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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 6, 2006 19:31:00 GMT -5
"I don't know about Tiberium, but I do want to see my family's home, just not yet. Not until you can go with me," I told him firmly. "It's not that I was telling him never, just not yet."
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 6, 2006 20:08:08 GMT -5
With a nod of understanding I made my way to a nearby bench and sat against it, supporting her so her back wouldn't rub in the slightest as we rested. "I think it may be that he's had all of these ideas of you as a child and how he thought you would grow up and is a little shocked with how you ended up."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 6, 2006 21:57:21 GMT -5
"If he'd wanted to see me as a child, he should have come looking for me before," I said, knowing I sounded petulant and not really caring.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 6, 2006 23:12:17 GMT -5
Hiding a sigh I simply nestled her more deeply against my shoulder. "he seems like a good enough person," I replied softly.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 6, 2006 23:39:30 GMT -5
I sighed and brought my hand up to caress his cheek. "I'm sorry, I don't mean to sound so petty," I told him.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 6, 2006 23:47:01 GMT -5
"Oh no, I didn't mean that," I said hastily. "I just don't want you to get too angry with him and then regret it."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 6, 2006 23:52:11 GMT -5
"He's going to have to give in some too. He can't just expect me do everything he wants," I said softly.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 6, 2006 23:54:26 GMT -5
"I know- and I agree completely. I just think you two may have to spend more time together to come to that agreement," I replied, then kissed her head.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 6, 2006 23:59:06 GMT -5
"Maybe," I said, sounding as unsure as I felt. Tilting my head, I pressed my lips to his and kissed him deeply.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 7, 2006 0:01:05 GMT -5
Stifling a moan deep within my chest I kissed her in return, hands running over her scalp. Evidently she'd had enough of this conversation and that was fine with me, I was more than willing to be distracted by the softness and taste of her lips.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 7, 2006 0:14:44 GMT -5
It was torture knowing this could go no further than a kiss, but it didn't make me stop. I kissed him until my breath was gone, my chest was tight, and I could hear my pulse pounding in my ears.
"I love you," I whispered as I released his mouth.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 7, 2006 0:17:31 GMT -5
I was breathing heavily myself when her lips finally released mine, slightly dazed at the passion in my blood and the effort of reining it in. "I love you as well," I managed, touching my forehead to hers as I collected myself.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 7, 2006 0:27:23 GMT -5
Smiling, I told him, "I think I can walk, at least for a while."
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 7, 2006 10:49:08 GMT -5
Smiling and nodding, happy for her bravery even though I was a little saddened at the fact I couldn't be as close to her anymore, I gingerly helped her stand, hands supporting her carefully.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 7, 2006 11:25:12 GMT -5
I wasn't sure if I would be able to walk all the way, but I would try for as long as possible. Standing next to him, I pulled his arm around my shoulders and leaned against his side.
"I'm ready," I told him, even managing a small smile.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 7, 2006 13:20:04 GMT -5
Smiling again and supporting her weight I began to slowly walk, watching to make sure there was nothing she could stumble on.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 7, 2006 15:41:52 GMT -5
It still hurt, but I could tolerate it, for now at least. We really weren't that far from Gentian anyway. Soon I would be back in my room and the kitten could get settled. I would ask Hannah to hang around so that Aleron could stay for awhile, she wouldn't mind.
Glancing up at his perfect profile, I smiled more. "I love you," I told him softly, knowing I had said it recently, but needing to tell him again.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 8, 2006 0:24:49 GMT -5
"And I you," I replied just as softly, the warmth of her so close soothing some deep part of myself that was usually hidden. "So much."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 8, 2006 0:26:38 GMT -5
"Do you think I'll be all healed by Longest Night?" I asked him. I was very much looking forward to the next time we could be together.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 8, 2006 0:30:32 GMT -5
"Of course," I replied with a smile. "Unless you decide to get more work done. It usually only takes a few days, a week at most, for the discomfort to ease. Besides, you can't take patrons until you're healed so the House will do what it can to see you have the rest you need."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 8, 2006 0:37:00 GMT -5
"As long as I am well when I can be with you, that's all that matters," I told him, pressing closer against him.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 8, 2006 0:40:07 GMT -5
Hugging her for a moment but careful to keep her from falling while off-balance I sighed in happiness. "Starting on Longest Night I'll have to be out of Jaiden's house for a couple days," I told her quietly. "I've arranged something for her marriage that will probably have her enraged at being outsmarted even though she'll be happy in the long run."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 8, 2006 0:57:25 GMT -5
Stopping, I looked up at him, fear for him filling me. I remembered what had happened last time the ice queen had been unhappy with him. "Oh Aleron, what did you do? Please tell me it's not like last time."
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 8, 2006 1:00:49 GMT -5
"No, it's not like last time," I told her, sorry that I had worried her. "Nothing at all like that. Elton is with me on this one and he can talk her into a more calm state of mind. Still, I am being careful, and that's why I'm going to stay away from the estate for a day or two."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 8, 2006 12:00:43 GMT -5
"Where are you going to stay?" I asked, feeling a bit sad that we wouldn't be able to spend Longest Night in his room. I loved his room, it was like being surrounded by him.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 8, 2006 12:06:48 GMT -5
"There's always inns," I told her with a smile. "I'll bring a few things so it feels more like home."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 8, 2006 12:28:13 GMT -5
I chuckled softly. "I thought I was the mind reader. Now you're reading my thoughts," I teased lightly.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 8, 2006 12:32:29 GMT -5
"I just know how much you like my room," I replied. "And am good at reading expressions. Anyway, does that sound like a good enough plan or should I make another? I could always try hiding in your closet."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on Nov 8, 2006 12:37:38 GMT -5
This time, I laughed deeply at the thought of Aleron hiding in my tiny closet.
"The inn sounds like the best plan. I don't think there would be much space for fun in my closet," I told him.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on Nov 8, 2006 12:39:14 GMT -5
"I could creep out at night when everyone else is sleeping," I teased. "Though it would mean you'd have to be quiet and sneak me food."
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