8th [Video/Commentlog] *SEALED to Chloe, Derek, Anders and Kevas* Backdated to the 10th, mid-day
[Alex has been restless all morning, but he knows well enough why this is. However, unlike the first shift that had proven such a complete and total fuck up, Alex has been very attentive and careful about getting out with ample time
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I'm coming, too.
[She sounds a little rushed. Grabbing odds and ends. Things she may need. She wants be be there, for both his and Derek's sake.]
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[Chloe grins, standing up from her seat at her desk and moving towards the door--which is hopefully opening right about now? She fully intends to open the door if he doesn't.]
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One does not simply waltz into a ladies boudoir, darling Chloe. What if you had happened to be in a dire, yet lovely, state of undress?? How would I explain myself or manage to work us through the terrible awkwardness that would surely follow??
[His tone and expression are both full of teasing and amusement as he steps into the room fully. His teeth flash in a grin and he waggled his brows as he continues.]
Although one might question such a ladies intent to be invited and find her in such a state upon arrival. [He lifts a hand and rests it dramatically against his forehead.] Be still my aching heart, but what would become of our friendship then?!
[He lowers his hand and his smile softens then, his arms opening to her.]
C'mere...
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You would simply have to be the gentleman and never mention it again.
[She blushes slightly at his words however, laughing lightly and shaking her head in good humor at that eyebrow waggle.]
You're in a good mood.
[She's happy for that, though, and when his arms open to her she wraps her arms around him, giving him a tight, meaningful hug, burying her face in his chest.]
You're a great friend, Alex. One of the best. And if I wasn't dressed and invited you in then I'd be asking for it.
[She grins, humor touching her tone.]
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Well, clearly! That's what gentlemen do, after all, isn't it? A ladies' only as good as her name, and I'd certainly not be responsible for sullying such!
[His expression softens and he nods, even if he's pretty tense still.]
There's nothing I can do about the upcoming shift, even if I want to. I'm trying to stay positive, becasue at least I'll enter it in a good frame of mind rather than the opposed.
[He's holding her close as he says so, looking down at her when she speaks into his chest. Her words earn her a low chuckle and a flashing white grin.]
I give as well as I get, so I guess that makes you a pretty terrific friend, too, huh?
[He gives her a proper squeeze, nuzzling the top of her head.]
I really am sorry, Chloe... I know you just want to help...
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[Chloe's tone was that of a southern belle, and she daintily lifted a hand to her forehead to finish the act before grinning and breaking character. She can sense he's tense and worried. She's gone through something similar to this how many times, now?]
I want you to stay positive. It won't do to have you more tense than you need to be.
[Sighing against him, Chloe gives him a little squeeze, wishing she could help. Wishing his changes would be no worse than Derek's used to be.]
Well, I'm not going anywhere. You will have a friend in me for a very long time, I'm afraid.
[Chloe relaxed at his words. They were nice to hear, even if they never needed to be said aloud. Feeling the tender nuzzle, Chloe tilts her head back and attempts a reassuring grin. It was easier to accomplish than she expected, since she had her friend in her arms.]Don't be sorry. I've feel worse if anything happened because I wasn't strong enough ( ... )
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