she was aware of how she thought
she looked
too keenly he thought(too severe he also thought)
he didnt think to hold his tongue
potent
and volatile
and not infrequently they were a
violent combination
which he recognised
but
which he also felt if he didnt he couldnt
be authentic
if
he didnt speak his piece(always cited peace)
so he laid it out on the table
right or wrong
then there was no confusion exactly where he stood
You cant say I didnt say so
she applauded him when he
said and shed repeat it(I really like it
Its true)
I
say what I mean and mean what I say
and he nodded with her
Why
be otherwise
and they werent otherwise with themselves
they were brutally honest
it wasnt a relationship to be in
if feelings got hurt easily -- they didnt pull their punches
-- You look fantastic
-- You think
-- I do wouldnt
say it otherwise
-- Well
you gave me a look before you said so
-- I looked at you yes
but
what credence you gave that look is what you made of it not what I meant or said
If I thought you looked otherwise
I say so
wouldnt I
wouldnt I
-- You would
-- Yes
I love your Kimbra space pants
-- Im only wearing them because we got carried away
last night and we didnt do the laundry as we thought we were
-- We did get carried away pleased we did because I love your Kimbra
space pants on you
Though
love them even more getting them off
-- Dont Ive got to make my workout
-- Youre a slave to gym
-- You did that
-- I only introduced you
You did that
Im
proud of you
-- Thank you
-- Youre welcome
she turned to look at herself in
the full length mirror
discriminating
-- I do look okay
-- You look fantastic
-- You dont see any chub in my belly
You
dont see my nethers either
she said
accentuating her hips and loin with a quick brush and gesture of her hands
-- Nethers
-- You know
he looked
he
stared
made
her uncomfortable
Youre
gonna say if they can then they have no business staring
arent
you
-- Since you did I dont have
to
But
no I wasnt going to say that
I was going to say that No I
cant see your clawed foot clawedfoot?
-- Mywhatthehell
-- Clawedfoot
Thats not right is it
she burst out laughing
-- No
laughed deeply
Are you teasing
-- No
But
I dont think its right I know its not right
-- Clawedfoot Hilarious
You mean camel toe
-- Jaysus Yes Camel toe
she squealed with
laughter
But
itll be clawed foot from here on out
I
guarantee
she recovered
-- No need to guarantee
So you cant see my clawed foot can you
-- No
-- Youre sure you cant see my clawed foot
-- Keep it up
-- Thank you
I
just wanted to be sure
as she shut the front door to her
way to the gym after they embraced and kissed
goodbye no sooner had the door snugged shut
he could hear her laughing going down the steps of the porch
he whispered to himself If only to humour you to please you pleases me
1932, Thursday,
14 5. 15
1116, Saturday,
16 5. 15
