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[aswanbyday]

[The evening was early and when Odette stepped out of the lake, she knew what her destination was. The kitchen! First dinner like a good girl. And thankfully she did not miss the evening meal served in the Great Keep. With that done, she went to the kitchen to prepare a treat she had been craving for some time. Candied apples. With the batch

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[faun_tumnus]

[Tumnus had been around the green during his meanderings, a book firmly in hand as he read while walking. Certainly books about trees were not of everyone's highest interest, but the faun found it rather amazing to read about the wide variety of flora known to the various worlds the books were from.]

Amazing ..

[It's more to himself than anyone else that he's speaking. He approaches the bonfire, lost in his thoughts and the world of trees he is reading about. It's not until he's far closer to Odette and the warmth of the flames, that he realizes he is no longer alone and blinks, attention lifting from the pages.]

Oh! Oh, h-hello! T-terribly s-s-sorry to interrupt ..

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[aswanbyday]

[Odette doesn't look the least bit put out. She did after all put up an invitation. Tumnus gets a smile.]

It's no problem.

[And he's picking up the plate to offer him an apple.]

Candy apple?

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[faun_tumnus]

[The fact that she is not only smiling, but looks to be rather welcoming is enough to earn her a smile in return.]

Thank you. I am glad I have not inconvenienced you at all...

[Then he eyes the treat curiously, ears flicking slightly. He looks ratehr openly confused with it.]

What is it?

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[aswanbyday]

An apple with a hard sugar coating. Try one, they're delicious.

[She's still smiling.]

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[faun_tumnus]

[He makes a soft sound in the back of his throat as she describes the treat he's studying rather dubiously. Then he smiles graciously at Odette and points to the stick part.]

Do I hold it by this, then?

[It does smell rather enticing.]

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[aswanbyday]

Uh huh. I made them myself. We used to eat them all the time back in my home world.

[It feels so far away. She's been gone from it for so long.]

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[faun_tumnus]

[Tumnus takes up an apple by its stick at her guidance, taking it close to his nose and sniffing curiously.]

It smells enticing!

[He takes a bite, and his entire face brightens as he begins to chew.]

Heavens, child, this is delightful! I can see why you would make a point of eating these at regular intervals!

[He looks pleased as punch as he takes a second bigger bite and chews.]

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[aswanbyday]

[She giggles and is very pleased with herself. Its been a long time since she's made candy apples.]

I'm glad you like it!

[faun_tumnus]

[Her pleased giggle earns her unpleased smile, his goatee flecked with bits of the sugary coating.]

I do, indeed! I cannot say that I have ever had something like this, even atthe greatest feasts at Cair Paravel!

[He moves to smooth his goatee and make himself presentable once mor before introducing himself.]

I am called Tumnus, fair child...

[aswanbyday]

[Odette appreciates the gestures. She is still a lady after all, and can appreciate a gentleman. She smiles and nods.]

A pleasure, Mr. Tumnus. My name is Odette.

[faun_tumnus]

[Tumnus smiles warmly, moving to bend properly at the waist; albeit, with a candied apple held in the hand he puts behind his back.]

It is my fondest pleasure to make your acquaintance, Lady Odette.

[He, bein the suave faun he is, will move to take her hand and give it one of those gentle kisses on it that gentlemen of good breeding know to do. Or, atleast fauns of good training. Years at court could have a good effect on people, after all!]

[aswanbyday]

[Ooooh. She really likes him. Better not tell Megamind, lest he dehydrates you, Tumnus.]

How very kind of you. I don't meet many with your manners.

[faun_tumnus]

[Tumnus will tell megamind and then megamind will have to do better, cause Odette DESERVES flirtation and gentlemanly behavior.

BEST STEP IT UP, MEGS! :|

He straightens again, gently releasing Odette's hand as he does so.]

A terrible thing, indeed... there is never a time when manners should not be minded, nor a courtesy to a lady shown. I thank my father for raising me in a way fitting for public decency.

[aswanbyday]

I thank him too.

[Odette then slides over, to make room for him so he may join her if he wishes.]

Would you like to sit down?

[faun_tumnus]

[Tumnus smiles softly at the compliment, dipping his head in response.]

You flatter me, miss Odette.

[He glances at the proffered seat as she scoots and the nods.]

I would be delighted to share your company, my dear. Thank you.

[He clips over and moves to sit alongside, Odette, exhaling softly as he relaxes.]

You are too kind.

[aswanbyday]

Well it would never do to have you stand while I sit.

[She smiles a little to herself before setting her gaze on the fire on front of them.]

Have you been here long?