I still can't believe your father's house is here. It's weird. I mean, my suitcase is there and everything, just sitting where I left it in the entryway.
[It was still weird to think about, actually, that she had shown up with an overly packed suitcase and plane tickets and was set to just give up her life. In some ways it was both the most brave and the most stupid thing she'd ever done.
Other than wear lingerie and a trench coat to his office and expect that he was going to be impressed.]
[His brows furrowed at the thought. If she was asking him to run away with her then why would she need to pack things for him? He could, should he have chosen to go with, packed for himself.]
Well, in case we were going to Brazil, I grabbed some things to make you less conspicuous. A sun hat, some shorts and a button down shirt. Just in case. I was trying to be prepared.
[Alex thought things through, Richard. Shouldn't you be glad?]
The idea is hiding, Richard. Not going around and announcing our presence. Besides, they weren't like jeans or anything. I know you better than that. They were very... yuppie.
What else am I supposed to call the man who can't walk home in shirtsleeves and know his lovely companion is wearing his suit jacket over very sexy lingerie?
Please, like Nic has ever cared about seeing me naked.
[Alex just snorts and she takes his hand, letting him tug her off the top of his desk. Pausing for a moment, Alex puts her trench coat, the one that he gave her back on, and she gathered her hair from inside of it and dropped it against her back before starting to button it up.]
[Closing his laptop he moves for the door, taking her hand as he does so. Just because he doesn't want to have sex with her in his office doesn't mean he has no desire to show his affection. Besides, it would be awkward if his colleagues heard them. It's better at home.]
[She takes his hand but stops for a second with a little laugh.]
As good as these shoes are for making my butt look good... [The original reason she'd told Rey that they were worn.] And as convenient they are for the height difference between us, they're actually several inches higher than the heels I'd ever wear, and the last thing I need is a broken ankle when we're moving tomorrow.
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Date: 2018-06-16 03:36 am (UTC)It's a good thing you didn't, it would have been a mess.
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Date: 2018-06-16 03:47 am (UTC)Okay. So one last dinner in the apartment and packing.
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Date: 2018-06-16 03:49 am (UTC)Yes.
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Date: 2018-06-16 05:42 am (UTC)[It was still weird to think about, actually, that she had shown up with an overly packed suitcase and plane tickets and was set to just give up her life. In some ways it was both the most brave and the most stupid thing she'd ever done.
Other than wear lingerie and a trench coat to his office and expect that he was going to be impressed.]
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Date: 2018-06-16 06:35 am (UTC)[That was actually a creepy thought.]
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Date: 2018-06-16 06:45 am (UTC)[Alex is just going to visibly shudder for a minute.]
But it might have been worth it to see your response to some of the things I grabbed for you.
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Date: 2018-06-17 12:55 am (UTC)Why did you pack for me?
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Date: 2018-06-17 02:13 am (UTC)[Alex thought things through, Richard. Shouldn't you be glad?]
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Date: 2018-06-17 02:26 am (UTC)I would have sold them.
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Date: 2018-06-17 03:12 am (UTC)The idea is hiding, Richard. Not going around and announcing our presence. Besides, they weren't like jeans or anything. I know you better than that. They were very... yuppie.
[Says the hipster.]
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Date: 2018-06-17 03:19 am (UTC)Yuppie?
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Date: 2018-06-17 03:26 am (UTC)[Come on, Dr. Strand. You're a yuppie.]
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Date: 2018-06-17 03:51 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-06-17 03:58 am (UTC)[Alex looks amused.]
This look isn't something for public consumption, my love.
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Date: 2018-06-17 04:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-06-17 04:12 am (UTC)[Alex is just going to keep looking amused while she shakes her head.]
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Date: 2018-06-17 04:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-06-17 04:22 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-06-19 11:21 pm (UTC)[He holds out his hand for her.]
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Date: 2018-06-20 02:02 am (UTC)[Alex just snorts and she takes his hand, letting him tug her off the top of his desk. Pausing for a moment, Alex puts her trench coat, the one that he gave her back on, and she gathered her hair from inside of it and dropped it against her back before starting to button it up.]
Better?
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Date: 2018-06-20 03:00 am (UTC)[Closing his laptop he moves for the door, taking her hand as he does so. Just because he doesn't want to have sex with her in his office doesn't mean he has no desire to show his affection. Besides, it would be awkward if his colleagues heard them. It's better at home.]
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Date: 2018-06-20 03:16 am (UTC)As good as these shoes are for making my butt look good... [The original reason she'd told Rey that they were worn.] And as convenient they are for the height difference between us, they're actually several inches higher than the heels I'd ever wear, and the last thing I need is a broken ankle when we're moving tomorrow.
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Date: 2018-06-20 03:25 am (UTC)Changing to flats then?
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Date: 2018-06-20 03:28 am (UTC)[Alex leans in and kisses him quickly.]
It's for your back as much as it is my feet. Wouldn't want you to have to carry me home.
[The tone in her voice says she'd definitely never expect that he'd do that.]
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Date: 2018-06-20 03:39 am (UTC)You say that as if I would.
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