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Post by Lady Norrington on Sept 4, 2007 14:10:03 GMT -5
"They say hello back, and then you start talking about something that is likely extremely boring, but you have to pretend to enjoy it because that's being polite."
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Post by Julian on Sept 4, 2007 14:22:15 GMT -5
*Julian stared at her blankly.*
"And why would I want to engage in such things, if they are to be so tedious?"
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Post by Lady Norrington on Sept 4, 2007 14:23:34 GMT -5
"Because if you do it for long enough, you can possibly befriend this person, and then the fun part will start. Hopefully."
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Post by Julian on Sept 4, 2007 14:35:33 GMT -5
*Julian looked a little disgusted with the concept.*
"That is a lot to take on faith. What is the 'fun part' and is it worth it?"
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Post by Lady Norrington on Sept 4, 2007 14:58:54 GMT -5
"The fun part is having a friend."
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Post by Julian on Sept 4, 2007 15:20:05 GMT -5
*Julian didn't look convinced.*
"And why is that? What is there to gain from such a thing?"
Mother survived a long time without companionship.
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Post by Lady Norrington on Sept 4, 2007 16:07:51 GMT -5
"It makes people happy."
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Post by Julian on Sept 4, 2007 18:43:12 GMT -5
*Julian turned away, scoffing and shaking his head.*
"There are plenty of things that make people happy that do not require such boredom. I do no think it is worth it."
*He glanced back at her.*
"Unless you can prove otherwise."
*He took a step closer and touched her arm gently.*
"Care to convince me?"
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Post by Lady Norrington on Sept 4, 2007 18:54:58 GMT -5
"What do you want me to do?"
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Post by Julian on Sept 4, 2007 19:01:24 GMT -5
*Julian's smile crept into the corners of his mouth as his eyes wandered over her, unblinking.*
"I don't know...you're the teacher. Enlighten me. You think it important that I learn these skills, no?"
*He leaned so his lips rested near her ear but not touching, letting him whisper softly.*
"Is it so wrong for me to want to understand the benefits of something that I have never had?"
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Post by Lady Norrington on Sept 4, 2007 19:08:14 GMT -5
"I may not be the best teacher," Megan admitted.
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Post by Julian on Sept 4, 2007 19:17:35 GMT -5
*Julian looked confused, somewhere between disappointment and hurt.*
"And why is that? Do you not want to see me excel?"
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Post by Lady Norrington on Sept 4, 2007 19:24:36 GMT -5
"No, it's just that... Well, let's face it, nobody can be loved by everyone."
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Post by Julian on Sept 5, 2007 11:07:06 GMT -5
*Julian stared at her coldly.*
"And yet, I am loved by none."
*He gave a dismissive flick of his wrist.*
"But that is not the lesson. I understood it to be that I should suffer tedium to reap the rewards of happiness through friendship. But I cannot trouble you even for that."
*He turned away and started for the door, glancing back to her over his shoulder.*
"If I am so insufferable, I will seek a different tutor."
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Post by Lady Norrington on Sept 5, 2007 11:10:47 GMT -5
"It's not you, Julian..."
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