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Post by Shadi on May 14, 2008 16:57:06 GMT -5
"Not off-putting," *she said honestly.* "Just interesting."
*She looked a bit shifty-eyed at Pina's next question.*
"No," *she said.* "Not really. I mean, I understand. Why you wear that. I just wish it wasn't necessary; or that I hadn't made you come someplace like this to talk."
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Post by Pina on May 14, 2008 17:00:10 GMT -5
*She shrugged awkwardly, avoiding Shadi's gaze, even though she couldn't be seen.*
"Sorry- I just really don't feel comfortable without it, you know, out in public. I mean, I'd rather get strange looks because of the veil than because people are disgusted or sorry for me or something."
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Post by Shadi on May 14, 2008 17:22:32 GMT -5
"But I'm not!" *Shadi protested, perhaps unnecessarily.* "Oh. I know what you mean. That is, I don't know know, you know?"
*She sighed.*
"I'm sorry. I suppose everyone's terribly awkward around you. I don't want to be like that."
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Post by Pina on May 14, 2008 18:22:58 GMT -5
*She shrugged again.*
"It's all right- I'm kind of used to it by now." *She bit her lip.* "I guess I'm awkward around other people too. I don't really get out a lot," *she admitted.*
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Post by Shadi on May 14, 2008 18:28:15 GMT -5
"But you shouldn't be," *Shadi insisted.* "Used to it, I mean. You shouldn't have to... I mean, Erik's a right bastard--no offense--but it has nothing to do with how he looks. Anyone could see that."
*She selected a truffle.*
"I used to get out too much, you know. At least you have someone."
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Post by Pina on May 14, 2008 18:38:07 GMT -5
"He is," *she agreed.* "But at least some of it comes from looking like this. Or people's reactions, at least."
*She tilted her head curiously.*
"You don't live with your father?"
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Post by Shadi on May 15, 2008 9:24:30 GMT -5
*Shadi wrinkled her nose.*
"You look nothing like him. Oh, I mean, there's a resemblance, but he's much worse than you are. And anyway, it's not like he's nicer when he's handsome."
*She sighed, thinking about Rochester.*
"No, I don't. I did for awhile, but it was boring, and he never paid any attention to me, and I met this man..."
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Post by Pina on May 15, 2008 15:04:42 GMT -5
"You know, I think a lot of it comes from him just... not caring. I mean, before he got pretty, I think he just figured that he's ugly anyway- so why bother taking care of yourself?"
*She quirked an eyebrow at Shadi.*
"Oh?"
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Post by Shadi on May 15, 2008 17:03:32 GMT -5
*Shadi shrugged.*
"I guess. But it's not like anyone made him live in a basement and be all grumpity."
*Her face brightened.*
"His name's Rochester. And he's wonderful. We met at a party, and he's been so sweet. And the sex is amazing."
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Post by Pina on May 15, 2008 23:45:27 GMT -5
"Oh- I wouldn't know anything about that," *she said, reddening. She sounded slightly scandalized, but very interested.*
"I mean, men. Or parties. Or sex."
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Post by Shadi on May 16, 2008 10:38:21 GMT -5
*Shadi's face fell.*
"I'm not shocking you, am I? Oh, I never know what I'm supposed to talk about or not. It gets me into trouble all the time."
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Post by Pina on May 16, 2008 14:03:10 GMT -5
"No- it's fine. Like I said, I don't really get out much."
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Post by Shadi on May 16, 2008 15:34:46 GMT -5
*Shadi nodded.*
"That's too bad," *she said.* "Most people are pretty awful, but some... Well, I guess they're worth it. And you'll meet them, I'm sure."
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Post by Pina on May 16, 2008 19:53:47 GMT -5
"Well, I've met one decent person so far," *she said with a smile.* "Maybe you're right."
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Post by Shadi on May 16, 2008 20:23:36 GMT -5
*Shadi could hear the smile in Pina's voice, and if it wasn't meant for her, she wasn't interested in being disillusioned.*
"Though it's always good to have a knife on you," *she mused.*
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