(04/28/24 06:34:05 pm) The Keystone C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Outside Grounds, Lancashire House:.. ..Chicago Suburb.. .Town of Burr Ridge, IL. says to ALL: (11pm at night) She looked down at the half completed landscaping, shaking her head as she listened to the men as they moved the wheelbarrels down the path, avoiding the holes which had been dug for the trees to be planted the next day. She felt sick to her stomach, ill with anger...sorrow....and admittingly a bit of fear. They were a far cry from England. .this was a far cry from England. She missed it. Missed the rain, the clouds...the scent of the land.
Her friends. Her lost friends. "Bea?" she looked at the woman who stood nearby.
"Yes, Leige?" Bea looked up from the clipboard she was writing notes on.
"Nevermind...,continue on. I'll be in my rooms. " she shook her head, changing her mind. "No,..I'll be out for a while. Listening to this," she gestured to the yardwork, "It's maddening."
04/28/24 06:48:22 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, I
says to ALL: Work was always long, but he loved his job, it usually dealt with either him listening to live music or dealing with local clubs in helping secure local acts a job. A lot of later nights which meant this was just perfectly fine for him. He was walking for now, black pants, black suit jacket and a nice shirt underneath, just a tee but it worked. His hair for once seemed to cooperate as he would need a touch up. He was pondering hitting a bar for a drink, or what to do tonight as he took the night air in, it was a bit of an off night for him, but he always seemed to be keeping his eyes and ears open, Chicago was a city that bustled with talent and he was always enjoying those musicians when they played (04/28/24 06:56:33 pm) The Keystone
C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to ALL: (by the Chicago River.)... The half hour drive from the House ate at her until she pulled over to the side of the road, parking in a half vacant lot before walking to the railing that looked down on the river. Her hand brushed at her cheeks as she felt tears wetting her face. "damn...demn it all," her british accent softened with sorrow, yet burred with that same sorrow. "bloody bastards," as her hands gripped the railing and she looked down at the dark water. How she wished she could go back in time, anything to stop....or change, what had happened. How had they been so unawares? How could they make them pay? That traitorous group that tore their families..their houses a part.
(04/28/24 06:59:21 pm) (04/28/24 07:14:54 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to ALL: He didn't know where to go, and he did enjoy the river. He was heading in that direction for now, though he would perhaps be a bit upsstream (or down) from anyone else at the moment as he approached. He would enjoy this, still not even understanding how they turn this green on St Patricks day. It was one of his favorite traditions really. Stuck in his own little world at the moment, though not many people hung out at the river at this time of night, there were...a few, out there, but mainly quiet and he enjoyed it for the moment. He liked looking out over the chicago river, an the lake at times when he was up on Michigan. RIght now he was in this area, just taking in the n ight time air, waking up for the moment again
(04/28/24 07:33:03 pm) The Keystone C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She wasn't one for smoking, but carried a lighter with her..one of those zippo lighters which was supposed to stay lit even when it was windy. Well, she didn't know about that and only took it as a gift from the vampire master of the city. Palming it, she flipped the lid, the metal clicking open and closed as she thumbed it closed. Over and over, using it like those fidgit hand things she saw in stores. She would have torched them, given the chance., her mind turning back to that fateful day several months before. "bloody hell," she shook her head, running her thumb on the wheel that set the fire alight in the lighter. She stared at the flame dancing, almost mesmerized by the flickering glow.
(04/28/24 07:47:17 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to The Keystone C O L E T: He spotted you in the distance with a ligher and he would acually watch you, he could see you liked it at the very least. He stayed wheee he is for the moment before he did pull out a cigarette, and then realised, no lighter. Well, any excuse to speak to a beautiful lady, right, either which way he slowly made his way through the area as he came over to you and nodded to his cigarette I apologize I wouldn't usually bother anyone but can I get a light I seem to have lost mine at home or left, left is a better word not lost
04/28/24 07:57:28 pm) The Keystone C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She heard him approaching long before he spoke, and casually turned to face him as he spoke. "Of course, " the lilt of the Geordi British accent rising and falling as she spoke. "I don't smoke myself, but I do like the ...sound," Her manner was pleasant, in fact, not wary or alert as would most women alone would be....or should be.
