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Old 05-16-2010, 12:33 PM   #23 (permalink)
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"Oh, er... My condolences," Risu said automatically, even though the professor had seemed rather unmoved when she had told him. The lemony smell wafting over from her cup put him in the mood for a cup of tea as well. He was just about to get up when Professor Lafay announced she was going to leave.

So he did get up, but as a matter of courtesy, not to procure a beverage. "It was a pleasure meeting you too, Professor," Risu said, shaking the woman's hand. "I'm sure I will see you around." He smiled and slid back into his seat.

The door creaked open, then clicked shut again, as Professor Lafay left. Risu picked up the journal he'd come here to read, and, thirty seconds later, had forgotten all about his earlier desire for a cup of tea...
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