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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:24 pm
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As Dove stepped into the tavern, she lowered her hood, showering the wooden paneled floors with the rainwater that had collected along her shoulders and hair. The storm outside was ferocious, ice cold and windy, and she hated it.
Her mood had plummeted earlier that morning, after a less than spectacular chat with her boyfriend. Again, she had caught him right in the middle of work, finding that he couldn't be disturbed until much later in her evening. Though she had assured him that it was fine and she would talk with him another time, it had left her spirits low. Long distance relationships were hard enough, even without her significant's busy schedule.
Moving closer to the fire, she took a seat, taking off her soaked through coat and wrapping her trembling arms tightly around her middle; she was freezing and tired and honestly just felt like crying then and there, if only her pride would allow it. When the waitress asked if she'd like anything, she nodded, asking for a hot cup of tea to start with, then settled back into the chair, slumping down and staring longingly into the fire. Why couldn't she just go home...?
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:37 pm
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Laying down at the door as always was Repede. The Growlithe opening his one eye and lifting his head as he watched Dove enter into the tavern. He had shelter underneath the overhang of the roof, so the weather didn't really bother him. He just lowered his head again and closed his eye when she went inside.
Yuri was there just minding his own business, having mostly finished his meal, when Dove walked in. Hearing the soggy footsteps, he looked up and blinked as he recognized the girl. She looked worse for wear. Getting up from his seat, he walked over to the bar as the waitress went to fetch her tea.
"Hey, got any towels or blankets back there?" Yuri asked as he leaned against the bar's edge. The bartender nodded, "Yeah I think so, hold on." He ducked into the back and soon returned, bringing one of each. "Thanks, man."
Taking them, he went over to where Dove was and dropped the blanket over her shoulders before plopping down next to her. "Pretty lousy weather out there, huh?"
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:46 pm
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Dove started a bit as Yuri took a seat next to her, blinking at the blanket draped around her shoulders. "Yes... It's horrific," she murmured, tightening the blanket around her shaking frame. "Thanks, by the way..."
She added another thanks to the waitress as she returned with a steaming mug full of tea, cupping it carefully with both hands as she brought it up to her lips. The warmth was instant, filling her insides quickly, though she still shivered where she sat. It would be a while before she was able to shake the chill.
Pushing her hair back from her face, she sighed deeply, not knowing what exactly to say to Yuri. He was kind enough to keep her company, and yet she couldn't bring herself to be her usual happy, outgoing self, no matter how hard she thought of trying. Being alone was wearing her thin and the weather as of late wasn't helping in the slightest.
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:52 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:26 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:31 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:40 pm
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She shook her head, even nothing else but to convince herself. "I'm sorry...We just had a fight today, on the phone, and-- I hate fighting with him anyway, but being so far away just makes it so much worse..." she sniffled, her voice breaking as she confessed.
"I just hate this.... this not knowing how he's really doing, what's happening on his side of the world..." She wiped her tears away with the back of her hand, then ran the towel over her hands to dry them. "It's my own fault, really, but it would be nice if he would at least try to--"
She closed her eyes then, stopping herself before she could continue. He did try-- deep down she knew that. He worked hard to please their families, to keep his position with the company that he hoped to one day own and manage, not only for his sake, but for hers also. It just hurt her to know that he was there on his own, without her. Not that he needed her help anyway...
Not to mention she seriously missed the affection and comfort his arms offered when they were together.
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:24 am
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:31 pm
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She shook her head quietly, willing the tears to stop coming. This was ridiculous; she shouldn't have been crying in such a public space like this...
She closed her eyes and shifted her grip on her tea. "I wish it were that simple. I can't go back now...not yet.
She couldn't. She had promised to leave him be, so that his father would have no reason to think him distracted by her, though in her mind, she never had been a distraction in the first place. Until he had accomplished everything he needed to do to prove himself to his father, she would stay away as best she could, even if it meant her hurting. She knew how much his position meant to him and would do anything within her power to help him achieve it.
She took a deep, shaking breath and laughed weakly. "I-I'm sorry, Yuri. I shouldn't be like this," she apologized, attempting still to force her spirits up. "How was your day?"
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:39 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:12 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:22 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:28 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:37 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:41 pm
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