[Her eyes flicker back to Damon because for all that he has experienced life, there's one thing he never has, could never have. He would never know what it was like to bring a life into the world, fail that life spectacularly, and have your worst failing be continually thrown in your face for all of eternity.
No. She doesn't want to talk about it. And she wonders if this is the time when she will decide that she and Rhett are untenable for good. But she isn't quite ready to give up on that just yet. He's still the only man who has ever loved her for all of her sharp and jagged parts - but he's also hated her for them too.]
[Her head whips around from the mirror, looking at them for the first time since they arrived.]
Of course it is. I'm so very grateful that you came all this way. I just ... I need a little more time.
[Melanie sighs, and rubs her arms. From the look on her face, this is not the first time. "I'll write to Rhett. Make sure he knows where to find you."]
I'm the first person who would tell you to embrace your own path, especially in spite of someone else. But, do you trust these people? What do you know about them?
[She takes a deep breath, because admittedly, she doesn't know much. But she does know that there are rules, and they involve not attracting attention.]
I think I'll be safe here and not at risk of being exposed. And they've all been very nice to me. I trust the rules they have in place will be followed.
[Melanie looks at her best friend - because that's what Scarlett is at the end of the day, her best friend - and tries to see beneath the cracks on the surface. Ensure that she's of a sound mind to make this choice.
Because she also knows, better than anyone, that trying to talk Scarlett O'Hara out of a decision she's already made is a fool's errand.]
Are you certain you'll be safe here?
[Scarlett looks over at her, and her stern features soften. "Safe as houses, Melly. I promise. And if that changes, I'll send word."]
Alright.
[She scribbles down her current address, where she'll likely stay for a little while longer, just in case, and passes the card to Scarlett. When the other woman takes it, Melanie glances over at Damon.]
Damon, would you mind walking me back to my hotel?
( Damon is skeptical, but he's lived skeptically since his turning. But he can't make anyone do anything they don't want to do, and he's never tried. So he won't try now.
He'll accompany Melanie back, but lay one hand on Scarlett's shoulder in solidarity. Should she need something. He can be there. Until he isn't, if he leaves Paris. )
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[Her eyes flicker back to Damon because for all that he has experienced life, there's one thing he never has, could never have. He would never know what it was like to bring a life into the world, fail that life spectacularly, and have your worst failing be continually thrown in your face for all of eternity.
No. She doesn't want to talk about it. And she wonders if this is the time when she will decide that she and Rhett are untenable for good. But she isn't quite ready to give up on that just yet. He's still the only man who has ever loved her for all of her sharp and jagged parts - but he's also hated her for them too.]
He'll find me when he's ready. He always does.
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( Does that help? )
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Of course it is. I'm so very grateful that you came all this way. I just ... I need a little more time.
[Melanie sighs, and rubs her arms. From the look on her face, this is not the first time. "I'll write to Rhett. Make sure he knows where to find you."]
Thank you, Mellie. You're so good to me.
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( It doesn't sound like they give for nothing. )
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I think I'll be safe here and not at risk of being exposed. And they've all been very nice to me. I trust the rules they have in place will be followed.
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( Help him out here, Melanie. )
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Because she also knows, better than anyone, that trying to talk Scarlett O'Hara out of a decision she's already made is a fool's errand.]
Are you certain you'll be safe here?
[Scarlett looks over at her, and her stern features soften. "Safe as houses, Melly. I promise. And if that changes, I'll send word."]
Alright.
[She scribbles down her current address, where she'll likely stay for a little while longer, just in case, and passes the card to Scarlett. When the other woman takes it, Melanie glances over at Damon.]
Damon, would you mind walking me back to my hotel?
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He'll accompany Melanie back, but lay one hand on Scarlett's shoulder in solidarity. Should she need something. He can be there. Until he isn't, if he leaves Paris. )