Gabriel permanently moved to Paris in 1919, after staying in America for a year. He moved in his uncle’s old apartment in Montmartre where he had almost everything refurbished. Dark, moody walls set the tone while keeping some areas light with shades of copper and gold.
A select number of paintings and pictures adorn the place and his most frequented area is the study, where he’s either scribbling the draft of his latest critique or finalizing the article on his typewriter. His mother’s photograph can be found on his desk.
His old bedroom, the one where he used to stay in as a boy, was eventually converted into a darkroom, film and photography intrigue him greatly and Gabriel has secretly taken pictures of Paris and its people in the last couple of years. His last print was of Bateau Lavoir in 1923. Nobody has seen his photographs.
The kitchen is well-stocked but rarely used, though there had been times where the critic has made meals which reminded him of Barcelona and dishes that the gourmand has been generous enough to teach him. He likes food but tend to be selective, thus Gabriel’s lean frame.
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Bought in 1920 as gift for himself on his birthday, Gabriel had the American automobile Stutz Bearcat shipped from overseas. Quite possibly the most lavish thing he’s spent on himself to date, the compact car in cheerful yellow can be seen speeding down the narrow streets of Paris at any given day. He has yet to run over a pedestrian or an animal which is a feat considering his manner of driving.
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The leaves have changed, the air is crisper, it is now the spookiest time of the year! Honestly, is there anything better than Autumn? We don’t know. There certainly isn’t a better time to serve up some chills and thrills. For this week’s challenge we would like you to write a detailed self-para about a nightmare your muse has had.
Is your character the type to have mostly sweet dreams? Lets throw a wrench in those cogs, shall we? Take this opportunity to delve into the darker aspects of your character’s psyche and really dig into what keeps them up at night. We want it all: the creepy crawlies, the shadows in the dark, the falls from great heights, teeth falling out, the sensation of being chased yet no one is behind you... whatever scares your muses! We want you to spook our pants off!
Sleep tight, my dears.
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Emilliene Rousset née Clement (Deceased Wife - Cleménce Poesy)
Leon Fernande Rousset (Deceased Child)
Unnamed child (Deceased at childbirth)
Chien (Dog/Child/Saviour - Uggy the dog)
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Guillaume always grew up in a loving family, he was lucky. His parents loved one another and they loved both him and his sister. There are only a few memories of his childhood that do not include his sister and though they have any tumultuous sibling relationship, they have grown up to be loving and caring of one another.
The factory was both the Rousset siblings’ playground and their father would often allow them to learn the tricks of the trade as well as socialise with his factory workers who remained very loyal to the family, being often treated like the extension of it.
There was a point in his childhood, he always regretted, and that was not being stronger and more adamant at his parents that he wanted to pursue the path of his violin talents. It was something he truly enjoyed and was naturally gifted in. It was a shame that his parents wanted him to take on the family business and it somewhat became his destiny. He had the responsibility on his shoulders as Clementine was always the more playful, slightly rebellious one in their youth and into their young adulthood.
When he met Emilliene everything changed, her family moved into the area and from the first time he laid eyes on her he knew he had to know her. And through knowing her, their romance blossomed and soon he asked for her father’s permission to marry her. It took him a whole month to pluck up the courage to finally ask her, but he did and she said yes before he could finish asking. Their marriage was a happy one, Emilliene becoming pregnant within the year and everybody around them rejoiced. And though it was a turbulent birth and it was early, eight months later a beautiful baby boy was born that they named Leon. They were almost perfect.
But of course, life could never be quite so perfect after all. Though they were tired and happy to have Leon at last, his health was never quite what it should have been. They made more trips to the hospital than they could recall whenever he grew ill. Two months before his first birthday, he fell the most ill both parents had seen him and stayed all night at the hospital. Little Leon did not make the morning. As they buried him, a part of both their hearts was pressed down within the earth with him for the rest of their lives.
