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The dark figures closed in around her, and panic seized in her belly. She tried to cry out for help, she knew Arthur had to be close, but no sound would come. She was alone, and a cold hand closed around her arm, vice-like -

She woke with a frightened cry.

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[chesstotem]

"Yes, sir," she said with a laugh. She pulled on her rust-red jacket, which clashed spectacularly with the pale blue scarf she wore.

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When she donned that jacket, he couldn't help but laugh as he took her hand. "Ready then?"

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"Yeah, but don't laugh at me anymore," she said, wrinkling her nose at him.

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"I'm sorry." He leaned over and nose her nose before leading her out of her apartment.

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"You are not," she teased, taking his hand when they were outside.

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"I almost wish you had worn a dress," he said.

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"Why is that?"

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"You don't wear dresses often enough," he explained.

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"Am I not feminine enough for you?" she teased.

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He smiled at her as they descended the stairs. "Skirts and dresses are easier to work with than pants."

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She pretended to be shocked. "Are you suggesting what I think you're suggesting? We're going to a church, Arthur!"

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He huffed out a laugh. "I meant later."

[chesstotem]

"We just had sex and you're already thinking about the next time." She shook her head and gave him a kiss before hailing a cab.

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"Is that a bad thing?"

When a cab pulled up, Arthur opened the door for her.

[chesstotem]

"Depends. I mean, if you only think about me in terms of when we can have sex, well..."

[isnt_the_same]

He sighed. "Oh Ariadne." Arthur turned and kissed her temple.

"The answer is no, it's not just sex."

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"Hey, I was joking," she pointed out, leaning against him. "I know it's not just sex."

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"Good." He grinned and sat back in his seat.

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"Trust me. I wouldn't be here if I thought it was like that."

[isnt_the_same]

Arthur took out his wayfarer sunglasses from inside his jacket and put them on. "I know."

[chesstotem]

"So sure of yourself," she teased.

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"A little," he said, looking over at her with a grin.

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"I feel bad for having contributed."

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He just smiled.

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She found herself smiling right back, as the cab pulled up in front of the cathedral.