Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:15:51 PM)
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Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:19:31 PM)
::Luci was wearing her jeans and a fitted tank top with her tennis shoes on, and she brought out Duke, setting him on the ground, her sunglasses still on::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:20:52 PM)
*walks along with Luci, jeans and a t-shirt on, backpack filled with their picnic foods as well as some things for Duke as well* Well, looks nice out today babe... and you look beautiful. *gives her a hug*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:23:22 PM)
::she smiles, hugging him a little, and she kisses his cheek:: Merci.. ::it does appear nice... ::she let the dog start running around, carefully keeping an eye on him::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:26:59 PM)
*reaches into his bag, and grabs a tennis ball, tossing it for duke* Go get it little guy! *smiles, and takes luci's hand, walking happily with her* So, what's your schedule look like this week?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:33:18 PM)
::she watches Duke go running, and her hand slips into Tay's, still looking a bit pensive:: 8 to 5 this week... I got a pretty sweet schedule..

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:38:00 PM)
*grins and nods* Sounds like it. I think I might have to work a few long hours again... *sighs*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:39:29 PM)
::she raises an eyebrow:: Oh? When are those? and Why?

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:40:46 PM)
*shakes his head* Lots of last minute tests to finish up... at least, that's what the boss says. I think it's just because they didn't plan things out properly this time.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:42:32 PM)
::she nods:: Okay.... I'll plan to sleep at home then...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:43:22 PM)
*hugs* It's okay hun, you can always stay over too.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:44:31 PM)
::she nods:: You're also going to be tired... and worn down from work.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:45:51 PM)
*smiles* Well, if you don't want to cuddle at night for more restful sleep... *winks*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:47:09 PM)
::she laughs:: Is that what you're calling it? Cuddling? ::she moves amongst the bushes, her hand leaving Tay's as she brushes across a plant, snapping a flower neatly in her hand, then another, and another, starting to weave a little flower chain::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:49:04 PM)
*smiles* Well, we do sometimes, Madamoiselle... at least afterwords we always do...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:51:47 PM)
::she nods, picking flowers from another bush and she grins:: Oui... we do... after a rowdy time before... ::she weaves the flowers in, and then whistles for Duke, not wanting him staying behind::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:52:48 PM)
*grins, and takes the ball again, tossing it, watching duke tear off after it, only to return again* Well, never said that the effort didn't make it so we slept rather thoroughly afterwords. *winks*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 1:55:28 PM)
::she watched Duke go running, and she smiled:: I know that... I always tend to sleep well... unless it's too hot.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 1:56:56 PM)
*smiles, and walks up behind her, hugging her close, just resting his chin on her shoulder* Well, I'll keep that in mind to leave the ac on at night...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:00:00 PM)
::she smiles:: I like to see little penguins walking through my home... I like it that cold. Duke does too, because he has too much fur...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:00:28 PM)
::she leaned back against him a bit, though her back was a bit stiff::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:00:39 PM)
*chuckles* Well, I'll turn it down a bit for you then Madamoiselle.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:03:14 PM)
::she smiles:: I'm not overheated at your home... nor is Duke. I'd have turned it down already..

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:03:38 PM)
*grins* So that's why it's been a little chilly in the mornings.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:04:23 PM)
::she grins:: Maybe...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:05:22 PM)
*shakes his head, smiling and gives her a kiss before moving to settle out the picnic blanket on a decent spot* Want a snack, Madamoiselle?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:06:24 PM)
::she nods::Sounds good to me... ::she kissed him briefly and then grabbed Duke, teasing him and playing with him, ruffling his fur, before she leans down, nuzzling her dog::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:07:29 PM)
*smiles, and opens the backpack, pulling out some grapes and other finger-foods, a few bottles of sparkling water as well, and pours a bowl of doggy food and water for Duke as well*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:09:53 PM)
::she accepts her water as she sips it, and then lets Duke eat and drink, as she grabs a handful of grapes, as she nibbles, tossing one up in the air and catching it in her mouth::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:12:20 PM)
*applauds* Very nice hun... *eats a few grapes as well*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:13:56 PM)
::she moves and tosses a grape at him, grinning::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:14:22 PM)
*meeps as it bops off of his nose, catching it in a hand* Almost love... try again.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:15:49 PM)
::she takes careful aim, and then tosses again::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:17:14 PM)
*catches this time, a goofy smile on his lips* Aha! got it!

