Then I certainly hope she doesn't make an appearance here.
[the truth is, anyone else and she might very well have taken revenge, no matter how small. but this truly is a gift and she glances down at her desk when he looks away. this, she tells herself, is why we don't waste time on feelings. on caring. on letting our hearts become engaged.]
Regardless of your actions, you are still an important part of the business we have together and I thought it was time we expanded. [she slides a paper across the desk for him to look at.] I bought another business, one that was failing, with the intent of using it as another front for what we do. I'd like you to take control of it as an extension of all of it.
[Which is of course the most flat way of saying he agrees, if only because he'd be horribly tempted to upset the balance of his life in order to hurt her in some way. The wounds she'd left had faded but would never be gone.
Wesley reaches for the paper and slides it gingerly to the edge of the desk so he can glance over it.]
This is nicely placed for distribution. Closer to the docks. Excellent for distribution.
[It's the most he can tell on paper, but the thoughts come with a slight thrill that doesn't entirely cut through the tension]
Thank you.
[The words hold a trace of hesitation but he will not question her a second time.]
[his hesitation is understandable given what he'd done, but she pauses before dismissing him. in any other scenario, she'd let someone think about what they'd done, let them wonder why she'd give them a gift after such a betrayal, but this isn't just anyone. she watches him a moment before speaking.]
You're welcome. There's no one I'd trust with any of this other than you. [she glances down and to the side as if she has something of great importance to look at.] I were to disappear, Crimson and all it holds would go to you. [she raises her eyes to his.] Regardless of any... accidents the city might orchestrate, you are still the man I chose to go into business with, Wesley. The man I trust most.
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[the truth is, anyone else and she might very well have taken revenge, no matter how small. but this truly is a gift and she glances down at her desk when he looks away. this, she tells herself, is why we don't waste time on feelings. on caring. on letting our hearts become engaged.]
Regardless of your actions, you are still an important part of the business we have together and I thought it was time we expanded. [she slides a paper across the desk for him to look at.] I bought another business, one that was failing, with the intent of using it as another front for what we do. I'd like you to take control of it as an extension of all of it.
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[Which is of course the most flat way of saying he agrees, if only because he'd be horribly tempted to upset the balance of his life in order to hurt her in some way. The wounds she'd left had faded but would never be gone.
Wesley reaches for the paper and slides it gingerly to the edge of the desk so he can glance over it.]
This is nicely placed for distribution. Closer to the docks. Excellent for distribution.
[It's the most he can tell on paper, but the thoughts come with a slight thrill that doesn't entirely cut through the tension]
Thank you.
[The words hold a trace of hesitation but he will not question her a second time.]
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You're welcome. There's no one I'd trust with any of this other than you. [she glances down and to the side as if she has something of great importance to look at.] I were to disappear, Crimson and all it holds would go to you. [she raises her eyes to his.] Regardless of any... accidents the city might orchestrate, you are still the man I chose to go into business with, Wesley. The man I trust most.