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Post by Teja on May 7, 2019 19:49:27 GMT -5
"- which is hardly an only anything," Teja added, hesitantly touching Megan on the wrist. "If history, recent and ancient alike, have shown us human nature can create horrors, and we take history at face value, then we must also believe that human nature can survive, and even surpass, great horrors. Of course vanity can be a great distraction for many, but - on the whole, isn't our capacity for compassion and love the greatest part of ourselves?"
It wasn't entirely a stab in the dark. Megan and she had had conversations like that at the Met, when remarking on what artifacts of mankind endured the centuries, and on how many more things people valued, when it came down to it, than mere money or narcissism.
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Post by Adrian Veidt on May 9, 2019 17:23:42 GMT -5
Veidt raised his glass in a silent toast of approval.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 9, 2019 17:27:26 GMT -5
"That's something a lot of this room's forgotten, isn't it?" said Ashton, with a disdainful look around.
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Post by Teja on May 9, 2019 18:02:26 GMT -5
"If I may be so bold," said Teja, wondering where she'd gotten that in general this evening, "you might not want to let everyone know how little you think of them, if you want this campaign to be successful."
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 9, 2019 18:19:55 GMT -5
"I suppose that depends on how well I manage to charm Mr. Veidt," Ashton said, beaming across the table at him.
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Post by Teja on May 9, 2019 18:26:07 GMT -5
Teja met Megan's eyes surreptitiously with a skeptical smile.
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Post by Megan on May 9, 2019 18:29:55 GMT -5
"I like him," Megan mouthed.
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Post by Teja on May 9, 2019 18:35:23 GMT -5
Teja covered her smile almost shyly with a hand, but it was a smile she exchanged with Megan nonetheless. She had a thought of dismissing herself for the bathroom, thinking Megan might follow, but then she thought they could talk later; neither of them would want to actually miss this. And Teja in particular, she'd never see either of these men again. Best make tonight count.
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Post by Adrian Veidt on May 9, 2019 20:51:44 GMT -5
"Do I even want to know what that means?" Veidt asked dryly.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 9, 2019 20:52:43 GMT -5
"From the looks of things, you're the only one here not likely to taint my campaign by association."
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Post by Megan on May 9, 2019 21:02:39 GMT -5
"You... do realize it's not just a matter of who's throwing money behind you, it's also who's throwing money in behind your opponents, right?" Megan asked doubtfully.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 11, 2019 18:07:21 GMT -5
"I know that," Ashton began to retort, but he was cut off by another call for everyone to grab a partner. He looked to Megan as though panicked and then to Teja, standing before her and extending his hand.
"May I have the pleasure?"
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Post by Teja on May 11, 2019 18:13:25 GMT -5
Teja, startled, looked at Megan first.
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Post by Megan on May 11, 2019 18:15:03 GMT -5
Megan pointed at Ashton and shook her head.
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Post by Teja on May 11, 2019 18:19:05 GMT -5
She turned to him almost at once, accepting his hand shyly and uncertainly. First dance with Adrian aside, it was the first time she would ever have danced with someone, and the dance with Adrian had turned into an opportunity to spit venom at him.
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