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Post by Sylvia on Apr 25, 2007 22:27:26 GMT -5
*Sylvia rushed to prepare. She did manage to leave a note well in sight on the bed for Crane.*
My beloved,
I am sorry there was not more time to tell you, but the opportunity arose unexpectedly. I hope that you will get this and be able to make the most of the time we have. I will see the cat entertained for as long as I can.
Deepest love,
Your Dutiful Mouse
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Post by Sylvia on May 1, 2007 10:41:45 GMT -5
***NEW NIGHT***
*Sylvia made her way through the halls. Her hands were shaking. Why? She tried to push the feelings back, away. She wanted to be calm again. She was home and safe again. Jonathan would be home soon. Surely he would, even if he wasn't already. Her fingers fumbled with the key in the lock. Finally getting the door open, she slipped inside and set her bag by the door, her hands clumsily trying to unfasten her cloak. He wasn't there. She sighed. Maybe it won't be too much longer. Finally freeing herself of the cloak, crawled onto the bed, curling herself up as much as the fabric of the dress would allow. She just had to wait... She felt tired, like the evening had taken everything out of her. No matter how she tried to stay awake, sleep finally washed over her, trapping her in a restless darkness with dreams of guilt and abandonment.*
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Post by Jonathan Crane on May 1, 2007 17:44:02 GMT -5
*Crane walked in the door quietly. His expression became one of concern when he saw Sylvia*
"What's the matter?"
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Post by Sylvia on May 1, 2007 17:53:48 GMT -5
*Sylvia was startled as he entered, but relief quickly washed over her. She lept off the bed and ran to him, embracing him tightly, kissing him desperately. She nuzzled against his neck.*
"Oh thank you! I'm so glad that you're back. I...I missed you terribly."
*She pulled away gently, her arms still around him.*
"I..."
How could she explain?
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Post by Jonathan Crane on May 1, 2007 18:48:43 GMT -5
"Did someone hurt you?"
*He took her hand, deeply worried*
"Did that man come back?"
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Post by Sylvia on May 1, 2007 19:00:39 GMT -5
*Sylvia looked up at him, slightly confused. She shook her head hesitantly, biting her lip.*
"No...I mean..."
*She sighed gently and took his hands. Why did he make her so honest? She should hide this...but it would be worse later. Nothing happened. Not really. She pursed her lips and looked up at him.*
"Jonathan...I went back to Dahlia's this evening, just to check on Virginia. I swear, that was all I went for. But...there was a man, a man that I have never met. I just meant to help him find someone...I know the girls, I could have matched his tastes, but... He took me to dinner, we discussed art...I swear I didn't mean to hurt you! It was nothing, I just wanted to support the house, to help them earn a wealthy patron. We didn't do anything...we were in public the whole time. I didn't even share a carriage with him. But...on the walk home...he kissed me. I didn't return it! I pushed him away...I explained. And he apologized, and the matter was dropped."
*She sighed in exhaustion after the confession.*
"I gathered some things and came back here. I will have the rest sent for later. I won't go back. I can't. I'm so sorry, Jonathan. Please forgive me."
*She looked as though her heart would break, her eyes honest and pained.*
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Post by Jonathan Crane on May 1, 2007 19:06:26 GMT -5
*Jonathan thought about whether or not he should be angry with her. She had told him severything, and he was grateful for that. He looked into her eyes*
"Is that why you were frightened? Of my reaction?"
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Post by Sylvia on May 1, 2007 19:12:26 GMT -5
*Sylvia sucked her lip nervously, fighting to keep her eyes lifted to him, to show that she wasn't hiding anything. Her voice was meek, as if she was about to cry.*
"Yes...I...I love you. I would never knowingly betray you. I don't know what possessed me to accept such an offer. He was just...it's hard to explain. The thought of him makes me very uncomfortable. But I hurried home as soon as was polite. Please...please forgive me. I will not be foolish enough to go back there."
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Post by Jonathan Crane on May 1, 2007 19:18:57 GMT -5
"Sylvia..."
*He hated himself for his weakness, but the simple fact was that he loved her. And although he should have punished her, he was simply happy that she came back.*
"I forgive you."
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Post by Sylvia on May 1, 2007 19:21:36 GMT -5
*Sylvia's eyes shut gently at the words. She wrapped her arms tightly around him, kissing him desperately. Her words fell broken between her kisses.*
"Oh, Jonathan...thank you...I love you so...please let me prove it...let me make it up to you...please..."
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Post by Jonathan Crane on May 1, 2007 19:24:59 GMT -5
*He kissed her hotly, roughly, running his hands through her hair*
"Go ahead and try."
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Post by Sylvia on May 1, 2007 19:30:29 GMT -5
*Sylvia was surprised by his roughness, pleasantly so. She wanted to be punished. She deserved it. She worked his tie loose urgently, pulling it from his neck. She deftly tied one end around her left wrist then returned her attentions to unbuttoning his jacket and shirt, leaving them both on his shoulders, planting kisses down the skin of his chest. She looked up to him, her brow furrowed delicately and her lips trembling.*
"Please sir...I will serve as long as it takes."
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Post by Jonathan Crane on May 1, 2007 19:42:55 GMT -5
*He lowered her down onto the bed, ripping at her dress*
"Say you love me", *he commanded*
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Post by Sylvia on May 1, 2007 19:44:59 GMT -5
*Sylvia swallowed, meeting his eyes with a hint of fear. It humbled her, but she craved it.*
"I love you. Only you. I love you, Jonathan. My lord and master."
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Post by Jonathan Crane on May 1, 2007 19:56:25 GMT -5
"Tell me how much you want me", *he commanded, trailing one chilly hand down her body*
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