Cristian Capulet

.Personal Assistant to the Duchess of Nantes. .thirty three. .unclaimed submissive.

[katieskeep]

Benjamin + his cute cat ♥

[cristian-capulet]

duchess-katarin-lemeur​:

Ah. She couldn’t blame him for that. Not everyone was cut out to handle the dangerous bits of public life. Though she doubted he’d ever be a target, the library proved that there could always be collateral damage. “I understand completely, of course.” Not for the first time she had to wonder if she was being fair to the people in her life. Mic, of course, understood growing up in the family. But Wendy? Regardless, this did bring a whole new set of concerns. “I will attempt to find your replacement before you leave, if you do not mind doing a bit of training. You have been invaluable, Cristian. I hope you know that your work has been appreciated.”

“Thank you, your grace. I’ll see what I can do in two weeks time to assist you with finding someone,” he responded with a nod, grateful the Domme seemed understanding. He didn’t intend to be pressured into staying until close to his claim date however, and decidedly would be firm with the notice. Two weeks. “Perhaps someone in the family could be called upon to assist you otherwise? I can compile a summary of all job responsibilities for the next assistant as well.”

[cristian-capulet]

cristian-capulet​:

duchess-katarin-lemeur​:

Katarin was in a word, shocked. Something she rarely was. She couldn’t say she was close to Cristian but she thought she knew him a bit better than that. She quickly hid the surprise on her face and paused before speaking. “You do not have to give a reason. But may I ask why?” 

Cristian nodded almost immediately, still feeling anxious yet also as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. I can’t believe I’m really doing this... “Well... I want to preface this with saying that I’m very aware that the nature of my work doesn’t rule out situations that might be considered dangerous when I’m assisting someone as important as yourself, however... I suppose recent changes in my own personal life have made me a bit more uncomfortable with that fact than I realized, your grace. After the- the Library event, well... I don’t want to put that stress on my future claim or eventual family. Knowing I could potentially end up hurt that is, if something like that were to happen again. Perhaps it’s selfish of me, but it’s simply made me realize that perhaps I’m not where I’m suppose to be in regards to employment.”

[cristian-capulet]

Cristian knocked nervously on the door to Kat’s office before stepping inside. He hoped he wasn’t making a mistake with his intentions, but the memory of the shooting was still fresh in his mind. “Thank you again, your Grace, for meeting with me this afternoon.”

@duchess-katarin-lemeur

[duchess-katarin-lemeur]

“Of course, Cristian,” she said, greeting the younger man. “Please, sit.” She closed the folder she was looking through and turned her full attention to her assistant. “What do you need to discuss, Cristian?”

[cristian-capulet]

Cristian nervously moved, fingers adjusting and loosening day his tie ever so slightly. He tried to remain calm and professional despite the action, slipping into the seat opposite Katarin. “I have an email ready to send you on my computer back at my desk, your grace... I’m afraid it’s my two week’s notice.”

[cristian-capulet]

Cristian knocked nervously on the door to Kat’s office before stepping inside. He hoped he wasn’t making a mistake with his intentions, but the memory of the shooting was still fresh in his mind. “Thank you again, your Grace, for meeting with me this afternoon.”

@duchess-katarin-lemeur

[duchess-katarin-lemeur]

Text: I know there’s quite a lot on next week’s schedule, but I was hoping it might be alright for me to pencil in some time to speak with you 1:1?

Text: Of course, Cristian. Whatever time you need.

@cristian-capulet

[cristian-capulet]

Text: Thank you, your grace.

[leonardo-capulet]

Text: No working late today, I’ve got a surprise waiting for you when you get home. ;)

Text: Oh really? Is that so?

Text: Do I get a hint?

[cristian-capulet]

Text: It’s called a surprise, birthday boy.

Text: No ;)

[deanteepakorn]

Dean blinked at the customer in front of him who’d spat out a ridiculously complicated order. “Two shots of espresso on top of everything else. Daring today, aren’t we?” he asked, barely able to mask the annoyance in his tone. He slowly shuffled his feet to make the order, glancing up at the clock. Fifteen minutes left in his shift. Could he possibly manage to stretch this order this long? “Did you say you wanted soy milk or goat’s milk?” he asked, knowing full well they didn’t even serve goat’s milk.

@bretonstarters​

[cristian-capulet]

“Almond milk,” Cristian corrected as he walked up to the intern he had helping him with a meeting coffee order, collecting half a dozen drinks for individuals at a meeting taking place just down the block with the Duchess. He briefly chatted with the intern confirming the rest of the order was placed correctly before turning back to the barista, adding, “I hate to trouble you Sir, but you wouldn’t happen to have cardboard drink carriers for larger orders too, would you?” 

[cristian-capulet]

jaewon-calves​:

Jae chuckled. “I’m okay with you not being able to imagine it. I hope it stays that way,” Jae said. “I am always myself, even when I am not sunny. We all have our shadow selves.” The pressure to always be sunny, as Cristian had described it, was sometimes taxing, but he always tried to keep his lesser liked parts hidden away.

