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Post by Teja on May 13, 2019 20:42:08 GMT -5
"Oh, but you know how much these rich people really run things. You probably know that better than I do. I'm just some shopgirl."
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 13, 2019 20:43:44 GMT -5
"I don't really see the distinction between any of you," he said, pulling his gaze back to hers. "Some of them just... put on airs. Think they're above their station."
His eyebrows arched up in emphasis.
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Post by Teja on May 13, 2019 20:46:39 GMT -5
They were still dancing, but her body language grew a little chilly.
"Put on airs?"
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 13, 2019 20:48:48 GMT -5
"Forget they're human," he said conspiratorially.
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Post by Teja on May 13, 2019 20:53:39 GMT -5
"I would not call that putting on airs," she said dubiously.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 13, 2019 20:56:50 GMT -5
"Have you seen this place?" he asked, with a little head-tilt to indicate the gaudy decor of the ballroom around them. "It's repellent."
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Post by Teja on May 13, 2019 21:01:37 GMT -5
"Yes, it is. And because of a lack of humanity, yes. But I wouldn't call that putting on airs."
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 13, 2019 21:03:21 GMT -5
"We'll have to agree to disagree," he said amiably- and he punctuated it by briefly lifting and turning her into the air, with a bright, teasing smile.
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Post by Teja on May 13, 2019 21:04:14 GMT -5
Her heartbeat spiked and she gasped, clutching him when he brought her down.
"- do that one more time, I dare you," she said in a warning, with a glare that turned into a nervous laugh.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 13, 2019 21:05:15 GMT -5
"Sorry! You know, the other one quite liked it-"
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Post by Teja on May 13, 2019 21:06:25 GMT -5
"Learn to see distinctions between people, then," she said with a quick, brief smile.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 13, 2019 21:12:47 GMT -5
"Of course. You're rather smaller, for one-"
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Post by Teja on May 13, 2019 21:17:17 GMT -5
"You're on to something," she coaxed.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on May 13, 2019 21:23:56 GMT -5
"To tell you the truth," he said, lowering his voice, "Veidt's the only one I'm after tonight."
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Post by Teja on May 13, 2019 21:25:31 GMT -5
"For money?"
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