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Post by Rochester on Jun 24, 2007 9:19:50 GMT -5
*Rochester looked aghast again, but this time obviously in jest.*
"Morals? My dear lady, you give me too much credit. I would neve impede your virtue."
*His lashes lowered coyly in consideration.*
"Well...that is to say, unless you ask me to."
*Lightening again, he tilted his head back with a knowing grin.*
"All I meant to say is that if you were around more often we might know each other...socially. And once we know each other socially, we might have to be friends and that, my darling is my greatest weakness."
*He sighed as if he could lament such a thing.*
"For truly, I have not a friend that I could deny in anything their heart desires."
*He looked up to her, his grin renewed.*
"So what do you say then, darling?"
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Post by Renn on Jun 24, 2007 9:27:42 GMT -5
*Renn grinned.*
"Friends, with you?"
*She did her best to look like she was thinking over this very seriously, but couldn't keep a straight face.*
"I think those are perfectly reasonable terms."
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Post by Rochester on Jun 24, 2007 9:29:39 GMT -5
*Rochester's grin widened.*
"Well...I'm glad you find them agreeable enough. I know that I can drive a hard bargain."
*His dimple deepened.*
"So how would you be wanting it then?"
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Post by Renn on Jun 24, 2007 9:37:30 GMT -5
*Renn tilted her head.*
"What ever is most convenient for you, I guess."
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Post by Rochester on Jun 24, 2007 9:41:10 GMT -5
*Rochester pursed his lips and looked at her hungrily for a long moment.*
"Oh, aren't you ever so indulgent? Too kind and all that."
*He touched her face gently, longing in his eyes. Then he stood and walked to a heavy mahogany desk and pulled out a leather bound book.*
"Cheque will do then?"
*He held it up questioningly.*
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Post by Renn on Jun 24, 2007 15:45:07 GMT -5
*Renn felt herself blush bright red.*
"That'll be fine. Great. Perfect."
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Post by Rochester on Jun 25, 2007 6:46:59 GMT -5
*Rochester filled it out in flowing script and plucked it from the book. He offered it to Renn held between two fingers like a withering cigarette. As she reached for it, he lifted it back mischievously.*
"So when can i see you again?"
*His smile widened wolfishly.*
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Post by Renn on Jun 25, 2007 9:30:31 GMT -5
*She grinned.*
"Tomorrow for lunch? Or even later today if I can run off and give that to Eponine."
*She reached up and took it, being the same height as him.*
((5'10" I looked it up... shut up. XD))
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Post by Rochester on Jun 25, 2007 9:40:17 GMT -5
*Rochester smiled at her eagerness. Or was it defiance? Either way it was splendid.*
"Oh, lunch tomorrow will be fine. I don't want to be too demanding of you, after all."
*His dimple grew and he gave her a wink.*
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Post by Renn on Jun 25, 2007 9:48:05 GMT -5
"Thank you so much!"
*She broke out of the nervous shyness that had enveloped her since the beginning of her visit, and hugged him. She let go quickly and stood a bit off.*
"I really appreciate this."
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Post by Rochester on Jun 25, 2007 9:54:37 GMT -5
*Surprised by the sudden embrace, Rochester realized that he had just given her an awful lot of money. That must have been what provoked it. She certainly seemed to be avoiding him physically otherwise.*
"You are most welcome. And good luck to you and your friend. She's welcome at lunch, if she'd like."
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Post by Renn on Jun 25, 2007 9:59:09 GMT -5
"I'll let her know, but she'll probably be busy with the new baby and all," *she said with a smile.*
Is it selfish of me to not want her to come?
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Post by Rochester on Jun 25, 2007 10:07:00 GMT -5
*Rochester shrugged.*
"Of course. It must be taxing. She's welcome, but I will certainly won't begrudge her for having other duties."
*His smile grew wicked.*
"And besides...I don't mind it being a private affair."
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Post by Renn on Jun 25, 2007 10:21:08 GMT -5
*Renn felt herself blush again. Why did she always have to turn bright red and feel her "fight or flight" instincts kick in when he talked to her? She certainly liked him!*
"Yeah. Okay. Well, thank you again! I'll see you tomorrow, then."
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Post by Rochester on Jun 25, 2007 10:27:03 GMT -5
"I look forward to it."
*Rochester grinned and politely escorted her to the door.*
"Have a pleasant day, but hopefully not too pleasant. I don't want the standard set too high for tomorrow."
*He gave a wry smile and a wink.*
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