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Melpomene slept deeply without dreaming, and only woke up when the light between the curtains fell across her eyes.

It was a nice way to wake up. So now, as she opens her eyes, she stirs only slightly, and then settles back into a comfortable position.

Date: 2009-04-22 03:51 am (UTC)
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"Mmmm."

He holds her a bit closer, glancing around curiously. He has always enjoyed seeing how other masters of their arts do things, and for intangible arts like this, it intrigues him even more.

Date: 2009-04-22 04:11 am (UTC)
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He slows his steps, not wanting to disturb her at her work. There are only a few more blocks over to the visitors' center, and he doesn't want to rush anything.

Date: 2009-04-22 04:28 am (UTC)
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"I could set you down, if it makes it easier," he says. "Or if you can resist the urge to work... we can always wait, until and unless the urge becomes unbearable."

Date: 2009-04-22 04:51 am (UTC)
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"But you're so fascinating, so talented," he whispers. "I could watch you do anything."

A pause.

"But don't take that in a creepy way."

Date: 2009-04-22 05:19 am (UTC)
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"What you do is impressive," he says. "I work with known quantities--I know exactly how metal will react to heat, exactly what the end result will be. But you, you work with humans, and they are unpredictable. You make such beautiful things from them. If I were to make something with humans, it would take away their humanity. You, you celebrate it, memorialize it."

Date: 2009-04-22 05:38 am (UTC)
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"There's no need for you to be so modest about your work. It's beautiful, and fascinating."

He gives her a light kiss on the cheek. It feels so normal.

Date: 2009-04-22 05:57 am (UTC)
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"You'd even be justified in being boastful," he says, "though from what I gather, among your family, that never ends well. Among mine, you could do it all you like."

Date: 2009-04-22 06:21 am (UTC)
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"The way I see it, if you've got the skill to back up what you say, then say it. Not be excessively boastful, but honest about your talents. To say that we are the best at what we do... not hubris, if it's true."

Date: 2009-04-22 06:43 am (UTC)
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"There's no reason to inhibit yourself with me," he says with a small smile. "I like you any way you care to be, with me."

Date: 2009-04-22 06:57 am (UTC)
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"...I doubt it," he murmurs, "but if I do, at least it will have been an enjoyable road, between here and there."

Date: 2009-04-22 07:28 am (UTC)
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"And I enjoy carrying you," he smiles. "It feels so... close, so intimate. So comfortable. You're the perfect height for this."

Date: 2009-04-22 07:38 am (UTC)
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"Oh, no," he says, "you've got such lovely shins. You could be a shin model, too, if you decide that hands aren't enough."

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