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Post by Rochester on Jun 12, 2007 15:06:12 GMT -5
*Rochester smiled and followed happily.*
"Is this the one that you'd be wanting the safe for?"
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Post by Dorian Gray on Jun 12, 2007 15:08:04 GMT -5
*Dorian nodded.*
"Yes, thank you."
*He approached the front door and paid the delivery man, obviously ill at ease.*
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Post by Rochester on Jun 12, 2007 15:15:29 GMT -5
"Then let's get it upstairs. See if we can't get it situated."
*Rochester eyed it's dimensions.*
"It might fit in my gun safe. We'll have to see."
*He touched it carefully, preparing to lift it.*
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Post by Dorian Gray on Jun 12, 2007 15:22:35 GMT -5
*Dorian shivered visibly, recalling what he had done to the last person to touch the portrait.*
((Okay, I don't remember if Basil actually touched it... whatever. Anyway-))
*He nodded and tried to ignore his instinctive uneasiness and lifted the heavy painting with Rochester's help.*
"Thank you. I think a room not frequently used, or ever used would be just as good as the safe."
If I should dare to look at it again...
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Post by Rochester on Jun 12, 2007 15:30:59 GMT -5
*Rochester nodded in acceptance.*
"Fine by me. We can put it in the attic if you like. No one ever goes up there. I've only been once, and it was just when I first moved in."
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Post by Dorian Gray on Jun 12, 2007 15:34:07 GMT -5
"Perfect," *Dorian said,* "If you can handle the stairs,* *he joked with forced playfulness.*
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Post by Kris on Jun 12, 2007 15:43:13 GMT -5
*Kris watched the proceedings silently. She knew quite well what was in the package, but she would not press the issue. Let Dorian have his... fun. Or rather, let Rochester have his.*
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Post by Dorian Gray on Jun 12, 2007 17:57:51 GMT -5
**A BIT LATER**
*Dorian and Rochester returned to their now cold half eaten breakfast. It didn't matter to Dorian, he was enjoying himself too much to be annoyed by a spoiled meal.*
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Post by Rochester on Jun 12, 2007 18:04:20 GMT -5
*Rochester smiled and had the table cleared.*
"Want to try again?"
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Post by Alex on Jun 12, 2007 18:11:00 GMT -5
*Alex sauntered to the doorway to slouch against it.*
"Work up an appetite?" *she asked wryly.*
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Post by Rochester on Jun 12, 2007 18:13:16 GMT -5
*Rochester's brow lifted lightly.*
"Well...it was very large. And pretty heavy. Are you saying you're not still...hungry?"
*He summoned more breakfast to be brought in.*
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Post by Dorian Gray on Jun 12, 2007 18:15:48 GMT -5
*Dorian grinned,*
"I'm not hungry, but don't let me stop you."
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Post by Rochester on Jun 12, 2007 18:20:10 GMT -5
"Very well then."
*Rochester sat in a superfluous gesture, replacing his napkin. He looked to Alex.*
"Will Kris be joining us then? Or did the two of you sate yourselves earlier?"
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Post by Alex on Jun 12, 2007 18:23:45 GMT -5
*Alex smiled her wry, cat-with-cream smile.*
"I ate," *she said saucily.* "Kris is, shall we say, freshening up. But we'd gladly join you for company, if you'll have us."
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Post by Rochester on Jun 12, 2007 18:29:45 GMT -5
"Oh darling, you know I'm always happy to have you. If I'm not too boring during breakfast."
*Rochester turned to Dorian.*
"And you sir? Or do you have other matters to attend? You are certainly not obligated to join us."
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