"It is a quiet night," she observed after a moment, turning her attention back to the dark surface of the river below.
04/28/24 08:08:46 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to The Keystone C O L E T: He did notice that, and he wasn't shy about asking, but he was also not one that was looking to do anything unsavory either. He was curious about why you seemed...a bit more relaxed than one might be in this city he did enjoy the accent though and he would light the cigarette off of the fflame and took a puff, being sure not to blow it in your face, polite, or as polite as one can be. It is He said, he had a clear accent that indicated he was from theis area, born and raised in Chicago, he loved it here, he would smile to you Not to be rude, but...I love your accent He said, he didn't want to presume you weren't from here, cause well it was obvious with the accent you probably weren't born here. His gaze flickering between the river and you as he took another drag and then nodded Thanks by the way... He would smile at her, Israel by the way...my name He said, not just naming random countries
(04/28/24 08:22:19 pm) The Keyston C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL,, says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: "Yes, I get that..." she wasn't offended, or surprised. That was one of the things the house members complained about. No matter where they went, they were often asked to repeat their orders or questions, just so the person they were with could hear the accent. "You're welcome." before adding after a moment, "Israel...ahh...not from but name, yes.." she continued to click open and closed the lighter several more times before sliding it in a jacket pocket. "Newcastle area...England." she said as if he'd not guessed ..but then again, many people though she was an Aussie. Americans tended to get them confused all the time. However, she couldn't see the difference from New York or New Jersey or Boston. " Those being places they'd stopped when coming here from England.
"Have you been here long?" she found herself asking as she turned her head to face him.
(04/28/24 08:35:18 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to The Keystone C O L E T: He enjoyed the accent, he would of thought england, not sure where abouts, he wasn't that good but it didn't sound quite right to be Aussie. THEN AGAIN you could of told him aUSSIE He'd of believed it. He took the last drag on the cigarette before he would put it out. He would listen to you and he enjoyed your amusement at the lighter, or whatever it was. He nodded some hen you repeated his name. He would smile Never been there, never been out of this country...well to Canada once but really, no one where I had to fly to get to He chuckled a bit. He was a bit curious as you seemed at ease here, most women who were out at this night, did seem to have a bit more caution aboutg them, it did make him wonder. He would hear the question and chuckeled softly Born and raised here. You stying here or are you one of those who travel America on their spring break
(04/28/24 08:43:35 pm) The Keystone C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Only then did a shadow of pain flicker in her eyes, one that was easily missed in the street lights that flickered down. "I've never been to Canada," she admitted. In fact, she had never been on this side of the pond. France. England, even a few trips to Italy and Greece. It was a totally different world.
"No, not traveling. We lost our house in England. It was...." a long hesitation before she continued. "......recommended we retire to this side of the pond. It's....." she gave a slight frown before adding, "been an adjustment." Clearly not an easy or welcomed one.
(04/28/24 08:56:45 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to The Keystone C O L E T: He missed the shadow dancing in those eyes, perhaps he just wasn't paying attention or it moved fast enough but it was missed hearing you as you spoke of not visiting Canada he kind of gives you a smile back. He knew Europe had to be a different world, he's seen pictures but never been there. He would hear you as you spoke as he would tilt his head It's not bad, Chicago though...not the ideal city for retirement, and you look awfully young He said it was meant as a compliment. He would tilt his head WAS THIS not a choice but forced upon you?
(04/30/24 05:09:03 pm) The Keystone C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Young for retirement? Oh, if he only knew. She puzzled over his words for a moment before she realized there might be a language misunderstanding. "oh, I think retire means different things on both sides of the pond." She shrugged slightly, turning her attention ack to the river. "It's....dark here." with a half gesture to hand to the river below. "I'm used to more traffic, more noise...lights.." shrugging again she tugged herself back from her thoughts to look over to him.
"Forced?" there was a slightly bitter laugh which accompanied the words. 'You could say that, our house was attacked, family killed....property burned. Yes, forced would be a good word to use."
