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Post by Teja on Jan 3, 2017 20:48:24 GMT -5
"Will you... do that with me?"
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jan 3, 2017 20:51:34 GMT -5
"...yes," he said. He laced his fingers through hers.
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Post by Teja on Jan 3, 2017 21:00:00 GMT -5
She gasped, though she tried to cover it quickly. It was just - unexpected -
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jan 3, 2017 21:02:08 GMT -5
Krolock withdrew his hand, though his fingers didn't leave their position. He looked like a spooked horse,
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Post by Teja on Jan 3, 2017 21:05:11 GMT -5
"Oh no, I'm sorry- I just-"
She wretchedly shook her head, with a nervous titter of laughter.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jan 3, 2017 21:07:56 GMT -5
He put his arm around her. The motion that comprised this was alarmingly like watching a piece of construction equipment being lowered into place, but it was the thought that counted.
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Post by Teja on Jan 3, 2017 21:09:54 GMT -5
She tucked herself under his arm, wondering with an internal cringe what she was doing. But part of her felt convinced that Loki was better off like this, happier wherever else he was, better off without someone like her, even though nothing had happened to induce that feeling. She felt it as though she had just experienced it and knew it to be true.
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jan 3, 2017 21:19:01 GMT -5
His hair wasn't actually any darker, but it was considerably smoother and less frayed. It was gathered in a single long plait down his back, which he instinctively pulled over his opposite shoulder so she wouldn't be forced to touch it if she put her arm around him. He smelled clean, and faintly of leather.
"I don't know where I'm going," he said softly.
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Post by Teja on Jan 3, 2017 21:21:13 GMT -5
"I don't either. Want to just walk?"
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jan 3, 2017 21:29:07 GMT -5
"I suppose we must-"
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Post by Teja on Jan 3, 2017 21:30:48 GMT -5
They did in quiet for a while, hopefully enjoying each other's company. At a sudden sweep of the wind she pressed closer to him, although he brought her no warmth, and she said, "You smell nice."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jan 3, 2017 21:37:06 GMT -5
"I- thank you. I confess I was not aware."
There was a pause, and then he winced and covered his eyes without thinking, gritting his teeth in humiliation.
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Post by Teja on Jan 3, 2017 21:38:33 GMT -5
She didn't see him do any of that, he was too tall. She smiled ahead and leaned her forehead against him. "Not at all?"
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Jan 3, 2017 21:47:30 GMT -5
"I did not... think of it. Hell and damnation-"
Johannes groaned, and then sighed.
"I apologize, my dear. Please pardon me-"
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Post by Teja on Jan 3, 2017 22:06:00 GMT -5
"What's the matter, what's wrong?" she asked in concern, looking up at him.
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