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Post by Lizzie on Oct 4, 2007 20:44:22 GMT -5
*Remebering her own corset, Lizzie's blush deepened.*
"Well, I..."
*She grabbed her shawl.*
"No need fer 'ya to take anything. It's silly brother stuff anyways."
*She smiled, unsure of how to phrase her next question.*
"When can I...see you again?"
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 20:50:08 GMT -5
*Alex was secretly amused at the fluster she seemed to produce in the girl.*
"Whenever you like," *she said.* "That is to say, I have rehearsal most mornings and some afternoons, but I'd very much like to see you soon."
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 4, 2007 20:54:37 GMT -5
*Lizzie's eyes darkened for a moment.*
"I don't know if...there might be a chance...if Jake is cross, I may not be able to get out much."
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 21:12:04 GMT -5
*Alex smiled gently, though a mischievous spark decorated her green eyes.*
"Well then, we'll just have to figure a way out for you."
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 4, 2007 21:21:21 GMT -5
*Lizzie gave her the knowing look that said she'd already thought of that.*
"But there ain't no tree to climb down or nothin'. It's just a cottage."
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 21:52:13 GMT -5
"Fine. I know. But... How long will he keep you in, anyway?"
And how long are you going to stand for a brother who treats you like that?
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 4, 2007 21:57:58 GMT -5
*Lizzie shrugged and shook her head.*
"Don't know that he will. I mean...maybe he won't be too terribly cross..."
*She began to wring her hands subconsciously.*
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 22:00:21 GMT -5
*Alex grabbed her hands to still them.*
"Shh. We'll be fine. You'll be fine. We'll just have to see; I can always mount a rescue, if I have to."
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 4, 2007 22:07:14 GMT -5
*Lizzie was starting to get more agitated by the thought of Jake and his temper, rocking slightly but not freeing herself from Alex's grasp.*
"I just...kinda think it might be nicer here with you, that's all."
*She managed a nervous smile.*
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 22:08:56 GMT -5
*Warning bells went off in Alex's mind.*
"Lizzie... What are you afraid of? Look at me. I didn't want to hurt you; I mean, make it hard for you. I never meant that. What's going on?"
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 4, 2007 22:12:52 GMT -5
*Lizzie shook her head more and pulled her hands away.*
"It's nothin'. I should get going."
*She started towards the door.*
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 22:15:34 GMT -5
"Can I walk you home, at least? I mean... until it's close, that is."
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 4, 2007 22:17:46 GMT -5
*Lizzie stopped and smiled. A real smile. She glanced back to Alex.*
"Yeah...I'd like that."
*She held out her hand as if to take Alex's arm.*
"If 'ya don't mind."
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 22:19:00 GMT -5
"Good."
*Alex returned her smile freely, and offered her arm.*
"Shall we?"
*They started for the door, until a thought struck her.*
"What's your friend Jeremy going to think?"
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 4, 2007 22:21:52 GMT -5
*At the question, Lizzie lowered her head shyly.*
"I don't rightly know. But...I don't think he'd mind much...either way."
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