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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 19, 2009 21:24:44 GMT -5
“Any ideas where we should head first?” I asked Aleron as we moved from the residential area to the shop lined streets.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 20, 2009 6:46:36 GMT -5
"It's your day-go where your feet lead you," I replied cheerfully. "what looks the best to you?"
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 20, 2009 13:23:12 GMT -5
I looked around a little more until I saw a window with a glittery display inside. “There,” I said, smiling and pointing to the glassworks shop.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 20, 2009 14:03:46 GMT -5
"You always did love shiny things," I replied, beginning to lead her over. "Have you ever been there before?"
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 20, 2009 15:00:25 GMT -5
"No, have you?" I asked.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 20, 2009 21:38:16 GMT -5
"Not that I remember," I told her honestly. "But there were times when I was in a good deal of shops. This one looks very pleasant though."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 20, 2009 23:38:06 GMT -5
“Yes it does,” I agreed, stopping in front of the window.
“Oh,” I gasped. “It’s so pretty.”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 21, 2009 7:19:28 GMT -5
"It is," I agreed, letting my eyes scrape over the wares and the way they shone in the sun. "And very delicate."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 21, 2009 11:15:56 GMT -5
I pressed against him softly as the glittery rainbow of glassworks nearly mesmerized me.
“Do you think it’s all very expensive?” I asked, wondering if we should even go inside.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 22, 2009 13:43:01 GMT -5
"It's the Artisan's District- some things will be but most of everything else should be moderate," I assured her warmly. "And besides, nothing is too expensive for your natal, beloved."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 22, 2009 14:02:27 GMT -5
I smiled at his indulgence, kissing his cheek in thanks.
“Then let’s go inside, I’d like to look around.”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 22, 2009 17:27:28 GMT -5
"That sounds like an idea," I agreed, my cheek warm from the touch of her lips as I opened the door for her and waited for her to step inside.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 22, 2009 19:10:10 GMT -5
Smiling I slipped by him and into the shop. I gasped softly as I was greeted by the sight of all the things that were hidden from the outside.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 23, 2009 12:43:32 GMT -5
There was a great deal of very intricate and colored glasswork within the shop, the sunlight glimmering through the different objects to create rainbows in the air and I marveled at it a little as I entered and closed the door behind us.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 23, 2009 12:55:30 GMT -5
“I don’t know where to look first,” I said softly to Aleron. I had this feeling that speaking too loudly might cause some of the things to shatter, they were so delicate.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 23, 2009 13:44:07 GMT -5
"Let your instincts lead you- they always do well," I replied in a quiet tone to match her own.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 23, 2009 13:47:47 GMT -5
I smiled at him and then focused on the shop again. I quit looking and just let my feet lead me where they would.
I found myself in front of a display of butterflies and dragonflies alighting on vibrantly rendered flowers.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 23, 2009 14:21:35 GMT -5
Smiling softly I watched and serenely followed her, making sure not to bump anything that may cause her a distraction. "Beloved, you have excellent taste," I told her quietly.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 23, 2009 14:30:13 GMT -5
“I know,” I said softly, leaning against him a little. “That’s why I have you.” I smiled at him and then back at the display.
There was a sparkling green dragonfly with purple wings that seemed to thin too hold their own on a white, star shaped flower. After a second I recognized the flower and blinked.
“That’s a bryony flower, isn’t it?” I asked Aleron.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 23, 2009 15:34:22 GMT -5
"Yes, I believe it is," I agreed with a smile, reaching out a finger to trace it lightly. "It's been awhile since I've seen one of those- though I imagine you do more often than I since I can't see my own back." I enjoyed the feeling of her body against mine and hugged her gently for a moment. "But that's a bryony- it seems so delicate, doesn't it?"
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 23, 2009 20:50:48 GMT -5
“It does,” I agreed with a smile. I wondered if he liked it or if it would remind him of too many unpleasant things. “Do you like it?”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 23, 2009 21:17:12 GMT -5
"yes, I do- it's beautiful," I told her sincerely. "It reminds me of my time there, which now I can appreciate much more than I used to."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 23, 2009 21:19:12 GMT -5
I glanced at the others on the display, but none of them had the fragile, ethereal quality of this one.
“I like it very much,” I whispered. “Do you think we can afford it?”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 23, 2009 21:41:30 GMT -5
"I told you, nothing is too expensive for your birthday," I assured her with a quick hug. "I'm good at making and saving money, I've been saving for this too. It's not a fortune, not enough to buy you the house of your dreams, but we can afford this."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 23, 2009 21:44:41 GMT -5
“I don’t to spend all the money we have on it though,” I said. My eyes strayed back to the figurine. It was so beautiful.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 23, 2009 22:00:45 GMT -5
"It's not all we have," I assured her. "And if it makes you feel better I'll barter it down."
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 23, 2009 22:03:34 GMT -5
Smiling wider, I nodded. “Thank you,” I said, then kissed his cheek, excitement rushing through me at the thought of having the figurine in our rooms.
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 23, 2009 22:26:30 GMT -5
"I'm glad we found something you enjoy so much- though I do wonder what led you to the Bryony," I teased lightly.
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Post by Riva Carle (R) on May 24, 2009 0:23:18 GMT -5
“Habit,” I murmured, leaning against him for a moment and smiling. “It’s just so beautiful.”
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Post by Aleron Carle(Retired) on May 24, 2009 6:38:22 GMT -5
"You're beautiful," I told her in all sincerity. "Was there anything else you wanted to look at?"
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