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May 26, 2008 18:33:03 GMT -5
Post by Mother on May 26, 2008 18:33:03 GMT -5
*She felt a brief stab of panic, realizing she didn't have an address. Quickly, using her powers, she whipped up a location that was nice but not overly ostentatious*
"I have a suite at the Much Nicer Hotel Than The Hilton."
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May 27, 2008 8:25:00 GMT -5
Post by Rochester on May 27, 2008 8:25:00 GMT -5
*Rochester's smile deepened.*
"I know the place. May I call on you soon?"
*His eyes were hopeful.*
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May 27, 2008 13:12:06 GMT -5
Post by Mother on May 27, 2008 13:12:06 GMT -5
*She smiled to reassure him*
"Oh, yes. I'm always about."
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May 29, 2008 6:18:37 GMT -5
Post by Rochester on May 29, 2008 6:18:37 GMT -5
*Rochester's smile brightened.*
"Then as soon as I can, darling."
*He leaned forward to kiss her softly.*
"May I...offer you my carriage? It's seems the least I can do."
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May 29, 2008 12:29:35 GMT -5
Post by Mother on May 29, 2008 12:29:35 GMT -5
*She lightly kissed him back, feeling a bit guilty. Everything had been wonderful and it had gone to pot really fast*
"Oh, thank you--for everything."
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May 30, 2008 7:09:17 GMT -5
Post by Rochester on May 30, 2008 7:09:17 GMT -5
*He smiled and helped her up, escorting her to the door.*
"Thank you, darling. For your kindness, and your understanding."
*He bent to kiss her gently as they awaited the carriage.*
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May 30, 2008 13:20:42 GMT -5
Post by Mother on May 30, 2008 13:20:42 GMT -5
*Rochester was so nice. There should be more of him, she decided. Something to make a mental note of for when she returned to work. Too soon, the carriage arrived* "Well...here's my ride. Thank you again, and...I will be seeing you!" *On impulse, she gave him a hug *
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May 30, 2008 14:32:53 GMT -5
Post by Rochester on May 30, 2008 14:32:53 GMT -5
((*beams* Aww, Rochester's still got it.))
"Of course, darling. Good night."
*He echoed her hug and watched her disappear into the carriage and then waited for it to disappear out of sight. Then he sighed and headed inside and back upstairs to Shadi's room. He knocked gently.*
"Shadi? Are you available?"
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May 30, 2008 17:07:07 GMT -5
Post by Shadi on May 30, 2008 17:07:07 GMT -5
"It isn't locked," *she said.*
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May 30, 2008 17:23:29 GMT -5
Post by Rochester on May 30, 2008 17:23:29 GMT -5
*Rochester opened the door timidly, peeking his head in.*
"Are...you all right, darling?"
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May 31, 2008 0:17:22 GMT -5
Post by Shadi on May 31, 2008 0:17:22 GMT -5
*Shadi sat on the edge of the bed. She smiled, just a tad too brightly.*
"Of course," *she said.* "Why wouldn't I be? Did your friend go home, or is she waiting?"
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May 31, 2008 8:29:54 GMT -5
Post by Rochester on May 31, 2008 8:29:54 GMT -5
*Rochester stepped inside, his eyes growing shrewd.*
"She has left."
*What else could he say that would sound like 'because of you'? He approached her, pausing before her to touch her face gently.*
"Shadi..." *He swallowed. This was a new situation for him. He wasn't sure how he felt about it.*
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Jun 2, 2008 12:17:41 GMT -5
Post by Shadi on Jun 2, 2008 12:17:41 GMT -5
*Shadi resolved to be adult about this. But her lip quivered, just a little.*
"I didn't mean to make her go," *she said softly.* "I didn't know you were... that she... Honest. I never asked you to change."
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Jun 2, 2008 12:55:25 GMT -5
Post by Rochester on Jun 2, 2008 12:55:25 GMT -5
*Rochester's eyes softened and he sat next to her, taking her hand.*
"Shadi....it's not your..."
*He sighed.*
"She chose to go."
*He squeezed her hand.*
"And I don't really mind. Not so long as you are here."
*Her offered that look, the one that suggested that if she was there, he didn't need anyone else.*
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Jun 2, 2008 13:32:37 GMT -5
Post by Shadi on Jun 2, 2008 13:32:37 GMT -5
"You weren't there. When I came back in, at the ball." *She said it simply, without accusation, just... because she couldn't help it.* "Maybe I shouldn't have left."
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