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Post by Severin on Sept 8, 2007 18:39:41 GMT -5
"So what exactly brought on this 'leather pants' phase? You hadn't just moved to Soho, had you?"
"It was a lot better than the ill-advised kilt, the leather pants. I'm not entirely sure why." he said, stretching a little. "Early mid-life crisis, I suppose. A lot of alcohol, short days, long nights. A boring story. And now I believe I have the right to ask about your stories involving leather." He paused. "I'm thinking about re-phrasing that last sentence."
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Post by Gwen Havers on Sept 8, 2007 19:02:43 GMT -5
"Oh, you mean sophomore year at university," she said flatly, then grinned. "Sorry to disappoint, but I have no stories involving leather. You'll have to ask my sister about such things. Whenever she gets back from her honeymoon."
Reading again, she cried, "Good Lord, another series of I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here? Is that really necessary? Then again, maybe I should have been paying attention to all those horrid survival shows."
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Post by Severin on Sept 8, 2007 19:09:38 GMT -5
"Good Lord, another series of I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here? Is that really necessary? Then again, maybe I should have been paying attention to all those horrid survival shows."
"I'm afraid I'm not very up to date with the latest in entertainment." he said. "I watch The Price is Right, The Good Life, Blackadder and The Office. That's about it, not including the news. I'm sure I'm missing plenty."
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Post by Gwen Havers on Sept 8, 2007 19:24:01 GMT -5
"Well, not everyone has a T-Rex skull to keep them amused," she countered. "I'm sure your live-in therapist would disapprove of my excessive TV viewing habits. She'd probably tell me to get out more or read a book once in a while. Not that I'd listen..."
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Post by Severin on Sept 8, 2007 19:29:04 GMT -5
"I'm sure your live-in therapist would disapprove of my excessive TV viewing habits. She'd probably tell me to get out more or read a book once in a while. Not that I'd listen..."
The comment stung a little. No, not the comment. The memory. "Actually, she's more the....eat junkfood and watch late night TV movies type." he said.
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Post by Gwen Havers on Sept 8, 2007 19:39:28 GMT -5
"Then I'm sure we'd get along famously," she said, not taking notice of the change in Severin's expression or tone as the story on the next page took her by surprise. "Oh, bugger me, it's Lady Heartless," she gasped, pulling the page closer to her face and intently reading the photo caption.
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Post by Severin on Sept 9, 2007 7:23:13 GMT -5
"Then I'm sure we'd get along famously,"
"Oh, no, you're far kinder. If you were here, she'd tell me to man up and give her a foot massage." he said truthfully.
"Oh, bugger me, it's Lady Heartless,"
"Lady....I'm sorry?" he began, confused. "Cherie Blair? She isn't a lady, is she?"
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Post by Gwen Havers on Sept 9, 2007 11:16:46 GMT -5
"Hmm? Oh, no, no. Her real name is Lady Samantha Harkness. I just choose to refer to her as 'Lady Heartless' because..." She paused, wondering if she should be sharing this story with a relative stranger. "Well, she was once engaged to a very good friend of mine, and quite abruptly left him at the altar, more or less. Thing is I never met her, never even knew what she looked like, till now when I see her pictured handing out UN aid packets to Sudanese refugees," she muttered bitterly, handing the magazine over to Severin.
"You know, I bet that was a carefully orchestrated photo op. To show everyone how very compassionate and selfless she is. And there's no way her hair is that naturally curly...."
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Post by Severin on Sept 9, 2007 11:47:54 GMT -5
"Well, she was once engaged to a very good friend of mine, and quite abruptly left him at the altar, more or less. Thing is I never met her, never even knew what she looked like, till now when I see her pictured handing out UN aid packets to Sudanese refugees,"
"Yes, she sounds like a complete monster. Someone should stop her before she aids the needy again." he said dryly.
"You know, I bet that was a carefully orchestrated photo op. To show everyone how very compassionate and selfless she is. And there's no way her hair is that naturally curly...."
He cocked his head to one side with an amused smile. "Well, people are very complex. Everyone has layers. Maybe she's matured since she thoughtlessly left your friend on his own." he pointed out. "But since you're my un-official bandage-changing nurse, I'll agree with you. We must drown the witch and burn her bones. To the burng torch shop, away." He rested his head back, still wearing his little smile.
