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Old 12-07-2014, 05:56 AM

Lotus pulled herself up onto a rock on the shoreline, not changing back quite yet.

"Killian?" she called cautiously.

"Right," Graham agreed, nodding.

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Old 12-08-2014, 05:08 AM

"Here," Hook called, heading back down. But he didn't go straight over to her, instead looking at her. He definitely noticed that she hadn't changed back yet. "You done for now?"

Katie was quiet for a few moments before she glanced at him. "Well, I don't know if you want to, but I'm here pretty frequently. Most evenings. I mean, so I can get some kind of human interaction, you know? Not that I normally do, I'm pretty quiet, but still..." She trailed off and blushed a bit.

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Old 12-08-2014, 05:33 AM

Lotus didn't respond immediately.

"Mermaids are jealous creatures, Killian," she said finally, her fingers fidgeting in her lap. She looked down a bit. "Some more than others."

Graham smiled at her.

"I'd love to meet you here every so often," he said. "Perhaps once or twice a week?"

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Old 12-08-2014, 05:46 AM

"What I don't understand," Hook started, his voice deliberately calm, "is why. There is nothing for you to be jealous of."

Katie smiled at that, rather relieved. "Yeah, that sounds good," she agreed. "At least there will always be coffee here."

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Old 12-08-2014, 05:57 AM

"Because I'm selfish," Lotus said. "I want your heart all to myself. And that can't happen."

"Yes indeed," Graham said. He grinned. "As prickly as Granny sometimes seems, she does enjoy looking after people."

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Old 12-08-2014, 06:15 AM

"No, I suppose not, if you count Milah," Hook said. "But there's no reason to. There's no way she will ever show up again, and it's not like there's anyone else."

"I have noticed that. It's kind of fun, and cute," Katie said with a smile. "Of course, it also gets me a free slice of pie once in a while, so I'm never going to complain about that."

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Old 12-08-2014, 06:32 AM

"I know that," Lotus replied. "Really, I do. I want to accept that. It's just not that easy."

"She gives you free pie?" Graham asked, raising an eyebrow. "Clearly, I haven't been doing it right, then, I only ever get the occasional free coffee."

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Old 12-08-2014, 06:34 AM

Hook shook his head. "I don't understand," he said, still frustrated. "You've known all this time that you were far from the first woman I've been with, you've never asked before, you've never said anything before."

Katie grinned. "Apparently I'm special," she said, rather pleased.

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Old 12-08-2014, 06:49 AM

"There wasn't a name, before!" Lotus said, getting frustrated as well. "I could let myself pretend I was the only one!"

"That isn't a bad thing," Graham said, nodding. "Not in the least."

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Old 12-08-2014, 06:54 AM

"You are the only one!" Hook growled. "There is no one else, and there hasn't been for a long time!"

Kate's smile dimmed a bit. "I suppose," she agreed, her voice neutral.

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Old 12-08-2014, 07:11 AM

"What do you think I just spent the last few hours convincing myself?!" Lotus demanded.

"Kate?" Graham was instantly concerned. "Did I say something wrong?"

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Old 12-08-2014, 07:40 AM

"I don't know," Hook snapped. "Considering you decided to go swim before even trying to talk to me."

"No. No, sorry," Kate said, shaking her head. "It's nothing, don't worry about it, I'm just weird."

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Old 12-08-2014, 05:58 PM

"I needed to think," Lotus replied. "I had to get away so I could get myself straight again."

"Are you sure?" Graham asked, still concerned. "I don't want to have upset you."

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Old 12-08-2014, 06:11 PM

Hook shook his head. "And if you had said something, I wouldn't have minded so much," he said. "But you just up and left. That won't work, not with me."

"No, it's not your fault, don't worry about it," Kate said. "It's just me, really."

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Old 12-08-2014, 06:16 PM

"Would you rather I had not come back, then?" Lotus demanded. "I came back because I wanted to talk, but I can leave again just as quickly if that's what you want."

"It doesn't seem like nothing," Graham said. After a moment, he shook his head a bit. "Sorry. It's not my place to pry."

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Old 12-09-2014, 02:05 AM

"I suppose that depends. Are you going to be reasonable now? Or is something else going to set you off to sulk again?" Hook snapped.

"I'm not used to having people who care to ask," Kate said with an awkward little shrug. "Don't worry about it, Graham."

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Old 12-09-2014, 04:25 AM

"I'm trying to be reasonable!" Lotus replied. "You're the one who isn't!"

"Well... If you need to talk..." Graham offered, a bit awkwardly.

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Old 12-09-2014, 04:31 AM

"Oh, I'm not being reasonable?" Hook asked with a scoff. "Trying to figure out what the hell you're doing isn't reasonable?"

"No, that's okay," Kate said. "Coffee is good for this." She grinned a bit.

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Old 12-09-2014, 04:41 AM

"Yes!" Lotus retorted. "I told you exactly what happened, and you refuse to accept it!" She glared at him, tears starting to come to her eyes. "I got jealous and left for a bit so I wouldn't take it out on you!"

"Alright," Graham said. He smiled a bit. "The offer is always open, just so you know."

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Old 12-09-2014, 04:45 AM

Hook shook his head. "Maybe you haven't really come to terms with it yet," he said. "You're not exactly yourself right now." Not that he was as even-keeled as normal, either, but still.

"Thanks," Kate said with a smile. "I appreciate that."

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Old 12-09-2014, 04:48 AM

"I'm not myself?" Lotus asked, a bit incredulous even as a few tears rolled down her face. "Do you even hear yourself? But you know what? No. Never mind. If you think I'm being unreasonable, fine. I'll go. Maybe we both need some more space." With that, she slipped back into the water, heading out to find a suitable spot to settle and brood for the night.

"My pleasure," Graham said, grinning in return.

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Old 12-10-2014, 03:41 AM

Hook didn't even try to stop her, instead getting back to work. Because there was always work to be done. Even if it took all night. Especially if it took all night.

Kate smiled at him before she glanced at the nearest clock. "I have to get going, unfortunately. But I'm sure I'll see you again soon?"

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Old 12-10-2014, 03:51 AM

Lotus sulked for the rest of the night, finally drifting off to sleep sometime after the moon had passed over head. Her sleep was fitful, though, and she kept waking up. Finally, come morning, she made her way back to see if Hook was willing to be reasonable yet.

"I look forward to it," Graham replied with a smile. "Take care."

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Old 12-10-2014, 03:55 AM

Hook had wound himself down quite a bit with his work, and he was tired and quiet by the time she found him.

"You too." Kate smiled a bit and left some money for Granny, hopping off her stool and heading for the door.

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Old 12-10-2014, 04:02 AM

Lotus came up so just her eyes were above water, watching him for a moment. He didn't seem as angry as he was before, that was a good sign. Of course, she was exhausted, so she might just be missing the signs, so she watched for a few more moments before deeming it safe enough to get closer.

Graham watched her go, sighing softly, and then turned back to his coffee.

 



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