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Michael came to the Defenders' building to pick Sydney up to check out the Dickens exhibit. He was looking forward to seeing it with her.

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 08:32 am UTC (link)
	Sydney smiled when she saw him. "Hello, Michael," Syd said as she came out the front door. She was dressed in slacks and a blouse. She wasn't sure of what to wear so she went with something that would work for casual and business casual. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 08:41 am UTC (link)
	Michael's dressed nice-ish himself. "Hello, Sydney. I hope everything is going reasonably well?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 08:44 am UTC (link)
	"The usual chaos," she smiled. "How are you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 08:48 am UTC (link)
	"Quite well, thanks. Business is good. Got a letter from home yesterday. Are you ready to head out?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 08:50 am UTC (link)
	Syd nodded. "Yes. I've been looking forward to this." She tilted her head. "Is everything okay at home?" She waited for him to start toward the car. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 08:59 am UTC (link)
	"Everything is okay, yes. Just the usual reminder that I'd better not be starving myself and should come home for Easter this year." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 09:01 am UTC (link)
	"That's good to hear. I'm glad that everything is okay back home. You had me worried there for a moment." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 09:03 am UTC (link)
	"I didn't mean to. How's Zoey?" And they'll head out to the car. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 09:04 am UTC (link)
	"She's doing well, thanks. She's adjusting to having a father." Syd walked with him. "It's been a rather smooth process." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 09:06 am UTC (link)
	"Well, that's certainly good news." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 09:12 am UTC (link)
	Sydney nodded. "It could have been a lot worse. I'm glad we were able to reach an agreement without any difficulties. How's the business going?" A change of topic was probably for the best. She didn't want to think of Avery and all the problems that could have been. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 09:19 am UTC (link)
	"Surprisingly well, considering how unfavorable exchange rates are lately. Sometimes one simply has to make the best of the timing one has." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 09:26 am UTC (link)
	"That's good to hear." She smiled a little. "Yes, I suppose you are right there. Sometimes things are just a matter of timing." She opened her car door and slid into the passenger seat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 09:45 am UTC (link)
	Nodding, Michael got in as well. "So. Dickens. IF you had to pick a favorite among his, what would you say? Myself, A Tale of Two Cities." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 06:44 pm UTC (link)
	"I would have to say Great Expectations," Syd replied as she settled into the passenger seat. "And I love A Christmas Carol around the holidays." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 08:34 pm UTC (link)
	He smiles. "I do, too." And off they'll head to the Huntington. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	It had been a wonderful afternoon. They had spent a significant amount of time looking at the letters that Dickens had written. There had been much talk about the letters and debate on the books. Syd had thoroughly enjoyed herself. "Thanks," she said. "It's been a wonderful afternoon." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 11:06 pm UTC (link)
	Michael smiled. "I had a great time, too. It's..." he paused for a moment, trying to make sure he words this right. "It's nice, whatever else may happen, to have a museum associate ,as it were." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Sydney nodded. "Yes." Oh gods how did she bring this up? "Michael, I like you and you're a great friend, but I can't be more than a friend right now. I do love going to museums and libraries with you and I hope we can still do things like that together." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-24 11:35 pm UTC (link)
	His face falls a little, his eyes down. "Ah." A breath. "Well, I can't say that was precisely what I have been hoping to hear, but you're a good friend as well, and I, too, certainly hope we can continue." Another pause. "I don't want to ask anything too intrusive..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-24 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	"Of course, go ahead and ask," she said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-25 12:03 am UTC (link)
	"Is...are you pursuing other options, or is there another reason you've come to this conclusion?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-25 12:09 am UTC (link)
	"I've started seeing someone. I'm not sure what it is, or where it's going, but I wanted to be upfront and honest with you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-25 12:23 am UTC (link)
	"I really appreciate that. It's good for everyone to know where things stand." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-25 12:34 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, it is," Syd agreed. "Like I said, I would still like to see you and do things with you. You're one of the very few people who hold the same interests as I do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-25 12:39 am UTC (link)
	"The sentiment is very much mutual," he says as they approach the Defenders' place. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-25 02:07 am UTC (link)
	"I'm really glad to hear that," she said. She liked him and she didn't want to lose his friendship. It was great having someone who she could talk about her interests with. He was also a very nice break from the chaos that was her normal routine. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-03-25 02:17 am UTC (link)
	He manages a smile as they pull up. "Still by far the most productive thing ever to stem from a blind date." He'll walk her to the door, and offer a hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-03-25 02:18 am UTC (link)
	"Yes," Syd said with a smile as she took the offered hand and got out of the car. "I won't hold that blind date against Bryn because it got me a really good friend out of it." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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