If I'm not answering, it must be because I'm living with the baddest babe this side of the inner city! Go ahead and leave a message if you're not too overcome with jealousy! Kthxbai!
[ The surprise surprises her, but she just meets it with a sheepish little smile. ]
Oh yes, I am definitely interested in spending another year with my super cranky brother and the guy who just broke up with me even if I understand his reasons and it totally makes sense and no other people period.
[Slowly his arms drop back to his sides, that huge, toothy smile melting into a lopsided grin as his shoulders droop. He closes the door and points her in the direction of the fallen table with the side of his head.]
Follow me, fair maiden, to the last remnants of the lamest event in Adstring history.
[He wraps his arms around her hesitantly, but when she calls him broken, he stiffens. Instantly, he reminds himself she means bones, but that doesn't stop the bubbling uselessness that rises from the pit of his stomach to the back of his throat.]
[ Obliviousness is the name of the game with Jade today-- she's just glad to be back. So when he hugs her back, she just leans up - not as far as she used to have to - to kiss his cheek, pulling back carefully. ]
[He can't decide whether he's relieved or lacking when she pulls away, but he gently squeezes her hand before letting go. It's not her that's bothering him, so it's best that she's oblivious.]
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[That's the only explanation she's going to get.]
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[ Said fondly. ]
I'm so happy to be back.
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[Genuine surprise washes that smug grin off his face for a moment. Right now it's hard to believe anyone would really miss this place.]
I don't believe it. You're just too humble about your glamorous celebrity life back home.
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Oh yes, I am definitely interested in spending another year with my super cranky brother and the guy who just broke up with me even if I understand his reasons and it totally makes sense and no other people period.
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You were right and I was wrong!
[Instant admission as he throws his hands in the air in surrender.]
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Follow me, fair maiden, to the last remnants of the lamest event in Adstring history.
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It was..
[ Hazarding a guess: ]
A table-flipping event and you got caught in the crossfire?
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[He says, with a perfect straight face.]
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[ A very gentle one. ]
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You didn't say anything about getting paid for your services! If you're gonna be like that, you really will need a maid outfit!
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Gradually, his smile droops and his shoulders sag under an invisible weight. With a sigh, he finally holds out his arms for her.]
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You'll get a real one when you're not so broken.
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No big. Just think of me like a jigsaw puzzle.
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You'll text me if you need anything, right?
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I'll text you if I find a sexy duster.
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[He gestures toward the witch get up with a smirk, thankful for any distraction.]
'Cause, you know, I can be the older brother too....
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[ She flashes a smile at him, amused. ]
But I had a boyfriend! A for-real one. Are you proud?
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[He circles his pointer finger through the air knowingly before pointing at her with a smirk.]
So did you dump him 'cause his name was Noneofyourbusiness?
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That was absolutely it!!
-- nooo, we both just decided it was time to end it.
[ aka he dumped her ]
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That means you passed the time to end it by a whole week! You gotta speed up if you wanna be on top.
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-- speed what up?
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