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Post by Renn on Aug 27, 2007 19:45:08 GMT -5
*Renn got out of the cab, and paid the driver.* "This is it," *she said, starting up the stairs to the front door.*
*She knocked, and gave Simon a reassuring smile.*
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Post by Simon Tam on Aug 27, 2007 19:45:56 GMT -5
*Simon shifted his weight nervously.*
"And you think River will be here?"
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Post by Renn on Aug 27, 2007 19:48:43 GMT -5
"Well, maybe. But if she's not, Rochester will know where Shadi is," *she said.*
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Post by Rochester on Aug 27, 2007 19:51:46 GMT -5
*Rochester cracked the door, but upon seeing Renn, he opened it wide. He looked like he hadn't slept well.*
"Oh darling! It's been ages."
*He brightened and embraced her, but then noted Simon with an arched brow.*
"And you brought me a...friend."
*His dimple deepened.*
*Simon shifted uncomfortably.*
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Post by Renn on Aug 27, 2007 19:57:54 GMT -5
"Hey! Sorry I haven't been by, I've been really busy," *she said with a smile.* "This is Simon. Can we come in?"
((Let's pretend for sanity's sake that he introduced himself.))
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Post by Rochester on Aug 27, 2007 20:01:15 GMT -5
((Sorry. That's fine. Or I'll do it here.))
"Simon."
*Rochester smiled a bit more.*
"Earl of Rochester, at your service. Just call me Rochester. And yes, darling..."
*He turned to Renn.*
"Do come in. What can I do for you?"
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Post by Renn on Aug 27, 2007 20:06:46 GMT -5
"My friend's looking for somebody," *she said,* "and I thought you might be able to help. 'Cause Shadi was the last person to see her. At least, I'm pretty sure. 'Cause, you know, Shadi knocked me out with chloroform," *She said, annoyed.*
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Post by Rochester on Aug 27, 2007 20:08:22 GMT -5
*Rochester was leading them to the sitting room, but stopped mid-step at her words.*
"Shadi. Like...my Shadi? I mean...the one you painted for me?"
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Post by Renn on Aug 27, 2007 20:12:02 GMT -5
"Yes, your Shadi," *she said.* "And I'm sorry, but I will hit her next time I see her."
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Post by Rochester on Aug 27, 2007 20:15:53 GMT -5
*Rochester laughed in disbelief.*
"No, surely not. She'd never..."
She would do that. For the right reason. Of course she would.
*He swallowed the rest of the sentence and turned back to both of them trying to sound casual about it.*
"And why would she do that?"
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Post by Simon Tam on Aug 27, 2007 20:16:58 GMT -5
*Simon stepped forward, interjecting anxiously.*
"We have reason to believe she's kidnapped my sister. Now tell us where she is at once!"
*Rochester just stood and looked surprised.*
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Post by Renn on Aug 27, 2007 20:19:27 GMT -5
*She gave Simon a Look. It said "chill out."*
"She was breaking her out of the psych ward. The girl's name is River. Do you know her? Or, do you know where they might have taken her?"
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Post by Rochester on Aug 27, 2007 20:24:06 GMT -5
*Rochester looked from Simon to Renn and shook his head.*
"So sorry, darling. I haven't seen her since the night of her party."
Well not in the flesh anyway...so much flesh. Stop it!
"I'm afraid I'll be no help at all."
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Post by Renn on Aug 27, 2007 21:41:06 GMT -5
*She frowned. So much for her brilliant idea.*
"Oh... What about Nadir's house? Do you mind giving us the address?"
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Post by Rochester on Aug 28, 2007 3:07:05 GMT -5
"Of course, but it's really..."
*Rochester stopped mid-thought and eyed Renn shrewdly.*
"You promise not to resort to violence until we get this whole thing sorted out?"
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