Cherubplay

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She smiled, and took his hand with both of hers, rubbing the top of it softly. "Relax. You're doing great. This is perfect."

2016-06-17 08:09:49

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I let out a breath and managed to smile shakily. "....are you sure? I'm not much of a conversationalist...."

2016-06-17 08:11:09

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"I know. I don't expect you to be either."

2016-06-17 08:11:54

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"Good, because I can't do a lot to change that..."

2016-06-17 08:13:28

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"I don't want you to change either." She squeezed his hand. "I want you to be you."

2016-06-17 08:15:31

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"...do you want me to be me forever?"

2016-06-17 08:15:54

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"I do."

2016-06-17 08:17:19

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....build up to it. Madison returned with two small plates holding slices of red velvet cake, which he set in front of us, and....a guitar? ....I don't think we planned this.

Doesn't matter, you need accompaniment.

Is this just an excuse to stay out here?

....shut up and let me play you the song of my people.

2016-06-17 08:20:37

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"Cake?" She asked, looking to Seculus.

2016-06-17 08:22:44

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"Yes, you said that's your favorite, right?..." Did I get it right? ....it's been a while, and that was an eventful night.

2016-06-17 08:23:28

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"It is." She picked up a fork.

2016-06-17 08:25:20

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"Ah...good." He started strumming quietly. ....oh lord. Now /this/ seems like too much. I picked up my fork as well.

2016-06-17 08:26:33

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She took a bite. "Mmmm." She ate contently. "This is really good."

2016-06-17 08:27:48

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"....I'm glad." I'll let her finish first. I took a bite...oh, for a place that doesn't normally serve cake, this /is/ very good.

Derek's talents are wasted here.

Derek?

The cook. Don't tell me, you met him and still have no idea who he is.

.......

Underappreciated.

2016-06-17 08:31:29

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"Isn't Derek the chef here?" Ivory had a tendency to overhear things from Lance.

2016-06-17 08:37:29

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"Apparently...." "He never really comes out pf the kitchen, but he's badass at his job." "Accompanists don't speak." "Have you ever met one before?" "....no, but..." "Then you don't get to decide."

2016-06-17 08:38:49

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"Yes you have. You both have."

2016-06-17 08:40:00

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"Really? Who is it?" "...that seems unlikely."

2016-06-17 08:40:51

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"Lance."

2016-06-17 08:41:44

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"....well, he does play piano." "He does?" ...here, play a G note. He paused and looked at me curiously, then plucked G.

2016-06-17 08:43:45

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Ivory's attention immediately turned to the guitar. "...Fuck you."

2016-06-17 08:44:25

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"/Hey/. It was his idea, not mine. What's the problem, anyway?" I mumbled "...when I was a young boy."

2016-06-17 08:44:59

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She turned her head away from the two of them, and mumbled something.

2016-06-17 08:45:46

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I couldn't help but grin a little. "To see a marching band?" Now he just looked confused.

2016-06-17 08:46:19

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Another mumble.

2016-06-17 08:47:05