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Post by Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on Sept 4, 2012 11:57:33 GMT -7
The sound of music could be heard, along with the laughter of people, as they talked, there was many things to eat & drink, as well all kinds of colors form masks & costumes that people where wearing. It looked to be the party of he year, many people had come likely for one reason or another, but still it was amazing to see all the joy of people even if it was brief that they could forget there troubles.
There was many tables set up with food & drink, as well decorations that where all around, there was lanterns, & touches all around to help give light to the party that was out side the castle. Of course it was clear from the looks on some that they where only here because they had to be, not so much they wanted to be, why others appeared to take in the joy of the chance to see some one or another & there was still those that just appeared to come for the food & drink.
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Post by Belle/Lacey Gold on Sept 5, 2012 19:21:16 GMT -7
Belle had been nervous coming here. Though it was her home, she was not sure what kind of reception she was going to receive. They stood in front of the castle for a long moment and then Belle sighed. She glanced at Rumple now. She was not sure how he was feeling but Abi was scared. She had wasted enough time now. She rested her hand on his upper arm for a moment and then stepped up the stairs and into the castle.
Belle assumed that he would follow or maybe he trusted her enough to know that she would not try to run away but Belle doubted that. She walked through the castle fairly quickly and then out the back way and into the heart of the party. Belle did not have a costume or a mask. She was wearing the blue and white dress.
There were a few people that Belle knew and they looked at her with confused expressions and some smiled or waved. Belle was looking for her father however. After a few moments, she came upon him. He had his back to her and Belle stepped up behind him before touching his shoulder. "Father?" Belle said softly. The look on his face when he turned around was one of astonishment. "Belle?" He whispered and then moments latter, she was in his arms.
(God mode her father and others if you like)
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Post by Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on Sept 5, 2012 19:36:16 GMT -7
Rumple had felt her touch, he looked at her before she headed up the steeps, he did fallow her, to a point he had on his costume as before, deciding it was just as simple for Belle to find him & also none knew that it was him other then Belle & Gaston & well he was not an issue, perhaps he should feel bad for it, but the man had crossed the line with him.
Rumple stayed with in the shadows like before, close enough to be there if Belle needed him, yet far enough away to not be so spotted, this coming here was not for his benefit it was for Belle & he though it was the least he could do for her, with her agreement to him.
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Belles father was so stunned to see his daughter, it felt so good to have her in his arms, he was not sure how she came to be her if she had excepted or if the beast perhaps had let her go, of course it mattered little to him so long as she was her. "Belle, I have missed you so much" He could not help it as he started to cry as he held Belle "I love you" He was able to let her out of the hug as he looked her over, she looked well "You look well.... how did you escape?" Of course it had not come out right, it was more he was just so surprised to see Belle there.
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Post by Belle/Lacey Gold on Sept 5, 2012 20:04:19 GMT -7
Her fathers reaction to seeing her brought tears to her eyes. She clung to him and then let him hold her out in front of him. "I love you too." Belle told him when she could speak though the tears were starting to over flow from her eyes. "You look well.... how did you escape?" He asked her and Belle was silent for a moment. "I didn't escape." She finally told him. "He let me come. He's here too. And he has treated me well. He takes care of me as much as I take care of him."
Belle turned her head looking for the man now. "I can't stay." Belle said now. "I'm only here for the party. Where is Gaston?" Her father looked puzzled. "He went looking for you and the Dark Castle. He never returned." Her father told her now. Belle was puzzled. He had left the castle the last time he had come to find her. "I don't understand." The music changed now and people moved to dance. Belle's father was swept away against his will by a persistent female. Belle moved to the edge of the party alone and watched.
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Post by Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on Sept 5, 2012 20:14:42 GMT -7
Rumple had watched, though he had given more space to them he for the time would trust Belle not to run off, not that he could not find her, it was more, he also would give her a chance to escape if she so choose. He could hear the music, though it soon changed & many took to the floor for a dance he watched a moment looking for Belle, half expecting there to be some male ready to sweep her off her feet, yet there was none & he decided to take the chance to ask her to a dance, at least he was hopping she would enjoy her time her & perhaps a dance even if it was with him.
He moved closer to her, when he was close enough he spoke "My lady, may I have this dance?" He waited for Belle to look at him before he bowed to her offering her his hand, he would not force her if she did not want to dance.
