Thread: Deception :: The Goddesses Descent. [Karameida x Ashiaka]

Naomi Stalbridge Nanaja Alice Marscen Viscountess St.Angel The above are links to the respective character images. Alice contemplated her new friends for a moment, a question forming on her lips. After a moments hesitation she let out a small sigh and seemed to force the question back. Ah, well I'll see what I can do for you two. she said tapping her fan lightly on her wrist. She surreptitiously surveyed the room noting the excellent turn out. It was an absolute crush. The hostess probably knew that the two mysterious widows were to thank for her success, it was quite a coup to have them at your ball or soiree. Well, it seems you two have once again attracted a rather large crowd. I knew you two would be well received, however I had no idea that you'd become this in demand. I must say, I am rather proud of you two. she said smiling warmly at both of them. She'd known from the start that the jaded members of the ton would be utterly fascinated with Naomi and Freya. Not because they were both wealthy, well respected widows and ignoring the fact that both of them were quite lovely it had to do with an inner power they exuded. It compelled you towards them, it was a quiet and royal power that commanded attention. Men and women alike adhered to this inner power of theirs even if no one realized it. Any new members in society? Besides yourself? she asked with a small frown. She shook her head slowly, uncertainly at first I do not recall anyone like that. I'll make some discreet inquiries into the matter and keep an eye out for you, if you'd like though. she said glancing around trying to locate a butler. Snapping open her fan, she fanned herself vigorously. I may have to step outside for a few moments. It is unbearably warm in here. she murmured almost to herself. Naomi, meanwhile was studying Freya quite surprised at her intuitive suggestion about keeping an eye on any new members. Shaking her head she smiled ruefully to herself One must never underestimate the Norse. she thought shaking her head. It wasn't like Naomi to underestimate anybody but often times she'd find herself doing just that with Goddesses associated with love. Returning her attention back to Alice she nodded her head slightly in acknowledgement. Thank you, we'd be very much in your debt. she said showing one of her rare smiles. What would Alice do if she knew she now had a goddess in her debt? It certainly wasn't something that happened often. And had certainly not been something that had ever happened to the War Goddess. Well there was a first for everything. How do the french put it? C'est La Vie? Yes, Such is life. she thought with a mental sigh. Naomi had been so absorbed into the conversation she failed to notice one of her would be suitors approaching. There seemed to be an endless string of male admirers who'd asked her to dance since her debut into society, but this one had been one of the most insistent ones. Alice noticed a flicker of agitation cross Freya's features before being replaced with amusement. Following the woman's gaze she spotted the determined male making his way towards them. Hmm, well this should be entertaining. she murmured behind her fan. I see Lord Benett has once again found you M'dear. she said raising her brows and smiling behind her fan. When he stopped he nodded politely to all three of the woman, Alice herself politely bowing her head in return before he set his attention back on Naomi. At first Naomi looked confused at Alice and then she spotted the determined male and set her back teeth in irritation. Persistent man.... she though in agitation. There was a point when you should always admit defeat, even she knew that. But this man just didn't seem to grasp the fact she just was not interested in him. She dropped into a short curt, curtsey as society dictated she should and caught Alice's amused look out of the corner of her eye. At least someone is amused at the turn of events. she thought dryly. She knew she certainly wasn't. However before she could say anything at all to the man she heard Freya cut in and politely and intimately touch her in a way that suggested they might be much more than very good friends. Naomi quickly turned her head and sent a somewhat confused and questioning look at Freya not really sure what to make of the comment. When she looked back at Lord Benett she saw that he looked taken aback and was quickly switching his gaze from Freya to herself, questions in his eyes. So be it... she thought with a mental shrug. Beside them she Alice's eyebrows had climbed rather high as she watched the scene play out. So that is what she was planning... she thought amused despite everything. She knew that the small gesture would not go unnoticed, Freya had managed to make themselves even more notorious. The little scene would be the talk of the town for several weeks, if not months. She watched Benett curiously wondering how he'd react. He was silent for a long while. A look of keen interest had replaced the initial surprise. I see. Well I suspect that might be because neither of you ladies have found the right man he murmured to them before bowing to all three women in turn and walking away. After a moment of acute silence, Alice snapped her fan shut and grinned Well, I must say that was rather amusing. But I doubt your little scheme worked. If anything I'd say Lord Benett is even more interested than before. At the very least you've now given the Ton quite a lot to gossip about. she said with a small tinkling laugh. Alice glanced around making her point when she saw multiple pairs of eyes turned in their direction in acute interest. She could already hear the tongues wagging. She also noticed that the interest of several noted males in the area seemed quite a bit more interested than they had moments ago. I believe now would be a good time for that fresh air. she said turning in the direction of one of the balcony doors. Naomi just wanted this night to end. She also had an unsettling sensation of being watched. Sure there were any number of people who were looking at them but this was a feeling of a predator stalking prey. She wondered if Freya was having the same feeling. Normally she'd start hunting whoever thought they could hunt her but, in the cumbersome gowns and her mortal body she didn't think she'd fare very well.