[BACKLOG] - harder to breathe.
Nov. 6th, 2009 07:57 pm![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png)
![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
Who: Rita Mordio and Estellise Sidos Heurassein
Where: Belkend; The Heurassein Manor.
When: Waaaay back before Estelle left with Raven.
Warnings: Rita Mordio has a temper. Srsly.
She sat at a relatively small table in her room. Her maid had brought over a various assortment of small teatime treats, along with some tea itself, and two cups. The nearby window was open, and a light breeze blew as she sat at that table.
Across from her sat another girl; one she was only barely acquainted with, but one that she valued even so. It was her first real friend.
Or, well, so she considered her. Her parents had asked Rita to spend some time with her, since she got so lonely while being confined to the manor. With how Rita was ordinarily, Estellise couldn't imagine that Rita's decision to accept that request was her first answer, but she was glad it was her final one. Estellise hardly ever got to interact with anyone her age; and despite Rita being a few years younger, it was close enough.
She lifted a plate off the table, offering it toward the smaller girl on the other side of the table.
"Would you like some, Rita?" She asked, an ever cheerful smile on her face.
Where: Belkend; The Heurassein Manor.
When: Waaaay back before Estelle left with Raven.
Warnings: Rita Mordio has a temper. Srsly.
She sat at a relatively small table in her room. Her maid had brought over a various assortment of small teatime treats, along with some tea itself, and two cups. The nearby window was open, and a light breeze blew as she sat at that table.
Across from her sat another girl; one she was only barely acquainted with, but one that she valued even so. It was her first real friend.
Or, well, so she considered her. Her parents had asked Rita to spend some time with her, since she got so lonely while being confined to the manor. With how Rita was ordinarily, Estellise couldn't imagine that Rita's decision to accept that request was her first answer, but she was glad it was her final one. Estellise hardly ever got to interact with anyone her age; and despite Rita being a few years younger, it was close enough.
She lifted a plate off the table, offering it toward the smaller girl on the other side of the table.
"Would you like some, Rita?" She asked, an ever cheerful smile on her face.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-07 04:15 pm (UTC)"Fine, sure, whatever." She responded. What was this, a tea party? Ugh, that sort of thing was so girly. Why did she, the genius fonist of all people, have to put up with this?! She just needed a little patience, and then she could get back to her beloved work.
Unfortunately, patience was not something Rita usually possessed.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-08 04:09 am (UTC)But she placed a few cookies on Rita's plate and poured her a cup of tea anyway, before pouring herself a cup of tea and placing the kettle down, folding both hands neatly in her lap. She averted her gaze to the side.
"I won't keep you here if it's not what you want," She said softly, an odd sort of smile coming to her face before she all but beamed at the other girl.
"It was nice of you to accept my parents' request, and I'm really glad that I've gotten to know you even the little that I have. But I don't want you to feel as if you have to be here. If you'd like, you can get back to your business, and I can talk to my parents about it."
She couldn't stand keeping the smaller girl here if it was obvious she had other, better things to do. And it was probably true; there were better things for a young researcher to do than have a tea party with a lonely young lady.
Still, Estellise wouldn't deny thoroughly enjoying the company.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-08 08:59 pm (UTC)"Yeah, I've just got a lot on my mind." The younger girl replied. "but there's not really anything I need to get done right now, so... Whatever." Rita hesitantly reached for a cookie, brought it back to her and nibbled on it. Her eyes lit up in pleasant surprise as she found that the cookie...was quite sweet and tasty. The brunette may not admit it, but...she loved sweet things. Gels especially...
"B-but don't get me wrong! I just...needed something to do!" The girl slightly stammered. She didn't want Estellise to get the wrong idea... It's not as if they were friends or anything!
no subject
Date: 2009-11-10 01:09 am (UTC)"If you say so," she said, before taking a sip of her tea and setting it down.
"It's nice to have some company. I'm grateful for your presence, Rita."
no subject
Date: 2009-11-10 01:20 am (UTC)Yet, still... Human companionship was something that she hadn't had much of for a while... She mused as she idly continued to nibble the cookie. Agh! No, she didn't care! She was just being stupid! It was probably just because of the Estellise girl, who seemed to invite people to open themselves more. Yeah, she really shouldn't stay long if this would keep up. The genius fonist mentally groaned.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-10 01:28 am (UTC)"Besides ..?" She asked, donning a curious expression. She really was curious as to what she had to say.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-10 01:38 am (UTC)Why should she relate her life story to this girl, anyway? They had only met a short time ago! It wasn't even that interesting, anyway. She was born, her parents disappeared, she was adopted, she researched, she was lonely. Boo-hoo. Not like anyone, including herself, cared.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-14 05:55 pm (UTC)"I-If you insist, Rita."
She fell into a bit of an awkward silence then, directing her focus toward the teacup in her hands and the sweets on her plate.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-14 10:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 02:11 am (UTC)She sighed, directing her gaze outside the window and beginning to daydream ...
The world outside. It must have been beautiful. The grass must have been just as green as it was in the pictures she saw in books. Flowers, Trees ... she wanted to climb a tree. She'd read about children who had done that, but she never had the opportunity as a child.
