108. Plain

[corrinesbell]

That wasn't me.

I dunno what that was but I promise it wasn't me. I'm really sorry if I said something terrible to any of you.

...Especially you, Colette.

Shirley, I think...can I talk to you?

[And there are some apologies that only work in person. Which is why later in the day she'll be going to house 42 and knocking hesitantly on the door]

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[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

[He'll give her a breather before he decides to start talking again.]

[corrinesbell]

[She only finishes half the plate, and even that kind of felt like forcing herself. The headache is back in all its glory, and now a few other things ache too. ...Of course this just proves to her how stupid she's been about it.]

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

Don't feel good, huh?

[corrinesbell]

[Shaking her head, no.]

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you still look pretty beat up. You done with the food?

[He stands up.]

[corrinesbell]

Yeah. ...It was good. Thanks.

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.

[He takes the plate, sets it down. And then scoops Sheena up. You're going to bed, missy.]

[corrinesbell]

Whoa, hey! What're you doing?

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

I'm just gonna take you to your room.

[corrinesbell]

...Oh.

I'm, uh...I'm okay on the couch for a while...

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

If you don't feel good, you don't have to be uncomfortable just for my sake.

[corrinesbell]

[No words again. She doesn't feel like losing a second argument.]

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

[Well, that's that! Off they go!]

[corrinesbell]

You better not try anything.

[There are appearances to uphold in this completely twisted relationship, after all.]

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

I won't even try to steal a kiss.

[corrinesbell]

Good. Stealing from a ninja is never a good idea.

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

[There's a chuckle.]

Guess I'll have to ask to borrow one, then.

[corrinesbell]

You'd lose it.

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

Oh come on, I'm not that absent-minded.

[corrinesbell]

[It isn't that far to her room from the living room so they're probably there by now. Be happy she's letting you in.]

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

[He's noticing the lack of abuse, oh yes. He'll set her down on her bed and appear thoughtful for a second.]

[corrinesbell]

I'm probably not gonna fall asleep.

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

Er... you want me to leave?

[corrinesbell]

And sit here and be bored until I think you won't notice me sneaking back out to the couch? No thanks.

['No. Stay. ...Even though I kinda feel like a jerk right now.']

[pimpinwings.livejournal.com]

All right.

[He looks around for a chair or something.]