[Hey now, who's supposed to be cheering up who here? She musters up the smallest of smiles, stroking his side idly with one hand. It's still amazing, to experience this level of intimacy was something she'd only dream of a few short months ago. Now, she's come this close not only with a lover, but with her best friend as well. Though the two sensations are very different, she can't help but feel spoiled that she can lose one, but still find warmth in the other. It's almost too easy. Does she really deserve this?]
Yeah... [Vera breathes the word, moving down slightly to rest her head against his chest. His heart beats faintly in her ear. It's surprisingly calming, and her eyes slowly start to close.]
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Maybe I'll have your children after all.
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Maybe? You'll have to hope that whoever I'm with at the time is all right with that, too. Even Ari might draw the line at me getting you pregnant.
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[Pointing at him!!!]
God, I was joking, what am I even doing defending this.
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[His expression bounces from affront to what's almost distaste as he appears to think about it for a second.]
Though maybe that's for the better. That'd feel too much like incest for my liking.
[Why's she defending it? Because it's entertaining. Dante flashes her a grin to let her know that he was joking too.]
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[She can't help but giggle at the ridiculousness of this conversation.]
Is that your way of saying you've adopted me?
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He's not touching that one with a ten-foot pole. Instead, he'll give her a shrug and a squeeze.]
Must've signed the papers when I wasn't paying attention. Are you telling me you don't feel the same way?
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[She squeezes herself close against his chest.]
You're like another part of me.
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[Idly, Dante tucks one arm behind his head, letting his eyes drift closed for a moment.
Who'd have ever thought he'd find himself in a position like this? Not him, that's for sure.
You know if there's anything else I can do to help, all you have to do is name it.
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You could rub my back...