Do the birds suffer so?

Fabrice actually makes an effort at cleaning his entire house, starting from just before he has to go to work and continuing right after he gets out early, thanks to a a somewhat half-truth about having an 'extremely important affair' to attend to. He uses magic and regular cleaning products both, determined to make his place look even more presentable than it did the last time Demetri came around.

His cats are looking at him as though he's grown an extra head, mewing at him as he trips over himself trying to arrange a basket of wildflowers he'd picked that morning on the kitchen table. He figures the flowers are simple, not overly obvious way of decorating, depending on how casual Demetri wants to keep this. There are candles, too, in the windowsills of his kitchen, glowing with magical flame that smells like orchids and won't spread if knocked to the ground.

When he feels as though the house is up to snuff, he takes time to play with his cats, feed them special treats, and assure they have plenty of food and water, ways of ensuring they don't cause trouble tonight. Only after this is done does he see to getting himself ready.

He dresses himself in an outfit similar to last time, his nicest pair of jeans and a deep green shirt he bought the other day that actually compliments his appearance. He thinks Alodia would be proud, though he still does need help with the rest of his wardrobe.

Once he's satisfied with himself, after about twenty minutes of messing with various looks, Fabrice makes his way to the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of wine from his pantry and setting it on the table. He makes his way to the living room, then, to stare longingly out the window.

OOC: Pretend this was posted on Wenesday and not Thursday morning, lol.

Fabrice walks home from his meeting with Demetri in something of a daze, still trying to process the fact that their conversation evolved from mutual concern about their missing family members into actual flirtation, and Fabrice thinks he actually didn't make a fool of himself, for once. He's seen Demetri over the years, of course. Both of them hailing from two of the oldest families in town, they always ended up running into each other at town gatherings, fancy masquerade parties, and the like. They've exchanged pleasantries, if nothing else, and they've run in the same circles, more or less.

Looking back on it, Fabrice realizes he's always been somewhat curious about the other man, one half of the golden Thornton duo upon which the town doted, even amid their numerous pranks. Dwelling on it now, Fabrice realizes that after running into Demetri in a personal way, said fascination has developed into something deeper, a series of feelings and emotions he has yet to previously explore for himself.

When he gets home, he goes about his usual routine, checking the herbs in the kitchen window, making sure the cats are fed, while his mind lingers on Demetri's smile and the vibrancy of his blue eyes. He winds up staring out the window in his kitchen for a good hour before he realizes he should shower.

He showers, and actually makes an effort to look somewhat presentable, with a loose-fitting, white shirt and the nicest pair of jeans he can find, the only pair without any holes in them. He even attempts taming his hair, though that proves futile the more he thinks about his earlier encounter with Demetri.

Restless after that, he makes to his study, briefly pausing to give each of his cats attention before reaching for an older volume in his collection, the one focusing on scrying. He hopes he can be of some use tonight, beyond looking like a presentable human being.

So he settles into his favorite chair by the window in the corner, opening the book on his lap as he curls into the chair with the memory of Demetri's hand on his for company, trying to focus on the words as he waits for the other man's phone call.