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Jasper had found that remark about being busy with other things rather ominous, but it might have also been that he has just learned to read between what was said with Heather. They had, post their initial meeting finely tuned themselves to each's frequencies. A blissful sort of curse that he attributed to fate.
But then, she had sounded so positive about it and also seemed to be looking just as happy. Maybe she had found her Marco turned around in her favour on his deliberations? Maybe the reason behind her use of more cryptic language could be explained by her having found someone else entirely?
Why had that last idea sat there for so long? It had been so long since his best friend, Astoria. had any boyfriends (if ever now that he thought about it) and so it made it hard to tell if what he was experiencing was purely platonic...or not. Perhaps, it was merely a protective instinct. Yes. That was probably it. "Actually, Heather, that's exactly why I'm here." He stuck out his elbow and playfully leaned against Heather's shoulder withholding the natural weight of the posture. "My apartment gets a bit too quiet at night and weekends and I hardly feel like going out each night is a solution. Et tu?"
She stuck her tongue at him and felt her stomach flip at his casual gesture of leaning on her. Okay, she might have been comfortable with touch, but his, a little different for some very easily explained reasons. Heather sighed and looked down her heart gave a small broken thump.
"Yes, I'm here for a small little cuddly something, but mostly because my owl passed away and I'm not ready for another one just yet." She knew what he meant though. Her house got the same way.
She chewed on her lip and twiddled her fingers.
"How are you doing?" She was really wondering if he was okay. He seemed pretty happy. Very relaxed.
"Attend anymore congresses lately?" Heather hadn't. However, she personally had purchased her own little set for her house. She found herself enjoying having some sound in the house. Made her feel...well not so alone at moments.