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sbeeg
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embrace // [kay] mayor blitz Jan 26, 2019 15:40:39 GMT -5

Post by sbeeg on Jan 26, 2019 15:40:39 GMT -5

The sun was dipping over the ocean, casting orange and red streaks over the water. She shuffled into the house, slipping off her heels and leaning against the door frame trying to gather herself. It had been a long spent in boats, walking door to door, and trying to decipher thick island accents. It felt like a life time's worth of work, and she doesn't know if it'll be enough.

She slumped into the hallway, tossing her shoes aside and slipping out of her coat. Althea hadn't felt this tired in years. She stumbled over to the couch, falling back on it and staring up at the stippled ceiling above her. Paint was flaking off, large enough to notice the thick cracks. Of course, another thing to do.

She saw movement in hr peripheral vision and knew without having to ask who it was. No one else in this house could be anywhere near as quiet.

"Fabian," she asked, her voice weak from speaking all day. Her eyes fixated on the thin crack snaking along the ceiling. "Fabian, did I make a mistake."

She worked her jaw, trying to distract her mind from the stinging behind her eyes.

"Is this... is it all for nothing?"

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embrace // [kay] mayor blitz Jan 26, 2019 17:04:20 GMT -5

Post by garnet beauford d8 [earthling] on Jan 26, 2019 17:04:20 GMT -5

FABIAN PERCH

His surfing buddies, with whom he met nearly every morning to greet the tide and sunrise, had accused him of trying to recapture his youth. At first, he'd been offended by the suggestion. But then, little by little, he wondered: was that such a bad thing? To sacrifice a little sleep in the name of adventure? He had very minimal obligations these days and an increased thirst for adrenaline.

But he hungered for nothing more than every ounce of his wife's time.

"Is this... is it all for nothing?"

He wrapped his arms around her from behind. He smelled of the cigar he'd just put out, the thin linen of his suit soaking up every tendril. He buried his face in her thick hair, breathing her in and out. "I wish I could answer that question for you, my love. But it's for you to decide. The polls are strong, you're working hard. That's all you can do, hmm? Unless something specific happened that you're concerned about?"

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embrace // [kay] mayor blitz Jan 26, 2019 17:30:01 GMT -5

Post by sbeeg on Jan 26, 2019 17:30:01 GMT -5

Tan arms wrap around her, enveloping her in strong muscle and the the musk of smoke. She leaned into the embrace, grateful for warmth against her clammy skin. Fabian's voice, low and soothing reached her ear attempting to calm the growing storm in her mind.

She closed her eyes for a moment, enjoying the sensation of being in his arms in a quiet room after a long tiring day.

"I don't know, I'm beginning to think I'm not..." cut out for being mayor? That certainly wasn't the case. Althea was driven, passionate, and ruthless she was perfect for a political position. It was the road to get there, the smiling and handshakes and oh what a lovely hovel you have. The fake parade of promises and brightly colored campaign dresses because she didn't look "happy" enough. She sighed, turning towards Fabian lost in the wind tangled mess of her hair.

"I'm not charming enough," she stated flatly. It was true. She might have the know-how but when it came to actually convincing the public of that it took a thousand more steps other than stating facts. You needed to be approachable, yet trustworthy. Young enough for the youth vote but established enough for the older one. A million contradictions in one. A dance Fabian met step for step but Althea kept stumbling through. "Am I too... severe?"