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Post by Enjolras on Jun 19, 2007 1:30:58 GMT -5
*The carriage pulled up and Enjolras leapt out to help Bella out of it. He led her in by her hand, into the kitchen where coffee was always waiting. He poured two cups and set milk and sugar out on the kitchen table.*
"Now." *He said to Bella, gently.* "Would you mind explaining what's going on? Writing it down left it a little vague.*
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 19, 2007 1:33:00 GMT -5
What do you wish to know?
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 19, 2007 1:34:18 GMT -5
*He smiled gently, taking her hand.*
"Why is it that your hand kept going to your stomach?"
*He had already guessed the answer, but he wanted to make sure she knew that he would listen.*
((hay look 100th post!))
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 19, 2007 1:37:14 GMT -5
((100 posts for you! *throws confetti and streamers*))
*Her breath caught in her throat, and she couldn't quite meet his eyes.* I...no reason. Nervous habit.
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 19, 2007 1:38:34 GMT -5
*He lifted her chin up and looked her straight in the eye.*
"Is that really the reason?"
((gotta go. be back in the morning.))
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 19, 2007 1:40:44 GMT -5
((Same. Sooo tired. G'night!))
*She blushed and moved her eyes away.* No, it-it's not.
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 19, 2007 10:39:30 GMT -5
*He moved her face back to face his with his free hand and squeezed hers with the other.*
"And what is?" *He asked gently. She had to admit it to herself out loud, and it didn't seem like she had done that yet.*
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 19, 2007 20:25:17 GMT -5
*She bit her lip, taking a breath as she met his eyes.* The truth is that...that I'm...pregnant.
((Have finally thought of a reason she can speak...it's crappy, but it works. ;D ))
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 19, 2007 21:32:31 GMT -5
*He nodded. That was fine with him. He didn't like the idea of the father taking up with another woman, so he wanted to clarify.*
"And the baby is Christian's?" *He asked, his eyes still kind.*
((Do tell. Enjy's cool with whatever.))
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 19, 2007 21:41:32 GMT -5
((I'll PM you about it first ;D ))
*Her voice was incredibly soft.* No, it's not.
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 19, 2007 21:47:08 GMT -5
*He nodded again.*
"And do you know whose the baby is?"
*He really did want to help this girl, which was odd. He had never become emotionally invested in anyone, not even all those months spent in the slums with far worse cases.*
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 19, 2007 21:51:18 GMT -5
*She shook her head, closing her eyes for a long moment before speaking* No, I don't.
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 19, 2007 22:05:56 GMT -5
*He nodded.* "That's all I want to know for now--I don't want to upset you." *He said, smiling and squeezing her hand.*
"If you'd like to stay the night, I apparently have a niece who was recently married, and her room has been freed up. Most of her clothes were left behind, so I'm sure you could find something. I don't want you to have to go back to the Opera this late--it's not safe in the streets at night."
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 19, 2007 22:18:33 GMT -5
*Her eyes snapped open. No one- well, of Christian, House, and Fate- had reacted so...calmly. It was weird- but nice. She managed a small smile.* Thank you so much. If you have extra room and you truly don't mi- *She gasped suddenly, dropping to the floor in a dead faint.*
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 19, 2007 22:22:59 GMT -5
*He furrowed his brow in immediate concern and went to her side quick as lightning.*
"Bella?" *He asked, gently shaking her.* "Are you alright?" *His voice cracked a little and he bent to see if she was still breathing.*
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