 Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?
Ash squeaked at the hug, finding herself instantly squished too tight to move. Had Claudine always been a hugger? Ash liked it. Even though she was being crushed. It made her feel all warm and fuzzy and happy. She was happy. Hugs were so safe... mmm. She was content to stay there until Claudine let go. "Yes, please." The marble in her pocket was telling her she needed to eat or drink something. "You don't have to pay," Ash protested weakly, feeling like Claudine had probably made up her mind already. She had to let Ash pay next time!
oh, every detail... Ash didn't know about that. "um, well. I got a boyfriend, I got an apartment- I should show it to you sometime- my family life has deteriorated quickly, and my plans for the future are very slow but I think they're finally happening." VERY slowly. "So, you know, I've been pretty good." Even if she didn't look the part. Things were okay. "Tell me about what you've been doing?"
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"Oh! I got another tattoo. And my brother started Hogwarts. That's about it." All of her life updates had been said, small and big and happy and sad. She rested her face in her palm, looking rather tired. That was a lot of updates. |