private ☏ to christos

[socialgraces]

[ ♬ a fine evening for a rogue - lydia. backdated to thursday, november 21st, the day before the trial begins.

although francesca tries to tell herself it's not strange she hasn't heard from christos in almost five months, her rational mind always loses to the uncertainty of her heart, and it's that which leads her to take the initiative to call him. as he answers, however, her anxiety surrounding the situation intensifies (will save 14) and she seems a little more unsure than a few moments prior. ]

Christos, hi.

Comments

[everyredcent]

What I can tell you're thinking. You doubt him.

[socialgraces]

I doubt my ability to ever make him happy. I see how miserable he seems, with or without me, and I'm not sure how to change that.

[everyredcent]

Perhaps being miserable is all he deserves.

[socialgraces]

After what? [ there's a compliment in there that doesn't go unnoticed, even if she might not agree ] That seems a bit harsh.

[everyredcent]

Sometimes the truth is harsh. [ yeah he's not telling. ever. ] But as I said, in the end you'll make up your own mind. For now, I merely hope he's doing the job he was sent to do, and can find a more suitable way to rid us of any drow who might come calling for that hourglass.

[socialgraces]

He's been doing a more than adequate job. It's just going to take us... some time. [ she pauses briefly, taking another sip ] You know I respect your opinion, more than anyone else's? I wouldn't have asked if I didn't care what you had to say, and I really appreciate you listening.

[everyredcent]

Think nothing of it. [ grumble grumble grumble ]

[socialgraces]

[ it's ok, she finds his grumbles super endearing ] You're the only person I can trust to have only my best interest at heart. The only person I trust completely.

[everyredcent]

Yes, yes. [ OK THIS IS MAKING HIM UNCOMFORTABLE, TOO MANY FEELINGS OUT LOUD ] I think for now I'm going to attempt to make a dent in this paperwork if it's... all the same.

[socialgraces]

[ she was too comfortable for her own good, but she picks up on his discomfort, as if it wasn't glaringly obvious, and she actually chuckles a bit ] I'm sorry. Too much, I know. Blame it on the wine.

Will you at least keep in touch if I promise not to be quite so trite in the future?

[everyredcent]

That doesn't seem too taxing of a request, I imagine.

[socialgraces]

I'd hate to put you out. [ geez way to make a girl feel special 8| ]

I'll let you get back to work, and I'll get back to [ probably sexting val'drin because now she feels guilty and lonely and she's more than adequately inebriated ] preparing for the trial.

[everyredcent]

... We'll talk soon. [ he hangs up before she can really reply to that or think about it too much. ]