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 Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:08 am
"I travel quite a bit. If I meet him, would you like me to pass on a message?"
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"Yes. It isn't much, but.. I hope you like it."
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"Of those people." He covers his face with his hands. "Those horrible people."
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:11 am
Her eyes widen. "Oh, no, of course not!"
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He reaches to take the box.
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"Which ones? There are so many." He snickers.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:14 am
He tilts his head. "Are you certain?"
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She leans her head on him.
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"I know. I know." He whimpers. "Please close your eyes."
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:17 am
"Yes. They might think..." She shakes her head. "I shouldn't. Thank you, though."
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He opens the box.
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"All right! No funny business!" He giggles and shuts his eyes.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:23 am
"Of course. If you change your mind, please let me know."
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Inside is a silver pocketwatch with Richard's name and some music notes engraved on it the front. On the back, the words 'Love, Angie' have also been engraved. "That's real silver, you know, so I can't touch it."
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List waits until he is sure Edan's eyes are close, then he moves again, this time a little farther away and into a large wardrobe stuffed full of fur coats. It smells a bit like mothballs here.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:25 am
"Thank you."
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"It would hurt you?" He looks at her.
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Edan opens his eyes and blinks. "Well. This is new!" He starts digging through coats.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:27 am
"You're very welcome."
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"I wanted you to know that I trust you."
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List crams himself into a corner and sits with his face pressed against his knees. He shivers.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:29 am
"How long have you been working for the Cervellis?"
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He blinks and looks at her. "Oh."
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"Hmmm." He looks over at List. "Hey, do you think we could find a closet with a better selection?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:34 am
He thinks again. "Two hours, perhaps?"
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".. Do you like it? You don't like it, do you? You're so hard to shop for." Hug!
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"..What?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:35 am
Her eyes widen. "Excuse me?"
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"I love it."
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"I don't think I'll look good in fur."
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:37 am
He blinks, then clears his throat. "Two hours, perhaps?"
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"Really?"
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".. Close your eyes."
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:39 am
"Just two hours?"
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"Yes."
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He shuts his eyes.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:42 am
"Yes." Smile.
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"Oh, good. You really are hard to shop for, you know."
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It isn't long before they're in another closet. This one is full of dress shoes, suits, and fishing gear. List takes his place next to the wall and presses his face against it.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:46 am
She stares at him.
Byron returns, looking furious. He crooks a finger at Nat. "Come. We're leaving."
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He smiles slightly then looks around. "...I think it stopped."
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"Wonderful! You are a useful fellow." Edan sorts through the suits to find one long enough.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:50 am
".. And that is my cue. It was nice meeting you." He bows again and turns to join Byron.
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".. You feel better?" She brightens.
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He mutters something into the wall and hugs himself.
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