Tom Petty sang it best...

[sand-hawkins.livejournal.com]

...the waiting is the hardest part.

A million thoughts are going through Sand's mind.  Are they OK?  Is SHE OK?  Will they find her?

He checks his watch.  Yep, they've been gone 10 seconds.

"Anyone know any good parlor games?  I don't think everyone here's into Civ4."

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[ibn-al-xuff.livejournal.com]

That sort of puts it into perspective. "I've only had the two lives. And of course the few years in the Gateless Gate. I suppose that is why I can empathize with Amelia."

[green-shield.livejournal.com]

"I read something about that...place or something. Do I understand? No - and there's no way I can. Do I think this is a great excuse to feed you like an Italian grandmother and tell you jokes until you realize what one sounds like? Probably."

Amelia never took her up on it. Not really.

[ibn-al-xuff.livejournal.com]

"I'd enjoy the company, if nothing else."

He pats his stomach. "And I enjoy good food in moderation..."

[green-shield.livejournal.com]

She totally has to introduce Mia to this guy. He's more repressed the Connor.

"Lemme guess, you also do Tai Chi on the morning, and when I say 'Doors,' the only thing that comes to mind are wooden things you open?"

[ibn-al-xuff.livejournal.com]

"I am often a late riser due to our profession..." He smiles just a bit. "And I am quite aware of Jim Morrison."

[green-shield.livejournal.com]

"You sleep in? Wow! A vice!" She's starting to laugh. "You know, it's going to be nice to have someone around here with simple vices after the rehab cases, level city blocks level tempers, and porn."