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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 11:33:15 GMT -5
"What about it is concerning?" she asked, getting as visibly suspicious as a cat with its tail beginning to twitch.
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 2, 2016 11:35:40 GMT -5
"I suppose the futility in knowing I can't help you," he said, smiling sadly.
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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 11:37:25 GMT -5
"You help me," she said crossly.
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 2, 2016 11:40:56 GMT -5
Adrian put his arms around her.
"All right."
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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 11:43:01 GMT -5
That startled her out of his arms.
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 2, 2016 17:27:00 GMT -5
"Sorry-"
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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 17:57:45 GMT -5
"I just- nevermind. Let's walk until there's a place to get coffee."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 2, 2016 18:08:06 GMT -5
"They might have some by the sailboat pond, though I don't know about this time of year," Adrian said doubtfully. "Do you want to leave the park?"
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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 18:14:31 GMT -5
"I'm find with a chain shop."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 2, 2016 18:33:03 GMT -5
They arrived at the Starbucks on the other side of the park only a short while after, Adrian treating her. He set his hat on the banquette seat beside him and pushed his hair back from his forehead with his good hand.
"I feel like we ought to be doing something a bit more formal for your birthday," he said lifting his eyebrows.
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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 18:53:13 GMT -5
"What does formal mean to you?" she joked. "Elaborate rope bondage?"
She ruined the effect of being very cool by darting her head immediately to the side to be sure no one had heard her say it.
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 2, 2016 18:55:56 GMT -5
"I never had the knack for that," Adrian said, shrugging. "Always rather more interested in undoing them."
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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 18:58:10 GMT -5
"Oh, I'm glad I've got the other one," she said dismissively. "You're no fun at all."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 2, 2016 19:02:02 GMT -5
"You're the one who always likes to remind me that I can't be all things to all people," Adrian retorted from behind his cup of coffee.
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Post by Teja on Nov 2, 2016 19:23:22 GMT -5
"I guess that's best for both of us."
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