Darius sighed softly and kissed Rosalina's forehead gently. "You don't need to hide your feelings from me," he told her softly but let the matter drop.

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AWESOME set by the AMAZING Lembas!!!

Rosalina nodded and smiled at him, grateful he wouldn't push any further.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Darius just pulled Rosalina into his arms and held her close.

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AWESOME set by the AMAZING Lembas!!!

Rosalina sighed and moved away so she could eat when the food came.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Darius sighed softly and made no comment, still figuring something was troubling his love.

Meanwhile, Calista just finished preparing the fish flavored with some seasoning herbs that she had gathered with Gareth's help and placed them as well as some vegetables, fruits and bread on a plate for Rosalina. Next she grabbed a cup and poured water sweetened with honey into it, set the plate of food, cup and utensils on a tray and made her way back to her room. "Meal is ready," Calista remarked softly as she entered.

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AWESOME set by the AMAZING Lembas!!!

Rosalina smiled as she mouthed her thanks.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Calista gave Rosalina a gentle smile as she placed the tray of food in front of her. "You are very welcome," she remarked quietly before moving over to Gareth once more.

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AWESOME set by the AMAZING Lembas!!!

Rosalina started to eat, bit by bit.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Darius remained silent as he watched Rosalina eat.

As Calista moved over to him, Gareth wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her into his lap.

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AWESOME set by the AMAZING Lembas!!!

Rosalina focoused on her food.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Darius just remained quiet as Rosalina at her meal.

Giggling softly as Gareth pulled her onto his lap and kept his arm around her waist, Calista turned to give him a gentle smile before snuggling comfortably against him.

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AWESOME set by the AMAZING Lembas!!!

Rosalina looked down as she ate. She had to make Darius understand, she was tired of hoping.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Darius wished he could just give his love hope again.

"Rest my love," Gareth whispered soothingly in Calista's ear. "You did enough work for now," he added as he lightly ran his hand along her arm.

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AWESOME set by the AMAZING Lembas!!!

Rosalina sighed as she ate.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Darius just watched his love, wishing he could do something to give her hope again.

"But we still need to try and find a way to help Rosalina's voice," Calista protested.
"Shhh..." Gareth murmred as he gently stroked her hair and held her close as if she were a precious child. "You need to relax and rest a bit," he whispered gently.

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AWESOME set by the AMAZING Lembas!!!

Rosalina sighed as she finished.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)