That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C)

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That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 22, 2011 22:20:24 GMT -5

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"That'd be a good one," he agreed, wondering where he'd go. Italy, maybe. Naples, where Raven was born. He didn't exactly need to ask Sapphy where she'd go--she'd been talking about it since they first met. He looked down at her and kissed her nose instead.

Now every gambler knows that the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away and knowin' what to keep.
'Cause every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser,
And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

Sapphy Full Member I'll die living just as free as my hair. Posts: 1,514	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 22, 2011 22:58:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sapphy on Sept 22, 2011 22:58:41 GMT -5 "I'd take you with me, of course," she whispered, closing her eyes and wishing.

Racetrack Full Member Posts: 1,709	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 22, 2011 23:01:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Racetrack on Sept 22, 2011 23:01:31 GMT -5 "I would hope so," he said, stroking her hair. "We've got the plan, after all, with the horses. D'you know how your parents are doing?" he asked gently.
	Now every gambler knows that the secret to survivin' Is knowin' what to throw away and knowin' what to keep. 'Cause every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser, And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

Sapphy Full Member I'll die living just as free as my hair. Posts: 1,514	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 22, 2011 23:10:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sapphy on Sept 22, 2011 23:10:10 GMT -5 She shook her head. "Working hard, I suppose."

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That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 22, 2011 23:14:36 GMT -5

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Post by Racetrack on Sept 22, 2011 23:14:36 GMT -5

He nodded. "They'll get there eventually. And so will you." Us? He couldn't picture himself in California, nor did he have any idea where he'd get the money to travel there. Or what he'd do once he got there. Or what the hell Raven and Mush and Blink and the others would do without him.

Well, it wasn't like they had to cross that bridge yet.

Now every gambler knows that the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away and knowin' what to keep.
'Cause every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser,
And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

Sapphy Full Member I'll die living just as free as my hair. Posts: 1,514	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 22, 2011 23:26:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sapphy on Sept 22, 2011 23:26:03 GMT -5 Sapphy leaned in and kissing Race softly, lingering on him. She smiled against his lips.

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That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 22, 2011 23:34:37 GMT -5

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Post by Racetrack on Sept 22, 2011 23:34:37 GMT -5

He leaned back against the tree and pulled her close, returning her slow, soft kisses--they seemed to fit the weather and the lazy mood. "Anything you wanna do today?" he asked, playing idly with the button on her collar, "or is it a lounge-around-in-the-park kinda day?"

Now every gambler knows that the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away and knowin' what to keep.
'Cause every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser,
And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

Sapphy Full Member I'll die living just as free as my hair. Posts: 1,514	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 23, 2011 12:30:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sapphy on Sept 23, 2011 12:30:04 GMT -5 "Lounge in the park," she sighed. "Unless you have anything more exciting in mind."

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That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 23, 2011 14:46:20 GMT -5

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Post by Racetrack on Sept 23, 2011 14:46:20 GMT -5

"Not much," he admitted. "'Course, you never know who you're gonna run into in the park." A couple of familiar kids came skipping across the grass with their parents, looking around hopefully. Race hid behind Sapphy.

Now every gambler knows that the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away and knowin' what to keep.
'Cause every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser,
And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

Sapphy Full Member I'll die living just as free as my hair. Posts: 1,514	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 26, 2011 6:28:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sapphy on Sept 26, 2011 6:28:40 GMT -5 "Hmmm... I wonder what you'll give me to not rat you out right now," Sapphy grinned, looking over her shoulder at the children.

Racetrack Full Member Posts: 1,709	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 26, 2011 10:08:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Racetrack on Sept 26, 2011 10:08:10 GMT -5 "Well, obviously that depends on what you want," Race said, ducking as the little girl glanced in their direction.
	Now every gambler knows that the secret to survivin' Is knowin' what to throw away and knowin' what to keep. 'Cause every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser, And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

Sapphy Full Member I'll die living just as free as my hair. Posts: 1,514	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 26, 2011 10:12:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sapphy on Sept 26, 2011 10:12:09 GMT -5 "Power..." Sapphy sighed wistfully.

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That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 26, 2011 10:17:10 GMT -5

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Post by Racetrack on Sept 26, 2011 10:17:10 GMT -5

"Hmm. You know I have connections in Brooklyn," Race said thoughtfully. "I could possibly make you the leader of a minor gang. Or are we talking magical-type power? Because that, uh...might prove more challenging."

Now every gambler knows that the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away and knowin' what to keep.
'Cause every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser,
And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

Sapphy Full Member I'll die living just as free as my hair. Posts: 1,514	That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 26, 2011 10:24:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sapphy on Sept 26, 2011 10:24:56 GMT -5 "Well, why would I want it to be something easy for you?" Sapphy grinned. At this point, the kids were on the other side of the park, but she didn't notice.

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That's how I learned to hold back all feeling. (C) Sept 26, 2011 10:28:41 GMT -5

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Post by Racetrack on Sept 26, 2011 10:28:41 GMT -5

Race was giving Sapphy a hurt look and didn't notice either. "Because you like me?" His eyes widened. "Or you heard about my card tricks a few months ago, and this was all an elaborate scheme to learn my magical secrets."

Now every gambler knows that the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away and knowin' what to keep.
'Cause every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser,
And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.