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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 8, 2011 17:14:27 GMT -8
She shook her head, "Tiger, that's not what I meant. I love you. I do. I just...I don't know if I'm cut out for marriage. What we have is beautiful."
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Post by qualapec on Sept 8, 2011 20:52:25 GMT -8
Something lanced through Growltiger --- a little, longing ache, and he tried not to let it show on his face. "I understand. I'd...well, I'd hoped you'd think differently, but I'd have you if you were blue or red or green tail to tip so whatever you want is fine, too." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a velvet box and handed it to her. "In any case, I got you something."
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 8, 2011 20:55:42 GMT -8
She offered him a gentle smile, "I'm sorry, 'Tiger." She opened the box, revealing the latest charm: a lovely gold hibiscus flower. "'Tiger, it's beautiful," her eyes lit up and she leaned up to kiss him. "Thank you."
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Post by qualapec on Sept 8, 2011 20:58:47 GMT -8
His cheeks were flushed. There was nothing that gave him as good of a feeling as making her happy; in all his years, he'd loved nothing as much as he loved her. "I'll put it on for you." He leaned in to kiss her and reached for the curve of her neck, where she always wore her necklace.
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 8, 2011 21:00:57 GMT -8
Griddlebone froze at the contact on her neck, as she realized that the necklace was still on Macavity's desk, "Tiger...the-the necklace. The...clasp was loose. I took it to the jeweler. I-I am hoping it will be ready for me to pick up tomorrow." She couldn't believe she'd done that. Lied to him.
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Post by qualapec on Sept 8, 2011 21:03:37 GMT -8
His paw found bare fur the second before she spoke...and there was a tiny taste of bitter disappointment on his tongue when she did. "Ah, I understand. No worries, sweet." He swallowed. "Is there anything you want to talk about? You seem a little scattered. I mean, if anycat's botherin' you or anything I'll strangle him with his own tail."
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 8, 2011 21:05:20 GMT -8
She offered him another smile, "No. I'm quite alright. It's just been a hectic year is all. The Fishbone's been busy as always."
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Post by qualapec on Sept 8, 2011 21:07:28 GMT -8
Growltiger's tail swished behind him. "All right."
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 8, 2011 21:13:05 GMT -8
"Are you alright, 'Tiger?" She reached up, tracing her paw over one of his stripes as she leaned up and kissed his jawline.
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Post by qualapec on Sept 8, 2011 21:16:15 GMT -8
"I'm fine, sweet," he replied, and leaned into her touch after a moment's hesitation. "It's just been a long trip back. I lost two crewmates and...it was a long trip."
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 8, 2011 21:20:42 GMT -8
"Oh, love. I could close for tonight, if you like?" Though she'd been closed the night before as well.
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Post by qualapec on Sept 8, 2011 21:54:42 GMT -8
He sighed and ran a paw over his headfur. "I think I'm just going to sleep."
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 8, 2011 22:13:02 GMT -8
She looked him over, "Are you sure? Can I do anything for you, 'Tiger?"
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Post by qualapec on Sept 8, 2011 22:37:19 GMT -8
He cocked his head to the side with a crooked smile and a meaningful look.
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 8, 2011 22:44:47 GMT -8
Her lips curled upward into a smile, "What do you say I start by giving you a back rub, hm? And go on from there?"
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