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Post by Belle/Lacey Gold on Sept 5, 2012 20:30:20 GMT -7
She had not heard him approach and so she started a little at the voice so near. At his request, Belle turned towards Rumple to see him bow and she could not help the small smile that formed on her lips. "Of course." Belle replied without hesitation and she placed her hand lightly in his.
She knew she had not been asked to dance by the men here, not even her friends because they were afraid of this man. It was no secret it seemed where Belle had been and what the price had been for them to win the Goblin war. Belle let him lead her towards the other dancers and when he stopped, Belle turned towards him waiting.
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Post by Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on Sept 5, 2012 20:44:42 GMT -7
Rumple heard her words he smirked as he rose, feeling her hand in his he had glanced lightly to the others around, before he moved towards where the dancing was being held, he stopped & Belle turned towards him, when she did he lightly set his hand on her side, listening to the music he waited for it to tell when to start the dance & when it did he lead Belle into the dance, being mindful of those around them as he lead the dance on where to go.
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Post by Belle/Lacey Gold on Sept 5, 2012 21:13:26 GMT -7
Belle had to remind herself to let him lead in the dance. Her one hand moved to his shoulder while the other rested in his hand. She moved with him elegantly. Together they almost seemed to float above the gardens. Belle smiled softly at him. They passed her father who look displeased and of course Belle knew why but his didn't understand.
Before the situation had been different. Belle had been taken as a slave. She had been afraid but had been strong enough to go with this man. But now, things were changing. She looked at him and she no longer saw a beast. She no longer saw a man who was out for his own gain. She saw a man who had a kindness to him even if it was only for her. It was there.
He spoke to her like a human being. He could be kind and compassionate. But again seemingly only to her. She did not miss the way he did things for her with no mention of a deal. And even if he did speak of a deal, she was rarely expected to keep it.
Belle was falling in love if she was not already there. She stepped a little closer to him now though was still mindful of the people around them. "Thank you." She told him in a voice that was for his ears only.
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Post by Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on Sept 5, 2012 21:24:33 GMT -7
Rumple did not miss some of the peoples looks as they passed, at least once they knew who he was, not that he cared he lived on there fear of there want to think the worst of him, even if in many ways it was true. Some things he did not do & others he did, they just got blow out of frame others he did & all in all it came down to the fact that everything that was great in bad or good had some lies & truths together.
He felt her move closer, he looked at her saying nothing at her words he simple spoke "No matter" It was not that he did not care or was happy that she was, in some way it was some things did not change with him, he had his quirks & those where mostly do to the darkness in him, that had sank its claws into him so long ago.
Dancing on with her he smirked before he spoke so only she would hear "So dearie, I can feel you at times trying to lead, something you do with all your partners?"
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Post by Belle/Lacey Gold on Sept 5, 2012 21:48:04 GMT -7
"No matter" He told her and Belle looked down at his chest for a moment embarrassed. She did not even know if he knew what she was thanking him for. She opened her mouth to speak and then shut it again. The song continued on and Belle tried to loose herself in the music and then he spoke again. She did not see his smirk but at his question, Belle met his eyes slowly.
"So dearie, I can feel you at times trying to lead, something you do with all your partners?" He asked her and Belle blushed. "I'm not trying to lead." She lied now. She shrugged. "I'm nervous I guess." She started to think maybe he didn't enjoy this.
If she was trying to lead without her noticing it, it was because she had not been able to dance since the last party he had attended and she was rusty. Plus she had never danced with him before. She stepped back from him now going back to their original distance suddenly feeling shy.
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Post by Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on Sept 5, 2012 22:00:00 GMT -7
Rumple saw her look down at his first words, he had not meant it as she likly took it, but he could not make up for it here ether, that would truly go aginst his nature & what he was to be sceen as. He listened to her words "Of course" He looked at her "Nervous about?" He could not read minds, even if people though he could, he was many things that was just not one of them. He felt her steep back once more, he watched her a moment saying nothing & just dancing with her, he listened for the change of the music to tell him the ending of the dance.
