Second floor common room, Tuesday Morning

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

Irulan settled on the sofa and sipped her spice laced coffee, this was probably the first day where Irulan finally shook off the shadow of her Reverend Mother. She knew that she would be married off someday but to learn that the Reverend Mother and quite possibly her father already had suitors in mind was enough to shake her.

She just had her first kiss for goddess' sake!

This settles it then, from this day forth she will go on and try enjoying her life, after this Irulan knew life would be far too complicated to comprehend.


[open as all common rooms are supposed to be open!]

Comments

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

River had no classes today, but that didn't mean she planned to stay in her room all day. Having had enough of quiet contemplation last night, she headed out for a walk. On the second floor she sensed Irulan, and realised she hadn't spoken to her since Parents' weekend. The Reverend Mother had been a frightening experience, and while she didn't fear for Irulan, she decided she needed to talk to her.

"Irulan?" River stopped in the doorway.

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

Irulan looked up upon hearing her name and smiled, "River!"

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

Crossing the room to lean her arms against the backrest of the couch, River said with a grin: "I see you survived Parents' weekend."

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

She chuckled softly, "Barely. The Reverend Mother is not someone you trifle with lightly."

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

"So I noticed," River replied, her face darkening a little. Then a sudden smile appeared. "I am lucky to have Simon."

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

"You are," Irulan agreed, "I like your brother. I'm glad to have met him."

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

"A close encounter." River giggled, unable to hold back her amusement at how Irulan and Simon had fallen on to the ground together. "I miss him."

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

Irulan blushed, remembering how exactly she had met River's brother. "I must admit that was not my best moment."

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

"It was a good way to meet," River contradicted, then lowered her voice. "Concerned about the Reverend Mother?"

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

Peter didn't have class on Tuesdays, which normally put him in a good mood. He had, however, listened to last night's radio which meant that hitting his head against a wall seemed like a really good pasttime.

As a way to try staving off the headache, he wandered around until he could find distraction in a common room instead.

He lucked out on the second floor.

"Hey," he said as he came in. "Mind company?"

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

Irulan smiled, "No, please, I'd love some company."

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

"Peter Petrelli," he said, taking a seat. "I can't remember if we've been formally introduced or not."

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

"Princess Irulan Corrino," she returned, "and I do not believe we have been formally introduced."

Irulan gestured to the spice free coffee, "Would you like some?"

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

"I never say no to coffee," Peter said. He raked a hand through his hair. "And... wow. I've never met a princess before. I should probably apologize in advance for anything I do that's going to offend you. I swear I'm not doing it on purpose."

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

"Please, you need not worry about offending me," she assured him, passing him his cup then blinked, with his hair out of his eyes he looked quite attractive. Irulan looked down, mortified that she would be caught staring. "I hope you like the coffee."

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

"See, here's where you're wrong," Peter said, with a teasing grin. "I can guarantee you my brother Nathan is twitching over how I have no manners, and he doesn't even know why."

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

"Oh, manners," she said with a dismissive wave, "I have recently come to the opinion that there is far too much pomp and circumstance in my life." She grinned at him, "It seems your brother and my mentor may get along though."

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

Jack wandered in, hoping to catch some free breakfast. He waved.

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

Irulan nodded back.

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

He looked around and raised his shoulders, as if to ask if there was any food. Oooh, coffee?

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

Irulan shook her head but gestured to the coffee pot.

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

He nodded his head and poured some coffee.

Hrm. There's a griddle on the stove. It's clean. There's pancake mix, sausages, and bacon. He quirked his head at her. Hungry?

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

"No thank you," she answered, figuring she had enough of non-verbal communication, "but please don't let me stop you."

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

"Suit yourself," he said with a smile and a shrug, starting in on the sausage and bacon.

[irulan-atreides.livejournal.com]

"You can have coffee," she offered again.