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 Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:31 pm
Quigly blushed. "It's no big thing...anyone would feel that way..."
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:33 pm
"Things like that are why your call got through," she said gently, hand still in place. then she blinked and sighed and walked across the room, hugging her arms. " But why can't we get through now?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:45 pm
"Maybe the power's out of balance, or I'm throwing the system off by being here...I bet that's it. I'm probably interfering with your connection. If you'd like to try, I'll be at class later this evening..."
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:51 pm
"Maybe that's it..." she said hesitantly, clearly not sure that was the answer.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:58 pm
"So...uh...do you eat? Are you hungry?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:10 pm
"I can eat. Food would be delightful," she said softly. "Ah... do you want me to prepare something?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:20 pm
"You'll do no such thing. I offered, so I'll cook. You're a guest here, you don't have to do anything. Now...what would you like?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:22 pm
She flushed lightly. "Ah, thank you. Fruit salad, maybe?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:30 pm
"That's it? That's easy." Quigly made his way around the kitchen easily, finding a bowl, knife, and cutting board. He pulled a cantaloupe, watermelon, apples, oranges, a couple of kiwis, peaches, and a bunch of bananas from the fridge.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:39 pm
She hesitated, unsure if she should follow him. She picked up the phone instead and tried again. She sighed and sunk down into the sofa, rubbing her face.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:49 pm
Quigly came back in with a bowl full of fruit salad and a fork. "Here you go..." He eyed the phone, "Still no luck?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:58 pm
She took it from him and ate a bit. "Thank you. And no," she shook her head sadly.
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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:11 am
"We'll get you back eventually. Someone's probably already missing you and looking for you."
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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:12 am
"Thank you... That still leaves the matter of your wish though. We will have to grant that for you before I can leave."
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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:25 am
"Don't worry about my wish right now. The most important thing is making sure you get home safe and sound."
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