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[cendrawasih]

[It's dark when Ava wakes up. It's dark, and she's alone. And....she hurts. It aches when she tries to move. Not that she really can, because she's tied up, but when she tries, it hurts.

She takes a deep breath. And another one. Because she knows very well that someone will come for her, if they're not already on their way.

Another deep breath. She tries to remember what happened. And she really has no clue. There'd been a drink, at the party. It must have been drugged. Everything went dark after that.

But someone was coming. And that someone was probably going to be Edward.]

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He likes you, I think he's just mad that you've seen me naked.

I mean, let's face it. If we ever have a daughter, would you forgive her boyfriend or husband for seeing her naked? Probably not.

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Alright, point taken.

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Kids. Huh.

[cendrawasih]

Theoretical kids.

[particularly]

Theoretical.

[Grin.]

This isn't some kinda hint, is it?

[cendrawasih]

Maybe. In the future. I think I want some, eventually.

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Me, too, actually. Someday. Not ready yet.

I was just checking to make sure we didn't accidentally...

[cendrawasih]

No, definitely not.

I think we need to change things first. I need to stop getting into trouble.

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We both do.

[cendrawasih]

I guess.

I'm sorry. Fot not being able to stay out of trouble.

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I'm sorry I cause you so much. I'm... sometimes I'm sorry I ever brought you into this.

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It happened before we got together. It's not your fault. I'm just an easy target.

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You're not.

...Hey, did your mom teach you self-defense or anything?

[cendrawasih]

Yeah, she did. And she wouldn't let me quit karate until I had a black belt.

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...What if I build you your own suit?

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....what would I do with it?

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...Fight things?

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I don't really like fighting things, though.

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I know, but... I just need to think of a way I can protect you. You know, other than begging you to never leave the tower.

[cendrawasih]

Don't worry about it, Edward. I'll figure something out.

[particularly]

We'll figure something out. Group effort.

[He holds up his hand, twirling the ring around his finger.]

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[She smiles a little at him, then ducks her head against his chest, so he can't see any conflicting emotions she might be showing.]

Perfect.

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I love you, Ava. And this isn't you or me anymore. This is us.

[cendrawasih]

I know. It's different now. But I still don't want you to worry.

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It's impossible for me to not worry about you.

[cendrawasih]

I'm always fine, so you can worry a little less.