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::He smiles a well rehearsed false smile::

That bordered on witty.

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Well a lot of things start to go with age I hear.

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And being three hundred years old is supposed to be great how exactly?

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::rolls eyes:: I guess so. I humbly bow to your superiority, oh ageless wonder.

Amending the previous question, what is so great about being nine hundred?

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Right.

You make friends where ever you go I'm sure.

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It seems like its not yours anyway.

Does one ever get tired of ones self in all that time? I'm awfully tired of you and I've only known you for a couple of moments.

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Someone has too, I suppose.

Would that something be a pond?

No, I didn't have water in mind actually.

Oh, my apologies then. I know of a fantastically secluded lake... nevermind.

I know a fantasticly secluded man that could use some company at the moment. A lake could be very nice, providing you'd lead me there and stay for awhile.

Oh, sweetheart... I don't suppose you just mean to talk at the lake, do you?

::he smiles slighty::

Light converstation would be okay. Maybe a few drinks. I'm a pretty athletic guy though, I'd probably get the urge to swim too.

Are you worried that I might try something else?

I wouldn't, no. My fiance might.

*smiles*

If it's swimming, alcohol and conversation you want? I'm your girl. *snags his hand and transports him in a flurry of bright lights to the edge of this lake (http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/25843/113578/t/769268-Reflection02-0.jpg)*

::Blinks and takes a moment to steady himself. He feels a bit disorientated from the sudden teleportation::

How did ..?

Oh yeah ... Goddess ...

Sorry. I should have warned you. *summons a picnic basket and a blanket, extra large*

What would you like to drink, Oliver?

Oh I'm not picky and I like surprises ... I'll have what your having.

::Ollie makes himself comfortable and gazes out at the lake and the moutains::

It's quite pretty here, how you find the place.

I don't drink-

*fixes him something with... a little of this-n-that*

- much.

*hands it over as she lays next to him and looks over the scenery as well*

I think someone in the family has owned it for a long while. It's not shallow, though, if you DO choose to swim.

::Ollie takes a small sip of the unusual drink that she's mixed. It's like nothing he's recalled trying before and strong. He takes a longer second sip from the glass::

Not bad.

::glances over to find her sprawled on the blanket, he makes a quick admiring glance and then his eyes return to the lake::

That's good to know. I like my lakes deep. It's my relationships that I think should be shallow.

::he made a slight frown and took another pull from the glass::

::Anne gives him a look over her shoulder and sighs. Men.::

Lakes are deep, relationships shallow. Got it. Why is it men thinks that this formula is going to work for them in the end?

::shakes her head and smiles at him:

Okay, talk. Why do you think that, sweetheart?

Because I can't tell the truth and a woman that you truly love or could truly love deserves honesty.

::another sip::

So I think it's for the best that if I get involved with someone else it should be something physical and superficial.

::turns over and summons a glass of juice::

What is the truth, Oliver? Will you tell me?

::watches him carefully::

In the end, though, a woman may fall in love with you anyway and then what? You're denying yourself so much.

::He watches her change positions::

The truth is that I'm leading two lives and it's killing me. That'd I'd love to give up one, but I can't ... because one is just as much a part of who I am as the other.

::He finishes the drink and sets the empty glass aside::

Then I guess I'd break it off as soon as I notice it become something more.

Maybe, I am. I have my reasons ...

:: looks up at him ::

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to intrude. That has to be so difficult to not just... be.

:: watches as he sets down the empty glass::

Would you like another? Or... water, juice?

::sighs:: You're so young and handsome- You can't actually WANT to have shallow relationships with women forever... can you?

It's okay. I've noticed that women love being told secrets. I've gotten quite good at being non-descript.

::He looks over at her::

No, I'm fine for now ... but I reserve the right to change my mind at any time.

::A faint smile emerges at the compliments:: No, I don't want shallow relationships forever. I don't even know if I want them now. I just feel like something would be better then nothing at the moment and right now, shallow is what I have to offer.

I'm not just any woman. ::grins:: Nevertheless, I won't ask again, as apparently I'll just confirm your previous statement. ::winks::

I can understand what you mean. I've had periods in my life where a simple... evening out was how I needed to handle myself. Discretion is, of course, the better part of valor. Especially in your case, I'm thinking, Mr. Double Life.

The question is, why do you think something is better than nothing?

No, your not just any woman, that is a fact.

::He exhales deeply::

I need a release. A distraction from work, my feelings and the idle moments of my life. I'm tired of being alone.

::bites her lip::

That doesn't sound entirely complimentary, Oliver.

::exhales as well, then reaches out and touches his arm. She can feel his discontent::

I am sorry you're unhappy. I would love to keep you company whenever you need it.

It wasn't ment to sound cynical or unkind. I was thinking about how extrordinary you are. I don't really know a lot of goddesses.

Nor do I know a lot of women in general who are as lovely, intelligent and kind.

::He sags a little into her touch. It's clear that he hasn't been touched in a while and even the most innocent gesture of comfort brings a hint of relief::

As friends then Anne? I wouldn't want to spoil what you have going on with that gentleman your about to wed.

::smiles at him when he leans into her touch::

You flatter me unnecessarily. But thank you.

And I will keep you company in whatever context you desire. My gentleman is quite extraordinary all on his own.

Whatever context?

::smiles:: I don't know if thats a good promise to make me. I don't always have the ... purist of intentions.

Who does?

::she shrugs and removes her hand from his arm, laying down to rest her head on it again::

Still, your company is enjoyable enough. ::a slow wink:: So far.

Shallow may feed you for awhile, but you always feel empty afterwards.

That being said, I completely agree. *smiles*

I'm tired of feeling lonely, right now I'd trade that for a little bit of pleasure with a chaser of emptyness.

You agree that I should look for something shallow? Why?

I understand the need for a touch, even if it disappears later.

*laughs* Not with you specifically looking for something shallow, but with the idea of looking in general.

Sorry, I should have been more clear.

It's been a little too long. I've always been the type to drive myself crazy if I don't stay occupied. I think I need the pleasent distraction of a fling.

::smiles:: I had a feeling I was mistaken there, it seemed a bit of an unusual statement at first.

Distractions can be oh so very fun. *winks*

You know, I get that a lot. I think being separated from modern society for so long tends to make me a little incoherent at times. *laughs* Let me know if I start to talk cryptically.

They can and I could sure use one.

Oh? Care to expand on that or are you more interested in keeping up your mystique?

If you'd like, I can be your distraction.

*laughs* I don't know. A mystique is something I haven't had in awhile, it's very nice. But if you're really that curious, I could tell you.

*puzzled* A river? Contemplating diving in?

No, not exactly what I had in mind ...

That's a relief. You could do yourself some pretty nasty injuries. So, I hazard a guess you're not looking to learn to swim?