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During all of this, Raquel turned in her sleep, her hand reaching out for Damian who was not there. She opened her eyes, panicking fora moment, thinking it had all been but a dream. But when she sat up and saw the beautiful room she was in, she smiled, relieved. Standing and stretching, she went to her closet and picked out a white simple sundress she had bought with Damian the day before. Combing through her messy hair with her fingers, she managed to make it look presentable enough. Looking herself in the mirror, she wondered what she would look like with long hair. Would Damian prefer her that way? After all, that's how Lorey had her's. Maybe she could be a step better than she was now if her hair ere longer. Sighing, realizing she was worrying over probably nothing, she exited hr room, in search for Damian.

She hard the two men talking in the kitchen but didn't catch what they were saying, walking in she smiled cheerfully, though realized almost immediately that there was some tension in the room. "Good morning..." She said trying to keep her smile. "I'm not interruption anything am I?" She asked, looking from Richard to Damian with curiosity.

Richard turned, looking to Damian with a new view. He was about to say something more when Raquel walked in. He quickly turned his back and finished preparing himself a mug of coffee.

"I'm fine..." Raquel answered honestly. "I'm not feeling all that hungry." She smiled, remembering yesterday's 'feast' that was so much food, her stomach wasn't used to it. She'd be ready to eat something small again in a few hours. She seemed to think a moment before asking "Is there anything I can get you?" She hated that he always doted on her. She wanted to give him some well deserved attention as well.

Richard raised an eyebrow, gave Damian a look, the turned to get a small cup of coffee, adding some cream and sugar before going to wake up Lorey. He didn't think she had a taste for coffee black, so he tried a softer, sweeter approach to the beverage, hoping it would be more to her liking. Knocking on the door, Richard called within. "Lorey, you awake?" He asked, opening the door to give her coffee.

Raquel smiled, glad she could do something for him. "Of course" She nodded, turning to boil some water. She didn't know much about cooking but at least she could make a cup of tea and toast. It was too simple for her to screw up too badly. While the water boiled, she turned to find the tea and stick some toast into the toaster, as as brief flighty thought of Damian in the shower crossed her mind, making her cheeks glow red.

He smiled loving how she looked so fresh when she woke up. "Yes I did...And thank you...not as lovely as you look though." He sat on the edge of the bed and handed her a dainty little cup filled with a sweet creamy coffee.

Raquel blushed turning to look up at him smiling. "The tea's almost done...Your toast is on a plate on the table." She bit her lip, hesitated, then leaned up and kissed him briefly on the cheek as well, feeling giddy and light as she did so.

Richard looked to the bag of clothes. He really knew nothing of fashion but he did know one thing. "Darling, you could make anything in that bag look beautiful..." He said honestly, taking a sip of his coffee.

Raquel laughed as he held her in such a manner, staring right back into his eyes, showing nothing but bliss and contentment. "Wonderfully." She said matter of factly, resting her head on his chest a moment to hear his heart beat. "Thank you....for being there last night..."

Richard couldn't help but stare when she came out. His jaw hung slightly a jaw as he looked her up and down. "Gorgeous..." He muttered under his breath, standing to get a look at her. He had never seen her with her hair pulled back. Gently touching her face, he smiled. She had lovely features...stunning really.

Raquel wasn't used to such affection, ecspecially in front of others. Her face was a bright red as she nervously pulled her hair behind her ears, still in Damian's hold a bit. "Erm...m-morning." She managed to stutter, smiling nervously, gripping Damian's arm, trying to get her blush to die down, but failed miserably.

Richard rubbed the back of his neck and shrugged apologetically to Damian before laughing a bit. With a stretch, and a yawn he leaned against the wall. "So what shall we have for breakfast, if anyone wants anything at all." He smiled.

Raquel smiled and diverted her eyes, deciding to at least have some tea. She poured herself a glass and joined Damian at the table. Taking a sip of the hot beverage, she placed her hand on his knee gently, then gave him a look as if asking if that was ok.

Richard had decided he just wanted some fruit and maybe a waffle himself, standing close to Lorey as he prepared his as well, jokingly bumping her, sending her goofy smiles and sweet looks.

Everything seemed just so perfect. Nothing, it seemed, could shatter this perfect moment between the four...except maybe the doorbell.
Raquel stood, since she didn't have any dishes, or food that needed her attention. "I'll get it..." She smiled before turning to greet whoever was at the door.
Upon opening it, A girl, roughly Raquel's age, if not a bit younger, stumbled in, falling to her knees. The poor girl looked beaten, tired, and filthy. She had tears in hr eyes and her poor ankle looked swollen and purple. "Please, You've got to tell me, is there a Richard Mentaro here!?" The girl pleaded desperately, as a small furry creature joined her ,equally as desperate if not a bit annoyed. Raquel froze when she heard Richard's last name.
"Mentaro...?" She said distantly, suddenly her whole body numb. Enty didn't wait fora reply, he took off running until he slid into the kitchen, yelling incoherently *as if he was coherent before*
"Yarah gardle beesnoo!!!!" He shouted, seeing Richard. He ran towards him, jumping into his arms and hugging him tightly.
Richard looked surprised but knew something must have been wrong. "Enty! What on earth are you doing here?!" He shouted, happy to see his little buddy.