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[scionofkushiel]

Having recovered slightly (but now carrying a knife tucked in her skirts, and another sheathed visibly), Melisande has emerged from her room and is sitting the the main sitting area, sipping a glass of fizzy water, Rebecca, a new find, propped open on her lap. She looks absolutely fascinated with it, but company is always better than any book. 

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[ken_murata]

Whistling to himself, Murata sees the lady reading and leans over to peer at the book cover, trying to read the title.

[scionofkushiel]

She closes it to show him, keeping her finger in her place. "Hello," she murmurs. "It's a sort of classic, I've heard."

[ken_murata]

"Oooh.. I haven't read it. Is it good?" His manner is cheerful, his eyes twinkling at her.

[scionofkushiel]

She smiles at him, her eyes bright blue and captivating. "It's wonderful. Very dark. A sort of "gothic romance" I think is how they described it?" She glances at the back.

[sweariwontdie]

Armand, still upset from his memory restoration and hoping it will fade, is wearing down a bit from his pretense that he's fine. He smiles, pleasantly surprised to see her.

"Melisande!" he says, faking cheerful. "I am glad to see you doing so well."

[scionofkushiel]

Melisande stands up immediately upon seeing him and will attempt to give him a very friendly hug, her face shining beatifically. "Armand! Oh, how wonderful to see you again. I did so wonder where you had gotten to."

[sweariwontdie]

"I've been around, here and there," he says, evasive but truthful. "Family life can keep a man busy."

He accepts the hug, though he tenses slightly at the contact.

[scionofkushiel]

She nods sympathetically. "It certainly can," she says, releasing him slowly. "Come, sit with me. How is your husband? And the child, Etienne?"