"Consider me properly chastised for doubting the sincerity of an angel." And once again, there's that little twinkle of amusement that's been mostly absent for the past three weeks. Hawkes and Vansen are wonderful, she'd never say otherwise, but there's something she missed so much about having someone around who knows more than she does. It's strange and a little uncomfortable to admit it, even to herself, but not having to be the strongest person in the room is something of a relief.
He makes her happy, which is a lot more than what most of Chicago does. He reminds her that she doesn't always have to feel hurt, or tired, or sad--someone she's known so briefly shouldn't have that kind of power, but there it is. She takes another forkful of cake.
"Would you leave for good?" It's a perfectly casual question. She only has eyes for her sugary mouthful. "No coming back, no hitting up the tourist hot spots every once in a while to stick bunny ears on the easiest targets?"
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Date: 2010-01-13 08:42 am (UTC)He makes her happy, which is a lot more than what most of Chicago does. He reminds her that she doesn't always have to feel hurt, or tired, or sad--someone she's known so briefly shouldn't have that kind of power, but there it is. She takes another forkful of cake.
"Would you leave for good?" It's a perfectly casual question. She only has eyes for her sugary mouthful. "No coming back, no hitting up the tourist hot spots every once in a while to stick bunny ears on the easiest targets?"