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Post by pearlquartz17 on Mar 22, 2016 0:53:07 GMT
Auros laughed at all the references in this movie to older action flicks. "Say hello to my little friend!" "Come with me if you want to live." "What are the three seashells for?"
"Your dad has taste in action flicks, Steven," he said. "What do you think, Pearl?"
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Post by Altruvolant on Mar 22, 2016 1:14:09 GMT
Pearl, having taken all of the jokes literally, had not laughed once. She did acknowledge the references, however, it wasn't enough to tickle her funny bone. "It's okay." she responded.
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Post by pearlquartz17 on Mar 22, 2016 1:28:04 GMT
Auros moved in a little closer to Pearl, and continued:
"When I was younger, I used to love action flicks like this. What about you? What sort of movies do you like? Action, horror, art house....romantic comedy?"
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Post by Altruvolant on Mar 22, 2016 1:47:17 GMT
Pearl was a bit overwhelmed by the flood of questions, "I don't watch movies that often."
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Post by pearlquartz17 on Mar 22, 2016 1:59:44 GMT
"Ah. I don't much either. I prefer reading or going to jazz concerts." He was losing focus on the movie. "Are you a fan of jazz, Pearl?" he asked after a while.
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Post by Altruvolant on Mar 22, 2016 2:13:21 GMT
"I'd rather listen to classical." Pearl said.
Steven's jaw hung open and drool collected at the corners of his mouth as his eyes stared into the TV screen.
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Post by pearlquartz17 on Mar 22, 2016 3:42:42 GMT
"Ah," said Auros, who was also a huge classical fan. "I do have some good recordings of Schubert's symphonies I've been meaning to share with someone, if you're interested. We could listen to them at my place over tea, if you like."
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Post by Altruvolant on Mar 22, 2016 4:02:12 GMT
"Possibly, if I'm not too busy."
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Post by pearlquartz17 on Mar 22, 2016 4:52:48 GMT
"Is sometime this week okay for you?" He noticed that Steven had fallen asleep. "Hey Pearl," he whispered softly, "I think Steven's all tuckered out."
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Post by Altruvolant on Mar 22, 2016 17:08:32 GMT
Pearl had become fully aware that she had agreed to something that she wanted no part of, she liked solitude, and the only people who she felt comfortable around were the gems including Steven, of course. She began to cringe at the thought of spending time with someone who she barely knew.
Pearl carried Steven to bed and tucked him in, ignoring Auros's question.
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Post by pearlquartz17 on Mar 22, 2016 20:38:01 GMT
"Of course, if you don't wanna come over, that's totally fine," said Auros, trying not to be too demanding. "However, I'd be so grateful if you would join me."
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Post by Altruvolant on Mar 22, 2016 20:50:13 GMT
"I'll have to decline your offer."
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Post by pearlquartz17 on Mar 22, 2016 20:59:08 GMT
"Alrighty," said Auros. "If you ever decide to join me, I'll give you my number." He went to the kitchen and scrawled some digits on a napkin. "Since the movie's almost over, I'll show myself out. Have a wonderful day." He began to walk out.
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Post by Altruvolant on Mar 22, 2016 21:00:51 GMT
"Goodbye." said Pearl.
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Post by pearlquartz17 on Mar 22, 2016 21:09:16 GMT
Auros felt downhearted. Oh well, he thought. It was a good attempt. Perhaps she'd open up some time. He walked along the seaside, and began to think of other ways to get her to come over.
There are other girls out there, as the saying goes, he thought; but his thoughts kept drifting back to Pearl. Perhaps she's a lesbian, he thought. She was crazy for Rose, so that could be it. Thus he consoled himself as he walked. If she is, that's all fine and well.
He stopped by the Big Donut, and went in to order a fried chocolate-covered pastry. "With extra sprinkles," he said cheerfully.
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