(04/30/24 05:20:18 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to The Keystone C O L E T: Probably In terms of retire meaning different things in both parts of the world. He'd not know, he knew though both being english, meanings differed dependingon the use of the word. He would watch you turn to the river and he shrugged a bit as he heard you It's not always this quiet, well, the city in whole He didn't know about the river, he doesn't visit the river nearly as much as he does it's clubs and other places, the city was indeed one that had it's share of good spots and bad, and Chicago seemed to get the rap of being a dangerous city. He found it nice, he knew how to stay out of the danger really. He would look from the river to her, not used to what she was used to obviously, and he's sure Europe was different than America in all times. Hearing the laugh that came with the words, he would frowned slightly That sounds horrible, I...I am sorry to hear that His voice kept soft, he didn't know what you were, not that he was looking or even worried about it, perhaps better for him to not worry about it now I can't imagine that
(04/30/24 05:28:27 pm) The Keystone
C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium
..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL.
says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Her laugh was less bitter, more amused that anything as she replied. "Oh yes, it was horrible." she automatically glanced down at her sleeve covered arms which were still scarred with the fire which had raged through their house. Automatically rubbing her hands over her arms, she shivered. "People can be very cruel," she quietly observed. "I'm sure you've seen that?" a bit of a curious tone in her words.
As she spoke, she turned her attention back to the river, the scent of curried chicken, shawarma and baba ganoush drifting over the breeze. She automatically pressed her hand to her stomach realizing she'd not eaten breakfast. "Do you know of that place across the river? They serve curries....are they open all night?" or at least, she thought, time enough to eat.
(04/30/24 05:37:32 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - ::
ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to @@a Little Bit of Craz: He saw you glance at your arms, of course he'd not know they wer scarred. He would notice how you spoke. He shrugged Not...first hand perhaps, but yes people indeed can be cruel He said, he's been lucky not to have run into some of the worst in the world. He'd not of course know how cruel, or just perhaps why you asked in that curious tone. Hiis hands went in his pocket, he watched you look over the river, did he smell it, perhaps, he didn't show but he was a bit hungry. He heard you ask about the place across the river Not sure if all night, but they're open late, I go there now and then He said and shrugged Want to grab a bite, my treat? He said, offering to buy her food, figuring an act of kindness could be nice even if not necessary persey
(04/30/24 05:42:20 pm) The Keystone C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: Truth was, it was a pain to deal with the banking system, Beatrice was still having issues with transferring their accounts from the Bank of England to a local bank here. Why they had to make it so difficult she didn't know. then again, it was problematic that they could not visit the bank during normal business hours. "that would be kind, thank you." she added quietly with a brief nod. "My car is over there," she nodded to the nearby parking structure. "I would prefer to go in my car." For one, it was heavily armed and dark tinted, for another, it was her car. She loved to drive the Aston Martin.
(04/30/24 05:53:38 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL.
says to @@a Little Bit of Craz: He would not know the pains of banking, well not for you, in general or total. He had no issues though paying for food, hell he figured it was the nice thing to do, at least offer, after hearing her story about how they were forced here. He would watch the river as she spoke hearing you smiling and bowing his head It's the least I can do for you He meant it, really. He was hungry too, he had no qualms with your request to take your car he had his own but it was a few blocks down, he enjoyed walking. He saw the structure, not yet seeing the actual car That is no problem, I don't mind that at all He would say he would let you lead him over to the parking structure and your car and he saw the Aston Martin and muttered NO wonder you want to take yours He said slightly joking. He was looking it over, taking in the details of the car, he walked around it for a moment Beautiful car, mean not that I'd expect less for a beautiful lady but still, not every day you see an Aston Martin, hell, I don't think I've ever seen one, not this up and close He said with a laugh, he was almost afraid to touch the car (04/30/24 06:00:56 pm) The Keystone
C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She had no problem touching the car and it was a very definite caressing touch she gave the car as she walked to the drivers side, which was for him the passenger side of an american car. "The other side," letting him know which side of the car he needed to seat himself. "Yes, I love it. She is beautiful," again that smile in her tone. Not for the first time had she been grateful that their garage areas of the house had been fireproofed. It'd kept the cars safe. "Yes..." she said thoughtfully before opening the car to settle onto the low seat. The plush leather interior gave the scent of richness, in the interior.
"Which direction do I need to go?" as she started up the car with a push button, shifting into gear, the movement of the clutch smooth and silky as she changed gears.