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:21:15 PM)
:she grins, and a rapidly tossed one came right after that one::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:21:41 PM)
*grins, and catches it between chewing* Wonderful aim love.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:22:04 PM)
::she grins:: I -am- combat-trained..

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:22:23 PM)
*Laughs* As well as grape trained, apparently

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:22:42 PM)
::she grins:: Just treating it as a weapon. My secret weapon...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:23:33 PM)
*grins* I thought that was the thing you do with your tongue...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:24:51 PM)
Oh? Is that what you like?

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:26:20 PM)
*grins* Well, it is a secret weapon.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:26:45 PM)
It's true... I don't typically use it against criminals though...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:27:26 PM)
Very true... though the cuffs are a nice touch too. *winks*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:31:15 PM)
::she grins:: They're going to bruise your wrists if we use them too long...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:32:14 PM)
*chuckles* Isn't that why you gave me the wrist restraints too?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:34:02 PM)
::she grins:: Maybe.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:37:09 PM)
*smiles, and pulls out the little finger cut sandwiches, offering the tupperware container to her* Want something more to eat hun?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:38:21 PM)
::she nods and takes one, nibbling, before playfully tossing a grape to Duke::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:40:01 PM)
*watches duke snap it up* See, he's much better at catching things than I am.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:40:52 PM)
::she smiles:: And he has a much bigger nose... too... ::she tosses another one to him, and it bounces off his long nose and he chases it::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:41:32 PM)
*grins, and reaches over, poking her side* That is true...Mind if I give him the bone I brought with now?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:43:13 PM)
::she eeps! and moves away from the poking, as she nods:: Oui, that is fine.. he'd like the snack.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:44:12 PM)
*smiles, and reaches in the backpack, pulling out a nice size bone, tossing it to the pup* Used it with a soup broth for flavor earlier.... so it'll taste even better for him.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:44:35 PM)
::she grins:: You spoil him as much as me..

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:46:32 PM)
*winks* Well, I can't help it... he's a wonderful pup, and you are such an exquisite woman, I can't help but make sure you're well taken care of.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:47:57 PM)
::she blushed and shook her head and she sipped her water:: I am...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:49:02 PM)
*smiles* So see, you admit it. *winks*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:49:51 PM)
::she laughs:: I take care of myself... you do as well...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:52:27 PM)
*smiles* Oh, I know I do love... and I enjoy it.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:53:29 PM)
Enjoy what?

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:53:58 PM)
*smiles* Taking good care of you. *gives her a hug, arm resting around her hips*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 2:57:52 PM)
::she blushed a bit, and despite feeling distant, she leaned against him a bit::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 2:58:38 PM)
*smiles and kisses her cheek, then plops a grape into her mouth* So what are you thinking about babe?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:00:55 PM)
::she smiles, glad her sunglasses hid her eyes for now:: Us... ::chewing on the grape::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:02:03 PM)
*squeezes her lightly* Want me to just let you mull the idea over, or would you like to talk about it babe?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:03:45 PM)
I.... I don't know. You've made yourself clear on the topic... I just... I would need to change... what I'm doing. And I'm not entirely sure I'm ready to do that yet..

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:05:09 PM)
*looks down at the blanket, absently rubbing her lowerback in a circular fashion* Oh... okay love...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:07:21 PM)
::she frowns, remaining against him, her body unconsciously having casted its vote, her mind was just holding out:: I wasn't.... expecting... to find someone to settle down with.. so quickly.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:08:46 PM)
*nods* And you're still wanting to explore more, Madamoiselle?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:10:17 PM)
I.... I don't know. Haven't really seen or dated anyone else... in weeks. I've no interest in Shouta... and Gary is...well, I only see him erratically.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:11:09 PM)
*still looking down, he pulls her closer before looking at her seriously* Well, you know how I feel, I haven't hidden that from you.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:11:33 PM)
I do... I know how you feel. And I've been upfront with you... that this is how I am.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:12:12 PM)
*nods, and leans in, stealing a kiss* I know love, and I love you for who you are.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:13:12 PM)
::she looks to him, putting a hand lightly over his heart:: But.. deep down... you cannot accept it. That is the very honest truth. If I continue in this way, it will eat at you... and hurt you.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:14:22 PM)
*sighs and nods* That is true love... I just... *looks down* I just care soo much for you, and want you to be happy.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:16:03 PM)
I don't doubt it.... but that -is- the truth. You had said.. you were fine with it... but... you are not. I.... need to decide if I continue with my life the way it is... without you.... or settle down and give that part of my life up.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:17:31 PM)
*nods, looking rather somber* I'm sorry that my feelings had changed love... I just found you more and more wonderful every day...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:19:33 PM)
It is the nature of man, it does not surprise me. Mine is not the conventional way.... and most men are not willing to share with others. They wish to stake their claims... take what they desire, find the best mate, and keep her from other males...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:20:28 PM)
It is in your genes.... in your programming.

