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[The communicator comes to life, Reiner is starting to wake up and sit up. He's a bit stiff in movement as a bandaged hand goes straight for his neck, rubbing the spot where Isabella bit him; but there was no mark.]

Ach...

[There's a few additional grunts as he looks around his surroundings. When did he get in to his room? Wasn't he in the

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[Isabella smiled, pleased that Reiner liked her meal. Grabbing a bowl, she spooned herself a little, so that she could enjoy it too. A few spoonfuls in, however, Isabella set the bowl down and looked to Reiner, a little plaer.]

Excuse me please. I will return.

[As soon as Isabella cleared the doorway, she was gone.]

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[He was about to say something but she was gone like the wind. He blinked a few times.]

Alright.

[He'll just enjoy the food and take a small sip from the beer.]

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[lamortdeshommes]

[A few moments later, Isabella returned, the color returned to her cheeks. Once again, she gathered up her bowl and began to sip from it.]

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[He paused in his eating and blinked at Isabella. Part of him surprised and impressed at the speed of the vampire.]

Welcome back.

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Thank you, Reiner.

[She smiles softly before setting the bowl aside.]

If you ever need anything, please, do not hesitate to ask.

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[There was a blink before a small smile.]

It was nothing, really and I don't need anything.

[He was surprised by the amount of concern he got as he moved his spoon around in the bowl.

He looked like he wanted to say something but the words kept slipping from his tongue and in the end, closed it.]

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[lamortdeshommes]

Go ahead, say what you wish.

[Leaning across the counter, Isabella patted his hand softly before reaching for her glass of wine again.

Honestly, his shyness was absolutely adorable.]

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[He looked away, slightly nervous at the hand patting. It was just his hand, nothing too horrible.]

Why... did you... in the library?

[Great question there, Reiner. Would you like to try again?]

I mean... Why did you do that?

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[lamortdeshommes]

[Isabella looked up, startled.]

You mean, why did I command you?

[She said nothing for a moment, looking at the glass in her hand, the stem twisting between her fingers.]

I was afraid that if I asked, you would say no.

[There was more, but she wasn't going to say anything else on that subject. Instead, she stared into her glass morosely.]

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[He took a small sip from the beer before putting it down.]

Well, I would have said no because of my... condition.

[There was a sigh.]

If I was like anyone else, I might have agreed.

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[lamortdeshommes]

I didn't want to take the chance of rejection...

[She seems to curl in on herself, mood dropping quickly into self-depreciation.]

I couldn't bear not being touched anymore.

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[There's a blink, a concerned look as he abandons the food at the counter and steps over to Isabella.]

Sorry.

[Why was he apologizing? It wasn't his fault.

He stepped closer and pulled her in to a hug, taking care to not have any exposed neck or his own face touching any of her skin. He hadn't hugged anyone in so long.]

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[lamortdeshommes]

[As Reiner's arms wrapped around her, Isabella buried her face into his shirt, resisting the urge to sob. As he held her, she breathed softly, out of habit, his scent filling her senses as she reveled in his touch.

It had been years since she had felt the touch of another, even in such a friendly manner. She didn't want to let go.]

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[He looked down at her, remaining still for her. One bandaged hand gave her a small pat, trying to be consoling.

He didn't know if he should try to say anything during this time but instead kept quiet.]

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[lamortdeshommes]

[Before she could stop it, her eyes began to fill with blood. Pulling back sharply, Isabella wiped at her eyes with her hands. when she realized she wouldn't be able to stop, she started for the door at a furious pace, stopping only for a moment.]

I'm sorry.

[And with that, she was gone.]

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[Was that blood he spotted as Isabella backed out of his hug? This disturbed him a great deal and couldn't help but be worried for her.

She was already gone by the time he tried to call after her.

With a sigh, he returned to his seat and started to eat again. It was the least he could do.]