weighed_down (weighed_down) wrote,
@ 2011-10-16 17:39:00

When Julian had returned Edmund's old assets in Leland Enterprises, Edmund promptly moved out of the crummy apartment. Still, he wasn't one to mingle with the rich and famous either. So his new place was fairly upscale, but nothing too noticeable about it. Sheek without being pretentious. Plus in this neighborhood it blended in enough to give Edmund a good sense of security. Julian was out of town on business, so Edmund had been keeping his eye on a few things for him. Right now he was considering a nap. It had been far too long since he was in a comfortable enough position to afford one..at least he was until the doorbell rang.

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yourtruecolors
2011-10-17 07:44 pm UTC (link)

A small smile. "I do my best to be precise."

She looks at her feet at the next question. "Staying here, if you don't mind. And... Ed, the last time Julian and I couldn't be together, it drove me crazy. Just one-night-stands and people I had to seduce for assignments. No one I could be myself with, no one to... take charge of me. I... I don't want to do that again."

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	weighed_down 2011-10-17 07:50 pm UTC (link)
	Edmund looks at her a little more gently. "What can I do for you, Minnie?" In the short time he'd known her, he'd come to think of her as a friend. He wanted to help, but really wasn't entirely comfortable with where this was headed. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 07:56 pm UTC (link)
	"...Just let me stay? You don't have to lay a hand on me if you don't want me, but I'm sure I can help out or something. I'll make myself scarce if you have people over." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 08:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Of course you can stay," he assures her, putting a hand on hers. "It's not that I don't..It's just..feels kinda odd." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Not asking you to be Julian, I promise." She holds his hand. "For the record, I'm a pretty decent masseusse. You seem a little tense." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	"I know, and God knows I've flirted with you like crazy, but..your Julian's girl. Hell, I don't go after spoken for women to begin with, let alone Julian's." He shakes his head a little. "Well, yeah..a little." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 08:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Body and soul," she replies frankly to the statement of whose she is. "I hope you know if that if he and I considered it a betrayal of any kind, I wouldn't do it." Her quick little hands start kneading into his wrist carefully. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 09:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Right, I get what you're saying. Just not something I'm used to, that's all." He sighs a little at her efforts. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 09:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Understandable. Julian and I don't tend to do things the normal way." She continues to be thorough, all the way up his arm, leaning to handle it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 09:22 pm UTC (link)
	He leans his head back against the chair, deciding for now a massage was no big deal. "So, any idea on just where Julian's heading?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 09:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Not quite sure. It involves... his mother." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	Edmund's expression took on an "eesh" countenance. He'd seen Julian's mom before, or as he sometimes thought Sexy, but evil-looking vampire-lady. "Any idea when he's supposed to be back." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	"No. As it is, I'm just glad I got a chance to say good-bye, and that his little girlfriend didn't get eaten." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	Edmund smirks a little. "Still hasn't warmed up to yet, has she?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"I kept her alabastar hide attached to her gold-digging body when The Lady showed up. I did my best." Minnie shifts position to get Edmund's shoulders and the tendons of his neck thoroughly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	Edmund laughs a little at that. "So you're convinced she's after his money?" He groans a little in appreciation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	She shakes her head slightly. "Power. Wants to prove she's a big-leaguer like him, pose for the cameras." She sighs a little as she continues, fingers kneading into his scalp when his neck is sufficiently relaxed. "But she's made him happy for a while. I guess I can't complain." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 10:41 pm UTC (link)
	"Hey," he lays a hand on hers again. "It's just and me here. You can complain if you want. Sometimes it's good to vent, even if it's a minor thing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 11:04 pm UTC (link)
	"Thanks, Edmund. I don't like to whine too much, though. Better to focus on the good times, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	"True. I finally got to move out of that crappy apartment, move into a nice neighborhood. I got a lot to be grateful for myself." He sighs and leans back. "You got talented hands." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-17 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Thank you. I'm afraid this is all I can really do from this position. So... do you want to lie down, or should I go get you something from the kitchen, or... should you just tell me where my room is?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-17 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	"Minnie," he looks up at her compassionately. "What do YOU want to do? You are MY guest after all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-18 12:13 am UTC (link)
	"I don't want to make this weird for you, Edmund," she says softly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weighed_down 2011-10-18 12:18 am UTC (link)
	"Minnie, you're the first friend I've made since coming home for good. I wanna do right by you." He smiles reassuringly at her. "I'm adaptable. Please." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-10-18 12:22 am UTC (link)
	She smiles. "Thanks, Ed. I'd...like to dance for you, actually." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)