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Jan 31, 2023 16:40:45 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 31, 2023 16:40:45 GMT -5
As they started to walk to the hotel David noted that Peyton looked more relaxed. "We finished what we needed to do. That's always a good thing" he replied. He could only really talk about what Artemis and himself did with Avery as they needed to keep things quiet. He could give a hint or two to Peyton. "We look at the possibilities of science no matter where they lead and two heads are better than one for this work. Other people will develop projects from this base and the research will continue" he added. He also raised a thought that had came to him as they spoke earlier. "I got the impression you came here from Europe. Just like myself as we both don't talk like a lot of our co-workers. Can I enquire which country if its not too personal a question? I'm from the UK and got out with some clothes and my dog before I found trouble". He couldn't quite place her accent but he could rule out some countries already given his former nation was quite a melting pot. Peyton Coldstone
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Feb 1, 2023 8:27:29 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Feb 1, 2023 8:27:29 GMT -5
She listened and nodded. "That does sound amazing. I am sure that it will be a breakthrough for science," she said as she was glad that she was able to open up even if it was slowly. "Oh I was born just a few miles outside of Norway," she said. "I just do not talk about it much because people, well most people do not care." She was not saying that to be depressing she was just being honest. "I hope that does not deter you from talking to me," she added. David Lightfeather
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Feb 1, 2023 15:18:32 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Feb 1, 2023 15:18:32 GMT -5
Norway. That was why he hadn't figured it out. He wasn't like most people and did ask questions like this. "That dosen't deter me Peyton. And I do tend to be curious as well. Given enough time here you'll be able to present research of your own. Perhaps even get it published" he cheerfully said. She wouldn't have been recruited for ARI if she hadn't been good in her field. Avery was good at finding scientific talent once a person came here or even before that. It wouldn't take long now to reach the hotel now and it would be in view shortly. He didn't have any doubt that she could do well here. The rest of the worlds loss was this islands gain. In turn science would give things back for the benefit of the world if they were given a chance. Peyton Coldstone
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Feb 2, 2023 20:25:21 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Feb 2, 2023 20:25:21 GMT -5
She wanted not to be the awkward work colleague but she felt like she was batting one thousand when it came to that. She internally promised herself that it would be different because she wanted it to be. "Well that is good," she said. She took a second. "One day I do plan on taking my research and feeling better about it. I mean I know it's good but want it to be great if that makes sense." It was a hard thing to do but she had faith as the hotel came into view. "This is a nice looking hotel, almost home like." David Lightfeather
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Feb 3, 2023 4:15:29 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Feb 3, 2023 4:15:29 GMT -5
Before long they were entering the Ashford Arms. David's current home until he could find an apartment which might not be too far away. Looking back at Peyton with a smile he replied "I do live here for now. At least until I can find somewhere else. I understand you not wanting to publish work until you think its ready. In the meantime keep improving it". David showed his key card to a member of staff once they got to the public restaurant. His meal would be charged to him that way. He'd cover Peyton's too. They hadn't a booking so had to wait for a little while until a table became free but one did. Peyton Coldstone
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Feb 4, 2023 10:18:44 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Feb 4, 2023 10:18:44 GMT -5
"I normally do not talk about it much because I know a lot of times that people have a history and I do not like or I do not want rather to be the person who always had a sad story since I do realize that everyone else had sad stories too so I just do my work and go from there. Today I can happily add that I had dinner with a co-worker but naturally I will not call you that, I will call you by your name," she said as she laughed. She did not mind the wait for the table as she nodded once was available. "If we ever come back, I will remember to make a reservation so we do not have to wait. How does that sound?" David Lightfeather
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Feb 4, 2023 11:21:42 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Feb 4, 2023 11:21:42 GMT -5
Peyton sounded more cheerful now and despite the wait for a table she wasn't downhearted. Next time they would make a reservation and avoid the wait.She also mentioned sad stories and a lot of oddities had them. A lot didn't want to share them. "Yes Peyton, we should book for next time" David replied and they located their table for two. He pulled out the seat for her and then took his own seat. He didn't normally eat here apart from breakfast; instead he got some takeout on the way home which was handier for him. Now they could look at the menu together and the choice was quite broad. David wanted some fish in sauce and potatoes for starters. "They do everything here so you're bound to find something you like" he added cheerfully. As he was getting to know Peyton he found himself thinking more about her. Peyton Coldstone