Snow, in the winter ... building a snowman, having a snowball fight.
She closed her eyes and felt the breeze of the open window on her.
If only ... It would be wonderful, seeing the outside world.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 03:22 am (UTC)"You look like you've never been outside, Estellise." The fonist commented plainly. Maybe...
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 03:42 am (UTC)"Well, um. I ... I-I haven't, Rita."
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 03:49 am (UTC)"So, then...why?" The researcher asked, her voice softer. Was her parents really that bad? She figured Estellise was sheltered, but...not even that much. Surely she could go outside to a garden or something, but... Rita supposed not even that.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 03:54 am (UTC)"But ... even if only once, I'd like to go out there, and see the world for myself. I'd like to see the things I've only read about in books. It's a lot to wish for, but one day, Rita, I'd like to travel the world, and see everything."
Estellise let out a wistful sigh, a smile crossing her lips.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 03:59 am (UTC)ugh, Estellise was already rubbing off on her, and how exactly does that happen?! Whatever. Maybe if...
"Well, Estellise...I think maybe you should be ready to talk to your parents. I really need to get going. I-I'll...see you around later, okay?"
Rita would make sure that Estelle could be free.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 04:03 am (UTC)"Okay! Would you like me to walk you to the door? Oh, and, thank you very much for spending time with me today!" She was beaming at this point.
"I .. I really enjoyed your company!"
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 05:00 am (UTC)So, now she had somewhat of a plan... A) Demand Estellise let out for a bit, but that wouldn't quite work, and threats might harm her reputation; B) Sneak Estellise out, but that really wasn't her style; or C) Ask her parents if Estellise could help her with research or an experiment... But how could she make that true?
As they walked, the brunette posed the question: "Do you know anything about fonology?"
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 05:06 am (UTC)"Fonology: The study of the first through sixth fonons, and more recently, the seventh fonon. The first through sixth fonons are each centered around the elements, while the seventh fonon, the most recently discovered, is centered around sound. Fonologists worldwide have been studying fonons for years, trying to find ways for any normal human to be able to manipulate and use the first through seventh fonons for everyday use, even without being born as a fonist, or, one who is able to manipulate fonons at will.
Fonons are all around us. Only a select amount of people are born with the power to manipulate them, however."
She ended that and smiled.
"I'm a seventh fonist, myself," She admitted.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 05:12 am (UTC)"Hmm..." She thought aloud. "Did you read that in some book?"
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 05:27 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 05:38 am (UTC)((OoC: Could you possiblly npc them? :o))
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 08:42 pm (UTC)And with that, Estellise began to lead Rita to wherever she thought her parents might be. They were usually together, so Estellise wasn't too worried about catching one and not the other ...
And she was right. The two of them were in the library.
"Mother, Father, Rita has something she would like to ask you," Estellise said as she sat down, beckoning for Rita to sit at the table nearby.
Vaughn looked up from his book, then gave a small pat to Elisia's shoulder and got her attention as well. The two of them looked toward their Daughter and the girl they'd hoped was her friend now, and nodded.
"We're listening," Vaughn said.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 08:52 pm (UTC)"And if you're worried about her safety, she'll be fine. I am the genius fonist, Rita Mordio." The researcher crossed her arms and awaited a response.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-15 10:05 pm (UTC)"We're not sure if we want our daughter to be a test subject, Miss Mordio," Elisia explained kindly.
Estellise bit her lip. Well, when put that way, it sounded a little odd, yes, but Estellise had full confidence that Rita would take good care of her.
As much as she wanted to butt in, she knew she couldn't. This was Rita's time to talk.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-16 12:57 am (UTC)"Why would I do anything that could possibly harm Estellise? If she would be my assistant and help my research, harm coming to her would hinder any progress!" The researcher opened her eyes and lowered her arm. "She also seems to have an extensive knowledge of material from books," Okay, so she didn't really know how much Estellise knew, but she needed to find more reasons for her to come! "so what she knows will be useful! Why don't you ask her if she'd like to, and let her decide? She's old enough, isn't she?"
no subject
Date: 2009-11-16 03:53 am (UTC)"Well, I suppose you're right. But we do worry. We are her parents, you know," Elisia laughed a little.
"Estellise, sweetheart. Do you want to help Miss Mordio with her research?"
Estellise's eyes lit up, and she nodded. "Yes! I'd like to help her in any way I can! If it will help her study the seventh fonon more ... then I'd be more than willing to do whatever I can!"
Vaughn chuckled.
"So long as Miss Mordio is escorting you at all times, there shouldn't be any problem, then. But Miss Mordio, we're trusting you with our daughter. We don't want her hurt, is that understood?"
no subject
Date: 2009-11-16 04:13 am (UTC)No.
Stop.
That.
Thought.
Estellise was not her friend! Just...an assistant!
no subject
Date: 2009-11-16 04:24 am (UTC)"All right, then. It's settled. But make sure she's home by night time, and please check in with us to let us know she's come home safely?"
Estellise, meanwhile, couldn't have been happier.
no subject
Date: 2009-11-16 04:32 am (UTC)As she walked off, the researcher could not deny the small, but still visible smile on her face.