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 Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:31 pm
Time passed rather slowly in the house. Damian didn't seek out Raquel, still annoyed at what had happened earlier. It wasn't until Lorey came home from work that there was really any noise in the house, or energy that wasn't awkward.
Lorey had a very rough day at work. She'd been chewed out twice by richer customers because of very silly things, had twisted her back a tad more because of a heavy arrangement she had to put in the cooler, and had spilt her tea because of shaky hands. Fiadora had sent her home a bit early, sympathizing with her, and assuring that three out of the seven days she was requesting off would be paid.
"Richard?" she called out into the grand house. How she needed a hug then.
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:05 pm
Richard was in the kitchen but jumped when he heard her voice. "Love...?" He came out smiling to see herb ut losing it once he saw her worn face. "Are you alright? Did you get work off?" He asked, bringing her into a hug, wondering if that was why she looked so sad and tired.
Raquel had meanwhile found herself engrossed in book after book, finding she actually enjoyed reading now that she could see the letters clearly. She wasn't sure if she was still mad or just confused with Damian but didn't get the chance to go off to find him, dozing off on the floor amidst the pile of open books.
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- Pocket Full of Ashes - Crew
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:12 pm
Lorey hugged him tightly before pulling her arms in, just so she could feel enveloped.
"I got off of work alright. I have no more vacation days, and I won't be paid for the other four days... but after today, I think I need a little breather."
She needed an aspirin for her lower back, and a nap after being emotionally tried more than once. Lorey felt satisfied that she'd made it through the day, though, and didn't regret anything that had happened.
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:15 pm
"Well thats good then..." he offered, kissing her sweetly. "Trust me I think this trip will do you wonders..." he winked, kissing her again. "When did you get this time off?" he asked wanting to know when he could take her.
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- Pocket Full of Ashes - Crew
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:20 pm
"Starting tomorrow. You seemed so adamant about going that I thought we would be leaving soon."
Lorey snuggled into him once more before looking up at him with a brave smile. "I'm really trusting you on this, you know? But I really have to get a hot pack on my back or something before we make the big voyage."
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:23 pm
"Oh! Of course!" Richard brought her over to the couch, sitting her down carefully before taking off to the kitchen to fetch her asprin, a heating pad, cup of sweet smelling tea, and a blanket. He wanted her to be relaxed and happy as she could get before he showed her her surprise. "Here love..." He cooed gently, getting her situated.
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- Pocket Full of Ashes - Crew
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:29 pm
Lorey looked utterly content with the way Richard was coddling her. Her original plans were just to get a hot pack and sleep, but everything else that came was a fine treat.
She drank her tea rather quickly before resting face-down on the couch, hot pack on her lower back and head resting on a soft pillow. The couch was just big enough for Richard to sit just above her head.
"It's been sort of a bad day," she mumbled. "People yelling over flowers not in stock, heavy baskets, big orders running late because dates were changed..."
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:34 pm
Richard stroked her head gently, shushing her and telling her to rest. "Well this next week will be amazing I promise you that..." He whispered to her, leaning down to kiss her head but didn't stop petting her. He was a little embarassed about coddling her so much with Damian around *I think? xD* but ignored it since his love had what sounded like a horrid day.
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- Pocket Full of Ashes - Crew
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:38 pm
*I think Damian's... over yonder... -waves in some random direction-*
"I believe you. Do you think you could try popping my back?" Lorey wasn't sure if Richard was trusting enough of himself not to hurt her, but it felt like something was twisted, and she needed a little bit of help. Lorey was definitely becoming stronger, but some things needed to take their time.
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:09 pm
Richard hesitated but nodded slowly, pulling her into a gentle hug, kneading his large palms into her lower back. Carefully at first, then added more pressure so as not to hurt her, just bit by bit. "I'll Help you pack, then we'll be ready to leave early tomorrow morning....It's a good thing too... I'm not sure but I think Damian and Raquel are slightly testy right now..."
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:09 pm
"Testy? Why, what happened while I was gone?" Lorey's muscles untensed slowly, eventually giving way to a pop that sent just a little jolt of pain through her. Problem solved, though, and so she just relaxed.
"That's one thing taken care of..."
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:31 pm
Richard shrugged, though stopped rubbing a little when he heard her back. He leaned back on the couch, letting her cuddle into him. "I'm not really sure... They just seem distant. Raquel recluse off to her room, and Damian's been sucked into his computer. Nothing terribly odd but They're usually at least in the same room or..." He let his words drift off, letting Lorey fill in the rest.
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:36 pm
Lorey could fill in that blank.
"They have spent a lot of time together. Sometimes it helps when you don't see someone every single moment, so you can look forward to seeing them again, you know?" That was another reason why Lorey was thankful for her job. It let her get away from things for just a little bit, so coming home was a real gift and not something ordinary.
But, wanting to change the subject, she cuddled into him and smiled.
"What should I pack for this adventure?"
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:49 pm
Richard sighed contently, thinking a moment. "Some cooler clothes... its warm where we're going. Not hot, but pleasant. Sundresses and blouses and whatnot...I'm not sure what you'd prefer so it's up to you... It's very casual though..." He promised, giving her a gentle squeeze.
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:57 pm
"And you're not about to tell me where it is we're going, are you?" Lorey was slipping into a light sleep, but she wanted to cling on to the present for just a bit longer. Being with Richard, talking about a mystery trip and sundresses...
Damian, though, wasn't so happy. He was slouched back in his computer chair, dozing off and thinking about just what had caused Raquel to pull away from him. They hadn't fought. It had been a moment of strange recognition in her eyes, and partial denial in his.
No, he told himself, not denial. He just hadn't shared anything with her. He didn't share his thoughts because they weren't relevant to anything at the time. So what did she want from him?
Damian sighed, relaxing more. Women.
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