for the rest of us death will be a relief

[praevaricatio]

Comments

[marinates]

Lucky you get the choice in the matter. I like both. Are you leaning toward either, at the moment?

( He's realizing he may have his own choices to make as well, soon. After this business with his coming back is settled or handled or understood. )

[indurare]

[She gives a small shrug, because no, she hasn't. She tries not to think too far ahead, to stay in the moment. She also knows that part of it will depend on where she's trying to draw attention away from, if people are looking for her to find Scarlett and Rhett.]

I've narrowed down places. Either Chicago or Mexico.

[She has a small villa in Puerto Vallarta. Not far from the beach.]

[marinates]

Both sound very appealing. Promising, even.

( He turns the phone given to him around to hold it out to her. )

Mind giving me a ring once you decide. I seem to be awash in possibilities. And I like them a little more narrowed down and as far from Mystic Falls as I can manage. At least, at first.

[indurare]

[She smiles at that before nodding as she takes the phone, saving her number in it.]

I think some company sounds lovely. I'll be sure to keep you apprised.

[marinates]

I look forward to it.

( He takes her hand in his and kisses the back of it. )