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Post by Jake Quinn on Jun 30, 2007 0:01:41 GMT -5
((I can't find the old thread for some reason.))
*Jake rubbed the sweat off his brow with the back of a dusty hand, squinting up at the sun as he loped along the path behind the stables that led to the lake. The chores would keep for another hour, and he deserved a break.
He stripped, folding his filthy work clothes neatly and hiding them in some tall grass before wading into the lake from the shore until it was up to his hips, then he dove into the bracing grip of the deliciously cool water, swimming easily, holding his breath and diving deep among the gently waving weeds on the bottom.*
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 30, 2007 0:07:31 GMT -5
((Omigod *swoons*. Can I bring someone in?))
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jun 30, 2007 0:20:19 GMT -5
((G'head. This one was for teh ladiez wanting a shot at our resident cowboy.))
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Post by Arielle on Jun 30, 2007 0:24:57 GMT -5
((YES! *squees*))
*Arielle walked around the lake, plotless absolutely bored. She finally reached the edge and sat down, dipping her feet into the cool water. Her long dark hair glittered in the sunshine, and her face glowed from the light reflecting off the lake.*
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jun 30, 2007 0:30:34 GMT -5
*Jake broke the surface for air, shaking his head a little, droplets flying off his hair--darkened to a browny-gold by the water. He stood waist-deep in the water, his tanned, muscular body glistening in the sunlight as he wiped the water from his eyes, his long lashes clumping together into wet adorable spikes.*
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Post by Arielle on Jun 30, 2007 0:33:38 GMT -5
((*swoons* So. There's this lake in my neighborhood...)) *Arielle started when the admittedly attractive man broke the surface of the water.* Oh my God. *She jumped to her feet* Oh my God, I'm so sorry, I didn't know anyone was out here...
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jun 30, 2007 0:36:52 GMT -5
*Jake blinked the water out of his eyes and his jaw dropped a little.*
"Jumpin' Jehosephat, ma'am, I'm sorry, I didn't think anyone'd...uh..."
*he backed into deeper water and tried to casually position his hands over certain areas.*
"'Scuse me, I didn't mean to, uh, disturb you."
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Post by Arielle on Jun 30, 2007 0:39:01 GMT -5
*She shook her head* No, no, excuse me, I'm so sorry, I didn't realize that...um...that... *Her mind went completely blank for a moment* Um...that...that anyone would be out here. I'm so sorry. I'll, um...turn around. *She turned her back to him*
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jun 30, 2007 0:44:37 GMT -5
"Uh..."
*Jake cleared his throat.*
"Could you, er, hand me mah hat? It's over there--"
*he cautiously pointed to the clump of grass a few feet to her right.*
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Post by Arielle on Jun 30, 2007 0:47:05 GMT -5
Oh. Um, right. Sure. *She grabbed the hat and threw it so that it landed neatly on his head, then turned back around*
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jun 30, 2007 0:54:29 GMT -5
*Jake took the hat off his head and clapped it over his hips as he waded from the water and hid in the long grass as he pulled on his pants and shirt. On soaking wet skin, it wasn't easy going.*
"I really do beg your pardon," *he called out.*
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Post by Arielle on Jun 30, 2007 0:58:40 GMT -5
You're fine. I mean...it's fine. Yeah. It's fine. *She blushed* I'm really sorry, I should have checked before I went wandering around down here.
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jun 30, 2007 1:07:27 GMT -5
"Nah, it's completely my fault, ma'am. I mean, it's a public place and I really ought not to have..." *he finally emerged from the tall grass, somewhat haphazardly dressed and still streaming water all over everything, barefoot and holding his boots in his hands. For the first time he was able to look her in the eye.*
"I'm sorry an' I beg your pardon."
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Post by Arielle on Jun 30, 2007 1:11:24 GMT -5
*Arielle caught her breath, then smiled politely and let it out, mentally scolding herself* Stop it, Arielle. You're an adult, you have a daughter, you had a husband. Act like something other than a stupid, silly girl. No, really, it's quite alright. *Her smile widened and she extended her hand* I suppose we should probably introduce ourselves, then. I'm Arielle Laurence.
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jun 30, 2007 1:19:36 GMT -5
*Jake took her hand and nearly shook it before recalling that these European types were more old fashioned, and he gave a short, smart bow over her hand instead, in a surprisingly courtly manner.*
"Jacob Quinn, at your service, ma'am."
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