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Post by Belle/Lacey Gold on Sept 5, 2012 22:16:18 GMT -7
She shook her head when he asked what she was nervous about. There was no way that she could tell him why she was nervous. "I guess its just been a while." She replied admitting the least bit of information possible. When the song ended, Belle gave a small smile. "A drink?" She asked now and then she stepped out of his reach and moved towards one of the refreshment tables. She didn't know what he wanted to drink but Belle picked up a glass of wine and took another for him. She moved to give a glass to him before making her way to the edge of the yard and then into the garden she missed being here. There were a few other people moving along the paths and Belle stopped to speak for a few moments or to shake hands here and there.
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Post by Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on Sept 5, 2012 22:39:20 GMT -7
Rumple heard her words, of course he was not sure it was the truth or full truth more so he spoke the same way, but he did not get the chance to really ask more as the song ended & Belle spoke before moving away form him, he was not sure how to take that action of course he should of not felt anything, though he did he just said nothing about it. He had watched her leave to get a drink, though she was nice enough to get him a drink as well, once she handed it to him she left again & for now he just gave her space, he was sure that she had those she would want to speak to & for her to do that it was best that he was not around, close by he knew he could find her later on.
Taking his drink he walked of heading for the shadows, the only place that right now he though would give any since of comfort, his mind was buzzing with things like he should be happy, to be here, to be looking for deals to make & yet here he was in the shadows, questioning his issues with Belle & the idea that she could leave & he would not know, though could he blame he if she found someone.
He did not want to think about it, he finished his drink as his mind swam with the idea she could meet someone & run off with them of course he though better of her then that, it was at the moment his mind got the best of him to think the worst.
How ever part of him questioned if she found someone else, could he let her go, could he break his deal? He never had leaving it where he would have to twist around the deal so it was not broken, yet she could go. He growled lightly at the thought, even if he would let he go it did not mean he liked it or the fact that, he was sure word would spread & who knew what that would do to his image, his eyes flickered as he stalked more into the shadows to gain control of himself.
His grip on the glass at the moment was almost to the breaking point & he showed no sign of taking note or caring, if he had any idea any way. He though to stalk off to look for Belle, though he felt rooted where he was, so he watched those around him. There of course some guards around, so far they where not an issue, but there was no saying.
After some time passed he was able to think of other things then Belle would run off, but it did not make him loosen his hold on the glass & it was clear the staff was avoiding him to ask about it or more wine.
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Post by Belle/Lacey Gold on Sept 6, 2012 6:48:23 GMT -7
Belle took the time to smell the flowers and stood by the pond for a few moments. It was only natural for her to want to revisit all of the places that had given her comfort in the past. Before long however, Belle began to make her way back. She was not sure what he would do if he thought she had run away from him and Belle was not sure how long she had been away.
To anyone else, he blended into the shadows. But Belle however, she knew what she was looking for. Still, it took her a few moments before she saw him. Belle paused for a moment watching the man. She could see the tension in him and was sure anyone else looking at him could see it too.
She wondered if he were angry at her? Maybe she was right, she had been gone too long. Her eyes moved to the glass in his hand. She could see how tight he was holding it. His tension frightened her.
When a waiter passed by with a tray of wine, Belle placed her empty goblet on the tray and took two new ones. She slowly made her way towards him and hold both goblets in one hand carefully, her now free hand moved to to the glass in his hand. She gently loosened his fingers and then slipped the glass from his hand.
Belle bent to place the empty glass on the ground and then stood slowly and held out the fresh one. The look in her eyes showed that she was a little frightened. She didn't know his temper. And she did know that he could hurt her.
"Are you all right?" She asked him now. She gave a timid smile. "I thought you would be...making deals..." The last part was an attempt to make him smile.
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Post by Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on Sept 6, 2012 7:09:23 GMT -7
Rumple was so lost in his own though of mind that he had not felt Belle presents or heard her approach, a clear sign that things needed to be looked into, how it did little for his thought now or his temper that flickered at times, the tension was not about to leave right off & he knew it.
It was her touch that drew his attention, a moment to nip was there, at least until he saw it was Belle, he to clearly could read the fear in her when he looked into her eyes. at her words most of his anger left him, even if some still was around it took him a moment to speak to her words "As alright as can be" Though with her last words even the idea that he should be angry in some way, he could not help to smirk at her words "Dearie, I can only make deals for those that want to make deals" And well his brooding, had not really help in that matter "I take it you are having fun?"
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