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[b][color=#006400]Location:[/color][/b] Driving – Chicago, IL
[b][color=#006400]Skills:[/color][/b] [/center]
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	I turn down my drive, speeding up a bit now that there is less risk of crashing. I chuckle at Nero’s exclamation, and I nod.

	[color=#006400]”Yes, it’s called insecurity,”[/color] I tell them, mildly amused. [color=#006400]”It’s a valid and completely normal emotion to have, especially when you are in a new relationship or experiencing feelings you aren’t used to. I appreciate you being upfront and telling me. It lets me know how you feel and where I need to approve it.”[/color] I park in front of the house. The front door opens, and Henry stands in the doorway, looking tired but smiling.

	I get out of the car and walk towards the open trunk. [color=#006400]”Henry, did you wait up for us?”[/color] I tease him.

	“Of course, sir.”

	I chuckle, gather up the bags and move to help Nero out of the car if they aren’t already. [color=#006400]”Well, thank you, Henry. We’ll leave the car out tonight. Go to bed.”[/color]

	“Sounds good, sir. Ma’am.” Henry turns and bows his head in good night to Nero and I chuckle.

	[color=#006400]”Ma’am,”[/color] I tease Nero.


[hr][hr][center][h1][color=#DB7093]Cassiopeia Claire Alistair[/color][/h1]
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[b][color=#DB7093]Location:[/color][/b] Cassi’s House – Chicago, IL 
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	I stare at the message and the silly little text heart, even though it means nothing, but I still stare at it until my phone darkens. I sigh and roll over, finding a comfortable position. I feel like I’m starting to relax and open up, but my anxiety still rears its ugly head from time to time. I hoped that would settle as time wore on. 

	I was glad I did a cleanse before going to bed. I’m sure it was one of the only reasons I could fall asleep relatively quickly.