regarding her situation in game

[luxuryflower]

The casino is no Théâtre des Variétes, but I believe I may already have grown quite fond of its atmosphere. It is a place of life and unobstructed breathing, things that you know I value greatly. Yes, more than anything! More than diamonds and dresses. Although those -- [She laughs. A light-hearted laughter.] -- are certainly welcome distractions from the ever-looming boredom one could all too easily succumb to.

You, as well, should beware of it. The terrible shadow of boredom. Write that story about me that you so wish to share, find all your prettiest words and let that be enough! No insecurities, now. They really do become no one. Likewise with your worries, I would prefer if you discard them somewhere where I shan't be faced with them... Ah, but I suppose I will forgive you, so long as you promise me that I shall continue to enjoy myself.

Just as I have done until now.

Comments

[nomorefeathers]

I will agree that boredom is, well, boring. But aren't casinos loud?

[luxuryflower]

Lucky's is of a wholly reasonable size - and naturally, a little noise is only a kind reminder that one is alive!

[nomorefeathers]

I suppose so. I would think it easy to get overwhelmed.

[luxuryflower]

I am not a woman who is easily overcome by her surroundings. It would not benefit my position at home and neither would it benefit the position I have gained in the City.

[thelesserman]

You like casinos, huh. What about gambling?

[luxuryflower]

Oh, gambling can be very amusing when one doesn't have such terrible luck as I do. I never play anything but faro. One must hope, instead, I am lucky in love.

[thelesserman]

A pretty woman like you? What's hope got to do with it?

[luxuryflower]

To a pretty woman like me, Monsieur, no man is true longer than his wallet can sustain his affection.

[thelesserman]

No expectations, no disappointments. [Nodnod.] Sounds reasonable.

[luxuryflower]

Certainly I can't see myself free of expectations - my expectations, they are merely of another nature.

[thelesserman]

Yeah? How's that?

[luxuryflower]

Why, I expect to be compensated and be compensated well, of course. For my company.

[Another laugh. Less light-hearted, this time.]

[thelesserman]

Shit. [LOL.] Guess I wouldn't be first on your list.

[luxuryflower]

I have had many lovers and on every of their lists of conquest, I am surely ranked first.

[thelesserman]

I bet you are. Commitment is such a bitch.

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[luxuryflower]

[luxuryflower]

There are times when it's indeed unfavourable.

[thelesserman]

Great sex is terrible like that. People forget themselves.

[luxuryflower]

A courtesan can never forget herself, even for one moment. Her profession doesn't allow it, for surely it would only result in too many short-lived romances, if she did.

[thelesserman]

Is that in the contract or something? [Snort.] Cocks don't read, baby.

[luxuryflower]

[His words make her pause. Then, she simply smiles. Quite a genuine and friendly smile.]

What is your name, Monsieur? You amuse me enough that I find it interesting to know.

[thelesserman]

You can call me Chris.

[nomorefeathers]

No, I don't suppose it would. I suppose it was a foolish statement on my part. Projecting my own concerns onto you when it is obvious you would not take a job that did not suit. Forgive me.

[luxuryflower]

I am Marguerite Gautier, Chris. You are aware of my profession already.

[luxuryflower]

[Marguerite waves her hand dismissively.]

Think nothing of it. It must have seemed a natural concern. To voice it so carefully.