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[asthedrivensnow]

I think you and I both know it's a very fine line you're having me walk.

If things go the way you seem to intend, I'm going to have to justify it soon, and that's hardly a position I want to be-- do not bring Andromeda into this. This is a completely different situation, and there are other factors to consider. Not the least of which is physical attraction. Sweet Circe, that man...

And I'd prefer it if you didn't mention the lovely layers of hypocrisy again, since this is your doing.

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[not_apriest]

You seem upset about something.

[asthedrivensnow]

[Ohhhhh you need to not be so handsome and charming.]

It's just a minor argument. I'm sure we'll come to an agreement.

[not_apriest]

Perhaps I can help. What's it about?

[asthedrivensnow]

Propriety. A moral argument. Is it really appropriate for me to fling myself at ridiculously handsome French Muggles who fill my stomach with butterflies, that sort of thing.

The city is exerting an influence over what's already there, and... I admit to liking it.

[not_apriest]

I see.

Well. I wouldn't say you've been flinging yourself at me per se.

[A terrible thought occurs to him.]

...Do you regret it?

[asthedrivensnow]

I've shown considerable restraint. I can stop doing that, if you like.

--not at all. I'm a big girl, I can make my own decisions.

[not_apriest]

I'm not saying you should do anything you're uncomfortable with. I'm just pointing out that she's a little out of line if she's suggesting you've been tossing your affections about like... like a courtesan of some sort.

[asthedrivensnow]

She's merely pointing out that I'm perhaps... ignoring certain protocols that would be in place for me were I at home in favour of the pursuit of personal happiness.

It's a balancing act, and I think I'm managing it just fine.

[not_apriest]

Were you at home, we would never have met, divided by centuries.

[asthedrivensnow]

[Which is a horrible thought, really.]

We're hardly going to change the fabric of reality.

[not_apriest]

Someone has.

[asthedrivensnow]

Then we should try to enjoy our sojourn in the weft, don't you think?

[not_apriest]

Agreed.

[asthedrivensnow]

[She nods.]




...you are ridiculously handsome, though. I thoroughly approve.

[not_apriest]

Athos thought it one of my more dangerous traits.

... Though if it were universally so, you'd be far more dangerous than I.

[asthedrivensnow]

How do you know I'm not?

[not_apriest]

I know that you are.

[He's been quite handily put down by magic before...]

[asthedrivensnow]

You're going to need to have a little faith in me, Aramis.

[not_apriest]

I said that you are. I didn't say that you would.

[asthedrivensnow]

Not to you, at least.

[not_apriest]

I shall endeavour to stay on your good side.

[asthedrivensnow]

It shouldn't be too difficult.