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Post by Aimery on Jun 28, 2007 14:15:14 GMT -5
*Aimery led Faye into the inn, hoping that it would be pleasing enough. He just didn't know where else to take her. It wasn't as if he could keep her in his room at the dormitory. He looked around nervously. It looked different since the last time he had been here, but also painfully the same. He wondered if it would help her remember too.*
Will this be all right? I stay at the Opera, but I will come visit you all the time. I promise.
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Post by Faith on Jun 28, 2007 14:17:18 GMT -5
*Faith nodded.*
"It's nice. Thank you...Aimery, was it?"
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Post by Aimery on Jun 28, 2007 14:19:22 GMT -5
*Aimery couldn't help but wince at the pain of her not remembering him. He forced a smile and nodded. Then he gestured that she should wait while he went to look for someone.*
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Post by Brandi on Jun 28, 2007 14:21:23 GMT -5
*Brandi came out from the kitchen at the sound of the newcomers and just stared for a moment. Then she regained her composure and smiled sweetly.*
"What can I do for you today?"
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Post by Faith on Jun 28, 2007 14:35:33 GMT -5
"I--I'd like a room, please..." *said Faye hesitantly.*
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Post by Brandi on Jun 28, 2007 14:45:16 GMT -5
*Brandi smiled and nodded.*
"Of course...I have just the one."
*She smiled at Aimery who nodded politely as she collected the key to Faye's old room. She held it out to her.*
"Here you are, Miss. I serve three meals a day and you're welcome at any of them. Other than that, just keep it civil and there won't be any worries."
*Her eyes were tender.*
"Not that I think there will be a problem.*
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Post by Faith on Jun 28, 2007 15:02:54 GMT -5
"I won't be any trouble," *she whispered, looking at Aimery for a moment.*
"Er..."
*she went up the stairs to her room, flushed with embarrassment and confusion.*
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Post by Brandi on Jun 28, 2007 15:08:24 GMT -5
*Aimery moved to write, but Brandi shook her head with a gentle smile. She touched his hand.*
"Don't worry. I know. I'm sure she'll find something to do around here. Don't fret about the money right now. You just go take care of her, all right?"
*Aimery smiled gratefully and touched her hand in an echo of her gesture before nodding and following Faye up the stairs.*
Those kids...
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Post by Faith on Jun 28, 2007 15:11:00 GMT -5
*Faith jumped, startled, and turned, hearing the door click shut behind her, biting her lip as she saw Aimery and trying to summon a smile.*
"It's a very comfortable room," *she said.*
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Post by Aimery on Jun 28, 2007 15:22:36 GMT -5
*Aimery was careful to stand in the doorway, not wanting to threaten her in the new space. He wrote and then held out the pad to her.*
I am glad that you think so. You can stay as long as you like. I will make sure you have whatever i can get for you.
*He knew it was a lot for her, but he wanted to help and felt helpless for it.*
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Post by Faith on Jun 28, 2007 19:47:22 GMT -5
"Thank you." *She took his hand in hers.* "Tell me--was our...our engagement arranged? I know I have no family to speak of, but..." *her brow furrowed.* "Is it a matter of convenience or...an affair of the heart?"
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Post by Aimery on Jun 28, 2007 19:59:46 GMT -5
*Aimery's expression was tender as he looked at her. He squeezed her hand before writing.*
I loved you the first night I met you. You were the only one
*He swallowed sadly in rememberence.*
that ever really understood me.
*He forced himself to add.*
No, it was not arranged. You were kind enough to choose me when no one else would.
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Post by Faith on Jun 28, 2007 20:04:42 GMT -5
*Faith read the note, her cheeks glowing faintly pink.*
"Oh..." *she said softly, half-smiling.*
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Post by Aimery on Jun 28, 2007 20:21:47 GMT -5
*Aimery pursed his lips and turned a new page.*
I am sorry if I startled you at the hospital. Please understand that I hold you in the highest regards and would never want to scare you. Can you please forgive me?
*He looked to her hopefully.*
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Post by Faith on Jun 28, 2007 20:26:22 GMT -5
*Faith nodded emphatically.*
"Of course. I'd only just woken up, you see..."
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