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Post by Teja on Nov 18, 2017 10:01:14 GMT -5
"Do you think you can face the new year?"
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 18, 2017 12:35:54 GMT -5
"I'm going to have to, aren't I?"
He pushed himself up to sit on the edge.
"It would be different if it hadn't worked, but we're still better off than we were, even if we do have a Luthor presidency to look forward to."
At this, Adrian smiled very uncomfortably and very whitely.
"He took out his share in his company, at least. He's got a half-sister due to take the reigns, but they aren't close- frankly, I get the impression she can't stand him. She probably won't listen to him long enough to let him keep influencing there."
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Post by Teja on Nov 18, 2017 13:05:33 GMT -5
"That's nothing you can't handle. You've handled enough of Nixon by now to know."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 18, 2017 13:07:29 GMT -5
"I know. I know! To say nothing of Loki. He might not be as bad as I feared, but I'm sure you know better than anyone what a handful he can be."
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Post by Teja on Nov 18, 2017 13:11:19 GMT -5
She touched the back of his wrist. "I didn't mean it unkindly."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 18, 2017 13:13:03 GMT -5
"I know you didn't."
He turned his hand to squeeze hers.
"It's not as terrible as you seem to fear."
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Post by Teja on Nov 18, 2017 13:17:05 GMT -5
"I don't think you realize how much-" She caught her breath. "- you worry me."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 18, 2017 13:19:43 GMT -5
He touched her cheek.
"You don't need to waste that on me," he said gently. "I'm doing pretty well, to tell you the truth."
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Post by Teja on Nov 18, 2017 13:21:20 GMT -5
She leaned her cheek into his hand, perhaps a little shyly. "I can't help myself. I never know with you; you're so messy on the inside and so competent without. It's a little unnerving."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 18, 2017 13:25:44 GMT -5
He laughed.
"That's a new one."
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Post by Teja on Nov 18, 2017 14:18:13 GMT -5
"Unnerving? I doubt it."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 18, 2017 14:19:00 GMT -5
"Messy-"
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Post by Teja on Nov 18, 2017 14:23:04 GMT -5
"Adrian, you're wearing muted colors-"
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 18, 2017 14:23:56 GMT -5
"Yes? Honestly, it's a bit of a relief."
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Post by Teja on Nov 18, 2017 14:31:36 GMT -5
She shook her head. "Well, you look like you've had a complete breakdown."
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