Duchess of Guise

~"Clever as the Devil and twice as pretty."~

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cosettelorraine:

Cosette could always tell when her presence was unwanted and Mateo certainly did not like having her around at the moment. Still she was more than just some pretty face hanging around the halls. She was more than capable of cheering him up as a friend if the boy wouldn’t be so stubborn. “Did you get in a fight?”

Mateo didn’t want her to see him like this; his mood was foul, and this was ot how she knew him. He clenched his jaw at her for a moment before replying, ‘Yes.’ He admitted. ‘It was a stupid fight, and it never should have happened, but it did.’ He added. Mateo didn’t often admit he was wrong, but this was one exception. 

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Cosette frowned reaching out to lay a light hand on his arm. "I'm sorry to hear that Mateo. I know that we aren't really friends but if you ever want to talk about anything I've been told that I'm a good listener."

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prince-mateo:

Mateo looked down, hanging his head in shame. ‘I’m sorry, duchess.’ He said softly. He didn’t like showing weakness, especially not with her, but he could not help his mood; the last thing he felt like doing was flirting at this moment. ‘I am fine.’ He looked back at her. ‘No need for concern.’ 

Cosette could always tell when her presence was unwanted and Mateo certainly did not like having her around at the moment. Still she was more than just some pretty face hanging around the halls. She was more than capable of cheering him up as a friend if the boy wouldn’t be so stubborn. “Did you get in a fight?”

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arnauldorleans:

“You are fortunate that I voluntarily decided to pay you a visit,” he pointed out to her with a scoff. Surely there was some humour in his voice but the hint was very subtle. He sat down diagonally from her and shook his head. “As long as appreciation doesn’t change into a messy entanglement,” he told her. “If something happens to the alliance between Norway and Spain, we lose Norway immediately. Without a doubt.”

“Of course my king. Your presence is indeed an honor.” Though Cosette would have liked nothing more than to roll her eyes at him she knew that he needed to have his ego stroked at times. He seemed to be in a mood. “I do hope that you did not come here for the sole purpose of chastising me needlessly about the boy. You should know that I would never do anything to put France in a less than desirable situation. Or has my king lost his faith in me?” Her voice held the hint of a challenge as she stared him down.

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prince-mateo:

It had been a rough weekend, one too many drinks which had ended in a fight and a night in a jail cell. Mateo excited the car, and walked towards the hall. All he needed to do was keep his head down, and try not draw attention to his wounded face. As he walked, a face appeared in front of him. He sighed. ‘Look. I’m not in the fucking mood. So get out of my way, and leave me the fuck alone.’ 

“Sweet boy. That was quite rude. I only wanted to ask if you were alright given the marks on your face.” Cosette commented before turning and moving to walk away from him. She certainly wasn’t the type to allow others to act rudely towards her regardless of how they were feeling.

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arnauldorleans:

“What is it with you and young men?” Arnauld asked abruptly. “The Spanish prince,” he added. If anything he found it quite amusing but a thing that might turn into a nuisance rather quickly.

// @cosettelorraine

Cosette looked up from the book she was reading as her favorite piece of classical music played in the background. A quirk of an eyebrow and a small smirk forming on her lips the only answer he truly deserved to such an odd question. “Arnauld. How lovely of you to stop by unannounced. You are fortunate that I adore you. As for the question about young men. I have a thing for any beautiful man. Regardless of their age. As for Mateo he adores me but nothing has happened and nothing will. I enjoy his wit but he not in the same league as me. Besides I have never encountered a problem with anyone who has shown such clear adoration for me. Are you jealous?”

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thomasbuckley:

Thomas walked next to the duchess and listened her while she talked about her father and their power situation. Maybe because he was just a common man, nothing more, he didn’t really understand about arranged marriages. Sure he got it why it was still a thing, but he didn’t get it. Why would anyone dedicate his or her own life just for their country and end up in a situation where you don’t even enjoy your life anymore. The security guard was pretty professional man, who owned his own life for his job but it was still his own decision. “Maybe I am too idealistic, but I think you shouldn’t do anything you don’t agree with. I think it’s quite admirable that you do things your own way.” He smiled. She seemed like a person who knew what they wanted and knew how to get it. She was quite confident in her skin and that made Thomas little bit nervous, but he tried to just shrug it off. When the woman asked, or more like told that he has to dance with her it made him just nervously chuckle. “I really don’t know how to dance, miss. I think it would be very disappointing experience for you.”

