015 ⚜ Video ⚜ The Return

[paysdelamour]

It appears, mes chéris, the Port has decided not to let me go, after all.

[For those who knew him, Francis Bonnefoy is on the NV network again inside the baseball diamond, looking a lot more relaxed and happy than his last appearance almost a year ago. For those who don't, they'll find an immaculately dressed, blue-eyed blond man with a charming smile and a bit of a beard on his chin. His voice is also heavily accented with French.]

It says today is the 6th of February, 2013. This means I have been gone, mm, about a year, non? Alors, for me at home, it has been two since I last saw the Port. Nothing much seems to have changed, since then. I suppose this means I have lived a year twice over. Not that it was a great year, mais, it might have been worse. At least it was not the dark ages.

... ah la la, where are my manners? I am sure there are some of you listening to this, wondering who in god's name I am. [The charming smile comes up again.] Allo, tout le monde. I am François Bonnefoy. I tell everyone to call me Francis, for simplicity. I come from France, naturellement - Paris, to be precise. It is a pleasure to meet you all. I hope during my second stay things will go much smoother.

At any rate... it is almost refreshing to be back. I believe I was due for another vacation, anyway. Now! I expect all of you who know me well to let me celebrate my return with you! A party, perhaps? Or simpler little things if you do not like large groups. Mais, I will not take no for an answer~ I have a lot of catching up to do, I think.

[And with that, he starts to send out a few private messages.]


Private to Magneto - moderate hack

Bonjour, Michel. [Forgive the old man, he's tired of pronouncing it the silly German way. :P You'll have to stick with the French for now.] I must say, it is a relief to know you are still around. How is the house? Dare I ask how... how is Liliane? Do you have any news?

... ah, pardon, pardon, I am asking too many questions. May I... meet you somewhere, so that we can perhaps... catch up?

Private to Raul Creed - moderate hack

It has been a long time... non? [Gaaaah, what else do you say to your sexy ex-boss.] I take it Lion's Gate has not fallen into ruin without me?

Private to Franz d'Epinay - moderate hack

Franz... I am glad you are still here. [He gives a soft smile, one of vast affection.] How are you, cher, are you well...? You simply must tell me everything that has happened.

Private to Czeslaw Meyer - moderate hack

Benjamin? It is good to see you are still here, mon ami. [Francis is genuinely glad, but still somewhat hesitant.] May I be permitted to see you, to, perhaps... catch up?

Private to Amy Sorel - moderate hack

Chérie! ["Papa" Francis is beaming, just as hopelessly as if he'd never left.] Bonjour! Ah, it is so good to hear your cute little voice again~! Please tell me you have some time to let me see you - ah, I will be heartbroken if you do not!

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[graceful_cutter]

Monsieur Bonnefoy!

[As cool as Amy usually was, she couldn't help but show that bit of happiness in her voice today. Much has changed over one year, Francis. The young girl is quickly becoming a maiden.]

Yes, I will have some time to see you. Preferably when the sun isn't at its peak.

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[paysdelamour]

[Alas, she has grown, and is becoming a fine young woman. But that doesn't stop him from wanting to baby her just a little.]

Ah, oui, of course, of course. Mais... you may call me Francis, it is all right, ma belle!

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[graceful_cutter]

[Amy won't have any complaints about that, considering the way her father persists to treat her as well.]

You are older than me, Monsieur. Possibly as old as my father. It would be rude if I didn't address you with respect.

[paysdelamour]

[Let's not remind him of how old he is, sob]

This may be true, mais... you are still a good friend. I will not be offended, I promise!

[Ugh he is so proud of her... so refined and respectful. He really must thank her father for raising her so well.]

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[magnetic_magpie]

Bonjour Francis.

[He doesn't care - it's a joy to hear a friend.]

Liliane is fine, look.

[He tips the NV to show Liliane and his two kittens - they still look like eight/nine week old kittens but Liliane is grown and healthy - while they play.]

The house is still standing, a couple new people. A couple young men from the June Rebellion live here. Your apartment is still here, if you want it?

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[paysdelamour]

[Normally he can keep himself pretty contained, but when he sees Liliane, his eyes grow a little misty.] Ah, Liliane... see how big she has grown! Merci, Michael. I am glad to know she is safe.

[He's about to agree to stay, but it's the second part that stops him. The June Rebellion?] ... you mean, mes citoyens? I have more of them here?

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[magnetic_magpie]

I'm glad I could take care of her. The kittens don't quite understand she's bigger than them now but.

[He thought that might be important information.]

Yes. Two young men, and I think a young lady.

