It's five for Mills but six for Veronica; six in ten minutes is firmly outside the realm of her calculations, and the world of what is easily perceived and relevant to her senses is narrowing considerably.
Fortunately she'll be tripping over her own feet before she loses the ability to speak. Too much practice.
"With sex it's inadvisable to just grab someone you barely know and hope for the best. There's a different kind of trust involved, and different consequences."
She unbuttons her sleeves, and folds back the cuffs to her elbows. Then she leans forward again, sliding her hand to the shot glass, starting at the edge of the bar. Her fingers run along the smooth countertop like figure skaters. Gently, slowly, her fingertips wrap around the tiny drink, like it's made of something precious.
"That person... doesn't have to be a saint. But you should be able to expect more."
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Date: 2009-04-24 12:05 am (UTC)Fortunately she'll be tripping over her own feet before she loses the ability to speak. Too much practice.
"With sex it's inadvisable to just grab someone you barely know and hope for the best. There's a different kind of trust involved, and different consequences."
She unbuttons her sleeves, and folds back the cuffs to her elbows. Then she leans forward again, sliding her hand to the shot glass, starting at the edge of the bar. Her fingers run along the smooth countertop like figure skaters. Gently, slowly, her fingertips wrap around the tiny drink, like it's made of something precious.
"That person... doesn't have to be a saint. But you should be able to expect more."