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Posted by fireraven on Aug 16, 2008 15:47:33 GMT -6
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To hear Nathan be so reassuring and comforting helped Ali relax a bit more. They hadn't known each other for very long and yet he was already offering to be at her side. From what she could tell he was truly being sincere.
"Thanks Nathan that means alot. Any help I can get is much appreciated. I think we make a pretty good pair."
Ali finished her sentence just as their waitress arrived with their food. It smelled amazing and looked just as good. This was turning out to be a very[.i] good night.
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Posted by seraphim on Aug 17, 2008 10:43:09 GMT -6
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As they started eating, Nathan tentively took a bite out of his manicotti. He had never tried it before but it smelled great. He only ordered it becuase Ali seemed to think it would be good. It was delicious.
"How does your manicotti taste?"
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Posted by fireraven on Aug 20, 2008 14:17:20 GMT -6
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"It tastes wonderful! How do you like it?"
Looking over at Nathan's plate Ali could see he was liking the meal. Either that or he was just really hungry.
"I like this place. We might have to come back again sometime. Maybe even bring some friends."
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Posted by seraphim on Aug 23, 2008 16:38:36 GMT -6
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Nathan continued to eat his meal while talking to Ali.
"It tastes great. Yeah, this place is really good. I most definitely would not mind coming back here, especially if you were with me. Bringing friends sounds like a good idea."
The mention of friends reminded Nathan that he really didn't know a lot of other mutants. He had met a few in the camps and at the Mansion but that was about it. But I have met Ali, and quality prevails over quantity. He suddenly remembered a girl mutant that he had met during the camps. He had also seen her around the school. He was just curious if Ali had met her.
"Do you know Riana by any chance?"
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Posted by fireraven on Aug 25, 2008 13:35:36 GMT -6
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Smiling at Nathan's words Ali took another bite of her manicotti. This really is a good place to eat. The food had so much wonderful flavor. Ali heard Nathan ask about Raina and she quickly swallowed her food.
"Oh yes I know Raina. We've hung out a few times before. Why do you ask?"
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Posted by seraphim on Aug 26, 2008 21:16:11 GMT -6
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Nathan continued to eat his scrumptious manicotti. He paused only to respond to Ali.
"I was just curious if you knew her. I knew that she was around the Mansion before the Registration Act. I met her while I was in the camps. She helped me out while I was in there."
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Posted by fireraven on Aug 27, 2008 18:35:38 GMT -6
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"Yeah, I know Raina. It's good to hear that she was still in a helpful mood even in that dreaded place. I really wanted to burst into that place and..."
As Ali spoke the candle in the center of the table began to rise to look like a small torch. Her mind was focused on what she wished she could've done to get her friends out of the camps. She was oblivious to the candle flame.
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Posted by seraphim on Aug 27, 2008 18:50:49 GMT -6
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While Ali seemed oblivious to the candle flame flaring up unexpectedly, Nathan was not. Her sentence being left unfinished along with her unfocused eyes clued Nathan in that she was starting to get angry.
Nathan considered that he could simply put out the flame by itself. But he decided that it would be best to talk to her about it to help her work through her anger. About a second after the flame had flared, Nathan grabbed Ali's hands in both of his and started to console her.
"Ali? Ali! You're starting to get angry. Everything is fine. Everyone is fine. We're all safe now.
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Posted by fireraven on Aug 27, 2008 19:00:58 GMT -6
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It took a moment after Nathan had grabbed Ali's hands and started trying to get her attention before the candle went back to normal. Ali looked up in somewhat of a dazed expression. Her awareness returned and she immediately started looking around to see if anyone was staring at them.
"I'm sorry. Yeah, I'm ok. I just got lost in thought there for a second. Even though I was never placed in a camp I think it still affected me that my friends were in there."
Ali lifted her hands up and kissed the top of Nathan's hands. She gave him a reassuring smile that she would be fine now.
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Posted by seraphim on Aug 27, 2008 19:17:48 GMT -6
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Nathan smiled as Ali kissed his hands. He figured that they had avoided the danger. Her smiled assured him of the fact. When he spoke next it was from personal experience.
"It's great that you feel that way about your friends but if you get caught up in thinking about what you could have done differently it just takes your mind away from what is happening right in front of you. And I don't want you to miss anything."
They were basically done with their meal so they rose from their seats and left the restaurant. The staff had insisted that their meal was free which meant that he had not been the only one to notice Ali's display. It didn't matter to Nathan. Ali had done nothing wrong.
As they began walking, Nathan opted to grab a hold on Ali's hand once again as they started back down the street.
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Posted by fireraven on Aug 27, 2008 19:28:39 GMT -6
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Noticing they weren't charged for the meals embarrassed Ali slightly. She felt like walking up to the staff and appologizing. On second thought that might not have been the best idea at the moment.
"You're right Nathan. You're absolutely right. I don't want to miss anything either. Especially if it involves you."
She felt him reach for her hand and Ali placed hers in his grasp. She liked the whole holding hands bit. It made her feel very good and calm.
"So now what shall we do?"
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Posted by seraphim on Aug 27, 2008 22:18:48 GMT -6
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Nathan didn't want their date to be over just yet. But Ali's question caught him off guard. He had nothing more planned for their evening. It did not matter to him what they did since he had his favorite person in the world with him.
He noticed how much time had past since they had started their date. It was rather dark outside but you could still see the light from the sun even through the mass of buildings.
"What would you think of a stroll through the park?"
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Posted by fireraven on Aug 29, 2008 16:48:12 GMT -6
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When they stepped outside it didn't feel like it was late yet the fading sun told otherwise. Time was passing quickly, or maybe having someone to pass the time with made it seem to go faster. Ali was definately focused on Nathan the whole time they were out. He was almost too good to be true, but Ali was loving every minute of it.
"I think a stroll sounds wonderful. I'm not in a hurry to get back to the mansion. Besides, I've very much enjoying your company."
Ali gave Nathan's hand a squeeze as they headed off for their walk.
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Posted by seraphim on Aug 29, 2008 18:01:53 GMT -6
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Nathan smiled at Ali. I can't believe this. She is so awesome.
It did not take Ali and Nathan long to find the Park. Once they did, the pair started walking along one of the various pathways that ran throughout the park. It was nice to hear the crickets' chirping while they walked. It meant that it was summer and everything was alive.
"Do you like the music that I had provided for you?"
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Posted by fireraven on Aug 29, 2008 18:35:43 GMT -6
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The park was calm with a gentle breeze rustling the leaves in the trees. Not many people were around. Most had probably gone home while only a few had a similar idea of an evening stroll. The sound of the crickets chirping was the only thing louder than the trees yet softer than nathan's voice.
"You trained them did you? What song are they playing then?"
Ali liked that Nathan could have a playful side. It helped make her feel even more comfortable being with him. Everything about their date was turning out to be so magical.
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