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[ here comes brianna just wandering into the library/study, half-naked as usual, though she has her heels on at the moment. doesn't look very ready, but that's because she's been attempting to find her MIA brother. ]

[ ping! spots said brother and saunters on over to him and stands there, hands on her hips, though she looks amused instead of irritated. ]

Hey handsome.

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[ was in a deep slumber, though his touch and words bring her out of it, heavy eyelids shrouding green eyes as she look up at him. looks a bit dazed, her face slowly breaking into a smile, speaking teasingly when she says: ]

Five more minutes.

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[ runs his thumb gently across her lower lip, careful not to smudge off the lipstick. ]

Shall I leave without you, then?

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Nn. Don't leave me.

[ keeps her lips parted slightly, enjoying the feeling. ]

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Which brings me to a question. [ pauses the touching & opens the same hand towards her, offering it. ]

Am I worth more than five minutes of your sleep?

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You-- [ pauses when taking the hand, though she lingers a bit more, staring up at him with an intense look, allowing some time to pass between them. ] --are worth more than anything in the world.

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[ doesn't stare for too long, getting up with his help.

smooths out her dress, fluffs her hair; just a few preening motions before looking over at albert. ]

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[ smiles & brings her hand up to brush her nails against his lips. after nodding in approval of her appearance, he starts leading her out towards the front doors. ]

How many men and women do you plan on charming tonight?

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[ hums to herself, as if giving it serious consideration. ]

Only the lucky ones, of course.

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[ chuckles, pleased at her answer.

there is a limo waiting for them outside, coloured slick black. dislodging himself from her side, he reaches for the door & opens it, lips quirking in encouragement for her to get in. ]

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[ inclines her head slightly in thanks, slipping inside, a little further from the door to leave room for him. ]

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[ slips in after her, the door closing beside him with a low click.

leans back against the chair when the car starts moving, watching the passing scenery with half-interest. ]

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[ leans back as well, examining her nails. speaks nonchalantly. ]

How was Nathan?

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He's lost weight.

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[ pauses, peering up at him. ]

... really, now.

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Thinking of remedying this situation?

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If he can handle me in a maid outfit while serving him without having a heart attack, then yes.

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[ turns his head to give her a fleeting look of amusement. ]

Hmm. He will survive, I'm sure.

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Tomorrow, then. I'll be sure to visit you first.

[ twirls a finger in her hair, giving him a knowing smile. ]

Your meal will be better.

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[ emits a low hum while his gaze returns to the window. ]

How much is it to reschedule?

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Hm... [ tilts her head to look elsewhere, thinking. ] Nothing.

But only for you.

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Nothing, hm? [ doesn't look at her as he lifts a hand to slide in between the car seat & her back. it's only when his palm is flat against her skin that he leans his face in close to kiss at the corner of her right eye. ]

Truly?

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[ sharply draws her breath in, head rolling back onto the back of the seat, neck exposed. lets out a low, nearly inaudible sound, her breathing a bit unsteady while slowly turning her head to look at his face.

their noses and lips are merely an inch away, though the corner of her lip turns up as she comes to her senses again. ]

Truly.

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[ fingers play a little light dance across her skin, trailing upwards until his hand comes to rest on the back of her neck. leans in closer, sharing breathing space for a moment until he moves upward to press his lips against her forehead.

he keeps it there, thus making it seem more like fond contact rather than a kiss. ]

And I've no reason to question you.

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[ shivers slightly when his fingers make their way up, feeling her eyes closing at the kiss-yet-not, simply pausing to enjoy it and soak in the warmth as long as she can. knows it won't happen again for a while. ]

[ thick lashes flutter open as she feels the car stop, being the first person to move away this time. takes another moment to adjust (steady; ready) herself. ]

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[ breathes in & out quietly, feeling his standard smile coming to set itself across his lips. exits the car, stands straight, regal, his head held high.

offers his arm to brianna, already slipping into the role. murmurs: ]

Now. Shall we, princess?