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:22:41 PM)
*sighs* I know love... I just want to have you happy and enjoy yourself though, that is more important to me... *traces the back of a fingertip along her cheek, brushing hair back to watch her*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:24:28 PM)
So if that happiness takes me from you... ::her hair is impossibly soft, her hair curling gently, her eyes hidden from him::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:25:45 PM)
*frowns, looking down* I'll at least take consolation that you're all right...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:30:14 PM)
::she tilts her head to him:: You think it would be that easy... to be "alright", knowing that I've hurt you badly? I am not so cold as you are imagining...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:32:24 PM)
*frowns more, looking down* I'm sorry love... I just meant that you'd be following your heart in the matter...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:34:40 PM)
::she frowns, throwing a grape at Duke, as she thinks, her facial expression going darker::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:37:06 PM)
*meeps, noticing her expression darkening, and shuts up, not wanting to ruin her mood anymore*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:39:09 PM)
::she stood up, and dusted off her behind, as she stretches:: I think there's a lake near here....

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:40:43 PM)
*smiles* But I didn't bring a suit...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:42:10 PM)
Nor did I... ::already on her way towards the direction she thought was right, Duke following and roaming ahead, barking and flouncing through the brush::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:43:05 PM)
*stands up, following her, figuring that he'll collect everything up later*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:45:53 PM)
::she waves for him:: Don't let anyone steal it.. I'll be just over the ridge, cher... just... give me a moment. ::deciding on total honesty after a moment::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:46:49 PM)
Oh... All right love... *and walks back to the picnic area, sighing and sitting down, having a sip of water and waiting*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:50:19 PM)
::it was quiet, save for a few of Duke's barks... they weren't far off, if they were any indication, and it was about 10 minutes of birds chirping, bugs buzzing, and a soft breeze to beat the heat::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:51:27 PM)
*plays fetch with Duke, just waiting, mulling over his own thoughts*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:52:46 PM)
::it's maybe fifteen minutes she's been gone, before there's a bloodcurdling scream from not too far off::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:54:41 PM)
*blinks, and gets up, rushing off in the direction that it sounds like Luci was screaming* Luci! love! are you all right?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:56:19 PM)
Non! ::she's somewhere up ahead... and something has terrified her.::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 3:57:42 PM)
*hurries up and rushes to her, looking around to what scared her, putting himself between it and her* What's wrong love, where?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 3:59:36 PM)
::It's hard to do that, Luci is clinging desperately to the lowest-lying branch of a nearby tree, having likely grabbed it and hoisted herself up. On the ground nearby, is a snake... coiled, looking pissed, though not poisonous.... he didn't think.::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:03:31 PM)
*looks down at the snake, and slowly takes his shirt off, spreading it out between his hands.... and tosses it down on the snake to catch it, wrapping it up in the impromptu bag* Hah! Got it.... *and keeping a grip of one corner of the "bag" he flicks it, watching the snake fly off and away* There love... you're safe now...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:05:49 PM)
::she doesn't look convinced that it's okay to come down, watching with wide green eyes as he puts the snake airborne... gripping to the tree still, she actually squeaked as he bent down to catch the snake::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:06:34 PM)
*smiles, and reaches up, offering her his help to get down* Come one love, you'll be all right... the snake is gone...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:08:54 PM)
::eyeing the direction the snake went in, as though it was already slithering back. A leaf in her hair, scratches on her arms and hands from the rapid climb, and dust on her jeans, amazing she was -that- messed up after just a few moments, her hand reaching to brush his fingers::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:10:04 PM)
*smiles, and grips the branch, seeing that it'll take his weight too from a quick assessment, and swings up as well, sitting next to her* Are you all right babe?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:16:57 PM)
Non.... ::breathing out, he could see that fight-or-flight response had taken hold, her heart was beating rapidly at the pulse in her neck, her hand was shaking, the other gripping the tree branch carefully, as she shook her head::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:18:47 PM)
*reaches over, rubbing her back lightly in a way not to offset her balance* Maybe you should come back with me love... Let you calm down and have something to drink.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:20:09 PM)
::he can see her eyes, utterly alert as she is most definitely hunting for the snake::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:21:36 PM)
Love... you know that one's not poisonous... and it was just as scared as you.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:23:32 PM)
Bullshit. ::flat-out serious as she says it, and she does look terrified, she pauses after a moment, dragging her large green eyes from snake-hunting, before she looks to him:: Not... poisonous? ::she pauses again:: Your shirt.. it's off...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:26:20 PM)
*blinks, looking down at himself* Oh, yeah... sorry, forgot to put it back on... How else do you think I caught it and sent it packing.... Yeah, you could tell by the markings that snake isn't poisonous... it wouldn't really hurt you.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:28:05 PM)
When I tripped, it reared up.... and it hissed.... like it was going to bite! It was going to bite! ::she slowly..... slooooowly began to come up from the branch, straddling it now, legs hanging down carefully::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:29:23 PM)
*nods* You scared it... It thought you were going to attack, so it was prepparing for the same thing... *hugs* It's all right, it's gone now though.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:31:12 PM)
It scared the shit out of me! ::hugging... more like clinging to him, breathing rapidly against his neck, still trying to let the adrenaline that was pumping through her system abate, he could feel her pulse beneath him, as she remained there for a few long moments::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:32:44 PM)
*gently kneads her back, giving her a massage to help calm her down* You'll be all right, I took care of it... When you've calmed down, I'll go first and make sure everything's all right.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:34:25 PM)
::she nods, lying against him, refusing to move as she got comfortable, breathing against him was calming, slowly::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:36:16 PM)
*smiles, and just helps her by rubbing along her back, humming a soothing lulliby to her*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:37:54 PM)
::she left her head against him, kissing his neck softly, once, as she kept her arms encircling him, quiet now, just relaxing into him::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:38:32 PM)
*arches his neck for her, smiling* Still thinking love?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:39:37 PM)
::she smiles:: Oui....

