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Post by victoriousscarf on Sept 22, 2011 22:25:22 GMT -8
He swallowed thickly and nodded. "Alright," he said softly. "But... I don't care if it's unreasonable, I can't let you back if you change your mind." It would break him and he knew it.
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 22, 2011 22:26:40 GMT -8
Her paw trailed to her abdomen again and she nodded, "I understand. I'm not going to." She hesitated for a long moment, reaching out but not quite touching him, "I'll be back as soon as I can."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Sept 22, 2011 22:33:35 GMT -8
He hesitated again, before reaching his paw out and holding her's for a moment. "Is there anythin' else?" he asked, having finally taken note of her changed body language.
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 22, 2011 22:39:43 GMT -8
She hesitated, but shook her head, "I'll tell you later." Her gaze flickered toward the front desk, pointedly.
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Post by victoriousscarf on Sept 22, 2011 22:45:55 GMT -8
He glanced down to where Martin was watching them, his eyes widening and finally nodded, dropping her paw. "Alright."
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 22, 2011 22:48:44 GMT -8
She offered him a very faint smile, "I'll be back. I promise."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Sept 22, 2011 22:52:50 GMT -8
"Alright," he said again, not entirely sure he could actually admit to the hope she was being truthful. She had to be, he thought. "Good luck then."
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Post by Meadowlark on Sept 22, 2011 22:54:51 GMT -8
She hesitated for another long moment before turning and heading back down the stairs and out the door. Griddlebone turned her face toward the docks. She'd given her word, this wouldn't take long if she could help it.
((Exit Griddlebone))
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Post by victoriousscarf on Sept 22, 2011 23:04:09 GMT -8
Macavity watched her go, glanced at Martin, and swept back into his office, locking the door after himself and leaning against it hard.
[THREAD END]
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