[35][written/action]

[silversnowfall]

Too much time has passed without action being taken. We discussed, weeks ago, a meeting between all of those who would be willing to assist in the clinic and the creation of a new and more efficient system. It's time to finalize a time for that meeting now. Sooner, rather than later, is preferable.

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[Nephry found out about Luke leaving, and anyone who wants to run across her and have a chat can find her headed off for a walk in the rain. Don't worry, she has a coat and umbrella. She also has a very sad look on her face - sad and thoughtful.]

[[ooc: Journal responses will be considered chronologically before the walk. Have at.]]

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[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

[Perhaps this wasn't the right time to talk, considering that Luke has just been sent home, but when will it ever be the right time?]

All right. Where do you want to go?

[silversnowfall]

[it doesn't matter to her, just not home]

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

[His face softens. He already knows the outcome of this talk - he'll do whatever she wants him to do.]

How about the library? [Peony doesn't think anyone will be there in this weather.]

[silversnowfall]

That's fine.

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

[Then he'll lead her to the library, taking care not to stand too close to her.]

[silversnowfall]

[well, he's being remarkably considerate today. She's not sure what that means for their impending conversation]

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

[He still opens the door for her once they reach the building, so don't get too hopeful.]

[silversnowfall]

[and she chooses some seats in a corner out of the way, and mostly out of sight]

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

[He takes a seat across from her, unusually silent.]

[silversnowfall]

[as Peony outranks her, she will wait politely for him to speak first]

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

[Excuses.:| But after a few moments, he finally speaks.]

We can't stay like this.

[silversnowfall]

Like what?

[she wants to hear what his take on the situation is]

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

Having...what happened constantly hang over us.

[silversnowfall]

What do you propose we do instead?

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

What we're going to do right now - talk about it.

[silversnowfall]

All right.

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

So, we kissed.

[...They may as well start somewhere.]

[silversnowfall]

Yes. [oh, damn it, she's blushing again] We did.

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

I would have enjoyed it even without the experiment.

[silversnowfall]

Your Majesty...please understand that this is difficult for me to say.

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

[He sobers up. This is not the time to flirt, Peony.]

[silversnowfall]

You are and will always be one of my dearest friends. ...But I am married. I know we've had this conversation before.

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

Of course. [He knew this was what she was going to say, and he had no right to hope anyway.]

[silversnowfall]

[it's hard for her too. There are definitely feelings still there, even more since that experiment than there were. The worst part is, if she could be assured of all of this being erased upon her return to Auldrant? She'd take the chance]

I...I'm sorry, Peony.

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

No need to apologize. [He takes her hand and presses his lips against it.] I understand.