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Post by Vianne Giry on Mar 14, 2008 19:52:07 GMT -5
"Oh, but you are tired," *she said, laying a hand on his shoulder.* "I wouldn't wish to tax your faculties."
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Post by Sir Percy on Mar 14, 2008 19:55:40 GMT -5
Percy raised both eyebrows this time, and in a flash, had Vianne on her back, while he leaned over her.
"On the contrary, madame, I assure you, I am most eager to hear your thoughts on this matter," he said, deliberately letting her feel how true his words were.
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Post by Vianne Giry on Mar 14, 2008 19:58:02 GMT -5
*Vianne drew his head down and whispered into his ear with a small smile.*
"...but then I have my reservations as to how gravity might make such a position difficult. But evidently it comes highly recommended by various, er...experts on the subject."
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Post by Sir Percy on Mar 14, 2008 20:00:05 GMT -5
Percy raised his head.
"And what experts have you been reading, my love?" he murmered.
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Post by Vianne Giry on Mar 14, 2008 20:02:12 GMT -5
*Vianne slid a hand under her pillow and drew out not one, not two, but three soberly-bound and plain-looking volumes.* "These ones," *she said sheepishly.*
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Post by Sir Percy on Mar 14, 2008 20:13:21 GMT -5
"The Kamma Sutra and the Rubiy'at", Percy read aloud. He skimmed through the Rubiy'at, grinning a little, then paused.
"O, Queen of night, for whom my spirit yearns, Drink of the wine of life while yet life burns! How know'st thou that thou art not the one To whom no moon or morrow e'er returns?"
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Post by Vianne Giry on Mar 14, 2008 20:16:27 GMT -5
*Vianne sat up, grinning.*
"I do like that one."
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Post by Sir Percy on Mar 14, 2008 20:18:08 GMT -5
Percy leaned over and kissed her nose, unable to resist.
"So do I."
He held out an arm for her to snuggle into.
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Post by Vianne Giry on Mar 14, 2008 20:21:06 GMT -5
*Vianne curled up beside him, bending her head close to his so that they could read together, her dark hair falling forward across their shoulders and brushing the page softly.*
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