J'taime means 'I love you' [Juniper/Amato]

[clementine]

"Ah, thank you kindly Monsiuer. I'm always getting turned around." With another charming smile, Amato clicked his horse, turning the creature around and heading to where Juni had pointed him. Chuckling to himself, the Zercan believed the first obstacle hurtled and was sure that two females would be easy.

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Juni nodded, before heading inside to dress and change for dinner. It was slightly annoying that he had to stop his art, but Maman would not allow for Juni to do anything else but entertain their guest.

The Baron was still present, and Maman had been pushing Juni's elder sister, Marionette, on him. They were currently strolling the grounds somehwere.

Juni returned to his room, brushing out his hair as the servants came to change him.

[clementine]

So, head held high, Amato called on the house. He had servants take his horse away to be stabled for the time being as he was ushered into the house just as dinner was about to be served. Obviously he hoped to stay for the food.

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"Monsieur Duke du Armani, welcome to our home." Madame le Comte said smiling as she and a pretty blonde girl stood from their seats to curtsy. "This is my daughter, Mistress Phillipa."

"Bonjour Monsieur." Phillipa said, eyes cast down coyly.

"Dinner should be served shortly, if you wish to stay?" Madame said, even though her words really said that he must.

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Amato inclined his upper body as was proper to his station. "Bonjour Madame. Bonjour Mistress. Thank you for your hospitality. I would be delighted to join you for dinner." Always the gentlemen, Amato offered his arm to Phillipa to lead her back into the house. He could play the game and even pretend the female was a handsome bearer male.

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Phillipa blushed and giggled under her breath, this being the most exciting thing to ever happen to the fifteen year old girl.

The three arrived in the dinning hall, where their food was set. The Baron and Marionete returned from the gardens, bowing and exchanging nicesities.

"This is the Baron Phillipe de Santiago from Spain and my daughter Mistress Marionette le Comte; Dear Baron, Mari this is Monsieur Duke du Armani from England." Madame introduced.

Meanwhile Juni was making his way to the dining room, frowning at the way his hair was bound. The gold clasp at his neck was rather uncomfortable.

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Amato grit his teeth and tried not to roll his eyes at the silly female as the walked inside. He held in a snarl when he was introduced to the Baron, instead, smiling. "Bonjour." He said to both the Baron and Marionette. "Charmed I'm sure." He said, smile still in place though it didn't quiet reach his eyes.

When Juni walked into the room, Amato smiled for real. "Ah, this must be your son. Bonjour again Marquis."

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"Ah, Bonsieur Monsieur Duke," Juni said eyes ghosting over the room's occupants. "I hope I have not kept you waiting." he said, looking at the annoyed faces of his sisters. They obviously wanted more time with the new, rich Duke without their attention stealing brother.

"You've met, Juni?" Marie asked, raising an eyebrow.

"In the gardens a while ago, while I was painting." Juni said as everyone headed to the table and got seated.

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"It was a happy meeting to be sure." Amato commented, making sure to get a seat directly across from Juni. He ended up sitting beside one the sisters, but he could have cared less as he only had eyes for Juni.

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The Baron glared at the new Duke, before looking at Juni and smiling. "Ah, Monsieur le Comte, I wish to know when it is you would like to go riding?" he asked.

Juni turned his attention to the Baron as they were served, "Ah, anytime you wish my friend." Juni said, as his sisters attempted to engage their respective males.

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"Oh? You enjoy riding Monsieur?" Amato asked of Juni after he had shaken his companion off with a polite "I see." "I should have known you liked the outdoors after seeing you painting." He added, trying not to look at the Baron smugly.

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"Yes, but it is the animal itself I love more than the riding." Juni said, "Though I am one of the best riders this side of the Sienne." he said with a small cocky smirk.

The Baron sighed a bit. The male was so beautiful it was rediculous. "Your cooks are excellent, Madame; he complimented."

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"Oh-ho!" Amato grinned, pretending to be shocked. "And they call be the best in Britain, I think I shall just have to invite myself along with you if only to hold my title ." He said this in a joking way, obviously giving Juni enough room to decline without being rude if he wanted too.

"And I will have to concur with the good Baron. Delicious." He added.

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"Are you now, Monsieur? I believe we have a challenge. Good Baron, are you in?" Juni asked, focusing his blue gaze on the Baron.

"Of course, Monsieur. I wouldn't miss it." The Baron grinned.

"You both are very kind," Madame smiled. "Juniper!" Madame cried. " Where are your manners?"

"Quite intact Maman. "The day is young, I was simply offering our guests some entertainment until the evening." Juni sighed.

Mari glared at her brother; she was envious of the male's beauty--it's true. Especially with the libidos in France, many...persuadable men in the court were intrested in the "Fleur du le Comte ", and she hated it.

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Amato laughed, hiding the sound behind an elegant hand. "I think it is a wonderful idea. For I know I shall have to uphold my honor as a Duke." Perhaps Juni was interested in titles? Amato wasn't sure be he wouldn't remember to mention his now and then...just in case.