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[the_lioness]

By all accounts, it's a lazy day. Sprawled on the couch, Alanna taps one foot on the floor and stares at select pieces of red hair, contemplating cutting it as she tends to do when she's worked up about something. She has been up for hours, but Adam is only just now getting dressed. Muffled curses sound from the bedroom as he hunts for clothes and drags them into the bathroom.

Alanna sighs and worries about the wisdom of leaving that note for Thom, although it's likely too late for second thoughts.

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[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

*He grins.* You really want to know?

[last_adam]

"If it involves you and her? I think I can guess."

Doesn't look all that happy about it.

[the_lioness]

Alanna studies Thom for a long moment. She can't guess, not really, but something keeps her from pushing.

"No. You're here, so that's all that matters." Her fingers reach out for the hair again. Whether or not she'll use it remains to be seen, but it lends her more confidence than she had. "Thank you."

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

*Thom smiles at her like he didn't hear what Adam said; closes her hand gently around the hair.*

No problem.

[last_adam]

"You'll be there?"

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't miss it for the world.

See you soon?

[the_lioness]

"Yes." A confused look. "And you're not upset at the prospect of being an uncle?"

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

I --

We can talk about it after things blow over.

*With that, Thom hugs her. And, quite calmly, leaves.*

[the_lioness]

Alanna stares at the door long after it closes behind him.

"I suppose it would be boring if he ever did what I expect him to do."

Still feeling off-balance, she kisses Adam's cheek and goes to put the hair in a safe place.