woken up not 20 minutes before...and is consequently still naked and hungover when he answers the door. "Ah bonjour...?"

just....keeps her gaze on his eyes. Geez an' ages... "Bonjour, maybe you should go put some clothes on, Uncle Francis..."

blinks, looking down at himself lazily.. and shrugging. "My body is a beautiful thing..." he mumbles, leading her inside and heading back upstairs to freshen up and dress. "Give me a minute, ma belle."

...wouldn't really call it beautiful. "Oui, oui..." She decides to wander a little while he gets dressed, looking for something to snack on in the kitchen.

ends up taking a shower and dressing before finally coming back down to make coffee. "So what do I owe this pleasure to?" he mumbles, somewhat more awake now but still in a fog.

smiles a little at that, leaning up to kiss his cheek. "To late Christmas gifts." She holds up a bottle of creamy liquid. "Ponche de creme. I figured it's been awhile since you've had any. Made it myself."

smiles at the little kiss, blinkig at the bottle with a smile. "Mm, indeed it has been. Did you get the gift I sent you?" he asks. ((A fashionable new swimsuit and a set of new glasses for rum))

grins happily. "I did! I love the swimsuit, and the glasses are perfect. Merci beaucoup, Uncle Francis~!"

smiles, hugging her at that. "I'm glad ma belle~! Shall we try a bit of this drink now then?" he smiles, considerably more awake now as he leads her to the kitchen.

hugs him back tightly. "Oui, I hope I made it strong enough." She follows along happily, thinking it too long since she's last visited him.

laughs softly, knowing her drinking habits. "I'm sure you did," he hums, pulling down two glasses for them and pouring out a bit of the drink into each.

leans against the counter, thanking him and taking a sip. Oh...yup, definitely strong enough. Just perfect.

sips his glass himself, shivering a bit at the strength. "...definitely your level of drink," he laughs, too used to the weak percentage of wine.

laughs a little sheepishly. "Sorry. If you want you can add milk and dilute it a little." She always forgot not everyone drank the same as she did.

hums, thinking he will take the challenge. "Ah no, it's quite alright. Just strong for breakfast," he laughs.

supposes so. "I always forget that drinking habits are different in other places, we could save it for later if you want." She doesn't want to get him drunk this early, and feels a little bad.

shrugs, leading her back to the living room so they can relax. "It's fine, cheri. It'll wake me up," he laughs gently.

curls up on his couch, sipping her drink. "Alright. So how's everything?"

takes a seat beside her, slowly sipping at his own. "Everything is amazing. How about you?" he smiles.

smiles at that. She was happy things were going well for him. "Nothing too different from the usual. Though Carnival is coming next month, so there's lots of planning to do for that~"

grins happily, nodding. "Oh, I do love Carnival~ Perhaps I should be making plans to come visit you," he chuckles.

knows he does. "You should. But are you sure Uncle Greg will be okay? Your eyes do stray with those costumes..."

laughs, shaking his head. "I think Gregory trusts me by now ma cherie, look at what he gave me for Hogmanay," he grins, holding out his hand to display the lovely celtic knot style ring Gregory had given him.

's lips part in shock, and she tugs his hand closer to get a better look. "That's beautiful, I'm happy for the two of you."

's grin grows at the look on her face, looking absolutely pleased himself. "Merci~ It's not marriage though... I don't think either of us are the marrying type," he laughs, admiring

the ring. "But it's really nice to have this..."

gets that. "Like a promise ring. It's great, Uncle Francis." She lets go of his hand, holding up her glass. "We should drink to the two of you."

smiles at that and nods, raising his glass as well. "Excellent idea ma cherie. To Gregory and I, here's hoping for happy days ahead~" he smiles.

-"And to a long and happy life together." She clinks their glasses, taking a long drink.

smiles and nods in agreement, clinking them together and taking a sip.. still trying to hold back the shiver with a laugh.

laughs softly at that. "Sorry..."