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Post by Gwen Havers on Sept 9, 2007 15:26:49 GMT -5
She narrowed her eyes. "Don't patronize me, Percy," she said, snatching the magazine back from him. "She's one of those titled Brits who's never had to work a day in her life. Just flits all around the globe wearing fashionably rugged clothes and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or whatever it is they do."
She went back to studying the photo, trying to reconcile the image with the stories she'd heard. "She broke Nick's heart. Ergo, evil," she proclaimed.
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Post by Severin on Sept 9, 2007 15:32:09 GMT -5
"She broke Nick's heart. Ergo, evil,"
"Ah, of course. And he was...just a friend?" he asked, gazing over at her and hoping he wasn't being too prying.
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Post by Gwen Havers on Sept 9, 2007 15:54:35 GMT -5
She nodded. "One of my best friends," she replied. "I mean, it's all well and good now. He's married to a lovely woman, and they have an adorable little boy, and a semi-detached house in Knightsbridge. But he was so devastated...."
She deliberately flipped the page, as if that could dismiss the memory. "Thing is, Nick didn't commit to anyone. He just didn't. It was something we had in common. But Samantha somehow changed his mind. And he was so sure he was going to spend the rest of his life with her. I suppose things don't work out the way we plan. For better or worse."
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Post by Severin on Sept 9, 2007 16:02:00 GMT -5
"Thing is, Nick didn't commit to anyone. He just didn't. It was something we had in common. But Samantha somehow changed his mind. And he was so sure he was going to spend the rest of his life with her. I suppose things don't work out the way we plan. For better or worse."
He nodded. "True. Things...they rarely work out the way we expect them to. At least he's happy now." he stated. "And you? Did you expect to become a flight attendant?"
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Post by JINX on Sept 9, 2007 16:42:04 GMT -5
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"Hey is anyone home in there, or should i come back later?" she knew he was in there, he could hear Gwen and him talking. seems like they were becoming good friends.
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Post by Gwen Havers on Sept 9, 2007 18:43:28 GMT -5
"And you? Did you expect to become a flight attendant?"
"No, no," she shook her head. "That was...unexpected. But things change, people leave, and you have to adjust accordingly. Learn to make the best of it."
"Hey is anyone home in there, or should i come back later?"
"Oh, come in, Jasmine. The door's open, so to speak," she called to her.
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Post by JINX on Sept 9, 2007 22:38:19 GMT -5
Jasmine
"Oh, come in, Jasmine. The door's open, so to speak," smiling she pulled back the flap and entered into the shelter.
"Hey heard you came in contact with something sharp and pointy?" she smiled and lifted her shirt to show her puncture. "Now we have something in common." she smiled and sat down next to him, "So what were you two talking about?"
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Post by Severin on Sept 10, 2007 2:42:43 GMT -5
"Hey heard you came in contact with something sharp and pointy? Now we have something in common."
"I suppose we do." he replied, returning her smile.
"So what were you two talking about?"
"Oh, just...undesirable fashion phases and heartless women." he said, waving his hand.
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Post by Gwen Havers on Sept 10, 2007 5:13:44 GMT -5
"I was just bringing Severin up to date on the latest celebrity gossip," Gwen added. "For which I'm sure he's very grateful."
She set down her magazine and adopted a more serious expression. "So James told us about Joanna. What happened?" she asked.
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Post by JINX on Sept 10, 2007 9:14:29 GMT -5
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"I was just bringing Severin up to date on the latest celebrity gossip," Gwen added. "For which I'm sure he's very grateful." Jasmine smiled, she was an expert on Celebrity gossip. "So James told us about Joanna. What happened?"
"I'm not sure at all, i know very little. i think she was pulled in by the current." Jasmine gave a small sigh and shook her head. "I mean we hardly knew her, she wasn't even suppose to be on the flight apparently. Thats the rumor anyways." Looking at the magazine she gave a small smile, "but as for the subject of Celebrities, i know a lot. anyone in particular you like to know about?"
"And i'm not in there anywhere am i?" she pointed to the margin 'pop diva's downfalls'.
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Post by Severin on Sept 10, 2007 10:40:41 GMT -5
"And i'm not in there anywhere am i?"
"Oh, yes, that's right. You said you were a...singer, of some kind, weren't you?" asked Severin, his memory failing him.
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