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 Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:28 pm
Asher sat on a small red blanket beside a pond, gazing into the water and at the fish swimming beneath the surface, daydreaming. It had been a while since he came across the dark-haired purple illumen, and he was wondering if she remembered he had told he'd take her out some time. He started to imagine the places he might take her and the things that she'd enjoy doing. As much as he pretended, he didn't really have a lot of experience with females and he is hoping he doesn't screw up.
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 10:29 pm
Nastara dashed to the door and peeked outside at the porch, looking about before she hurried to the mailbox, opened it, and checked inside, swipping a delicate paw through the box, verifying that nothing was there. With a small sigh she padded slowly back to the house looking a bit crestfallen. That handsome gentleman she'd met awhile ago still hadn't contacted her. True she hadn't been to the shop lately... but she'd really hoped he'd have found a way to get a message to her.
She'd been smitten with him from the moment he spoke and kissed her paw. From his later intentions and comment that he'd like to take her out sometime she'd assumed he felt the same, but maybe not. Then again, perhaps she was just being impatient. A phrase that her mother had taught her came to mind "Patience is a virtue, Virtue is a grace, put them both together makes a very pretty face".
Taking a deep breath she councled herself to just be patient.
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 10:41 pm
Asher sighed, plopping his right paw into the water with a small splash, debating what to do. He hadn't really met anyone around the shop, so he had no clue where she might live. He tapped his left paw, turning back his memory to figure out what to do. Ani was friends with Illeyana, and Illeyana knows Nastara... He decided to head home and ask Ani and he found out where she lived. He took out a piece of clean paper and quickly wrote a neat note to drop off by her house:
Nastara,
I'm not sure if you remember me, but we spoke a little while ago, and I'd really enjoy being in your wonderful presence again. If you could respond to me somehow? My address is on the back of the envelope if you'd like.
I'd love to see your smiling face again...
Asher
He slipped the paper into an envelope and tread his way to the address Ani gave him, hoping that it was the right place as he tucked it in the wedge between the door and frame. Taking a deep breath, he turned around and started to head back to his place.
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 10:49 pm
Nastara was working in the kitchen when she thought she heard a noise on the porch. Despite her earlier promise to be patient she ran to the door and opened it, the note fluttered to the ground, momentarily catching her eye before she saw Asher's retreating back walking down the porch stairs. Before she could lose her nerve she called out "Asher! Wait!"
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 10:53 pm
Asher, confused at first as to who was calling him, turned his head and saw her. Excited and nervous, he quickly turned his entire self to face her and tried to walk nonchalantly towards her even though he wanted to run to her. He nodded his head to her and smiled.
"I was hoping it wouldn't be too long until I saw those beautiful eyes again!"
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:05 pm
Nastara smiled wider as he turned to face her, and despite her best efforts she blushed slightly. At his words her eyes lit up and she fought to not duck her head and hide her eyes. " I'm sorry I haven't been in the shop lately....Emerald has been really busy with her finals, so I've been needed at home. I'm glad I caught you before you left, I mean, it would be a shame to have come all the way over here to not be invited in. I've just made some cherry lemonade, won't you come in for a glasss?" As she spoke she steped back gestureing him to enter.
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:10 pm
He smiled even wider as he said, "That sounds lovely." He took a few steps in and turned back to her again, this time taking her paw and kissing it like he did the last time they met. "Beautiful home for a beautiful girl," he winked at her. "You take great care of the outside, I must say. I'm sure your food preparation is as amazing as your decorating skills!" He chuckled lightly.
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:32 pm
Her blush deeped quickly as he again took her paw. " Did his kiss linger just a moment longer than it should have?" she wondered.
Jerking her attention back to his words, she laughed a bit self-depreciatingly. "Emerald is a horribly messy housekeeper despite being OCD so I've taken over running the household. Please feel free to make yourself comfortable, I"ll be out in just a moment with the lemonade." Softly she closed the door and made sure to walk as gracefully as she could to the kitchen, her tail swaying gently as though to a beat only she could hear.
Once out of his sight and safely in the kitchen she silently permitted herself a rather unlady like soundless squeal of delight. Feeling better she took out two of the nice crystal glasses Emerald favored and poured some lemonade into each of them, and garnshed them with a bit of sliced lemon on the glass, a small sprig of mint leaves, and some cherries on top. Finally she placed them both on a tray, with a selection of some cookies she'd baked the day before. Carefully she manuvered the tray to balance it on her head before heading back to the living room.
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:37 pm
Asher's smile stayed sincerely in place as she glided out of the room, happy that she seemed to think he was alright. He whispered a small "Wow" and for once waited patiently for her to come back.
As soon as she was in sight balancing the tray, he quickly strode over to her, "Oh, how can I help you with that?" He didn't want her to get hurt.
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:44 pm
Nastara couldn't resist flashing a smile at him. " Thank you, I've got it though. Its proper for a lady to serve her guests. Besides, this is nothing" Continuing to the coffee table she gently slid the tray onto it, put straws in both drinks and motioned for Asher to lounge on a pillow beside her. "Please, help yourself."
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:49 pm
Dazzled by her smile, it took him a few seconds to respond. "Ummm... yes, thank you. And how is it nothing," Asher inquired as he sat down by her and settled in. As he tested the lemonade in front of him, his eyes widened and he asked her, "Where did you get this recipe? I've never had anything like it! Of course, I've never met anyone like you, either, so there are definitely firsts for everything..."
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:55 pm
Nastara allowed her genuine pleasure to show at his compliment. " Its a recipie I made myself through trial and error. I'm afraid I made quite alot of errors, but I'm glad it seems to have paid off. As for carrying the tray being "nothing" as a kit I used to play at balancing the large dictionary on my head and seeing how many times I could go up and down the stairs, increasing my speed before the book fell."
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:59 pm
He nodded and said, "It definitely did pay off! And they weren't errors, just experiments. Are there other recipes that you've come up with? And really? I don't think I could manage to balance a dictionary standing still, let alone going up and down stairs! What else would you do when you were a kit?" He sipped at his lemonade and ate a cookie, content and pleased while not realizing his inquisitive nature was coming out quite quickly.
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 12:07 am
"Well, thank you very much for the compliment. As for other recipies, yes I have several. My enjoyment of cooking started as a kit, I used to make such a mess in the kitchen trying to make whatever came into my head! Once I ruined a toaster trying to make "french toast" in it, I took the egg battered bread and just dropped into the toaster- not realizing that I was supposed to pan fry it!"
Nastara was surprised how easily she found herself being drawn in by Asher's charms. He was remarkably easy to talk with, and made her feel quite at ease. It seemed to be only natural to be relaxing beside him, sharing a snack and discussing their younger years.
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 12:12 am
Asher grinned at her comment of the french toast and couldn't help but laugh hearing the scenario. "Could you show me some of the recipes some time? Well, I guess the better way to word it is if you would give me the honor to cook with you? Although I must warn I'm not very adept in the cooking department..." He looked at her with hopeful eyes, "I must get going soon though, I told Aria I would spend some time playing with her today... she's been wanting to get to a park for a while."
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