Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2015 21:43:00 GMT -5
Heat-haze shimmered in the air around Lockewood as the summer lazed on. Vanderhall had been cool in terms of temperature, but full of heated tensions that resulted in the attack on them. Nicolette was very anxious, trying to keep her sisters close and very protective to the point of stifling. She had sent to Bordelaix, requesting the other members of the family join them in the Gardiner duchy for a conference and some planning. Juliette was feeling incredibly smothered, trying to be patient with her sisters but if she didn't get out and do something soon, she was going to go insane.
Knowing that Mariette was probably feeling the same way, she went to persuade her into some mischief, along with her cousin Marie-Louise and Gwynevere. A message was left for Rosemary if she wanted to join in too, but the four girls were feeling the heat. That made deciding what to do very easy - they were going for a swim in one of the glades not far from the castle itself. Persuading Mariette wasn't hard, and Marie-Louise required a little coaxing, but it would be good for her shy little cousin to have some fun. And if Jean-Luc roared, she promised Marie-Louise that she would protect her.
Calling for Gwyn, the quartet took off with much laughter and whispering, trying to avoid and any all knights. This was not an adventure for the men. It was for the young ladies only, as far as Juliette was concerned. She carried a big basket full of towels and each of them thought to bring a dry shift for when they were done so they looked proper heading back. Once they were into the gardens, it was head-long for the glade at a run.
She pulled Marie-Louise along, not letting her cousin turn back, grinning to see the sun shining through the trees to make a pattern of lace-light on the surface. The pool looked cool and inviting, just waiting for mermaids to play. Juliette pulled off her slippers and looked at the other three. "Well? Last one in has to explain to Nicolette!"
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