11-05-2013, 02:32 PM
Armande appreciated the austerity of Mr. Smith's home. Any evidence of recent habitation was overlooked by his all-seeing study. He had little reason to suspect Mr. Smith of a duplicitous nature, therefore he need not waste the magnitude of his thoughts on dissecting the man's backstory.
He was led to an likewise grand, if ascetic room. By far the most dynamic point in view was the man that greeted him. Mr. Smith was young, but commanding of himself and those around him. But the man's first impression countered his informal greeting. He was American. An impressive education could not strip a man of uncouth upbringing, but the familiar use of his name did not bother Armande. It was merely a passing thought.
Derision was the cut of Armande's coat. Snobbery the scent of his cologne. It was he who dealt the young Mr. Smith a favor by attending the man's home this autumn day.
He entered, hands remaining clasped behind his back. His stride was purposeful yet leisurely as he was immediately drawn toward the tablets already on display.
"You have made a fine home, Mr. Smith. Yes, I will accept a drink" No smile accompanied the polite words, yet somehow Armande managed to not seem unlikable. His presence was soothing as in the way of a beloved protector who calms the anxiety of his soldiers before battle. He bowed his head as he was led to the object of his recent thoughts.
He circled each table bearing the pairs of tablets. The first set was in a surprising combination of languages. Five, to be exact. None of which were unknown to Armande. Including the mysterious fifth language.
The second pair of tablets were studied with the same silent interest as the first. The map he dismissed. The tablet with the ouroboros, however, struck him instantly.
Done with his initial browsing, he met Mr. Smith in the center near the coffee tables. He swept back the long folds of his cassock to sit, posture straight and formal. He regarded Mr. Smith with a well-controlled excitement. "What are your thoughts on these unusual findings? Another fraud?" He did not think so, yet Armande referenced Mr. Smith's recent discoveries. In doing so, he shared his skepticism and his knowledge at the same time, but the true reason was to hear Mr. Smith's opinion. For Armande was truly interested in it.
Which was why the man was still alive.
Edited by Regus, Nov 5 2013, 02:41 PM.
He was led to an likewise grand, if ascetic room. By far the most dynamic point in view was the man that greeted him. Mr. Smith was young, but commanding of himself and those around him. But the man's first impression countered his informal greeting. He was American. An impressive education could not strip a man of uncouth upbringing, but the familiar use of his name did not bother Armande. It was merely a passing thought.
Derision was the cut of Armande's coat. Snobbery the scent of his cologne. It was he who dealt the young Mr. Smith a favor by attending the man's home this autumn day.
He entered, hands remaining clasped behind his back. His stride was purposeful yet leisurely as he was immediately drawn toward the tablets already on display.
"You have made a fine home, Mr. Smith. Yes, I will accept a drink" No smile accompanied the polite words, yet somehow Armande managed to not seem unlikable. His presence was soothing as in the way of a beloved protector who calms the anxiety of his soldiers before battle. He bowed his head as he was led to the object of his recent thoughts.
He circled each table bearing the pairs of tablets. The first set was in a surprising combination of languages. Five, to be exact. None of which were unknown to Armande. Including the mysterious fifth language.
The second pair of tablets were studied with the same silent interest as the first. The map he dismissed. The tablet with the ouroboros, however, struck him instantly.
Done with his initial browsing, he met Mr. Smith in the center near the coffee tables. He swept back the long folds of his cassock to sit, posture straight and formal. He regarded Mr. Smith with a well-controlled excitement. "What are your thoughts on these unusual findings? Another fraud?" He did not think so, yet Armande referenced Mr. Smith's recent discoveries. In doing so, he shared his skepticism and his knowledge at the same time, but the true reason was to hear Mr. Smith's opinion. For Armande was truly interested in it.
Which was why the man was still alive.
Edited by Regus, Nov 5 2013, 02:41 PM.