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:42:23 PM)
*nods and kisses her lightly* Well... just let me know what you come up with, okay sweety?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:44:01 PM)
::she nods against him, staying quiet for now, she looks up to him, still quiet::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:45:16 PM)
*he is looking out at the area, absently stroking fingers along her hair*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:46:42 PM)
::she just watches him, studying him, his profile, as she remains with him::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:49:18 PM)
*sighs, and shivers slightly, still just keeping an eye out for her*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:49:44 PM)
::she spoke softly:: Why did you shiver?

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:51:07 PM)
*frowns, looking at her* Just was thinking love... like if you had gotten bitten, and if it was poisonous... I don't know what I would have been able to do...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 4:51:45 PM)
::she smiles softly:: Called for help?

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 4:53:25 PM)
And if noone was able to get here? *holds her close* I just don't want to lose you babe...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:13:00 PM)
::she speaks softly:: Nothing is ever a guarantee, Taylor.. You know that. ::arms still around him, lips moving against his skin lightly::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:13:56 PM)
*sighs and nods* I know love. Doesn't mean that I have to enjoy every outcome.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:15:00 PM)
::she just watches him a bit longer, content for now, to remain in the tree, with him::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:16:10 PM)
*just cuddles her close, brushing her hair with his fingers*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:18:26 PM)
::soft strands of her hair floats through his fingers like silk and she lay her head on him, relaxing::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:19:26 PM)
*smiles and kisses her forehead* Are you ready to get going love?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:22:45 PM)
::she nods against him, though pulled her head up, eyeing for snakes again::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:23:52 PM)
*slips down, and checks for snakes, showing there aren't any more around, and offers to help her down* Come on down hun, coast is clear.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:25:59 PM)
::she nods, and slips over a bit, her hands on his shoulders, letting him get her waist as she held on closely::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:29:29 PM)
*lightly sets her down, kissing her forehead once her feet touch ground* Shall we go get duke now too?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:30:03 PM)
::she nods, and leans in, kissing him softly, warmly, as she follows him, overly cautious now::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:32:58 PM)
*brings her back, and collects up the picnic things, seeing duke all tired from running about, napping with his new bone* So... did you want to come back home, or want me to drop you off at your place?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:35:21 PM)
::she watches him work, and smiles at the puppy, leaning down and picking him up, letting him rest his head on her shoulder as he continues to be a lazy puppy:: I want to go home and shower and clean up.... You... can stay.. for a little bit, if you like?

