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 Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:33 pm
"Hungry wolf, yeah, I got it..."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:44 pm
"I want to make things as fair for you as possible at this stage, Serenata. But I am very old fashioned and not inclined to compromise. But for you, I will try."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:47 pm
That took her off guard. "You want to do what?"
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:06 pm
"I want you to feel comfortable with the idea of us. And if that means my being uncomfortable for you to do so, then it is worth the attempt. I know I cannot be easy to live with. And I know that you did not pick me. I would not have picked me, given the choice."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:10 pm
"...you were talking about a compromise?" she questioned quietly. She didn't understand him at this very moment. What happened to the arrogance? The brashness? It was all gone...now he seemed some poor creature that had been hurt too many times. It broke her heart.
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:24 pm
"I would like to meet with you at least once a rising, for at least two hours. After that time, you are free to go along to do what you wish, provided it does not interfere with your health or safety."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:31 pm
Ok, sad feelings gone... Her expression went from one of uncertain concern to a definite frown, "If you have any other demands you may lay them out for my father...I will treat them with the same regard I give to all of his decrees..."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:37 pm
Nicholai frowned, "I am afraid I do not understand. I have made an honest attempt to give you freedom...yet now you are once again unwilling to work with me."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:42 pm
"You'll have to understand I'm not used to being talked to like I'm a servant..." she shook her head in disgust. "You must be here at this time, you will do such and such for so long, and after that you are free to go..." She snorted. "With this arrangement I am a servant at best..."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:47 pm
"My diction was poor in that instance. Would you care to meet with me once each rising? For a time of appropriate length so that I might fulfill my duties to you, or longer should you wish?"
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:49 pm
She arched an eyebrow, "You've never talked to a woman before, have you?"
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:05 pm
"When I was growing up, it was improper to speak to any female who was not your lifemate, or directly related to you."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:06 pm
"So that's a no...right..."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:13 pm
"I am not following your train of thought so easily. And since you have requested that I keep myself out of that area, I am a bit lost."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:17 pm
"Nothing," she said training her eyes on the ground. "Just forget it."
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