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[incassielsname]

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"Oh, I wouldn't go that far," I grinned. "But everything in its place-- and in moderation, though I daresay we could use a few more nights like this to balance nights like Mardi Gras out." When I'd stumbled home tipsy from that disaster, he'd thankfully kept silent-- he'd also made sure to be absent from my foul mood brought on by

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[loveasthouwilt]

"And for that I think we are all very lucky," I returned, smiling though I could not have been more in earnest had I tried. "Too much of a good thing can be bad, even for D'Angelines," I went on with a lighter tone, determined not to bring any moodiness to the table tonight. I'd be damned if I let anything ruin this, our first chance at a normal outing for just the two of us in Elua only knew how long.

[incassielsname]

"Even for D'Angelines," I say with a smile. I sincerely doubt most D'Angelines would agree with that; or at least, most D'Angelines in the circles in which Phedre and I are best known. "Still," I say, reaching across the table and nudging the back of her hand lightly with my fingers, "still, mysterious parties and all manners of debauchery aside, it is beyond pleasant to simply be able to sit with you like this."

[loveasthouwilt]

"It is indeed," I agreed, folding my hand over his. "More than pleasant-- I feel as though it's a holiday. It has been a long time since either of us were served, at least," I added with a grin, "and Elua knows there's nothing like being pampered to make an occasion special."

[incassielsname]

Squeezing her hand, I smile at her. "You've the truth of it," I say, and I realise just how much I do miss home, sometimes, no matter how long I shall stay here. I miss the people of Montreve, and our friends at the house in the City. "It is almost like home, only without quite so much worrying about you."