Library, Monday, July 3

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Tyler took his seat behind the counter and started flipping through a book of martial arts techniques.

After a while, he stretched, then struck a pose, then another. But he would freeze, and deny that he was acting out the exercises in the book if anyone else came in.

The library is open for beach reads and other important library business.

[OOC: No OCD. SP after 1:30 EST. Etc.]

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"There isn't really one custom here," Tyler said, deciding that yeah, his room probably would be better, given that Alec had hardly come home lately. "Some people wait until they're married. Most people don't."

He reached out to stroke River's back, trying to calm both of them. "Can I ask you something?"

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River nodded, still looking nervous.

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Tyler lowered his voice. "You don't need to say if you don't want to," he said. "But -- before. Have you?"

He hoped that would pass as a question.

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River shook her head. "Have you?"

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

Oh, great. That didn't put any extra pressure on the situation.

"My ex," Tyler half-explained. "I mean, my body has, but my brain ..." he let the sentence trail off. "It'll be a new experience in a way."

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River looked up at him grinning, then reached out and squeezed his hand.

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Tyler squeezed her hand back and leaned in for a kiss. "I'll call you tonight?"

She wanted to, right? It would be fine.

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River kissed him back and nodded in reply. "I shouldn't distract you from your work," she said and turned to go.

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"Anytime," Tyler said, a distant smile on his face. "See you."