Cherubplay

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This, of course, didn't phase her. Ivory was quite stubborn, after all. She slipped off her shoes, tossed them to the side, and ran into the pond.

2015-09-08 06:07:44

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The ducks in the pond flapped their wings at her aggressively, and the ducklings and their mother moved as far away from it as possible. Towards me. I got up and stumbled backwards, not sure if the mother was still angry.

2015-09-08 06:12:38

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She turned and watched the ducks move towards Seculus, gathering behind him as is he was the actual mother. A small smile spread across Ivory's face. Now that sight was just adorable.

2015-09-08 06:15:24

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I tripped over a rock in the midst of my retreat, and immediately the ducklings began climbing on me, chirping and quacking as they cuddled into the folds of my sweater. I propped myself up on my elbows and picked one up, its head disappearing under its wing as it simply fell asleep in my hands. Another hopped onto my shoulder and nuzzled into my collar. I laughed, a smile spreading across my face as the mother watched me carefully. So maybe being an angel wasn't so bad sometimes.

2015-09-08 06:21:45

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Ivory's smiled widened. She really got him to laugh? Wow. It was...nice. Nice enough that she couldn't help but giggle as well."Please laugh more. You have a wonderful laugh." She spoke as she exited the water and put her heels back on.

2015-09-08 06:24:13

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Eh? "Th-thank you?" I was probably blushing a little, but still smiling as I ran a finger down the sleeping bird's back gently. The down was so soft.

2015-09-08 06:30:11

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"You're welcome." She slowly moved towards Seculus once more, but kept a good distance as to not disturb the animals anymore than she already has.

2015-09-08 06:38:10

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The mother duck stepped between us, but her little ones didn't move.

2015-09-08 06:41:26

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Another slight laugh, and Ivory's hands went to her jacket pockets. "Looks like we're at an impasse."

2015-09-08 06:45:15

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"Well....actually, that might be the solution." I gently moved the mother duck aside and tried to push myself forward without disturbing the sleeping animals, holding out the one in my hands. "Perhaps he won't mind if I'm holding him." It woke up and blinked at her, but didn't run away.

2015-09-08 06:47:18

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She slowly reached out and began to pet the duck. Her black painted nails glistened against the moonlight as her first two fingers moved against its fur. The tips of her nails were filed to a point as always, but not sharp enough to do damage without intention. The animal was soft, warm, and small. Just like her. Well...not warm. She was as cold as death. Pun intended? Possibly.

2015-09-08 06:55:44

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I chuckled. It blinked at her again, then returned its head to its wing. "I'm glad that worked, because if it didn't that may have been an issue."

2015-09-08 06:59:41

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"Well I'm sure I could possibly handle a duck biting me. There's no need to worry." She looked up at Seculus and smiled.

2015-09-08 07:01:55

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"Well, possibly, but I don't know about being chased around by his mother." I gently set the duck down by said mother and removed the rest from my torso before standing up.

2015-09-08 07:06:14

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"Now." She offered out her hand. "Shall we find somewhere else to wonder? I don't think you'll want ducks following you around."

2015-09-08 07:08:18

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"I won't? But I sort of like it...." I knelt and stroked the mother's duck before nodding. "That's probably best. Where to?" I hesitated a moment before taking her hand.

2015-09-08 07:11:10

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"No idea, but that's the best part." She entwined her fingers with his, and started to move once more.

2015-09-08 07:12:37

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Wandering aimlessly? Well, that did sound like an attractive prospect. I just hoped we wouldn't end up lost. I smiled a bit and followed, to wherever we may end up.

2015-09-08 07:15:29

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Eventually, they ended up back on the city sidewalks, wandering until Ivory stopped, and saw something inside a jewelry store. Then she looked and turned to Seculus. "I'm buying you a birthday present. No ifs, ands, or buts." Before he could decline, she pulled him into the store.

2015-09-08 07:19:03

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"Wait, isn't this sort of an expensive --" She dragged me inside anyway. "Hold on! I have protests anyway, you shouldn't get me anything in here," I said, seeing a thousand-dollar ring. Haaaaaaaha no.

2015-09-08 07:28:31

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"Yes, I should. I can afford it." She smiled. Nope. Too stubborn for this. You're out of luck, Seculus. You're getting something nice and you're going to like it.

2015-09-08 07:31:49

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"/How/?? Nevermind, I don't want to know, that money should be spent on your electricity bill or some equally /necessary/ thing. I have nice things, I have a music player, my earring, and my sweater, I don't need anything else."

2015-09-08 07:34:27

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"I actually do have my own income." She informed him. "One that Lance doesn't provide either." Once one of the employee's came over to help her, she pointed to the gold cross on the display. He liked those things, right? Oh well, he'd probably try to lie his way out of her getting it for him.

2015-09-08 07:37:00

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I gaped. /That/?? Was it solid gold?? It had to cost several hundred dollars. "No. No, no, no, I'm afraid I must draw the line here."

2015-09-08 07:39:40

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She pulled out her wallet and handed the worker her card. "Too bad, I'm erasing the line and drawing a circle instead. Because that's what's going to stop me. Nothing."

2015-09-08 07:42:32