(04/30/24 06:25:24 pm) :: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass Hardlay anything there for you to see Wanderer ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to ALL: He wasn't used to this style, the English style of the car. He was on the wrong side and then laughed when she mentioned the other side. He would slip into the passanger side in as you spoke of the car. He heard the smile in her tone. He liked it. He would continue to take in the car. It is indeed beautiful meaning the car, hell everything about it was far fancier as he laughed I feel so out of place He joked slightly as he took it all in hearing you ask about the directions, feeling how the car ran, it was probably the smoothest feeling car. He would mention To the left, there's a bridge about a mile down the road, go right over that, and then right again He would of course help lead her towards the restaurant. He buckled on up, and would help you and try to pay attention to the road, even if he wanted to inspect more of the car, he was enjoying this.
The Keystone C O L E T T E Master of Lancashire House Vampire Trust is such a delicate thing, so easily clouded by love, or hate. Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:.. ..Chicago's Alleys and Streets.. .City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - :: She drove in the same manner as she walked or moved, with economy of motion, with no rush, as if she had all the time in the world to simply exist. "Yes," as he directed her, which way to drive. "I find american cars are....sadly lacking." She glanced at him as she spoke, "what car to you have?" genuinely interested in spite of herself. Michaal preferred Bentleys, she her beloved Aston Martin. Beatrice however, wanted to try an american car.
By the time they reached the car, she felt the rumble in her stomach. She really couldn't afford missing a meal as it slowed the healing processes. Even all these months later, she wasn't a complete hundred percent.
He would notice how you moved, and drove, it was smooth, and it wasn't just cause the car itself was smooth. He would hear you speak of American cars and he astually looked down and he heard the question he knew was coming and he chuckled Definitely not an Aston martin He said with a bit of a chuckle though his car wasn't bad, not as expensive but he shrugged A BMW Spider, probably my most expensive thing I'll ever purchase He laughed, it was true, he owned it but he had to save up for years for it, he wasn't from money, but he earned his and was indeed not broke, just not what he'd considered wealthy right now either. He liked his BMW, and his Bike, though his Bike was in need of repairs. He heard the rumble in his own stomach. He would motion Can park up there, not sure if they have a garage near here though He knew how this car was expensive, he didn't want to see it get damaged even if by accident. He would wait for the car to stop and he slid out of the car once it did, coming over to actually open her door up, cause, hell, he can be a gentleman as well This place has some good food, and well if you're ever drunk, it helps too He laughed, as if he had experience, not that he drank a lot. But he did like the food here.
(04/30/24 06:57:49 pm)
The Keystone C O L E T T E
Master of Lancashire House
Vampire
Trust is such a delicate thing,
so easily clouded by love, or hate.
Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:..
..Chicago's Alleys and Streets..
.City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - ::
"German," she cast him a surprised look. "Fascinating," she murmured softly before turning her attention back to the driving until she eased up to the place he indicated for parking. She allowed him the favor of opening the door and smiled at him, "thank you. That is a rare commodity in a man nowadays," before locking the car door and stepping away from the kerb. A group of men stood near the corner and she motioned them near. "Please watch my car and ensure no one touches it," she spoke softly, firmly and with a more pronounced lilt to her voice. One of the men nodded, "Course we will, come on guys," he gestured to the other men and they took up positions around the car, each careful to not touch it.
She looked up at the front facade of the restaurant as they approached. "It smells wonderful," and it did.
(04/30/24 07:12:01 pm)
:: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH
Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass
Hardlay anything there for you to see
Wanderer ..:Street:..
..Chicago's Alleys and Streets..
.City of Chicago, IL. says to The Keystone C O L E T:
He would nod ever so simply as she called that he drove German. He would be glad you allowed him the favor and he shrugged and nods It is, but it's good manners, or it's supposed to be He said with a slight chuckle. He would step away with you as you asked a group of men to watch the car. He saw how the men were happy to watch your car and he spoke That's a lot of trust to put into people you don't know Now he he doubt anything would happen, mean they'd know she'd know for one thing but two, it's an Aston martin. He'd be more worried someone stealing it than damaging it. He would watch the group take positions around the car, watching you as you spoke of it smelling wonderful he nods SOme of the best food of it's kind in Chicago, at least in my opinion He said walking in, again opening the door for you. He'd follow you in to grab a seat after getting a couple menues from the host there. He murmured Order whatever you want, enjoy yourself He wasn't worried, he figured you would, he felt his own stomach growling the longer he sat in here
(04/30/24 07:21:23 pm)
The Keystone C O L E T T E
Master of Lancashire House
Vampire
Trust is such a delicate thing,
so easily clouded by love, or hate.
