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Date Posted: 10:29:29 02/01/02 Fri
Author: Ravin
Subject: Failed relationships
In reply to: Isobel 's message, "Getting to know you... a little (READ THIS ONE!)" on 20:03:51 01/31/02 Thu

Ravin stared at the ground, mentally chiding himself for acting like such an idiot around Isobel. What the hell happened to his excellent self-control? It seemed to go right out the window whenever the woman got too close to him. Thankfully, they sat on different rocks now, separated by a couple of feet. That made it easier for Ravin to think a bit clearer, yet he still found it damn hard to keep his eyes off the beautiful Isobel for long.

Normally, the thief didn't go around pursuing women unless he needed information from them. His mind was often consumed with deep thinking about plans and other such things, leaving no room for sensual thoughts. Kyri was always the one pulling him from his mental musings by performing an erotic little dance, or parading around before him in an eye-catching outfit. In many ways, Isobel reminded him of her. She had the same feisty, somewhat stubborn personality and a fiery temper when provoked. Justin had been a victim of that temper many times! He grinned when he remembered how easily Isobel had fought off the merc's advances.

His gaze shifted to Isobel's face as she lifted the mug of tea to her lips. He noticed a bit of tenseness in her shoulders when she began to speak about someone special she once had in her life. "It did not work out," she said, rather sullenly.

So we have something in common, he thought, while taking another drink from his whiskey flask. Already the strong liquor was working its magic, relaxing him a little more with each sip. He thought about asking the centaurs if he could borrow one of their tents later because he hated getting shit-faced in public, and that's exactly what would happen if kept sucking down whiskey! Because he was raised on hard liquor he usually recuperated fast from any overindulgence of the stuff. After a two-hour nap, he'd probably heave his guts out and then be as good as new.

"And you, Se�or Ravin?" Isobel asked. "Do you have someone waiting at home?"

He gave her a wistful smile then shook his head. "Not any more. I was married for a little over a year but it didn't work out because I made a mess of things. Guess I was too busy worrying about other people's problems and didn't realize my ex-wife needed my help the most."

Ravin closed his eyes from a moment then took a deep breath and stared out across the water. A tiny grin played at the corners of his mouth when he saw Rowan, Saras, and Jeremy splashing around at the other end of the pond. "It certainly looks like they're determined to have a good time," he said, pointing the group out to Isobel before raising the whiskey flask to his lips once again.

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Replies:

When in Rome.... -- Isobel, 19:18:03 02/01/02 Fri
- And the winner is -- Ravin, 12:52:15 02/02/02 Sat
  - That will teach you! -- Isobel, 14:34:09 02/02/02 Sat
    - To cheaters -- Ravin, 17:46:23 02/03/02 Sun
      - Cheaters sometimes prosper -- Isobel, 02:36:19 02/04/02 Mon
- And sometimes they gain nothing -- Ravin, 10:14:48 02/04/02 Mon
  - Foolishness never goes unpunished -- Isobel, 10:51:56 02/04/02 Mon
    - These people are insane -- Argus, 13:09:19 02/04/02 Mon

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