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kronos_endtime

Trusting in The Professional

May 25, 2007 16:51

Continued from here.The Realtor wanted to show them the entire estate and asked if they'd like to see it on horseback, which was the only way to view some of the more remotes spots, or by air? He explained that he'd hired a wrangle to take them around if they wanted to see it firsthand ( Read more... )

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pleasuresremain June 9 2007, 14:46:56 UTC

He couldn't resist replying with something Kronos had used with great effect in the past and mimicked the oft-heard derisive tone, "If I didn't know you better I'd think you'd gone soft."

That said, he resumed his normal speaking voice. "I'm curious, what is it about the place that appeals -- the normalcy? The neighborhood?" He pushed the realtor's brief away from him.

Glass firmly in hand he gestured towards the pool, "This is not you."

He swiveled on the bar stool and looked directly into Kronos' eyes. "The house and grounds, from what we've been shown, they're beautifully kept. The subdivision is more than solid and the land appreciates more each year."

He took a sip. He didn't need to remind him how well he knew him. He decided to get to the heart of the matter. It would be something glaringly obvious to Kronos and that was the information he needed. "What is it I'm missing?

kronos_endtime June 27 2007, 18:09:34 UTC

Had he gone soft? Not likely, but it must appear that way on the surface. He deliberated for a moment on responding to the dig but Caspian's questions overshadowed that desire.

"Maybe I want to start a music career." He grinned but it faded quickly. He downed the rest of his drink and leaned an arm on the bar while crossing one leg lazily over the other. Of course his brother was right, it wasn't him in any way. But he'd desired it, and for Kronos wanting was enough justification for taking. "I want it." He refilled both their glasses. "You don't think it suits me?" he said in an uncharacteristically tentative way

pleasuresremain June 29 2007, 15:26:27 UTC

Sure he did, right up to the point that things didn't go his way and the hell there'd be because of it. He leaned closer. "Why ask me? You could get this house just like that." His fingers snapped in emphasis and he knew he needed to watch his tone.

"Can you see yourself seriously living here, in this neighborhood, this subdivision, this city, this part of the country?" He was on roll now.

"Unless what you're planning is to settle down here and get friendly with locals, maybe making this the base of your future operations?" The thought of it was too much and he gulped the rest of the drink and soundlessly placed the empty glass on the bar.

As he thoughtfully studied Kronos' profile, he knew there was more he hadn't been told yet. "What is it you really want?"

kronos_endtime July 6 2007, 16:16:09 UTC

"Why not ask, I trust and value your opinion," he said sincerely. Then he went to the windows that looked out on the pool area. "From some inner desire." He glanced over his shoulder at Caspian. "I have always liked this place. It's rooted." He turned back to the windows. His brother was right, he'd find it difficult to meld into this lifestyle but he thought he might give it a go. He knew it would never work, not now, with his plans going so well and things moving along at a fast clip. That's one of the reasons he'd asked him here, to state the obvious and clear any lingering feelings off the board ( ... )

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