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Heart racing. Shallow, panicked breaths. Breathe. Come on. Slowly, quietly. Breathe. ... Crouched, hiding behind the door. Below the shattered glass panel. Can't close it completely - too noisy. He'd hear. Course he would. ... Definitely a 'he'? Yes, you idiot. The silhouette. Beard, remember? Long, bushy beard. ... Who is it? Dunno. Think! Get those fucking brain cells moving. Ehm ... No. Don't know anyone with a beard. Do I? It's been so long. Could be anybody. Can't remember the last time I s
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Excellent deduction. As one of my beta readers said: they both need each other ... Thanks for the generous comment, Val.
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@dughlas @droughtquake Interesting discussion. There's also a story discussion topic now as well. Link at the end of the story.
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It is very much a clash of two different cultures. Eric is understandably defensive, Andy, eager but not well prepared. Thanks, dugh.
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@Defiance19 I think it's hardly unusual for that to happen. The major problem comes about if remedial action isn't taken. You can't help but feel sorry for Eric. Thanks, Def.
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Both men have unrealistic expectations, I think. Hence the problems. Thanks for your comment.
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Yes, Andy has good intentions. It's whether he can put them to practical use ... I'm glad the chapter had such an impact on you. Thanks for reading!
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Thanks, dugh. I'm pleased Eric connected with you.
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Yes, Andy does seem to arouse a range of emotions. However, as you say, both men contributed to their failure to connect properly the first time.
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Yes, Eric has invested so much hope and expectation in one actually pretty mundane home visit, he was always likely to feel let down. Just not to the extent he was.
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Maybe Andy isn't as bad as all that? That arrogance of youth is pretty common, especially when it comes to how they may live their own lives. The clash of cultures has left both men reeling somewhat. Thanks, Tim.
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@droughtquake I think both men have preconceptions which will need to be adjusted in the face of reality. Having a certain view of something or someone isn't all bad - it's the refusal to adjust that view that's worse, in my opinion. Thanks for reading, drought.
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Yes, to take the plunge at his age must've taken some courage. And he did. Thank you for your generous comment.
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Now the prompt topics are upto date, please remember to post a link when you write a story using a prompt. They're useful to other writers and may get you some new readers as well. *I'm including myself in this request, as I'm sure I've missed some.*
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Andy Harper stood in the chilled food aisle of the local supermarket, trying to make up his mind. He thought it would be a friendly gesture to take Eric something to eat when he visited. He'd started off by wondering whether he should buy a selection of fresh stuff, so he could prepare something while he was at the cottage. Of course, he hadn't met his first client yet, so he'd have to guess what the old man would like. His food preferences weren't one of the things listed in his file. Andy had
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Why do I feel I'd pass any course you're involved in? As Val said, these are quintessentially you - witty, word-spinning verses which both return to love. Wonderful.
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I use the singular 'they' all the time (I think my editor's just about accepted it now ... ). I'm glad to have such an august backer. I never got into her books despite reading sci-fi for much of my teen years.
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Thanks, Puppi. I'm glad the chapter found favour.
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Unfortunately I got a 'this video is not available' message. Oh well ... I quite like Lully, but I find Rameau and Charpentier better.
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So simple, so tender, and beautiful. Thank you.
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Yes, Geoff does have trouble with that, but he's improving. Slowly.
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Thank you. You had to work hard enough to get it ... As for Stu? Watch this space.
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Backslide, as in? Geoff's embarrassment isn't going to evaporate overnight. That's just him. Love your social media advice. Now, will Tony take it?
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Geoff's eyes suddenly snapped open. All his senses alert. What had woken him up? He listened for a moment. Silence. He couldn't be bothered to sit up and look around in the sort of half-light created by heavy curtains. Typical, he now felt wide awake. It'd taken him long enough to get to sleep in the first place. Concerts always did that to him. Whole segments of the bloody Walton, playing on a loop in his head. Wait … There was something else. The room was different. The bed … Someone ly
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My characters can get quite sweary on occasion because that's how some men (and women) in the UK can be. To expect all characters to speak 'properly' would've been ridiculous. I'm usually pretty cautious how I rate my stories so I think I'm covered. I don't think I've ever used a swear word in a topic post. Why would I want or need to? Never, ever racist language.
