[he's glad he came to her, too. he's had his issues in the past with being too short-sighted for his own good, but he's never made a decision without considering the cost as he understands it. over time, his perspective has expanded.
max was part of that, at one point. it makes her betrayal that much more poignant, but there was a moment once when charles vane thought they might well have been two of a kind. it doesn't count for much now... except, perhaps, to make him more inclined to hear her side of the story first. daphne being willing to acquire that for him makes it that much more viable as a plan to move forward.
he just slips an arm around her, and tilts his head to kiss her.]
There's no one else I would trust with this.
[a smirk.]
Besides, isn't it your job to keep me out of trouble?
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[She giggles at first, against his mouth, sounding a little more girlish than usual, but then she’s just kissing him back.
She puts her hands on his chest, but not to push him away.]
I’m glad you came to me.
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max was part of that, at one point. it makes her betrayal that much more poignant, but there was a moment once when charles vane thought they might well have been two of a kind. it doesn't count for much now... except, perhaps, to make him more inclined to hear her side of the story first. daphne being willing to acquire that for him makes it that much more viable as a plan to move forward.
he just slips an arm around her, and tilts his head to kiss her.]
There's no one else I would trust with this.
[a smirk.]
Besides, isn't it your job to keep me out of trouble?
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[She says it as she drags him down for another kiss.]
It's my job to agree to the trouble we both get into.
[She says it as she puts her arms around his shoulders, and puts her chin on his shoulder.]
And then to make sure neither of us get into trouble over it.