Chicago - The Presidium ..:Street:..
..Chicago's Alleys and Streets..
.City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - ::
"Thank you," she repeated, settling into her seat and picking up the menu. After a brief scan to confirm her choices, she was ready to order. As he finished perusing the menu and the waitress approached, she offered a warm smile and met the waitress's eyes. "I'll have the chicken shawarma plate, a souvlaki plate, an extra serving of couscous, a double portion of hummus and baba ghanoush, and a double order of falafel, please." Her smile widened as she imagined the flavors that would soon delight her palate. As the waitress turned to take Israel's order, she quickly added, "And baklava for dessert."
(04/30/24 07:39:24 pm)
:: - Castle of Glass - :: ISRAEL RUSH
Cause I'm only a crack in this castle of glass
Hardlay anything there for you to see
Wanderer
..:Street:..
..Chicago's Alleys and Streets..
.City of Chicago, IL.
says to The Keystone C O L E T:
Welcome Again repeated as he would take the menu as well he would smile at the waitress to hearing you order, and he would almost want to chuckle but he didn't, he was polite and let you order what you had he would order himself I'll take the a beef Shawarma plate, extra couscouse, and a falafal He was hungry but hell he would wonder what had your apetite the way it was as he would nod Make it double baklava Not that he wouldn't share, but hell, there was gonna be enough food brought out here and as the waitress takes it all, he would wait and tilt his head Feeding yourself or an army? He would of course joke on that, he would find you had indeed a healthy appetite Or just taking advantage of me paying He would throw a wink, playful tone in his voice, he had no issues paying, And truely no hard feelings at all he was just having fun.
(04/30/24 07:44:19 pm)
The Keystone C O L E T T E
Master of Lancashire House
Vampire
Trust is such a delicate thing,
so easily clouded by love, or hate.
Chicago - The Presidium ..:Public Building:..
..somewhere in the city..
.City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - ::
She mimicked the tilt of his head before replying. "Myself, I'm hungry." but his next words drew a sharper look to him. "I don't lie," she said quietly, then added. "You did say order what I wished. that is what I wished." the words were simple and truthful.
She glanced down briefly, then looked up at him. "I never lie." she added. She might avoid speaking the truth at times, but an outright lie? No, that was not to be done. As the waitress came back with glasses of water, "Can I have coffee please. Light." she added.
.City of Chicago, IL. says to The Keystone C O L E T:
He would hear you as you spoke and saw the sharper look and he shook his head ever so simply as if to say not what he meant he just smiled You could order the entire restaurant for all I care, it wasn't a complaint He meant that it was only him trying to joke, perhaps it didn't come off that way. He smiled I hope you enjoy it He said simply. He would loook down as she said that again as he would nod I appreciate that, I won't say I never lie but...I try to always speak the truth He was...human after all, he heard you order the coffee, he ordered himself a diet soda as he sat there and spoke SOrry if I upset you, I had only meant what I said as a joke, I want you to have everything you want that wasn't a lie He meant it
(04/30/24 07:58:21 pm)
The Keystone
C O L E T T E
Master of Lancashire House
Vampire
Trust is such a delicate thing,
so easily clouded by love, or hate.
Chicago - The Presidium ..:Public Building:..
..somewhere in the city..
.City of Chicago, IL. says to :: - Castle of Glass - ::
"Yes, I will," she glanced to the door which led to the kitchen. "How can I not? It smells wonderful." She didn't give the impression she was upset, nor offended. "You did not upset me, I just wanted to be clear. I find...people many times find that to lie isn't difficult. That is astonishing to me." Prevarication is difficult, but she could do it. Flat lies...far more difficult. The waitress brought the coffee with milk, adding his diet fizzy drink.
"I really do appreciate the meal," she added softly, meeting his gaze with a sincerity that was unfeigned.
?.City of Chicago, IL.