01-04-2009, 12:04 AM
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Geneva nodded at Anu's answer, glad to have been relieved of the bottle. She found that she really liked the rich taste of the wine, but she would have to take measured sips instead of huge slugs from the bottle. She did not want a repeat of her latest display of foolish behavior. She was surprised she hadn't sputtered the dark drink all over her tan-pelted companion. She could see the logic in her answer. It was true, there was beauty all around. Especially in the most unexpected places, like now. Lime green eyes alight with something strange, half magic and half mad, she caught Anu's hands in her own. One hand held Anu's free one and the other wrapped around where Anu's hand held the neck of the bottle. She looked into her face, searching there for a few minutes. Her head felt like it was wrapped in cotton, soft swirling thoughts raced and slowed, lulling and frantic like the surge and recession of the ocean. It was heady, confusing and warm. She felt the sweet taste of the wine on the back of her tongue. "Do you know one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen?" she asked softly. She looked into her blue eyes searchingly. "You." |