Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Apr 15, 2020 18:40:01 GMT
The Social Whirlwind by Le Mole
Ah, I do love the Paris Derby. Truly one of the high points of the Parisian social scene, with the parties in the owner's boxes, possible royal visits and potential scandals. I understand there's some horses involved as well.
Viscomte Gorne's box was well attended, all there to cheer on the horse of his beau Ms. Helen. Indeed, they had something to cheer with Gilded Bird coming in a very respectable third place! Much celebration was had, with Ms. Helen and Monsigneur de la Bassée flocking round the Viscomte to offer him their good cheer. Poor Monsieur D'Applaud was left rather isolated as the rest of the party ignored him entirely.
Perhaps he'd have fitted in better in Monsieur Aiguille's box? Things there were rather less cultured, with Monsieurs Galopin and Eau joining Monsieur Aiguille and the lovely Ms. Johi to cheer on Boris. (Very odd this. I'm sure Boris belonged to Ms. Helen last month. It seems she has a keen eye for commerce however, sensibly selling Monsieur Aiguille a horse that only managed eighth place). Her Royal Majesty even deigned to pay a visit to the box, but seeing the rather base company she soon made her apologies and left.
Baron Lagarde de Bearne and Subaltern D'Blancheur used the occasion for a romantic outing instead, choosing to spend the race in the company of their mistresses. (Although a little bird tells me that Baron Lagarde de Bearne invited several guests, none of whom showed. Is the Baron less popular than his status would suggest?). Subaltern D'Blancheur can be happy with a rather respectable fifth place for his horse the Lady of Shallott. One would think that Baron Lagarde de Bearne would be disappointed with the eleventh placement of Lucky Star. However, one of the birds tells me that he was seen placing a bet on the winner, the outsider Stiletto. I'm sure there's an innocent explanation, but I would still think twice before betting on Lucky Star in the future.
Naturally, this was the big event of the month, with the only other event of note being the now traditional fourth week party hosted by Monsigneur de la Bassée, attended by Monsieur D'Applaud, Guardsman Gabriel and Ms. Acelina and a private drinking session for Subaltern D'Blancheur and the everpresent Monsigneur de la Bassée. Perhaps they've healed any bad blood caused by the Monsigneur Lachapelle incident?
Ah, I do love the Paris Derby. Truly one of the high points of the Parisian social scene, with the parties in the owner's boxes, possible royal visits and potential scandals. I understand there's some horses involved as well.
Viscomte Gorne's box was well attended, all there to cheer on the horse of his beau Ms. Helen. Indeed, they had something to cheer with Gilded Bird coming in a very respectable third place! Much celebration was had, with Ms. Helen and Monsigneur de la Bassée flocking round the Viscomte to offer him their good cheer. Poor Monsieur D'Applaud was left rather isolated as the rest of the party ignored him entirely.
Perhaps he'd have fitted in better in Monsieur Aiguille's box? Things there were rather less cultured, with Monsieurs Galopin and Eau joining Monsieur Aiguille and the lovely Ms. Johi to cheer on Boris. (Very odd this. I'm sure Boris belonged to Ms. Helen last month. It seems she has a keen eye for commerce however, sensibly selling Monsieur Aiguille a horse that only managed eighth place). Her Royal Majesty even deigned to pay a visit to the box, but seeing the rather base company she soon made her apologies and left.
Baron Lagarde de Bearne and Subaltern D'Blancheur used the occasion for a romantic outing instead, choosing to spend the race in the company of their mistresses. (Although a little bird tells me that Baron Lagarde de Bearne invited several guests, none of whom showed. Is the Baron less popular than his status would suggest?). Subaltern D'Blancheur can be happy with a rather respectable fifth place for his horse the Lady of Shallott. One would think that Baron Lagarde de Bearne would be disappointed with the eleventh placement of Lucky Star. However, one of the birds tells me that he was seen placing a bet on the winner, the outsider Stiletto. I'm sure there's an innocent explanation, but I would still think twice before betting on Lucky Star in the future.
Naturally, this was the big event of the month, with the only other event of note being the now traditional fourth week party hosted by Monsigneur de la Bassée, attended by Monsieur D'Applaud, Guardsman Gabriel and Ms. Acelina and a private drinking session for Subaltern D'Blancheur and the everpresent Monsigneur de la Bassée. Perhaps they've healed any bad blood caused by the Monsigneur Lachapelle incident?