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Post by Teja on Aug 16, 2014 22:24:28 GMT -5
"It's fair! It's a compliment."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Sept 14, 2014 20:20:36 GMT -5
"Borne of restlessness rather than worldliness-"
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Post by Teja on Sept 14, 2014 20:26:39 GMT -5
"Oh, it doesn't matter."
They were nearing a subway stop she needed to take, and she wanted to wrap things up in a way that best summed up her appreciation for his spending his day with her, when she had been so distressed that morning.
"Herr Graf..."
Otherwise extremely American, she tried to take care to pronounce their names and titles all very correctly.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Sept 14, 2014 20:30:58 GMT -5
"Yes?"
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Post by Teja on Sept 14, 2014 20:32:15 GMT -5
"...it's been - well, I mean," she said, blushing and twisting her fingers. "You didn't have to spend today with me, and I was such a mess this morning, but... well..."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Sept 14, 2014 20:34:01 GMT -5
"It is I who should be thanking you," he said gently, taking her hand in his and bringing it to his lips.
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Post by Teja on Sept 14, 2014 20:35:37 GMT -5
She smiled at him slowly, more coyly than she intended, but with genuine pleasure nonetheless.
"Then you may. If you wish. Otherwise, let me thank you. I hope I will be able to see you again."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Sept 14, 2014 20:37:26 GMT -5
"I hope the same," he said, slowly releasing her hand, and with a tenderness he did not quite realize he was showing even as he did so.
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Post by Teja on Sept 14, 2014 20:38:17 GMT -5
She took a small step backwards, shyly, and nodded towards the stairs that led down to the sweltering, and probably despicable subway train below.
"I think this is where I leave you."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Sept 14, 2014 20:39:20 GMT -5
"I wish you safe travel," he said, nodding.
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Post by Teja on Sept 14, 2014 20:41:16 GMT -5
She started to leave, but turned around and called back, "Give Herbert my best," as she was going.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Sept 14, 2014 20:43:25 GMT -5
"I shall-"
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Post by Teja on Sept 14, 2014 20:44:55 GMT -5
She gave a little wave, realized how embarrassing she was and turned and left swiftly.
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