"That is not true," Reinette settled on the words firmly, leaving little doubt. She was still careful to modulate the level of her voice.
"It is not all I think of you nor will it ever be. And while I am not one for promises I will promise you that. If only because I already know it to be true."
Her gaze remained soft, but clear.
"Do you understand?"
Reinette continued to watch Jack then, attempting to determine if the withdrawal of his request had to do with his own decision of a belief that she was incapable of handling what he might ask. But without doubt, she knew it was a topic she could not press.
"My room, Jack. It is the only one that would not have to be readied. I am not normally in residence this time of year and everything else is --"
She broke off then, feeling herself falling into an uncharacteristic ramble.
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Date: 2010-03-22 06:04 am (UTC)"It is not all I think of you nor will it ever be. And while I am not one for promises I will promise you that. If only because I already know it to be true."
Her gaze remained soft, but clear.
"Do you understand?"
Reinette continued to watch Jack then, attempting to determine if the withdrawal of his request had to do with his own decision of a belief that she was incapable of handling what he might ask. But without doubt, she knew it was a topic she could not press.
"My room, Jack. It is the only one that would not have to be readied. I am not normally in residence this time of year and everything else is --"
She broke off then, feeling herself falling into an uncharacteristic ramble.
"You will have it. May I finish here first?"