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Post by Rochester on Dec 17, 2007 9:15:14 GMT -5
*Rochester startled at the question, flustering a bit.*
"Oh! Um...nothing. Just...trying to get in the swing of things slowly..."
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Post by Alex on Dec 17, 2007 10:11:53 GMT -5
*Alex eyed him suspiciously.*
"Do you want me--us--to leave?" *she asked quietly, without any judgment in her tone.*
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Post by Rochester on Dec 17, 2007 10:15:53 GMT -5
Yes.
*Rochester gave a nervous laugh.*
"Of course not, darling...just a bit out of my element, that's all..."
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Post by Alex on Dec 17, 2007 10:30:17 GMT -5
"Okay. Now I know something's really wrong. Girls, would you mind... leaving us the room for a moment?"
*The girls hid their scowls and complied, and Alex watched Rochester from across the room.*
"You haven't been out of your element in bed since you were born," *she said.* "What's the matter?"
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Post by Rochester on Dec 17, 2007 11:11:13 GMT -5
*Rochester flushed as he stood, fidgeting with his cravat indignantly.*
"I...I..."
*He snapped, collapsing in a pile at her feet, crying softly on her lap.*
"I don't know what's wrong with me. I just...I can't..."
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Post by Alex on Dec 17, 2007 11:24:44 GMT -5
((Whoa.))
*Alex was stunned for a moment, not sure what do with a sobbing pile of Rochester. It was wholly unnatural and extremely upsetting. But she pulled herself together and put her arms around him.*
"Oh, Rochester, I'm sorry. I never should have made you come here. I thought I could get both our minds off... Shh, you'll be all right."
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Post by Rochester on Dec 17, 2007 19:14:15 GMT -5
*Rochester tried to calm himself, rubbing his face against her lap. The smell of her was familiar and safe and comforted him.*
"No...I'm sorry. I shouldn't have...I'm just not ready..."
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Post by Alex on Dec 17, 2007 19:17:38 GMT -5
*Alex bent to kiss his hair.*
"Shh. Rochester, I'm so sorry... what happened? Far be it for me to pry, but something's going on and I missed it entirely. Did something happen with Shadi?"
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Post by Rochester on Dec 18, 2007 8:59:33 GMT -5
Yes. No. Well, something.
*Rochester nodded and then shook his head against her lap, suddenly tired and a bit exasperated.*
"You...you wouldn't believe me if I told you."
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Post by Alex on Dec 18, 2007 10:12:57 GMT -5
*Alex took a breath and let it go, stifling a chuckle. Did he think he was the only one plagued with impossibilities?*
"Well then. Shall I take you home?"
*She hated feeling helpless. But she didn't know what he needed from her. If anything.*
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Post by Rochester on Dec 18, 2007 20:48:20 GMT -5
*Rochester found himself nodding before he had processed the question. Then he peered up to her, a bit helpless himself.*
"Perhaps we could stop off for a drink on the way?"
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Post by Alex on Dec 19, 2007 10:07:14 GMT -5
*Alex smiled, somewhat relieved. At least a drink was something she could handle.*
"Splendid idea," *she said. Impulsively she leaned forward and kissed his forehead.* "We'll figure it out," *she said softly.* "We're us, after all."
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Post by Rochester on Dec 20, 2007 18:55:02 GMT -5
*Her confidence comforted Rochester further. He smiled at her lips on his face and stood to offer her help up, not that she needed it. He did.*
"Of course we will. Just need to get things sorted."
*He pulled an ample amount out of his purse and left it on the table, then glanced at the door.*
"Shall we?"
((Wherever you'd like to go.))
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Post by Alex on Dec 21, 2007 20:45:17 GMT -5
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