Of keeping you on your toes? Someone has to and it seems so many others have failed in that, haven't they?
[ Maybe it isn't the fault of others that she is smarter and quicker than they are, but he knows he'll always work to be her equal. Because, in the end, he knows she is his. ]
Mmmhmm. Do remember that I can learn technology, and that I have forgotten more in my lifetime than this civilization and its society remembers, thank you.
Keeping me on my toes... helping me break the rules... you do a fantastic job at all of it. I would prefer no one else to keep on doing so than you. That said, this little group of ours, does much better than others. There's no doubt about that.
[She didn't have a single doubt in her mind that he was her equal. Even if she was only minorly put out that he still kicked her ass more times while they sparred than she had his.
She laughed at the response.]
Mm, you raise a valid point and I don't doubt that you can learn technology. I have every faith in you. Especially since I don't foresee it going away anytime soon.
What's the point of making the rules if you don't learn the best ways to break them? It's part of the fun in the world, isn't it?
I'm so glad to hear we meet your standards. Would be kind of a shame at this point if we didn't.
[ There are so few people that David thinks is on his level. He isn't often open about it, but it's true. Piper though, she has never made him doubt that. Not in the least. In so many ways, but most of all because she does in fact keep him on his toes. Much as he may grump about it, it's a delight. ]
Probably not, though might help society if some of it did.
Well, personally, I cannot agree more. However, I have known plenty of people... our ancestors, who seemed to thrive on following rules. Or, at least, their rules.
[Her tone took on a teasing edge as she sent him an amused smirk.]
It really would be. I would just have to go find myself a new group. Which would be a shame.
[She snorted.]
Alright, old man. Perhaps I'll have to start sending you letters instead of text messages some time.
[And while she was teasing about it, she did think there was something to be said about writing letters/love notes to him regardless if they lived together.]
So you'll sic them on me and save me from them as well. So it really is just a threat, huh?
[ He can't help but smile though, even if it's a small one, not at all worried. Okay maybe a little at the ancestors but not a lot. The risk is worth it for all the teasing and playing between them in that moment. ]
I look forward to it. Though I'll make sure you have the ring.
Good. I'm glad we agree on that. If I'm going to chase you, I want it in this lifetime, along dark beaches and through the meandering streets of Italian villas because we think it's fun. Not because there's an emptiness in my life you once filled.
[She grins and hums, thinking about what he'd said.]
Now you know we really should do that sometime. Italy. Spain. The possibilities are endless. That said, I agree. I hate the idea of you going through that again.
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[ Maybe it isn't the fault of others that she is smarter and quicker than they are, but he knows he'll always work to be her equal. Because, in the end, he knows she is his. ]
Mmmhmm. Do remember that I can learn technology, and that I have forgotten more in my lifetime than this civilization and its society remembers, thank you.
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[She didn't have a single doubt in her mind that he was her equal. Even if she was only minorly put out that he still kicked her ass more times while they sparred than she had his.
She laughed at the response.]
Mm, you raise a valid point and I don't doubt that you can learn technology. I have every faith in you. Especially since I don't foresee it going away anytime soon.
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I'm so glad to hear we meet your standards. Would be kind of a shame at this point if we didn't.
[ There are so few people that David thinks is on his level. He isn't often open about it, but it's true. Piper though, she has never made him doubt that. Not in the least. In so many ways, but most of all because she does in fact keep him on his toes. Much as he may grump about it, it's a delight. ]
Probably not, though might help society if some of it did.
[ He pauses after he says that and then smirks. ]
And yes, that is very much the old man speaking.
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[Her tone took on a teasing edge as she sent him an amused smirk.]
It really would be. I would just have to go find myself a new group. Which would be a shame.
[She snorted.]
Alright, old man. Perhaps I'll have to start sending you letters instead of text messages some time.
[And while she was teasing about it, she did think there was something to be said about writing letters/love notes to him regardless if they lived together.]
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[ He gives her a look but there's a playfulness there despite the hint of gloom in his tones. ]
What's next? That's how it's always been done?
[ Even if sometimes that is the best answer, and he's adhered to that enough when it was needed. ]
Oh good. Make sure they're on linen and sealed with wax and put some lavender petals in it. We'll need to get you a signet ring to use, of course.
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[Piper grinned and hummed thoughtfully.]
I always did want my own signet ring and melting wax. One day, you will get a fancy letter from me.
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[ He can't help but smile though, even if it's a small one, not at all worried. Okay maybe a little at the ancestors but not a lot. The risk is worth it for all the teasing and playing between them in that moment. ]
I look forward to it. Though I'll make sure you have the ring.
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We both know I'd really be the last person to sic them on anyone, let alone you.
[She grinned, watching him.]
I'm looking forward to it. Come on, I'm hungry. Want to go grab a bite?
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[ There's a pause, just watching her fondly before he nods. ]
I'd like that. Besides, I have to take care of you, don't I?
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Exactly. Especially if I'm to live to an obnoxiously old age.
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Oh you had better. One way or another. I'm not giving you up.
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I especially have no plans of giving you up either.
[She'd always liked the way he looked at her - even those serious and dark looks.]
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It's not happening again and then waiting to find you once more.
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It does waste a lot of time that we could better spend together - this dying and you refinding me thing.
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Now you know we really should do that sometime. Italy. Spain. The possibilities are endless. That said, I agree. I hate the idea of you going through that again.
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