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Post by Rochester on Nov 26, 2007 13:27:36 GMT -5
*Rochester looked confused for a moment.*
"Shadi...you can't possibly think I mean to chain you? I would never..."
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Post by Shadi on Nov 26, 2007 13:32:58 GMT -5
"No!" *she exclaimed, frustrated by her inability to express herself.* "I don't, not at all. But I've learned to take care of myself, and that's hard to unlearn. It makes me want that money. So I could be sure. So no matter what happens... Wouldn't you feel the same, if it were the opposite?"
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Post by Rochester on Nov 26, 2007 13:44:12 GMT -5
*Rochester grew quiet in contemplation.*
"Yes. I'm sorry, Shadi. I just...I'm so unsure right now."
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Post by Shadi on Nov 26, 2007 13:51:05 GMT -5
*Shadi wrapped her arms around him tighter.*
"Anyway, I don't care, I'll do anything to make you happy. Don't wanna lose you again."
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Post by Rochester on Nov 26, 2007 14:06:40 GMT -5
*Rochester shut his eyes, burying his face in her hair and taking in the smell of her.*
"You won't. I promise."
*He sighed gently.*
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Post by Shadi on Nov 26, 2007 14:11:13 GMT -5
"Yeah?"
*She pressed her face into his chest.*
"Good."
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Post by Alex on Nov 29, 2007 11:09:24 GMT -5
**MOMENTS LATER**
*Alex came bounding up the stairs, not sure what she was going to tell Rochester but certain she had to at least spill the beans about the hotel. He might mock her for being such a sap, but she was too happy to care. She knocked once, then opened the door.*
"Rochester, you'll never guess who I just..."
*She trailed off at the sight--Rochester and the young girl entwined as what looked more like clinging children than post-coital snuggling.*
"Er... Oh. Terribly sorry."
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Post by Rochester on Nov 30, 2007 11:59:22 GMT -5
*Rochester shot up at the abrupt entrance. He was stunned, unsure of what to do. It was only Alex, she certainly was unaccustomed to seeing him in a state of undress, or even with someone else. But this...this was Shadi. His Shadi. He quickly pulled the sheets tight around her, not worried about himself. He tried to sound calm but his voice wavered.*
"Yes? Was there something that you needed?"
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Post by Alex on Nov 30, 2007 12:05:21 GMT -5
*Alex's face flamed red.*
"Um, no. I'm sorry, I didn't think. Should have guessed."
*She tried to pull herself together and nodded her head at Shadi.*
"Forgive me, mademoiselle. My, er, excitement got away from me."
*She bowed again, and cast a significant glance at Rochester. Something was wrong. She turned for the door.*
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Post by Shadi on Nov 30, 2007 12:06:31 GMT -5
*Shadi giggled as Alex turned away. Well it was funny--imagine anyone walking in on Rochester not having sex! She burrowed deeper into Rochester's side.*
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Post by Rochester on Nov 30, 2007 12:11:27 GMT -5
*Shadi's giggle disarmed him, put him at ease. She seemed...not upset at the interruption. And Alex always had a reason. He lifted his hand to her.*
"No...please, stay. I didn't mean to...you just caught me off-guard. Was there something you wanted to talk about?"
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Post by Alex on Nov 30, 2007 12:15:56 GMT -5
*Alex smiled at them gratefully.*
"No, it's fine. It can wait. I just had a good night. Looks like you did, too."
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Post by Rochester on Nov 30, 2007 12:19:03 GMT -5
*Rochester's whole body tensed. He didn't want to think about the past, not right now. He managed a smile and a curt nod of his head.*
"Fine, later then."
*He tried to soften his voice.*
"I mean, I should like very much to hear about your evening then."
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Post by Alex on Nov 30, 2007 12:20:55 GMT -5
*Alex frowned slightly. No, this was... off. Then again, she couldn't be sure her perceptions were accurate, as odd as her night had been.*
"No rush," *she said gently.* "I need some sleep."
*She gave them another look before leaving. They looked tense. Afraid. What had happened?*
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Post by Shadi on Nov 30, 2007 12:21:32 GMT -5
"Does she do that a lot?" *Shadi piped up when they were alone again.*
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