“Most men think I’m just overly bossy. I appreciate that you like that side of me. I tend to want to control everything. It’s a nasty habit at times but I do believe that most of the time I have the best idea for things.” She spoke with a small grin that didn’t falter when he tried to turn her down for a dance. “You can call me Cosette. I think it would be a wonderful experience for me. Everyone can dance. Just sway a bit to the music.” She turned to stand in front of him and brought her arms up to rest around his neck. “I would be so sad if you turned me down Pretty Eyes. I may feel that you are rejecting my obvious attempts to flirt with you.” She spoke with a pretty pout forming on her lips. She always got what she wanted and she had no doubts that she would get him exactly where she wanted him without too much trouble.

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thomasbuckley:

“Even though I’m not here working and this should be like holiday for me, because of my hard work I’m still surrounded by royals and royals make me feel like I am just doing my job.” Thomas explained calmly and smiled. “It’s hard to relax when I’m surrounded by people I’m supposed to work for. I don’t know if you understand. So that’s why I’m surprised that I’m enjoying my time here. It has been… fun.” He then continued to follow the duchess. He didn’t really know what to think about her. She seemed to be very classy lady and well.. French. But he didn’t despise her. And if something he enjoyed looking at her. “If you want I can accompany you long as you like. I have nothing else to do right now. And thank you. I appreciate that.”

Cosette had never been one to be shy. She enjoyed pulling people from place to place as she desired. She had everyone in the exact spot that she wanted them at all times. She didn’t know what she wanted from Thomas though. He was handsome and seemed to possess some intelligence. Not like the men at the French Court who fell over themselves to get to her title and fortune. They all spoke such pretty words to her but there was a reason she had never married. “I think I can relate at least a little. I’m not a Queen or a Princess. I’m a Duchess and yes I hold power but my father always wanted me to marry well and to hand over any power I held to my husband. He schemed for years to acquire a suitable marriage for me but I never went through with any of them. I think he found me to be a disappointment but I’ve never been able to do anything that I didn’t agree with.” She made her comments without any feeling. They were just facts about her life and she never had been one to dwell on the past. As they continued walking a slow soft song began to play over the deck and she stopped turning to him. “This is my favorite song. You simply must dance with me.”

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prince-mateo:

He took a deep inhale as she turned towards him. ‘Far more now that you are in my sights.’ He purred. ‘And you, duchess?’ 

Cosette just grinned reaching up to lightly run her hand through his hair. “I would be so much better if you would get me a drink Mateo. Being at sea stresses me out.”

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thomasbuckley:

Thomas was just chilling on the deck. It was calm in this time of the night. People were right now in casinos and clubs enjoying their time. Then the man heard the Duchess. “Good evening, Miss.” He said with a small smile and placed his empty whiskey glass to the table next to him. It wasn’t that usual that he would drink, but now he had decided that it was time to relax a little. “Yes. I guess I am. I’m even surprised myself. How about you?” The man asked and then made a small frown. “It’s my job to keep you safe so of course.”

Cosette smiled as she listened to him speak. She enjoyed his straightforwardness and thought he would be fun to spend some time with. It was refreshing to be around someone who wasn’t royal in any way. “Why does it surprise you that you would enjoy yourself? Do you spend so little time relaxing? If so we must change that. I’m having so much more fun now that I’ve found you. I can’t decide if I should chain you to my side for the evening or just trust that you’ll stay there.How sweet. I promise to do my best to not fall overboard.”

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prince-mateo:

Mateo moved behind Cosette, whispering in her ear. ‘You look absolutely delicious in this light. Being at sea suits you, bella.’ He purred.

@cosettelorraine

Cosette grinned as she turned to face Mateo. “Aren’t you the little charmer today. I take it you are enjoying being at sea?”

[cosettelorraine-blog]

“Hello pretty eyes.” Cosette said with a small smile as she walked up to Thomas. “Are you enjoying yourself?” She moved to set her hand in the crook of his elbow and pulled him to start walking down the deck. “Hypothetically if I were to fall overboard would you come and save me?”

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thomasbuckley:

@cosettelorraine

Thomas was just doing his inspection rounds making sure that things like doors that were supposed to be close, were closed and camera’s that were supposed to be working, were working. Sure he would check the cameras in his surveillance room, but he preferred to walk his rounds. It made him feel more energized. Other thing that made him feel more energized was his coffee he drank. It was pretty early so he thought that he wouldn’t see any of the royals, but then he saw this gorgeous looking brunette. The security guard knew, that she was Cosette Lorraine. The Duchess of Guise. “I’m sorry, ma’am. Shouldn’t you be sleeping at these hours? It’s kind of early to be awake.”

