Mauvaise Chance Apartments - evening

[susanofnarnia]

Susan was sitting out on her balcony, enjoying a small glass of wine and a good book. Or rather, watching the sunset. She might be having trouble concentrating.

[for once_a_king]

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[once_a_king]

Peter had just about forgotten about the possibility of using the telephone again so he walked down to Su's apartment to see if she was home. He saw her on the balcony and watched her for a second with a slight grin. Calling up, he said "Daydreaming, Su?"

[susanofnarnia]

"Peter!" She shot to her feet, leaning over the railing, her eyes lit up. "You're back! Come up, come up at once!"

[once_a_king]

Peter quickly ran up the stairs to Susan's apartment. Entering it, he bowed then hugged her tightly. "Good evening, sister. You didn't doubt I would be?"

[susanofnarnia]

"I had a couple bad moments," she confessed into his shoulder. "I kept telling myself we'd hear something, but-- I'm just so glad you're well, and you *are* back." Pulling away, she studied him, looking at him carefully. "How long was it for you?"