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[handysparehand.livejournal.com]

[he takes a step forward then backwards then forwards again, looking at the space above him and around him, nearly tripping over his own feet as he tries to take in what he's seeing.]

What is this?  Wha-

[he stops as he notices what's below him as well.  he kneels down, touching and studying the universe below his feet]

That's just brilliant.  That's just absolutely unbelievably brilliant.  The stars, galaxies, nebulas all right at my feet.  It's gorgeous.  Gorgeous and impossible.

[pauses for a moment and then he shoots back up to his feet, spinning around again]

Hello.  Is there anyone there?  Anyone?  Anyone at all?

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[ambitious-woman.livejournal.com]

[her smile teases]

You fear my disappointment? You should not let others' opinions matter so much. It never does anything for your health.

[and with that her chin tilts up again, a world of resolve within the simple motion]

You wish for me to not expect you to be the same? We will have no quarrel there. The one time I accused you of remaining unchanged? If you will recall I also accused you of being tremendously impolite, Who might I be to change my mind on the matter now?

[handysparehand.livejournal.com]

[His gaze meets Reinette's and he returns the smile.]

Not everyone's opinions matter.

[He laughed to himself, as he still clung to her hand. It was strange the way the sensation of holding hands changed with body temperature. Warm and warm felt so different than cold and warm]

Well, I'm glad we understand each other.

[ambitious-woman.livejournal.com]

[there is nothing but her smile]

It seems that we do have an understanding.

[then her gaze grows more intense, she will not allow him to look away]

But do you understand yourself.

[handysparehand.livejournal.com]

[He can't look away, even if he tried. Instead he chose to evade the question itself.]

Does anyone really understand themselves?

[ambitious-woman.livejournal.com]

[she refuses to look away]

Some a great deal more than others, yes.

[handysparehand.livejournal.com]

[Decides he's been more honest than expected already, so he might as well continue. He has nothing left to lose.]

And I don't. Not yet, at least.

[ambitious-woman.livejournal.com]

[she nods briefly, it is what she expected after all. Still, the smile remains]

And there is nothing wrong with that, I think, so long as one is aware.

But when you require any company on that journey, I am here.

[handysparehand.livejournal.com]

[He felt the smile returning to his face, as he still clung to her hand]

I'd think I'd like that.

[ambitious-woman.livejournal.com]

[the expression is infectious, it feeds very very posture, more relaxed in subtle degrees]

It is very good to see you. I believe you will find a great deal to like here, for all of its challenges.

[handysparehand.livejournal.com]

So far, I've found plenty to like here. How does this work then, if I wanted to see you. I just pop in and I'll find you?

[ambitious-woman.livejournal.com]

It is not always quite that simple. But then again, considering our meetings otherwise? I could see where it might seem so.

You must simply bring yourself here. And if I am here as well? Well, I imagine we shall find one another soon enough.

[handysparehand.livejournal.com]

That would be good.

Outside of here, is it possible outside of here as well? A door walked through in one direction, and so on.