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[the_dead_pool2]

Cool, we got a chef back. By the way, there seems to be an influx of people from your side of things.

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[paysdelamour]

[France can't help it, he lets out a snort.]

Well, the chef is thankful he has at least been remembered for something.

And from my side of things, you mean what, precisely?

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[the_dead_pool2]

Fellow frenchies.

[Which he seems strangely intertwined with]

[inthejunk]

Oh, is it Santa-San again? You're late this year, you know. No one put any candy in my shoes.

[paysdelamour]

Should you not be more concerned with receiving candy from a pretty girl, for Valentines?

[But, it makes him smile.]

I will see what I can do for that, mon cher. Of course, if you are interested, I could always feed you something more substantial than candy. Even men your age deserve a homemade meal, every now and again.

[inthejunk]

I wish.

[Sigh. The pretty girls just aren't having it. Alas.]

Oh! Yeah, actually. I am a man now. Seventeen. It shows, right?

['Cause you noticed it, obviously.]

But I might be able to make some time in my busy schedule for a home cooked meal.

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[motioned]

[—Oh, whoa.]

Francis?

[paysdelamour]

Ahiru!

[Yeah, he's not... excited to see her or anything... 8'|]

Ah, ma petite fleur, I missed you so much!

[motioned]

I can't believe you're back! I mean, after a year, that's like - I can't believe it.

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[rapturescreed]

[What the hell were you supposed to say when your ex... worker of some kind. Worker. Lover. Something. What were you supposed to say to them when they suddenly came back?]

Mr. Bonnefoy. I admit, I was not expecting to see you back. It has been a long time. But, Lion's Gate has... well, Larry Butz, who had taken over as head chef, he is gone now, so your job position is open, should you wish for it.

[Because putting it in context of work just. That was fine. And not awkward.]

Perma-private, his settings unless Raul wants to change them \o/

[paysdelamour]

[Fling was probably the best way to describe it, if there had to be a word. Regardless, the greeting comes off as Raul expected - though France certainly didn't expect it to be so formal. He frowns slightly for a moment but he's quick to have it turn into his smiling that is typical on him.]

Neither was I, to be quite frank. Mais, a year is not so long, non? You have hardly changed at all, it seems.

[He pauses for a moment at the mention of his job.]

Perhaps I shall take you up on that offer again, after a few days time. It seems I need to still find a great number of my things, hélas. Although, I will miss Larry terribly... but I am sure he is happy to be home.

Perma-private, no, we'll keep them as it <3

[rapturescreed]

[He is always formal, okay. Even with... everything and everyone. It's always, always formal.]

Not so long, but very long, as well. I may not have changed much, but others have. It truly is good to see you again. I was... hoping, but the port has proven me wrong many times already.

[He nods.] He is missed terribly. He did the mural for the community center, it was one of his last works before he left. He really will be missed. There is no one else like him out there.

voice; very difficult to hack

[discretion]

Y... you.

[He can't hide his utter astonishment.]

...Where the hell have you been, you ass?

[It's said with love and affection, though, that sort of laughter that only comes from almost crying.]


[OOC: So sorry to be late! I've been away a lot due to family stuff.]

Video; Franz's settings

[paysdelamour]

[He can't help the little laugh that escapes his lips at Franz's question. He missed Franz terribly, that much can be certain from his smile, one that reaches all the way up to his eyes.]

Ah, I have been attending to matters at home. Pardonnez-moi, mon chou. Mais, it seems the Core has brought me back.

It is so good to see you, Franz. Have you been well?

(( ooc: No worries! I'm willing to wait forever for a tag from you bb <3 ))

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[discretion]

...I have been well enough. [Those words are carefully neutral.] There's been a lot of... [pause] A lot has happened. Could we meet? I'd like to see your face in person.

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[czes]

[Czes is leaning in quite curiously. He is surprised that Francis remembers him, or wants to see him specifically.]

Yes, if you like. A lot of things have changed, I think.

First off, you can call me Czeslaw, now. My real name. Friends call me Czes.

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[paysdelamour]

[Of course Francis remembers! Immortal bros gotta stick together.]

I am sure they have. I have already heard a few things, from others. And I am sure you must have at least one or two interesting stories to tell, non?

[That does take him off guard for a moment, but, he's quick to nod in agreement.]

Czeslaw. I believe I can do that. It is a very good name. [But soon, his little smile turns into the tiniest bit of a teasing smirk.] Does this mean I am your friend?

[czes]

Not as interesting as you'd think.

[Czeslaw snorts softly.] Maybe you're my friend. I guess we'll find out.