16 November 2012

It's a Date!



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Snippet from my WiPpet
The Girls From Alcyone II: Freelancer

It's been a while. Too long! But after a much needed break, we're back at it.

This Week: This week (more from TGfA II), Sigrid faces her greatest challenge yet: dinner and a show!

The date proved quite an adventure. Suko arranged the whole affair. First there was a quiet dinner at a lovely restaurant on the Promenade. A table had been reserved on a wide terrace overlooking the concourse. When they got to the seats, Suko waited patiently until Sigrid realized she was waiting for her to hold her chair for her. They both made a show of it; Suko holding out her right hand, Sigrid taking it and bowing deeply, pushing her chair in toward the table. It caused a great fit of giggles, and many looks from the curious patrons.
"Don't worry—next time you're in the bloody dress," Suko said, crunching on a bread stick. "I insist."
"I'm quite happy in pants, thank you very much."


Next Week: Sigrid finds herself at a crossroads and must make a difficult choice: Which wine goes with ...