:03:39 UTC
"It may be forward of me," Francis said gently, his chin tilting up against the touch, not pulling away as much as submitting and allowing her to do as she pleased. He smiled lightly, a knowing look in his eyes as he reached up and touched her wrist. "But, we are both lonely. Both not quite able to find a companion of the heart... Would you not call us something of kindred spirits?"

A warm smile spread across his face and he slipped his hand up, lacing their fingers together. "I am not suggesting friends with benefits," he said quietly. "I am sure we could both fill our beds with warm bodies but... Perhaps that could be one aspect of it. But... A companionship of sorts, dates, sharing the same cushion on the couch. But with no ties. Just simply... Together. A relationship of convenience."

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....I don't know why that icon amuses me. :U pravdadomina April 18 2011, 03:06:41 UTC
"...A relationship of convenience?" Veronika echoed softly. The phrase slipped off her tongue awkwardly, but it wasn't entirely unpleasant. Not when she took the moment to briefly go over her relationship with Dewi. When compared to what Francis was suggesting, she had to admit, once more, that what she had with Dewi fell along the lines of friends with benefits.

She bit her lip, considering it further before a small, genuine smile bloomed on her lips. Giving his hand a brief squeeze, she gave a mockingly reluctant sigh. "I think-" She paused to lean down, breath fanning against his lips. "I think I would not mind that at all."

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