December 4th

[soapbox_solo38]

He is standing in the doorway, watching her walk up the driveway, face impassive- that careful blankness it takes on around her. She stops a few feet away from him, standing on the edge of the porch as her gaze pulls away from the ground and up to his eyes.

“I’m taking the mission.”

It is not a question, but a statement. She isn’t looking for his

Comments

[sela21k]

That's so beautiful. Gentle, quiet, beautiful.

[soapbox_solo38]

That's how I imagine the undercurrent of this series; not that there won't be action, but that it's about the choices they have to make, the breaks they create, and in the end being able to lean against each other and hold onto the moment.

...er, not that I've thought about this much...

Thanks for reading. :)

[sela21k]

...it's about the choices they have to make, the breaks they create, and in the end being able to lean against each other and hold onto the moment...

You're right. You're absolutely right. That is what it's all...about choices and learning to live with them and being able to lean and hold.

You just don't know how that statement moves and touches me. Believe me - I'm going to quote you and often.

[sela21k]

Ok, that was me. :P

[velvet_tears05]

Aww. I love it :)

[soapbox_solo38]

I'm glad. :) Thank you for reading!

[soapbox_solo38]

:D

[2_fish]

bittersweet :)

[soapbox_solo38]

Nothing's perfect, but they take what they can get. :)

[sharp2799]

I'm glad I read the sequel first! ;)

[soapbox_solo38]

Heh. Sometimes it's better that way; not often, but sometimes. ^^ Thanks for reading!