When the war came, Guillaume knew of his duties even though deep inside he did not want to leave. Emilliene had kept the secret, but as they approached the train station, she placed his hand on her stomach and pressed a kiss to his lips as a promise for both her and their unborn child to greet him back. He was nervous, but he held onto a hope from that point.
What was a terrible twist of fate was to come his way. Not only was he put through the mentally and physically damaging war, he received a telegram both his darling wife Emilliene and his daughter had passed due to complications of an early birth again. Though he was burdened with the knowledge, he continued out in the field - if he stopped he feared he would not start again. He did not look at the picture he kept hidden away in his helmet anymore.
Upon his return to Paris, he was welcomed by the teary eyes and warm arms of his parents and sister as a changed man. He became more introverted, choosing to stay inside more, putting his whole life into the factory and nothing more. His family were concerned, but did not want to pry. Clementine was not often around anyway since she moved to Versailles after her marriage.
A little while later François’ health deteriorated but he refused to go to the hospital as he stubbornly claimed if it was his time, it was his time. Upon his death bed the last words he spoke to his son resonated within him. “Live, dear son. Please live your life. Be free.”
Though he may have had the weight of the world on his shoulders, Guillaume knew he had to follow his father’s words. He had mourned enough, he carried the sadness in his heart but he would not allow it to consume his soul. He looked after his mother and sister, the business now belonging to him. It may have been difficult and it was gradual, but he eventually went out for his morning coffees again, bought flowers for his mother, visited his sister and brother in law.
It was a fateful day, when he was on his way to the market that he found a little dog following behind him in his steps. Its face was little and curious, and Guillaume found it amusing for it be be beside him for so long and so bought him a bone at the butchers to nibble on as he had his lunch that day. It was as though the dog chose him. Though Guillaume tried to find its owner, the little dog did not appear to have one and so Chien became part of the family and his home was a bit less lonely at last.
a playlist for the many moods of a timid gentleman.
#o1. Wigwam - Bob Dylan // #o2. Another Love - Tom Odell // #o3. Zebra - Beach House // #o4. The Great Escape - Patrick Watson // #o5. See You Again - Tyler, The Creator // #o6. Intertwined - dodie // #o7. Strawberry Afternoons - Lonely Benson // #o8. R U Mine? - Arctic Monkeys // #o9. Think (Instrumental) - Curtis Mayfield // #1o. Strawberry Swing - Frank Ocean // #11. Soft Feelings - Sondre Lerche // #12. Zero - Electric Guest // #13. Jealous - Labrinth // #14. I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues - Alessia Cara // #15 Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader // #16. Never Wanna Leave - Hate Drugs // #17. Light - San Holo // #18. Emire Ants (Gorillaz Cover) - Young the Giant // #19. Waves - Electric Guest // #2o. Funky at Heart - Studio Killers // #21. Luscious Life - Patrick Watson // #22. L’etang - Blossom Dearie // #23. The Typewriter - Leroy Anderson // #24. My Hands Are Shaking - Sondre Lerche // ....and growing !!
ALFRE WOODARD as DORIS COHEN (59)
IDRIS ELBA as WILLIAM COHEN (42)
ROSARIO DAWSON as MARGARET COHEN (36)
LUPITA NYONG’O as HELEN COHEN (31)
GUGU MBATHA-RAW as ADA COHEN (29)
LETITIA WRIGHT as NORA COHEN (22)
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Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening everybody (depending on where you are--you’re all so spread out)!
Things are moving along splendidly in Paris and that could not make me any happier. I’m just here to remind you (especially our precious newbies!) that we have plenty of Tasks and Challenges in the bank, which you can find on our main page (to the right) or.......by clicking here. We’ve held off on posting more just because there are so many good ones to work with (if you haven’t done so already). We will resume our task posting schedule in about a week or so.
Challenges and tasks are not mandatory, but highly encouraged and really fun to read and write. To see some of the awesome work our group has done, check out the #anneeschallenge tag !!