“Shadow selves?” Cristian grinned at the term. “Probably the nicest way I’ve ever heard someone describe their less than pleasant moods too,” he commented with a chuckle. “It sounds like something you’d hear in a fantasy novel.”

[youngwarlock]

[leonardo-capulet]

Text: Love you

Text: Love you too, very much.

Text: Just wanted to sent me a random reminder?

[cristian-capulet]

leonardo-capulet​:

Text: Fine, if I absolutely *must* wait until tonight. Just know, it’s very difficult for me to wait until tonight now that I’ve got the idea of stealing you away from work in my mind.

Text: As for not being able to talk about things, I understand. I’ll just assume it’s nothing threatening to you, or you would at least tell me as much.

Text: How about we’ll do whichever of the two I think might benefit you best when I see you later tonight? We’ll hold off on an official decision until I get a chance to see you.

Text: Not so easy now that we don’t work for the same boss now, is it? :) 

Text: Sounds perfect.

[cristian-capulet]

jaewon-calves​:

Jae laughed. “Am I too nice? Should I be meaner? I don’t even know what I would say. Something like…ah…you’re silly for eating the same thing again at that restaurant you like!” He couldn’t stop himself from laughing at the thought. “Trust me. I have had my less than graceful moments, socially. But I’ve learned that life can be short and our time with the people and places and things we love even shorter, so being kind when possible makes the most sense to me.” He chuckled. “I’m glad we met too. And I’m happy you’ve found balance. Work is something to cherish, but I’d have a hard time without my friends.” 

“I’m afraid I can’t picture you being unpleasant,” Cristian teased. “A good thing, of course. You have a rather sunny disposition from what I’ve observed thus far-- just stick to being yourself.”

[cristian-capulet]

duchess-katarin-lemeur​:

“No, we haven’t ruled that out. The general public has not been made aware of the manufacturer of specific parts.” No one wanted to leave room for more speculation. “Best case scenario, the investigation reveals what investigators have already divulged…it was an accident. If not…then I will deal with that when I have the facts. I will do the right thing, Cristian. I need you to trust that.”

Cristian’s lips drew into a thin, stressed line as he listened to the Duchess’ answer. Could he trust her? She was his employer... He wanted to and felt he had little choice-- but he couldn’t help his own nerves either. “Very well... Have you prepared statements, or rough drafts at least, of what you will say in either outcome? Has any planning been done to in regards to an emergency press release, should this information ever leak and become public? If not, we may want to formulate at very least an outline of a plan if nothing else-- purely so we can’t be blindsided if things go south.”

[cristian-capulet]

jaewon-calves​:

Jae smiled and shrugged his shoulders. “If you try something new that’s great. But if you have your favorite, then you know you’re getting something that you like, something that’s comforting. Both can be good.” Jae tried to be a positive person, and he hated when someone shamed others for what they liked. “I think everyone has things that they lean towards as their favorite things.” 

“Fair enough,” Cristian responded, grinning. “You know-- you’re far too nice of a person,” he added. “I feel fortunate to have met someone like you since moving here. I was afraid I’d find myself drowning in work with a severe lack of social life again.”

[cristian-capulet]

duchess-katarin-lemeur​:

“Yes…may. The initial investigation noted it was mechanical failure…that has been made public. What isn’t clear is if it a freak mechanical failure or it is something faulty in the design. That is what we are trying to determine. Mic and Sarai are leading the investigation internally. Going back and looking at the design and manufacturing process to ensure everything was done correctly…or did someone try to cut corners in the name of profit…shoddy material, etc.”  Kat sighed. “Until I have solid proof that KRM is at fault or not, we have kept the internal investigation quiet. If it turns out that we are responsible…whether through shoddy workmanship or something else, I will go to the arbiter myself.”

“A freak mechanical failure or failure by design... Neither sounds good for public image.” He sighed, continuing, “Forgive me, but I would presume-- as I’m sure you have-- that the general public may have already begun forming their own opinions on this matter. Have you ruled out that it wasn’t tampered with by a third party?”

[leonardo-capulet]

Text: Love you

Text: Love you too, very much.

Text: Just wanted to sent me a random reminder?

[leonardo-capulet]

cristian-capulet​:

Text: That and I think I’m going to go insane if I sit here at work much longer. Definitely needed a moment to get my mind off things. 

Text: Your text makes me want to swing by and drag you away from work. Is that necessary?

Text: If you’re needing a moment to get your mind off things, you know I’m here for you when you need me.

Text: Care to talk about things?

[cristian-capulet]

Text: I wish, but seeing me will just have to wait for tonight. And funny enough— I can’t. Pretty sure this falls under NDA territory.

Text: Perhaps a scene or at very least some one on one time together though?

[lauradonnelly]