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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 15, 2008 21:55:08 GMT -5
*Scarlett slipped back into the apartment around 2AM, her shoes in her hands as she crept to her room. She didn't want to wake anyone up- especially Teddy, who she knew would see her distress on her face and not leave her alone until he knew what was wrong.*
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Post by Teddy on Jan 15, 2008 21:59:02 GMT -5
Teddy was actually sitting up reading, so he looked up when Scarlett came in. He looked at her, noting that there seemed to be something wrong.
"Where have you been?" he asked.
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 15, 2008 22:00:36 GMT -5
*She looked up quickly, her eyes overbright.* Work, of- of course.
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Post by Teddy on Jan 15, 2008 22:01:33 GMT -5
He raised his eyebrows and looked Scarlett in the eye. "Sit down and tell me what happened. You know you can tell me."
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 15, 2008 22:05:21 GMT -5
I...Teddy, you'll... *She slowly set down her shoes and withdrew the bag Valmont had given her. She tossed it to him carefully as she sat down at a chair across from him.* Look, Teddy. I got a new job, and- and it pays very well, doesn't it? *She managed a small smile, curling up in the chair and hugging her knees to her chest.*
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Post by Teddy on Jan 15, 2008 22:08:38 GMT -5
Teddy opened the bag and his jaw dropped. "How did you get this?" he asked, amazed.
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 15, 2008 22:09:30 GMT -5
Sex. *She pushed the thought away.* Working...
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Post by Teddy on Jan 15, 2008 22:10:39 GMT -5
He continued to stare at the money. "What did you do, join a brothel?" he joked, the thought that this was close never crossing his mind.
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 15, 2008 22:12:09 GMT -5
*She looked up sharply, her eyes filled with dread and terror.* What?
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Post by Teddy on Jan 15, 2008 22:15:20 GMT -5
His gaze snapped to his sister. "Oh my God."
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 15, 2008 22:21:08 GMT -5
I, um...I was... it wasn't- I didn't- Oh, God. *She burst into tears, far more quickly than she ever would have in normal circumstances, and buried her face in her hands.*
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Post by Teddy on Jan 15, 2008 22:23:24 GMT -5
Teddy hugged his sister tightly. "Hey, it's okay. These are desperate times, and desperate measures are called for. That's why I'm thinking of starting a business alliance with Mrs. Lovett."
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 15, 2008 22:27:59 GMT -5
It's not okay! *Scarlett shook her head, her face still buried in her hands.* I'm such a whore!
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Post by Teddy on Jan 15, 2008 22:29:25 GMT -5
He bit his lip, unsure of what to say. He put his arm around her and let her lean on his shoulder.
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Jan 15, 2008 22:36:40 GMT -5
Oh God, what is wrong with me? Why do I have to- oh, God! *She was really full-out sobbing now, gasping for breath as tears poured into her hands.* Why am I such a bad person?
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