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Post by Teja on Nov 1, 2016 19:48:21 GMT -5
"I honestly couldn't tell you. I've been as baffled as you are."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 1, 2016 19:53:49 GMT -5
"Good heavens. Well. Points for effort, I think."
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Post by Teja on Nov 1, 2016 19:54:35 GMT -5
"No, it's effortless, it's just how he sounds. I don't get it at all."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 1, 2016 19:57:59 GMT -5
"I meant the birthday celebration. I'm sorry I didn't at least call, especially now that you're twenty-two years old and have nearly closed the great scandalous gap between us."
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Post by Teja on Nov 1, 2016 20:03:34 GMT -5
"Oh, yes, it will stop being scandalous in about a year or two."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 1, 2016 20:10:42 GMT -5
"And thank Heaven for that," he said, offering his arm. He looked rather less drawn than he had in months despite the schedule he'd just described, though still a little tired, but what could be seen of his hair from under his hat was now more silver than blond.
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Post by Teja on Nov 1, 2016 20:14:47 GMT -5
She thought about telling him she'd been sarcastic about her aging making a difference, but he was looking a bit tired, and rather handsome.
"Shit," she said in a low voice, eyes following his hairline and then his kind, sharp eyes. "You look good."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 1, 2016 20:16:46 GMT -5
"Thank you. You as well," he said, smiling gently.
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Post by Teja on Nov 1, 2016 20:18:41 GMT -5
"Not like you do. I mean, I'm okay. My skin is mostly clear. You're - " She broke off, but not because of embarrassment. It was hard to describe to Adrian that beyond simply looking good, he had a general vibe and aesthetic appeal that made him attractive, enduring in the memory.
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 1, 2016 20:28:38 GMT -5
"You look lovely," he said, putting his hands over hers.
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Post by Teja on Nov 1, 2016 20:31:52 GMT -5
"No, stop that-"
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 1, 2016 20:34:02 GMT -5
"All right, fine," he said, his voice becoming more tender. "Aside from a somewhat overwhelming birthday, how have things been since the wedding?"
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Post by Teja on Nov 1, 2016 20:34:43 GMT -5
She grinned at him brazenly. "Well!"
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 1, 2016 23:27:52 GMT -5
"Ah, I see," Adrian laughed. "Good to know."
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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 9:54:16 GMT -5
"We're doing so much better now, if you can believe it."
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