It's all I have not to lean in and ask her of the dangers of her way of life. What may seem exciting to me may have been quite fearsome for her. "There used to be picketers outside the 'Boy, but it's quieted down quite a great deal. The bored housewives of Excolo had a bit too much time on their hands, but the fact that most of the other business owners stood behind the 'Boy helped that a great bit." I inform her, patting her hand.
"Though I must say sometimes I envy you married women - to have a helpmeet and companion through your days must be so pleasant."
Is there something wistful about the way she said that? I wonder what a ... a lady like her does once the work dries up, as it were. "I consider myself very lucky, Ms. Desmet." I say. "I am not sure many marriages can boast the same." Consider her a moment. "Most of us find passion, at some point or another. Some go onto find love. The real lucky ones? At the end of the day, the lucky ones are those that are blessed to pass the quiet time with a friend. If you're looking for companionship, look for the friend first."
Blink a moment, then shake my head.
"Listen to me prattle on. You must encuse an old woman and her ramblings." Look about to see some time has slipped away. "Am I keeping you from yuor work, or would you like a tour of the R'lyeh District? It does have home of the prettiest houses." I offer with a smile.
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Date: 2011-08-11 01:44 am (UTC)"Though I must say sometimes I envy you married women - to have a helpmeet and companion through your days must be so pleasant."
Is there something wistful about the way she said that? I wonder what a ... a lady like her does once the work dries up, as it were. "I consider myself very lucky, Ms. Desmet." I say. "I am not sure many marriages can boast the same." Consider her a moment. "Most of us find passion, at some point or another. Some go onto find love. The real lucky ones? At the end of the day, the lucky ones are those that are blessed to pass the quiet time with a friend. If you're looking for companionship, look for the friend first."
Blink a moment, then shake my head.
"Listen to me prattle on. You must encuse an old woman and her ramblings." Look about to see some time has slipped away. "Am I keeping you from yuor work, or would you like a tour of the R'lyeh District? It does have home of the prettiest houses." I offer with a smile.