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[hischair]

[ The feed clicks on to show Jim in a garage leaning against the open hood of a car, a dark-haired woman wrapped in his arms. Chinning her shoulder, he leans over to press fond, familiar kisses over her jaw and cheek, wherever he can reach. The good humor of his chuckles is echoed as the screen wobbles. ]

Is this thing on? [ The nuzzle to her neck is playful, as punishments go, for distracting him. Hi, City. ] Hey, this is Saya. We're, uh ... We're together. Bones, Spock, I want you to meet her tonight at dinner.

[She tips her head, every time he goes for a kiss, to try and catch his mouth, but the truth is she's not trying hard, because she's enjoying the attention. Anyone who knows her, who's seen with, and even who's slept with her knows that this isn't typical behavior.

But then she turns her attention on the camera, because Jim said something and it actually did cut through the haze of the honeymoon.]

It won't take long, I don't think. If that's a concern.

It's not a concern, don't worry! They're nice guys. [ Jim, too, appears a little more smitten than he's been with anyone or anything since he was commissioned for his ship. He squeezes his arms around her waist. ] You can stay as long as you want.

[There's a pause, and the corners of her lips curl up in a smile that is more real than her usual one.]

So dinner - and we'll see how it goes from there.

[She takes a moment, and finally catches Jim's mouth, and there's a kiss, as she reaches over and turns the feed off.]



(OOC: Lovestruck curse! Replies will be coming from both Jim and Saya, who got hit by Stupid Cupid.)

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[hexuality]

[She laughs because WHAT ELSE CAN SHE DO.]

Right. Of course. Well, it's very sweet. [God, she misses Harry. Wait, no, she can't think of that. She's been outside. There's clearly a curse happening.] And a whirlwind, I'd imagine.

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[hischair]

Thanks, Ginny. [ He means it right now too. ] Love's a funny thing, isn't it? Catches you when you least expect it.

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[hexuality]

[Love, Merlin's great saggy left—

SMILE, WEASLEY.]

I, er, sure. I wouldn't know.

[She might know a little. But not like this.]

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[hischair]

[ Cue a gooey lovestruck gaze at Saya, brushing her hair back. ]

I don't know why I never believed in this stuff before. Soulmates, that kind of thing!

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[hexuality]

[No, she knows why she feels like this. This reminds her of Bill and Fleur. She could mime throwing up in her cereal bowl, but that would be tasteless. Also, no cereal bowl.]

Yeah! Well! [H e l p.] People always say the City's all about new experiences.

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[hischair]

Ginny, you're the absolute greatest, do I tell you that enough?

[ He thinks he should! ]

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[hexuality]

[Oh. Well, that does earn a broad smile.]

Not nearly enough, but I'll take what I can get. Just remember you said as much when it really counts. Alright?

[Like. Tomorrow.]

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[hischair]

Doesn't it always count?

[ Haha wut. ]

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[hexuality]

Yes. Don't mind me, you must be thinking about dinner with your mates.

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[hischair]

Bones is being an ass about it.

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[hexuality]

He's being your friend.

[Pointed, firm.]

You should see me when my brothers start dating.

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[medicos]

Don't encourage him.

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[hexuality]

I know it's a curse but that doesn't mean we ought to act like rubbish friends.

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[medicos]

That's not it.

[ SIGH how do you explain that jim's already in love - with his ship. ]

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[hexuality]

[She exhales, pushing both hands through her hair, tossing back a reply in a distracted voice,]

What, he's in love with someone else?

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[medicos]

You could say that.

[ a beat. ]

I'd be a more 'rubbish' friend if I didn't remind him that his ship is waiting for him back home.

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[hexuality]

Well, you know him better than I do. It's just that curses muck with reason half the time so there's no telling if someone will listen to it or not.

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[medicos]

Maybe it's because not everyone knows what to say.

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[hexuality]

No, no one knows what to bloody say. You go along with the curse to spare feelings or you try to talk sense when it's the opposite of it to whoever's affected.

One day I woke up and my brother was suddenly my sister and I had to pretend it was the truth or my family would think I turned against them. It's a choice.

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[medicos]

Then I'm just lucky.

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[hexuality]

I'm sorry.

How d'you think he's going to take this tomorrow?

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[medicos]

[ honestly? ]

He might be embarrassed. Jury's still out on that. He'll mostly be pissed off. Jim has - [ how can he explain this without saying anything at all ] - issues with commitment.

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[hexuality]

[A brief smile.]

Doesn't everyone?

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[medicos]

[ a crooked one from him. ]

Yeah, well - you'd expect it already from a guy in love with his damn ship.

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[hexuality]

[And then a snort of laughter.]

I'll keep that in mind if I'm ever struck with the cursed urge to swoon over him.