RP: Testing

[pb_mafalda]

Characters: Mafalda Hopkirk, Felipe Hopkirk
Location: Mafalda's home
Date November 21, 1999
Status/warning:Private/None
Summary: Mafalda gives her plan a test run
Completion: Complete

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[pb_felipe]

He sipped the tea, noticing it had a hint or two of mint before becoming speechless. He knew his mother did not approve of Leanne, but to openly accept her was shocking.

"Really?" he asked almost spitting out his tea. He took another sip, shaking his head as he did so. "I mean, we haven't discussed dates or anything..."

[pb_mafalda]

She smiled, watching him drink his tea. "Of course,dear. Just because you wish to marry someone not of our status, doesn't mean will lower our heads." she said, putting her cup down.

"Are you free to talk about this now or do you need to head back to the office?" she asked, hoping he would stay. She could keep a better eye on him if he stuck around the house.

[pb_felipe]

He should probably go back to the office,but he was afraid that if he left his mother would change her mind.

"I would prefer to say and talk with you. Do you need to get back?" he asked.

[pb_mafalda]

She shook her head, she had her assistant clear her schedule for the afternoon. since she wasn't completely sure how long the tea would take to become active. She was hoping for at least a few hours. She needed that window in order to keep herself out of suspicion.

"we are connected by Floo. If there is an emergency, they will get me." she said. "Finish you tea, dear."

[pb_felipe]

Felipe asked to be excused for a moment to inform his boss he would be taking the rest of the afternoon off. Once the chore was completed, he drank the rest of the minty tea.

As she settled back into the chair, his mother bombarded him with questions. How did they meet? Where will they be living? How long have they been engaged? What were the name of her parents? Will they be coming to the wedding? Where do they want to have it?

It took the rest of the afternoon to answer all the questions she asked. She was even taking notes, which made him happy that she was paying attention. He was in the middle of a sentence when he yawned. He was suddenly exhausted.

[pb_mafalda]

She asked question after question. She did everything within her power to keep him awake until he began to yawn. "Oh, Felipe, have you been sleeping well?" she asked, noticing his eye lids drooping. "Let's get you upstairs to bed. I'll wake you when dinner is ready."

She crossed over to him and helped him out of the chair to the stairs where he mumbled something and continued to his room without assistance. Looking back at the clock in the foyer, she made a mental note of the time. 5:23. Plenty of time now. she thought with a smile. Third time must be the charm.