Role-Play: Winter Ball

[quite_so_sir]

Alfred watched yet another server miss a woman looking for a drink. He couldn’t believe they had, especially considering the woman in need was wearing red. How could any decent server could miss that was beyond him. He looked around making sure Master Bruce, Rachel and anyone else wasn’t in sight before approaching a serve and tapping the young man

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[its_notluck]

Claire had been watching with amused interest as Mr. Pennyworth snatched a tray of champagne from a servant and then carried the tray to a woman dressed in red. Claire hadn't really talked to him very much, just one real conversation where they established they were both friends of Rachel's.

When he got close, she tilted her head to the side and smiled. "Aren't you a guest to the party?" She asked to catch his attention, still smiling as she stood there in her long white gown and her hair done. She was a little unsure about being at the party but there she was.

[quite_so_sir]

"Yes, but I thought I'd help out." He smiled at Miss Bennet, pleased to see her. "And you're looking very beautiful, Miss Bennet. Champagne?"

He held out the tray to her with a smile.

[its_notluck]

"No, thank you." She smiles, holding up a hand as she shakes her head, "I'm only eighteen and I know it's Tony's home but I don't wish to cause any problems."

Lowering her hand, she looks around before bringing her eyes back to him, "You're looking very sharp. Are you having fun, Mr. Pennyworth?"

[quite_so_sir]

"Of course." He held the tray back, impressed by her maturity. Most teenagers would have leapt at the chance to have a drink.

He nodded, "Yes, I enjoy parties like this. I've been to a great deal of them."

[its_notluck]

Claire probably could have gotten away with it, she wasn't your normal teenager. She worked at SHIELD, she was married and she had some very famous friends but still she didn't try to pull any stunts at the moment.

"I have to admit I haven't really ever been to a party like this before but I figured it was a good trial run for when I go with my husband to his company party. Of course I doubt they'll be quite like this." She gives a soft laugh.

[quite_so_sir]

"Your married?" Perhaps Alfred was a little surprised by that. She seemed so young to him. Of course, when he was young, women got married at her age all the time.

[its_notluck]

Claire was quite used to the surprise, laughing softly as she nodded her head, "Yes, I am. His name is Hiro Nakamura, tomorrow we'll have been married for three months." Opening her little purse, she picks out a small photo. "That is my husband."

[quite_so_sir]

Alfred leaned over slightly to study the photo.

"I like his smile." He said. He believed a smile could tell a lot about a person and Hiro Nakamura had a very good smile. "You two look lovely together. Congratulations on your anniversary as well."

[its_notluck]

"Thank you." Claire's features softened a little as she looked down at the picture in her hand before tucking it away in her purse. "I like it quite a bit too."

Then she smiles at Alfred warmly, "Thanks. I know it's probably a little dorky to keep track of the monthly anniversaries but it's just kind of fun for me to do."

[quite_so_sir]

"You're welcome." He could clearly see how much she loved her husband. That was even better.

"Oh, I don't think so. Master Wayne's father would often surprise his wife on month anniversaries, just to see her smile." Even after all these years, he still felt a great deal of affection towards the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne.

[its_notluck]

"Oh, that's very sweet." Claire nodded her head, noting the affection in his tone as he talked about the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne.

"I did the same thing for our first month, I got him a new phone. One that he could play on and do a whole bunch of things with. I don't know if he ever caught on what it was for but I didn't mind, he was happy." She chuckles and then ducks her head, "Okay, I'm sorry. I'll stop gushing."

"So how long are you in New York for?"

[quite_so_sir]

He listened to her with a smile. He always enjoyed listening to someone talk about the people they loved. "It's quite alright. You can talk all you want about him. I don't mind listening."

"As long as Master Wayne is. I don't always accompany him but in this case since I'm here, I'll stay with him."

[its_notluck]

"I know but I don't want to go on too much, I'll probably embarrass myself eventually." She laughs softly, shaking her head as she tried to ignore the blush that was trying to creep into her cheeks.

"So are you and Master Wayne going to spend Christmas with Rachel?"

[quite_so_sir]

"I don't know." Alfred answered honestly. "That would be up to Master Wayne. He prefers to stay in Gotham but he does care a great deal for Rachel."

[its_notluck]

"She could use anything that would make her happy." Claire nods her head, glancing towards where her friend was as she purses her lips a little. It seemed that life never stopped knocking them down and she just wanted to see Rachel happy.

[quite_so_sir]

Alfred had to chuckle at that. "Well, it depends on the day if Master Wayne makes Rachel happy or if he's once again stuck his foot in his mouth."