Cosette had always been an early riser. she enjoyed the quiet time she got in the morning to just be by herself. She often found that she had too many things to do during the day and that if she got some peace in the morning that she didn’t stress as much during the day. that morning she had decided to go on a walk. Perhaps an odd choice for the early morning but when had she ever not been odd? Stepping out into the hallway she closed her door before hearing someone speak. Turning towards the male with a brilliant smile on her face she walked over to him. “I am not old enough to be called ma’am just yet pretty eyes.” She practically purred as she walked up to him. The man was gorgeous. “That’s precisely why I wish to be awake. I love the early hours. Surely you aren’t trying to send me off to bed.”

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@thomasbuckley

The name of your muse in my phone

Pretty Boy

A picture that my muse has of you in contacts

The ringtone for your muse

Love You Like a Love Song - Selena Gomez (She loves this song)

My muse’s last text to your muse

[Text:] You’re never a bother dearest.

[Text:] How silly of me. I would be indebted to you if you would bring them to me.

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@dianaaalbrecht

The name of your muse in my phone

Di-licious 

A picture that my muse has of you in contacts

The ringtone for your muse

Fergalicious-Fergie

My muse’s last text to your muse

[Text:] The one you got me drunk enough to take?

[Text:] When are we going to start some trouble? Don’t leave me bored.

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prince-mateo:

Mateo knew that she was completely out of his league, as most women were, but the difference was that he knew that she would never give in to him. Perhaps that’s why he pined after her so much. He wanted this woman, and this want turned him into a school boy with a crush. He smirked, ‘You are more than right,’ He said simply. ‘But you know that it’s not going to stop me… Of course,  the ore you reject me, the more I’ll want you.’ He moved closer. ‘And we both know that if I got you… Well, you wouldn’t be bored.’ He winked at her. He paused for a moment, and licked his lip slightly. ‘Perhaps I should show you…’ 

“You are annoyingly adorable Mateo.” Cosette spoke with a small laugh. Amusement clear on her face as he moved closer. “Perhaps I wouldn’t be bored but I am not a notch on a bedpost darling. I am the one that men trip over themselves to get too. Not the one they throw away after a night of fun.” She spoke a bit sternly but with a smile. She was fond of him but he really didn’t stand a chance. He was young. A child. It was fun to banter but in the end she knew that she wouldn’t give in to him. Pressing a kiss to his cheek she grinned. “I enjoy your persistence. As much as I enjoy your wit sweetling.”

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prince-mateo:

He smiled at her, ‘Well, yes. Do you know the amount of women who absolutely hate my face? The many women that I have used and thrown away?’ He answered honestly, smirking slightly. He knew that she knew all about his antics; not many people didn’t know about him. ‘You, my dear, say no to me.’ He answered her; it was true that he found her very attractive, but unfortunately she had never succumbed to his many advances. ‘Fine then. I missed you, Cosette Eloise Lorraine. More than I probably should have,’ 

Cosette smiled fondly at the boy as she reached out to run a light hand through his hair. “You’re adorable my darling. Of course I say no to you. Did you not just admit to using women and throwing them away? Only a fool would allow themselves to be taken in by you. Which is of course why you adore me. I do not act like your pretty little fools.” She spoke with a slight a smirk. “I knew you did. Do not worry. I missed you as well Mateo. Though tell me dearest. How can one miss someone too much? I have never heard of such a thing being true.”

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arnauldorleans:

“In a sea of idiots you were my island,” he told her a subtle hint of a smirk on his lips. Neither of them thought very highly of the noblemen at the court or the greedy politicians. “Along with Louis,” he added, feeling the need to give the man some credit. “It’s a small price, I admit,” he mused as he fixed his posture in his seat. “There are a few people I’m interested in. The Australian prince without a doubt would be a valuable connection, as well as the crown prince of Germany. But I haven’t decided yet. You don’t need my permission to entertain yourself with other people though. I would never deprive you of such fun.”

“When you say such sweet things to me my king I almost fall in love with you. Then I come back to reality.” She said with a teasing smirk as she looked at him. “Louis is a treasure. Surely we could have brought him with us. You did not poke at him enough if he did not agree to come. However you adore me more than him. I insist upon it. Both of them are delectable morsels. I think you could make an ally of anyone though. Your charm is undeniable. Though I do hope you reign it in around the ladies. I would be in such trouble if I allowed the king to return with some pretty little thing as the queen. Naturally you would never pick anyone who would gain easy approval from your court. You know several of them have already tried to buy my loyalty from you. It pays to be the kings favorite.”