Thread: A walk for fun (Attn: Anyone) 12-23-09

Miranda is sitting at a table towards the rear of the atrium when she sees a man she is unfamiliar with enter and begin slowly walking around studying the art. She regards him curiously for a few moments before deciding to rise and introduce herself.

She takes a few dainty, gliding steps to stand just inside the man's peripheral vision not wishing to disturb his appreciation of the piece. She is dressed in a casual, bohemian dress of white egyptian cotton and her hair falls in sable waves down to her waist.

"It's fascinating isn't it?" She whispers, "The light and the lines draw you in, captivating your attention."

Romeo breaks his his concentration for a moment, his dark eyes looking the woman over, a gentle smile crossing his face.

"Indeed they do,like so many beautiful things, I do not believe we have had the pleasure of meeting, though i plan on remedying that. "

He slowly reaches down and takes her hand, bowing a laying an ever so light kiss upon it. "My name is Romeo Santos, and i am honored to make your acquaintance."

The corner of Miranda's mouth lifts in a smile, and she lowers her lashes while inclining her head toward's him. "I am Miranda Montreve and it is indeed a pleasure."

She lets her hand remain in his and looks up to meet his eyes, "Are you visiting or shall we have the delight of your company on a more permanent basis?"

He grins, locking his eyes on her. She immediatly notices his eyes are much deeper then most, the black's of his eyes seeming to swirl like pure darkness. "I do plan on staying, I made my presence known at the last gathering, and was granted permission to stay, and plan to do so, as I am quickly finding out that I rather enjoy the view of...Lamar." Im actually quite surprised you haven't heard of me, rumor is my presence is quite the point of controversy. Though flattering as it may be, it is quite unwarranted, I am just a simple man wishing to enjoy his nights in any..and every...way possible."

He grins and offers his arm to her, gesturing towards the other exhibits.

She gazes for the space of a few breaths at his eyes, not really seeing him but purely the color and depth and before her. "Ahh yes, normally I would indeed have heard the rumors but this past week I have been much involved in matters of my own family. This is the first night in many that I have roamed for entertainment's sake."

Miranda returns his grin in kind, and places the hand he held onto his offered arm. "I will enjoy your company for tonight without the worry and the bother of what gossip follows you, surely that will come in time."

Romeo grins and begins to walk, casually taking his time at each of the pictures. "Very kind words, not many are so open minded as to judge a person on their own merits instead of that of their blood, lineage, or other uncontrollable factor."

He grins as he stops in front of an old Spanish painting, eying it closely, raising his free hand inches from the painting, seeming to trace the lines of the painting.

"I must say i am rather disturbed, such a lovely lady unattended on her first night out, free of duty. Of coarce this travesty against basic ediquete i must say has played in my favor, as i now have company as i gaze upon such lovely... paintings."

Miranda smiles and rests her free hand on Romeo's arm, "I am fortunate in being able to see past the superficial in others, it is a gift from one I care deeply about and I am ever grateful."

She chuckles a moment at his indignation of her lack of escort, "When we face endless nights, sometimes we must accept that some of those nights we will be alone; I am not unhappy." Miranda turns her face to him, lit with a bright smile, "This night however I have been rescued most gallantly from solitude. I thank you, monsieur. Have you had the opportunity to experience any of the city's finer pleasures?"

"You mean besides the one i find myself enjoying as we speak?" He grins a wicked grin, chuckling playfully. "I must confess, that my free time has been lacking since my arrival. This is really the first night I have been left to my own devices. Though i would love to hear more of these pleasures that you speak of, what does a culturally blessed creature of the night do in this town when gifted with the pleasure of another's company?"

Miranda continues to walk slowly around the room with him, "There is fine dining to be had at Death and Taxes, a quiet evening and a drink at Bacchus, the local poets and singers gather at the Coffee Haus and the setting there is comfortably opulent. I have a box at the Truman Opera House for nights of a grander splendor."

"Many kindred choose to frequent Indigo, a nightclub that has been named Elysium in the city, but the atmosphere is not to my liking. I prefer the more intimate setting of my own Galerie where most nights the promising artists of Lamar gather to socialize, drink and enjoy themselves."

She sighs, "It is not the same at all as it was in New York; there is a lack of appreciation here for most of the finer things and the glittering air of richness and sensuality is sadly absent. I do hope that in the coming days, I might change that, but for now this is the state of things."