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:37:40 PM)
*smiles* I'd love to babe... *walks along with her, slipping his shirt back on, and drives her home*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:39:14 PM)
::Luci was quiet in the car on the way home, all dusty and dirty, and Duke had leaves and dust on him too. She watched him slip his shirt on, and she shivered, making a face, as she just watched the road, and occasionally him:::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:42:09 PM)
*pulls into the driveway at Luci's house, hopping out and opening the door for her* Here you go love... I need to change and if I can grab a shower as well... *wipes his pants off with a hand* I think I sat in some treesap while up there...

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:47:11 PM)
::she nods:: Why don't you go first... I'm going to give His Dustiness a bath outside and let him dry out a bit... ::she slipped out with Duke and moved inside the house, Duke padding after her, she got an old towel for the dog and a new towel for Taylor, handing it to him, before she took the dog outside to the backyard, getting the house and beginning to bathe the puppy, who alternately tried to bite the water from the hose, and then shake off the soap suds::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:48:57 PM)
*smiles and gives her a kiss before taking the towel, and heads into the shower to clean up before changing into a spare set of clothing he kept in his car*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:50:32 PM)
::the bathroom is insanely clean, with plenty of soap and hot water, and light drifting in from the windows::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:52:08 PM)
*smiles, and enjoys the shower, making sure to clean up after himself quite thoroughly as well*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:54:23 PM)
::Luci laughed, squealing as she played with the puppy, now-soaked due to his shaking and playing, her feet bare, her jeans clinging to her, and her shirt was also clinging to her body, hair was plastered down in some spots, still totally dry in others and she was laughing, highly amused while she cleaned up the puppy::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 5:55:10 PM)
*walks outside, watching her, freshly clean and changed, just enjoying the look of delight on her face*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 5:59:15 PM)
::Duke snatched the hose out of her hands and she eyed him:: Oh.... non.. don't you dare.... don't you dare... ::Duke moved forward, as though offering her the hose, then splashing on her feet, and she backed up... he followed, then began to run for her, and she ran from him, getting soaked as he chased her, and she laughed, before taking a faceful of water, as she grabs the hose again::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 6:01:00 PM)
*chuckles, smiling happily*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 6:02:23 PM)
Oh.. you are going to -get- it, la petit chien! ::she douses him with water and then reaches, turning off the hose, giggling as she eyes him, water dripping from her::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 6:07:00 PM)
*chuckles and walks over behind her, wrapping his arms around her* Well, you sure showed him, love.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 6:09:00 PM)
::and Tay was now drenched, as he wrapped himself around Luci, who was dripping, as she looked to him, grinning:: I did, didn't I? ::rolling her eyes:: La petit chien is tricky...

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 6:09:44 PM)
*smiles, not minding in the least* mm, that you did, my sweet. Hehe, well, he is a bright little guy.

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 6:10:14 PM)
He is.. and he also needs to get into training classes, so he can use his cleverness..

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 6:11:38 PM)
*grins* Is he old enough to already?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 6:13:05 PM)
::she nods:: Yes..... probably a little past. ::she grins and then moves around with him, lookin down:: You're soaked....

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 6:13:58 PM)
*shrugs* You know, that just means I'd have to wait around for the clothes to be dry... Could I make use of your dryer love?

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 6:15:15 PM)
::she nods and kisses his cheek:: Oui... I'm going to shower... and just in case Lina comes home, you can stay in my room, if you like... ::heading in, and letting the puppy stay outside to air dry. He calmly takes his bone and gnaws on it::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 6:16:12 PM)
*smiles and pets the pup, then walks in, and strips, putting his clothing into the dryer, and plopping onto her bed to wait*

Lucinde Duboir (Aug 1, 2010 6:17:45 PM)
::the drawer on her nightstand is open slightly, a few books, and her room is also neat as a pin, her bed comfortable. High-thread count sheets and a comfy mattress::

Taylor Valos (Aug 1, 2010 6:18:05 PM)
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