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[candlejack]

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[typeright]

( nowhere that requires shots B|

just to be clear. okay? okay.

SO SHE IS HOME, YAY. Home being a hideously huge and fancy flat in London, with spectacular views.

Yay! )

[howaverage]

[ The fact that Jules was rich had already settled in, but she had never quite figured how rich until she saw the enormous flat. In fact, she may be just a little uncomfortable, but mostly happy to be home with Jules. She comes back from the balcony, arms around herself, looking around looking very, very impressed. ]

You would figure someone would get lost here.

[typeright]

( Jules is practically bouncing. She hasn't picked up on Em being uncomfortable yet, because she's so involved in running her hands over the sofa, straightening a painting on the wall. When Em comes back in, though, she grins and moves over to her, setting her hands on her waist. ) That would explain all those breadcrumbs I find!

( Ah, she's quite literally overjoyed. ) Do you like it? Oh! I should show you our room!

[howaverage]

[ Em laughs a little at Jules overeagerness, stepping closer to her and wrapping her arms around her waist. ]

It's amazing. I really-- I really was not expecting it to be so huge. [ A bit sheepish as she says it, brushing some hair behind her ear as she looks around again. But her eyes are on Jules' again. ]

Yeah?

[typeright]

( With a happy hum, she steps closer to Em as well, gently bumping Em's belly with her abdomen. It's like she really can't stop smiling, pressing a kiss to Em's forehead. ) It's a bit big, yes. Having so much space means that you really can have personal time whenever you like, though, without treading on each others toes. ( Very gently, she squeezes Em's waist. )

Absolutely. Unless you'd like the whole tour, first?

[howaverage]

It's a good place for children to grow. [ A sweet smile sneaks its way in and she closes her eyes slightly at the kiss. ]

We can start with the room, but I do want a tour, so don't get any ideas. [ She pinches her side very lightly, knowing her girl as well as she knows the back of her own hand. ]

[typeright]

It is. ( Ah, and that incredibly bright smile is back. ) Admittedly, the children are usually myself, Greg and Vijay, but I'm confident we've benefitted very much from our playground.

( Em! Jules makes an incredulous, slightly wounded face that is in no way sincere and can't even pretend to be. ) I had no ideas whatsoever. Someone here obviously has a one track mind. ( Pinching right back! Rebellion! )

[howaverage]

[ Em slaps her hand gently as she get pinched, rolling her eyes at that face. ]

Right, of course. [ Don't even try, Jules. ] Will I get my tour anyway?

[typeright]

As long as you can control yourself! ( Shhhh. Jules grins, keeping an arm wrapped around Em as she shifts to stand next to her, leading her towards the staircase that leads to the bedroom.

A FLAT WITH A STAIRCASE. MADNESS. )

Come on.

[howaverage]

[ Yeah, she noticed that madness all right. Christ. Maybe now she understands a little bit of why Rachel was so suspicious of her.

She goes up the stairs, running a hand through the rail, the other around Jules. ]

I never saw an apartment with staircases. Only in moies.

[typeright]

Well, now we have one of our very own. ( She presses a kiss to Em's temple, bouncing up the last few steps and pulling Em along after her. ) This way. ( And, pointing to doors as she goes: ) Oh, that's the sitting room, television and sofas and everything, I can show you that later. That is the bathroom, although, and the spare bedroom. ( Turning to Em. ) Greg and Vijay's rooms are downstairs. We could set the twins up in the spare, though, then we'll be really close.

( And! Finally approaching the end of the hall, and Jules' bedroom. ) Mm. We can redecorate it, if you like. I don't know how much you like purple.

( Definitely squeezing Em a bit. Sob, she wants her to like the place. )

[howaverage]

[ Em nods along Jules' words. She really does want to peek inside every room, but she knows Jules is itching to show her the bedroom so she is patient and waits. ]

You have a lot of rooms. [ She laughs a bit, wrapping her hand around the one on her waist.

The room is big, but not too much, which leaves her a little more at ease - she likes it when bedrooms are tinier. It's cosier like that. She leans against Jules, head on her shoulder. ]

I like it. I'm just so glad I'm here with you.

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( Jules smiles at that, a gentler smile, rather than the wide grin. After a moment she shifts, arms wrapping around Em and pulling her to her chest in a hug. ) Me too. It's really-- hm. Comfortable?

( She squeezes Em a bit, kissing the top of her head again. ) If it's not the right kind of place we could always move. It might be nice to have somewhere with a garden, for the twins.

( Hmmm. )

[howaverage]

It is. I love it. [ She leans back against her with a smile, placing her arms over Jules'. ]

What? [ She sounds a bit surprised, but doesn't leave her spot. ] I think it's a wonderful place. It's big and they will have a lot of love in this house. [ She grabs Jules' hand, bringing it to her lips to kiss the palm and the wrist. ] That's very sweet of you.

[typeright]

Good. ( Ah, this is nice. This is very, very nice.

Although Em can't see it, Jules wrinkles her nose happily, smiling as she kisses Em's cheek, brushing the opposite cheek with the hand that Em just kissed. ) We can think about it, if we need to. Oh, and I can clear out some storage space for you later. You can have your own Emilia shelves and Emilia chest of drawers.

( Her hand drops so that she can squeeze Em in a hug, again. ) Want to see the rest?

[howaverage]

[ She leans her head back against Jules' shoulder to look at her, squinting her eyes as she smiles. ]

I don't think we'll need, but okay. [ A sigh. ] I don't have actually anything, you know that, right?

[ She brings her hand behind Jules neck and tugs her down a little, kissing her lips gently, briefly, but very lovingly. She lets it linger, but she does pull back, finishing it with a quick peck. ]

Yes, please.