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 Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:39 pm
*It isn't until later in the afternoon that Melliandra begins to slow their pace at all. There's another expanse of forest ahead, and a small stream winding around the edge and into it, though she initially veers the horses away from it*
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:50 pm
*Luke is exhausted and has been holding back - but when he sees the stream, he calls 'Uncle'.*
Hey. Hold up. *The horses stop, no doubt under Mel's command.* If you want me to keep this up, I need a rest stop.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:54 pm
*Melliandra looks at him then, merely lifting an eyebrow. He looks like hell, certainly, but she pulls on the reigns and the horses move forward again*
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:17 pm
*Luke shifts a little as the horses move. He lowers his gaze, staring at her.* Are you kidding me?
*Luke pauses, licks his lips.* What's the problem?
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:19 pm
*Mell doesn't even turn back to return his gaze, leaving him to glare at her back. To herself, she smiles, but keeps her voice nonchalant* You can go further.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:25 pm
*Now she was his ********' coach?* Oh yeah? How much further might that be?
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:51 pm
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:54 pm
*Luke closes his mouth, but breathes an angry sigh.* I need more than that.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:55 pm
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:06 pm
*Luke isn't about to repeat himself.* You heard me. You give me a time frame. Ten minutes, twenty minutes, three hours? What it's gonna be, babe? What's your limit?
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:09 pm
*They're entering into the woods again now, further up from where the stream was running, but not so far that it can't still be heard in the distance. Melliandra has yet to seem phased by his demands*
And why, pray tell, am I obligated to clarify that?
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:20 pm
*Because I'm risking my life. Because I have no idea what the ******** is going on, where you're taking me, when I'll get there, or if I'm gonna survive this ******** trip you took me on. You owe me for all the ******** s**t I've put up with since--*
*Luke keeps his voice steady.* Because I'm asking and it would make my life a whole lot ********' easier if you'd let me in on what you're thinking.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:23 pm
*It takes a fair amount of effort to keep herself from laughing* Hmm, well, I'll be sure to keep that in mind, darling.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:50 pm
*Luke huffs a short breath, and says surprisingly civil.* You're really not gonna tell me.
You want to tell me what the ******** you're getting out of it?
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:52 pm
*Mel lifts and drops her shoulders in a shrug* Some passing amusement, perhaps.
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