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“Have you been out here the whole time?” Tadgh smiled as he wrapped a towel around his waisted and crossed their bathroom to wrap his wet arms around his wife and burry her in kisses. “Did you miss me while I was gone for work? I didn’t want to wake you up until I got all the grime off of me.”

@majatomasson

I’m not around your area currently, however — I certainly could be. I’m not too far away, especially given the lattice travel time. I’m not the most familiar with London, my usual haunts there in the past have tended to be the galleries, museums, and pubs. If any of those strike your fancy, I’d be happy to come to you. Or perhaps, you could show me some of the great things of your city I’ve been missing.

You could be, that is correct! Only if you would like. And you know, I haven’t been around to many museums so that does sound like a particularly interesting idea. Which one was your favorite to view? I would also love to show you some of my favorite places, if that is what you wish.

@majatomasson:

Sometimes a break from routine gives the best refreshment and enthusiasm to dive back in once you’ve decompressed. I’ve been there a time or two myself. Mind my curiosity on which school you’re attending? I’m headed to Morocco for some textiles and things. Have you ever been? Or is that a place you’d like to accompany? If not, I could meet you somewhere else.

It truly does, although I’m nearly done with this semester. It would still be nice to get away from all the hours I’ve been putting in at the hospital. I’m currently attending Columbia University, in part of their College of Physicians and Surgeons. I have been to Morocco, but only once before. When were you thinking of going? I would love to go again, if you’re okay with me coming along. Are you looking to pick up textiles for something in particular?

    Perhaps simply brush it to the other side for something different. please do not cut your hair though.

What if I promise not to cut it too short? Would you be able to forgive me if I did that?

@majatomasson

         Upon hearing a knock on the front door, Maja moved from the kitchen where she’d put tea on and left the recipe book on the table to answer. A wide smile curved her full lips when her hazel hues took in the sight of one of her closest friends, Aurélie. “Hej, hur mår du? Vilken överraskning! Snälla kom in.” She stepped back to allow the princess into her and Tadgh’s home, moving to hug the woman after she’d closed the door behind her. It was cold outside and they had a fire going in the fireplace, partly for ambience and enjoyment but also because Maja still found it heat the house pretty well. Although, the thermostat was set to switch the heater on should the temperature fall below a certain temperature. “It’s so great to see you,” Maja added, with a smile that ceased to falter. She reached for the woman’s hand and led her to the kitchen. “I’ve just put on some tea. Can I warm you up with a cup?”

Aurelie felt a childlike giddiness in surprising Maja. She considered her one of her closest friends and kept in touch with her more frequently than she did with most people. They had a connection she found so rare with most people and in her face being everywhere- and with the power of social media, the surprise was a gift not only to Maja but to herself. She gave Maja a bouncing and giddy hug before she passed the gift along. “Yes, yes tea! Tea and all the catching up.” When she pulled away she cupped Maja’s face, taller than her as she was. “It’s really you, happy and as beautiful as ever!” She pulled her back into a hug. “The happiest of Christmases to you, my dearest friend.”

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