[Maybe Cancun. Maybe just to Florida or California. She will browse their options and make sure she can find somewhere for them to tuck away for a little while.
( He closes his eyes, letting himself feel her embrace. Smiling. If it could be like this always and he wasn't beholden to a legacy he can't remember, things would be so different. )
[Malina pauses, just enjoying the moment of being here with him, and given that it is a brand new start to a brand new year, she tips forward, leaning in to kiss him softly.
She's doing her best to not do what she usually does. Not mistrust and suspect but just enjoy being present in the moment. She'll start here and hope that things can only go up.
( Something about 'Happy New Year," feels disingenuous. Like he's lying to her. And he doesn't like omitting the truth to not lie. He kisses her again, sinking into it. )
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[But she can't argue with the way the old money folks like to do business.]
When do you have to go?
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( He leans in close, intimate. He steals the time he can, because he only has so much. )
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[She'll match that lean, reaching out to play with the collar of his shirt.]
Guess we better make the most of the start of the year, then.
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( He leans forward, pressing a kiss to her lips. The regulars know who she is to him. It's close to after hours. )
Sorry my time's so unpredictable.
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Not like I didn't know what I was getting into. I just wish you could tell me more sometimes.
[It feels like it doesn't feel she can be trusted. Then again, she's keeping her own secrets, for better or worse.]
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( Except when he is away and Toby fields his calls, often rolling them, but usually picking up for Malina. )
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Maybe we should take a trip together. Maybe a vacation?
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( Maybe there's a clause, some kind of, he can have uninterrupted time, exception. )
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Okay. Any preferences on locations?
[She can start doing some research.]
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( He can use sunscreen. And also redden. )
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[Maybe Cancun. Maybe just to Florida or California. She will browse their options and make sure she can find somewhere for them to tuck away for a little while.
Hopefully Toby will let them.]
Unless you want me to surprise you?
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( Gives him a taste of his own medicine. Feels more equal. And, he's curious what she will pull together. )
I can answer vague questions, but it's ultimately up to you.
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[She winds her arms around his neck, as she moves in closer.]
Just let me know what dates are good.
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( He closes his eyes, letting himself feel her embrace. Smiling. If it could be like this always and he wasn't beholden to a legacy he can't remember, things would be so different. )
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[Malina pauses, just enjoying the moment of being here with him, and given that it is a brand new start to a brand new year, she tips forward, leaning in to kiss him softly.
She's doing her best to not do what she usually does. Not mistrust and suspect but just enjoy being present in the moment. She'll start here and hope that things can only go up.
Maybe make it her New Year's resolution.]
Happy New Year, Ford.
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( Something about 'Happy New Year," feels disingenuous. Like he's lying to her. And he doesn't like omitting the truth to not lie. He kisses her again, sinking into it. )
You coming up after close?
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I think I have just a few more things to tie up in the back, but other than that it shouldn't be too crazy.
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( One more nice, long kiss. He steps off the stool, signals the bartender a goodbye and heads out. )