"No, I've just got all those other people standing in the way. I wasn't kidding when I said he was like Jack. His concept of commitment is probably remembering to call you by the right name."
She was smiling again, teasing, really, but perfectly aware that jealousy of Reinette was hardly the first thing standing between her and Byron.
"I'm hardly going to run off with him, am I? I'm already living the life I want, here, with you. If it it happens that he and I... if we get to know each other better, that isn't going to make me change my mind about travelling with you."
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Date: 2006-10-08 09:32 pm (UTC)She was smiling again, teasing, really, but perfectly aware that jealousy of Reinette was hardly the first thing standing between her and Byron.
"I'm hardly going to run off with him, am I? I'm already living the life I want, here, with you. If it it happens that he and I... if we get to know each other better, that isn't going to make me change my mind about travelling with you."