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Edited at March 30, 2026 09:37 PM by Rose Thorn Manor
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"Mhm." Jason hugged her once more before the final award was passed out, a guy named Micheal beaming up on the stage as the plaque was handed to him. Jason clapped automatically, just as everyone else. Once they announced the end of the event, Jason led Esme back to the car, opening the door for her once again like a gentleman. |
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Edited at March 30, 2026 09:37 PM by Rose Thorn Manor
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They drove home in silence, Jason focusing on the road and the soft purr of the engine. He was tired and just wanted to get home as soon as he hit something, blowing the tire. He pulled over. "Shit."
He began fixing it, staining his shirt and hands. |
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Edited at March 30, 2026 09:37 PM by Rose Thorn Manor
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"Yeah." Jason said, popping the new tire on with a grunt before looking up through the window at Esme's face through the glass. He smeared some dirt across his face, wiping it off. |
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Edited at March 30, 2026 09:37 PM by Rose Thorn Manor
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Jason chuckled, a shiver going down his spine as Esme's soft fingers brushed his forehead. "Ok, lets go home. I assume you're tired too." Jason mused, hopping into the car, the engine purring to life as usual. |
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Edited at March 30, 2026 09:38 PM by Rose Thorn Manor
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Jason heard the knock on the door, and Esme answering it as he crept down the stairs, standing there and watching the man who he hadn't regonized say something to Esme as Jason walked a few more steps down. |
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Warming, with Sleet and Heavy Icing
