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 Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:19 pm
Caleb rested the back of head on the chair. Watching the fire and his student. His hand came off of her back, since it would be placed into a position where it would most likely fall asleep.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:23 pm
Moé got off of him, and, kissing his cheek, she removed the note. She went to the kitchen, amazingly joyful, and put significantly more effort in the food to be served tomorrow.
Oh, Sir...
She paused, and then wondered if she should ask her father about this kind of thing. Then she shot that idea down, since her father's mind would always go to the gutter.
[[Reynard: Gee, thanks, kid.]]
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:35 pm
Caleb's eyes grew heavy, they began to shut. His entire body and even his 'soul' felt warmed by her presence. And slowly, he fell asleep.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:38 pm
Moé gave him a light blanket [as he was already wearing the jacket], and placed a pillow behind his head.
She took out an old, battered stool, and slept sitting up, but with her head resting on Caleb's arm.
[[that must be uncomfortable.]]
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:48 pm
Caleb continued to sleep, not noticing his student using his arm as a velvety pillow. He head turned, facing to the left where she sat. The fire began to break down and die, dimming the parlor as they both slept, together.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:52 pm
Christmas morning, Moé woke up, and nudged Caleb awake.
"It's Christmas, sir."
She warmly embraced him, and then went to make him breakfast.
"In a few hours, they'll be here, and we'll have christmas dinner."
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:56 pm
The soft snoring from the mask stopped as Caleb awoke. "...Yes it is...." He said softly to himself, then, Caleb snapped to attention when he realized that he would need to pick up his gift from Kokopelli's home.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:04 pm
[[houuuurjump!]]
Moé sat at the table. She gave Kokopelli, Caleb, and Ann their presents, and Ann and Kokopelli opened theirs, had their reactions, you know.
Kokopelli had told Caleb before that the grandfather clock was now in a nearby room.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:13 pm
Caleb nodded before looking to his student. "I still need to give you my gift." Caleb stood, the hard noise of the boot trailed off. Knowing that his student would follow him.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:16 pm
Moé got up, and followed him.
"What?"
Ann called out after Moé and said, 'You've improved your cooking!'.
Moé, however, did not acknowledge her praise.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:21 pm
Caleb continued walking until he stopped at the correct door. Turning towards her, he pulled on the white fur sleeves again. "Open the door." Caleb said, anticipation built in his chest for her reaction.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:25 pm
Moé did and, when she saw the clock, she was absolutely delighted.
"Look at these cogs! Oh, how beautiful this is...!"
She ran up to Caleb, and, still euphoric, hugged him tightly.
"Thank you. It's the first gift anyone's given to me."
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:28 pm
"I knew you would enjoy it." Caleb said, turning red as he looked down at her, moving his beak slightly so the bearded beak would not hit her in the face.
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:31 pm
Moé grinned.
"I have to tell the others. It's brag-worthy!"
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:35 pm
Caleb let out a small sigh. He subconsciously straightened the belt on the velvet coat once again. His skin increased in color.
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