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Post by Rochester on Jan 8, 2008 9:08:58 GMT -5
*Rochester was relieved that Shadi hadn't beaten them back. He hadn't meant to be gone so long, but Alex had helped. She always did. He appreciated having someone that watched his back like that. It was a nice change. But then he started to realize how long it had been since they had parted ways and he hoped that nothing bad had happened to her. He paced in front of the fireplace in the parlor, occasionally checking out the window for some sign of Shadi.*
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Post by Shadi on Jan 8, 2008 10:01:39 GMT -5
*Shadi dashed pell-mell through the streets, arriving on Rochester's doorstep somewhat bedraggled but happy. She remembered somewhat reluctantly the first night she'd come here. As Nadir's bride. Oh, but she'd been angry at him!
At least Rochester wasn't any relation. As far as she knew. She rang the bell rather more forcefully than was necessary.*
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Post by Rochester on Jan 8, 2008 21:02:44 GMT -5
*Rochester rushed to the door, flinging it open and wrapping his arms tightly about her, trying to pull her inside.*
"Oh, Shadi...is everything all right? Did you run into trouble?"
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Post by Shadi on Jan 9, 2008 9:59:35 GMT -5
*Shadi fell into him willingly, nearly wriggling like a puppy in her joy at being in his arms again.*
"No, no trouble," *she said.* "I'm so sorry, Rochester, I meant to be back earlier, but guess what? I have a brother! I didn't know, until I met him tonight at Father's."
*She wrapped her arms around him and squeezed tight.*
"But I'm here now."
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Post by Rochester on Jan 9, 2008 15:36:07 GMT -5
*Rochester looked relieved to find that there had been no foul play. He even dared a smile as he leaned back and brushed the hair back from her eyes.*
"A brother? Your father been keeping him from you, some great family secret?"
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Post by Shadi on Jan 9, 2008 15:45:23 GMT -5
*Shadi rolled her eyes.*
"It's a long story," *she said.* "Which doesn't even make sense. Dad doesn't even believe Julian's his. Anyway, is it all right if my brother visits me? I told him he could, because now that I have a brother I don't want to lose him."
*She smiled up at Rochester.*
"Did you miss me?"
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Post by Rochester on Jan 9, 2008 15:54:46 GMT -5
"Of course."
*Rochester looked surprised that she'd even ask.*
"And of course."
*He smiled warmly, kissing her. But then his eyes darkened.*
"You...saw your father?"
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Post by Shadi on Jan 9, 2008 16:02:44 GMT -5
*Shadi pouted.*
"Yes. He... he wasn't even mad!"
*She sounded disappointed.*
"He was all soppy about not being a good father, which is hardly my fault, but it's not like he does anything to make it better."
*She smiled again.*
"Anyway, here I am now, with you!"
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Post by Rochester on Jan 9, 2008 16:08:55 GMT -5
"That you are." *Rochester beamed. Maybe this would still work. He swept her up into his arms, taking a few steps towards the stairs. He paused.*
"So...we can stay then?"
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Post by Shadi on Jan 9, 2008 16:13:14 GMT -5
*Shadi giggled at being picked up.*
"He didn't say anything about that. Just... said he hoped I was happy."
*The thought gave her pause.*
"He was trying to be nice, I think."
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Post by Rochester on Jan 9, 2008 16:49:32 GMT -5
*Rochester shrugged as much as he could manage.*
"Good enough for me."
*He smiled and kissed her tenderly.*
"Straight to bed then?"
*His dimple deepened mischievously.*
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Post by Shadi on Jan 10, 2008 19:23:38 GMT -5
*Shadi threw her arms around his neck and kissed him soundly.*
"I thought you'd never ask."
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Post by Rochester on Jan 11, 2008 8:32:14 GMT -5
*Rochester grinned. This was right. He knew it in his gut.*
"As my lady commands..."
*He swept her up the stairs and into his room, laying her gently on the bed. He gave a mischievous smile as he loosened his cravat.*
"And what service might I grant next?"
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Post by Shadi on Jan 11, 2008 12:17:19 GMT -5
*Shadi smiled up at him, overwhelmed with the feeling of being home. Had she ever really had one? She was torn between wanting him to prove she was here by taking off his clothes, or hers. She pulled at the ends of his cravat, pulling him down to her.*
"Tell me I'm me, and you're you, and we're both really here."
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Post by Rochester on Jan 11, 2008 22:09:13 GMT -5
*Rochester made no protest, nuzzling her neck.*
"We're here. Really here, my darling."
*He smiled as he whispered the words against her ear.*
"I'm here...." *His finger tips slowly started unbuttoning his waistcoat. He lowered one hand to slip it tenderly up her side.*
"And you're here..."
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