The Grand Piano

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((Okay))
Adrian smiled slighty. "Yes... no offense, but your mother does seem quite prim and propper, so to speak." He said.

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:46 pm

Bella chuckled, "She's the embodiment of the words."
Dianne laid a finger gently on her lips, a signal to Bella. Bella nodded, straightening her back. Dianne mouthed to Adrian, 'say something'.
This signaled that Bella's mother was approaching.

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Adrian nodded to Dianne and began to speak. "Ah, yes, I've heard much of the Strauss fortune. Its even renouned in most parts of Europe. I really and truely believe that you may be one of the most famous families of the world." He said as Bella's mother entered the room.

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:52 pm

Bella smiled, nodding, "Thank you, sir, for the complement." she looked over at her mother, "Good evening, Mother."
Dianne stood, "Allow me to introduce you to my friend, Adrian Tepes."

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Adrian smiled and nodded at Bella. "You're very welcome, Ms. Bella." He said, standing as the others did. When Dianne introduced him, he bowed low, taking off his hat. "It's truely a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Strauss." He said.

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:04 pm

Bella's mother curtsied politely, looking him over quickly, but giving no sign of approval or otherwise, "The pleasure is all mine." she responded.

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Adrian smiled and returned to his erect standing position and placed his hat back upon his unruly hair. "Why thank you, ma'am." He said.

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:12 pm

Bella mother nodded, standing straight, "Bella, my I talk to Miss Ward in private?"
Bella nodded and stood, leaving the room.
"If you don't mind, Mr. Tepes, I have some urgent business to discuss with Dianne."

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Adrian nodded and smiled. "Yes ma'am, I understand." He said as he left the room, following after Bella.

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:17 pm

Bella glanced nervously over her shoulder at her mother, "I can't help but worry about what they are discussing. Rarely does my mother want to be in the same room as Dianne, much less speak to her."

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"Yes, from what my Dianne has told me, your mother doesn't seem to like her very much." He said.

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:23 pm

Bella snorted, "In her own words, my mother thinks Dianne is an unreputable slut."

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"And people of that sort aren't the kind that those of higher-society should be interacting with, correct?" He asked with a sarcastic tone.

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:28 pm

Bella nodded, "Exactly."

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He nodded and smiled. "I know how you feel. My father was much the same."

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:40 pm

Bella looked up, "Oh?"

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He smiled a little bit. "Yeah. I came from a family much like yours."

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:46 pm

Bella nodded, "How so? I have to say, Adrian, you are a curious one."

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He smirked. "Well, thank you I think. But I was royalty back in my day. Have you, by any chance, read the book Dracula by Bram Stoker?" He asked.

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:58 pm

Bella nodded, "I have. Do you perchance have any ties to it?" she asked.

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He smiled. "I do indeed. I'm 'Dracula''s son. Though, he really wasn't a moroi, I was turned into one eventually as you've probably noticed."

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:05 pm

Bella nodded, "That I have."
((A what?))

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((Romanian version pretty much. Have Bella ask about it if you wanna know more, have Bella ask ;) ))

Subject: Re: The Grand Piano Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:11 pm

Bella pushed her hair back out of her face, "If you don't mind me asking, can you elaborate on the moroi?"

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He smiled. "I wouldn't mind at all. Moroi are pretty much Romania's version of supernatural beings... there are three types of moroi: strigoi, varcolac, and pricolici. Strigoi are Romania's versions of vampires, varcolac are 'goblins' or ghouls, and pricolici are werewolves."