The Way to a Man's Heart [Completed]

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Character(s): Belle, Beast, Lumière!
Content: Belle invites Beast to a picnic.
Setting: Starting in Iriela Apartments and ending up in Jogo da Crianca
Time: Noon-ish, Week 21
Warnings: None.

Belle finished tucking in the blue and white checked cloth over the food in the basket, checking off a list in her head. Since Beast was French as she was, she'd decided to prepare something wholly French for the outing -- pan bagnat, a sort of seafood sandwich; crudites with lemon oil; gougeres, a light, delicate cheese pastry; and the pride of her picnic basket, the item that she'd stayed up late to create, meringue calissons. With a satisfied nod, she reached up to tuck an errant strand of chestnut hair behind her ear, ignoring the surge of nervousness that lurked just below the surface.

Yes, she mused as she gathered up a bottle of wine to round out the meal, she was surprising Beast with this and he was clearly not a fan of surprises. It was very possible he'd turn her away the door, growling and snarling like an animal. But Belle had missed him more each day she couldn't find him and a good meal was the best way to deepen any bond.

She exited her apartment and quickly headed towards Beast's, thankful she didn't have to carry the big basket too far. When Belle drew up to his door, she hesitated for the barest moment...then, ducking her head and inhaling a steady, deep breath, she knocked.

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[burningamour.livejournal.com]

Well, well, well! What was this? The two were already acquainted were they? Odd, the prince had never mentioned this. Of course, Lumiere had never asked either but that was far from the point. For the prince to have met a girl that actually liked him? Well, this was very assuring! Wonderful news! Why, it was just what he needed to see. This explained a lot about the master’s behaviour, not to mention the hope it sparked in Lumiere. Somehow, even without his guidance, the prince had managed to find a girl to fall in love with him. This little picnic said a lot more then Beast probably realized. As far as Lumiere was concerned, when a woman decided to cook for a man it was an expression of love. The only question was if the prince loved her in return. Only then could he break the spell and have them both human again, possibly even by the end of the night!

Struggling to catch a glimpse of Belle from behind Beast’s large frame, the candelabrum gave a small huff in frustration. However, he was sure he would see her soon enough. “Oui, invite her inside.” He whispered before returning to the lifeless pose he had struck earlier. This way he appeared as any ordinary candlestick – almost. “And you accept her invitation.” Worst come to worse the prince got too nervous and accidentally rejected her invitation.