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Post by Mush on Aug 27, 2011 4:13:16 GMT -5
Mush had finished selling earlier than usual today, but that might have been because he'd only bought half the papes he usually did. He had been feeling off lately ever since the whole Ericson ordeal...
He was searching through the boxes in the basement, looking for something - anything - to occupy him. He left the door wide open so he could hear anyone coming. Along with feeling off, Mush had also been quite jumpy at any loud or unexpected noise.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 27, 2011 4:16:19 GMT -5
Ershey had just finished selling and wanted nothing more than to spend time with Mush. After checking his usual selling spot and finding that Specs and Race were Mush-less, Ershey figured that it'd be better to just go back to the lodging house and do a final sweep.
Trudging down towards the basement, Ershey peeked inside. She smiled to herself, bounding towards him and hugging him from behind.
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Post by Mush on Aug 27, 2011 4:18:39 GMT -5
Mush let out a frightened yell, jumping and knocking over the box he'd been rummaging through.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 27, 2011 4:20:18 GMT -5
"Whoa, okay," laughed Ershey, letting go to face finally face him. "It's just me. I didn't mean to scare you. You alright?"
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Post by Mush on Aug 27, 2011 4:23:47 GMT -5
Mush let out the biggest sigh of relief once he saw that was only Ershey. His hand was over his heart as if that would help it calm down some.
"Yeah... You just scared me, that's all." He hadn't been completely honest with Ershey as of late. He'd been concealing his nerves from her, not wanting her to worry and regret letting him in on the plan.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 27, 2011 4:27:07 GMT -5
"Sorry. You've been... a bit jumpy lately," said Ershey softly as she reached up to touch his cheek. Ever since the whole Ericson incident, things were definitely not the same. Ershey was relieved and happy but Mush was always on edge. She hated that how he seemed more shifty and distrusting of others but couldn't blame him. It was hard to take in what they all went through.
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Post by Mush on Aug 27, 2011 4:28:54 GMT -5
Maybe he hadn't been as sneaky as he'd thought.
"Yeah..." He said softly, not meeting her eyes.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 27, 2011 4:31:13 GMT -5
"You wanna talk about it?" she asked, trying to meet his eyes. "Or... we don't if you don't wanna."
She didn't want to push him. She could tell he was uncomfortable and didn't want her to worry more than she should be.
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Post by Mush on Aug 27, 2011 4:35:23 GMT -5
He shook his head, blushing. He felt awful for not letting Ershey in, but he was also far too embarrassed to admit that he'd been shaken by seeing a man killed in front of him.
"How are you?" He asked, trying to smile as he put his hands on her shoulders.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 27, 2011 4:38:22 GMT -5
"Better. A lot better," she said, giving him a small smile. "I don't have to worry anymore... or try to steal as often as I do. I can quit my job at Tibby's if I want to. I can do what I want, Mush, and I haven't done that in years. I know what you saw was scary and immoral but... with what I went through, it was worth it. I'm glad that he's gone. I can be with you and be happy."
She felt her eyes water as she finally confessed her true feelings. She hadn't been able to reflect on what happened and this was the first time the pair finally talked about it.
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Post by Mush on Aug 27, 2011 4:39:57 GMT -5
Mush couldn't help but smile back at her, running his thumb under her eye to wipe away a stray tear. He pulled her close, hugging her fiercely.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 27, 2011 4:43:11 GMT -5
Ershey returned his hug, cherishing their closeness. "How are you?" she muttered, sniffling.
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Post by Mush on Aug 27, 2011 4:45:57 GMT -5
"Bored." He said with a roll of his eyes. "I was lookin' for something to do down here, but there's nothing..."
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Post by Ershey on Aug 27, 2011 4:48:19 GMT -5
Ershey continued to hug him, thinking of what they could both possibly do. Now with all this free time on their hands, Ershey didn't know what to do with herself other than occupy herself with Mush. After a couple of moments, she looked up at him and grinned.
"I have an idea," she said, taking his hand. "Follow me!"
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Post by Mush on Aug 27, 2011 4:51:33 GMT -5
Mush followed her blindly, trusting she wouldn't take him into another killing spree or something.
"Where are we going?" He asked once they were out of the basement. He was too impatient to wait!
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