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Post by Shadi on Dec 3, 2007 17:32:36 GMT -5
*Shadi stirred after some time, suddenly restless.*
"I want to get my things," *she said.* "Unless... I mean, if you still want me."
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Post by Rochester on Dec 3, 2007 17:36:07 GMT -5
*Rochester looked a little wounded, but realized that both of them were a bit delicate at the moment.*
"Of course I still want you. I always want you..."
*He smiled and caressed her cheek.*
"Do you want me to go with you?"
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Post by Shadi on Dec 3, 2007 17:54:56 GMT -5
*Shadi smiled, anxieties, for the moment, abated.*
"Of course, but I don't think Father would like that too much. It'll be easier if I can sneak in and out, you know? I'll tell him, I just... I want to make sure I get some things from my room before..."
*She shrugged.*
"I'll be careful, though."
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Post by Rochester on Dec 3, 2007 17:57:30 GMT -5
"You better be."
*Rochester smiled and kissed her forehead. He realized that in the end, they'd need a new place. But they could discuss it later.*
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Post by Shadi on Dec 3, 2007 18:08:24 GMT -5
*Shadi grinned and impulsively kissed him, rather chastely, on the lips. Then she was up and out, having decided on a course and eager to follow it.*
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Post by Rochester on Dec 3, 2007 18:10:05 GMT -5
*Rochester watched her go. There was something so delightful about her innocence, her hope. It comforted him. After a while, he stood and put on his robe, wandering out into the hall to see if he could find Alex.*
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Post by Alex on Dec 3, 2007 18:17:17 GMT -5
*As it happened, he could. Alex sat in the kitchen, staring into space dreamily over a cup of rapidly cooling coffee.*
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Post by Rochester on Dec 3, 2007 18:24:04 GMT -5
*Rochester could not help but smile at the sight of her. He arched a brow, his dimple deepening.*
"You know that glow isn't going to keep it warm, right?"
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Post by Alex on Dec 3, 2007 18:35:39 GMT -5
*Alex started and smiled up at Rochester.*
"Oh. Hey," *she said. She looked down at her coffee.* "Hmm. Sorry about earlier. Nice night?"
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Post by Rochester on Dec 3, 2007 18:38:30 GMT -5
*He smiled as best he could.*
"You?"
*He walked in a poured himself some as well. It must be bad if he was driven to coffee, being a tea drinker as he was.*
"So you were so eager to tell me about this sweet young thing of yours?"
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Post by Alex on Dec 3, 2007 18:47:46 GMT -5
*Alex raised an eyebrow at Rochester's choice of beverage, but said nothing.*
"Went to her house drunk last night," *she began.* "Saw an old girlfriend--one who used to be dead, you know--and the woman ran away. So I got pissed and went to Lizzie's."
*She shook her head.*
"Damn foolish idea. But she took me in, and once I'd sobered up and told her what was going on... she let me take her to a hotel. Oh Rochester, such a winning girl you never did see. So modest and shy, but can't help herself, y'know?"
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Post by Rochester on Dec 3, 2007 18:52:01 GMT -5
*He sat next to her instead of across from her.*
"That sweet blonde firebrand? No offense, but I'm surprised she had it in her, if you know what I mean."
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Post by Alex on Dec 3, 2007 19:02:40 GMT -5
"Me too, to be honest. All this 'no no no' 'yes yes yes', you know? But she..." *Alex paused.* "She really seems to like me."
*She looked up at Rochester, as if surprised by what she was saying. She knew herself. She knew it wasn't a good idea for anyone to like her too much. She shrugged.*
"But what about you? Something's up."
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Post by Rochester on Dec 3, 2007 19:06:42 GMT -5
*Rochester nodded, then at her query, nearly choked on his coffee.*
"Me? Up? What do you mean?"
*He tried to make it sound like an innocent question.*
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Post by Alex on Dec 3, 2007 19:18:39 GMT -5
*Alex laughed gently.*
"Oh, come now, Rochester. You don't expect me to believe that face, do you? You and the girl. Cuddling."
*She eyed him more closely.*
"You haven't been taking care of yourself, clearly haven't been living the life you're accustomed to, and then I walk in on you and your young friend not making love but gazing at each other like puppies? Something's going on."
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