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[If something seems different about Quinn today, there is. She has a little patch on the side of her shorts, a little pink heart...and she sewed it on all by herself! It actually looks good, mainly because she had a lot of help, and she only stuck herself with the needle once! Hard work actually feels good, who would've figured.

She's walking around town, kinda showing off, with a major skip in her step. If she catches sight of you, prepare to be chatted up. Or, if you're a hot guy, flirted with. And feel free to chat up or flirt with her if you wish!]

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It's...a long story. Not a very good one, either. [She kinda wants to talk about it but she doesn't exactly wanna relive it.]

[He inclines his head]

If you ever feel like retelling, I would be happy to listen, perhaps over a cup of tea.

Thanks, sir. [tiny smile.] I know it helps to talk about things, but sometimes it's hard cause you don't wanna be thinking about them at all.

[He has a sad smile at that, and closes his eyes a moment]

I know that all too well, young miss.

Really? Well, I guess you'd know since you're so much older. [pause] I don't mean that in a bad way, of course! Just...you have more experience. Yeah!

I never assumed you meant it in a bad way. I take no offense.

[He is over sixty years old, being called old doesn't particularly phase him at this point]

Oh, good. Because...you seem like you've seen and done a lot of things. ...like having your heart broken. [Okay, so she is ready to talk about it. A little, at least.]

Yes, heart break is part of life. I have been on both the receiving and giving end.

[He was quite the ladies man in his younger days. Being the heir to the throne, handsome, and shameless will do that]

I've broken a few hearts myself. [hollow laugh] I never thought it was a big deal...not till it happened to me.

Things which hurt never seem as bad until we experience them ourselves. While it is not an enjoyable thing to happen, it allows us to open our hearts and gain empathy for those around us. As individuals and society, we have the potential to grow a great deal during hardship.

I used to think "you never think it'll happen to you" was only for teen pregnancy or getting mugged or having acne. [sad smile] Daria said I had guts for putting my heart on the line, but...

You know, maybe I should start at the beginning, if you don't mind. Like I said, it's...kind of a long story.

Certainly, if you would like to. Shall we sit?

[While standing about was all well and good, long stories required a good sit in his opinion]

Sure! My feet are starting to ache in these shoes anyway. [They're better walking shoes than those awful heels were back home, but still.] Can we go somewhere more private? I don't want anyone overhearing this.

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