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DisreputableCharles
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"Yes, yes, a long list of arduous responsibilities and strict expectations without which you have no hope whatsoever of keeping my interest." As the engine quieted, Persephone took a moment to collect herself before moving to step out of the car, at which point she looked up to see Ixom already at her side, arm extended. A short, though genuine laugh escaped her, not one of sarcasm or mockery, but of legitimate amusement.
"One has a tendency to pick things up, living in the city and playing big sister to five kids. Girls have to develop some sort of defense mechanism; mine, apparently, was wit." With a look up at him, she slowly stood and slipped her arm around his. "So no, I don't miss much, especially when such passionate words are being bandied about." Again the smug look entered those dark green eyes.
"One has a tendency to pick things up, living in the city and playing big sister to five kids. Girls have to develop some sort of defense mechanism; mine, apparently, was wit." With a look up at him, she slowly stood and slipped her arm around his. "So no, I don't miss much, especially when such passionate words are being bandied about." Again the smug look entered those dark green eyes.