[She says, stupidly, and realizes just how that sounds a second later. But perhaps he won't notice; he's from a fair few years behind her, and hopefully he hasn't picked up too much slang in his time here. The flush in her cheeks (and the stupidity of her tongue) can be chalked up to both the drink in her hand and the way the air is thick and heavy tonight.
The bar is crowded, and though it's starting to get louder, it isn't overwhelming just yet. Someone bumps into her as they pass, and she steps towards him, standing a touch closer than strictly necessary. Better to be close to him than to be bumped or touched by some stranger.]
I didn't realize my arrival coincided with the celebrations, however. That was pure poor luck.
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[She says, stupidly, and realizes just how that sounds a second later. But perhaps he won't notice; he's from a fair few years behind her, and hopefully he hasn't picked up too much slang in his time here. The flush in her cheeks (and the stupidity of her tongue) can be chalked up to both the drink in her hand and the way the air is thick and heavy tonight.
The bar is crowded, and though it's starting to get louder, it isn't overwhelming just yet. Someone bumps into her as they pass, and she steps towards him, standing a touch closer than strictly necessary. Better to be close to him than to be bumped or touched by some stranger.]
I didn't realize my arrival coincided with the celebrations, however. That was pure poor luck.