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[grandslammer]

is that a wand in your pocket or are you happy to see me?

Comments

[tuathde]

A smooth talker, you are.

[ Her mum had warned her about them but none of that advice matters much anymore. ]

[atreuscurse]

Darling, that is nothing but the truth.

[tuathde]

[ There's a long pause before she finally allows something other than teasing to come through: ]

Not used to it.

[atreuscurse]

Part of why you keep me around, isn't it? Reinforcing what you need?

[tuathde]

[ Another pause. ]

I don't expect anyone to stay around.

[atreuscurse]

I'm not going anywhere.