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Feb 6, 2023 9:12:21 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Feb 6, 2023 9:12:21 GMT -5
She nodded and looked over the menu. "It is quite broad but having a lot of options is a good thing, what are you thinking of having? I don't want to get anything that clashes just in case we might want a taste for something different." She had no idea what she was going to order but probably something with eggs. "I like eggs but if you are ordering eggs I will add on something different, or how about if you feel like something else will taste good we could get that." David Lightfeather
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Feb 6, 2023 13:28:03 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Feb 6, 2023 13:28:03 GMT -5
David pointed out the white fish in a cheese sauce and baby potatoes as his choice. So no eggs involved in his selection. "Some fish works for me" he replied. An obvious choice living on an island with a growing population. He did have another question as he also asked "do you want something of the drinks menu to go with your selection or a starter?" A little bottle of wine wouldn't hurt with the menus choices as long as they got the right one. David couldn't remember if it was white or red wine with fish but did it really matter in the end? Peyton Coldstone
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Feb 8, 2023 8:12:37 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Feb 8, 2023 8:12:37 GMT -5
She nodded. "I like that choice, and well," she took a pause to think about just what kind of drink she wanted. She was sure that the island was the greatest place for anything of tropical drinks but still she took. "How about we get a white wine? I think that the flavor of that wine will pair well with the food choices and if it does not then we know better for next time at least." She knew that was not always the best way to look at things but she always tried to remain mostly positive. David Lightfeather
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Feb 8, 2023 14:12:03 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Feb 8, 2023 14:12:03 GMT -5
White wine was on the agenda along with their selections. Screw it if it wasn't the right choice or not. It didn't matter. Peyton seemed to think it might work. So with selections made it was time to order and they had the wine while they waited. It was also time to get to know each other a bit better. "So how are you finding the island? I found it a bit strange at first but its big enough to get to know and chilled out enough to enjoy it" he posed. Peyton Coldstone
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Feb 9, 2023 17:50:52 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Feb 9, 2023 17:50:52 GMT -5
It being the first time that she was out with someone else she knew just how self conscience she was even if she did not have to be. She cautiously looked around at the atmosphere for the truth was that it was her first time taking it all in. "I am not used to such nice things so it takes me a few minutes to get acquainted with them. Life back where I am from, it had nice potential but it did not reach it's full way so to speak." "You are nice, more nicer than most the men from home so thank you for that David." She figured it was time that she started addressing him by his name. "What about you, enjoying your time with the work place?" She thought for a second. "Well the little bit of the island that I have seen is pretty but that's not much outside of my apartment," she said as she laughed. David Lightfeather
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Feb 9, 2023 18:33:46 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Feb 9, 2023 18:33:46 GMT -5
Something seemed off when David heard what Peyton had to say about her life before here. Did things just not work out for her? Or was it something else? "I do enjoy the workplace. There's also a lot more to see. A friend of mine told me a few places of interest that are also suitable for dog walks. I brought my pet dog with me and he loves it here too. Perhaps we could bring a packed lunch some day we're both free" he softly said. "What did the men back home do to you?" he added. If he'd still been in the UK it wouldn't have been pleasant for starters but every country was different. "What did happen before you got here?" he also asked hoping it wasn't too much of a sore point. His life prior to the island was one he had to hide what he was because he would be damned no matter what he did. Peyton Coldstone
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Feb 11, 2023 11:18:18 GMT -5
Post by Peyton Coldstone on Feb 11, 2023 11:18:18 GMT -5
She took a second to run her hands through her hair but not like how most women did it. There was nothing seductive or come hither about the way that she found herself stroking the red strands of hair that lay on her shoulders, if anything she found that she was more nervous as they spoke but she quickly swallowed and was going to do her best to beat the nervousness. "I do see a good amount of people walking their dogs, I think that is cute. The bond always amazes me even if it should not or even if it is something that I should be used to." She looked up at him with her eyes a little bigger than normal when he asked about the men and her back home. Her head titled in a way that even she did not expect. "Oh, just, men back home were not nice. It was a sad state of affairs when you knew when you seen them that there was no way that anything good could come of it is all. It is not like that here, or at least has not been yet." David Lightfeather
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Feb 11, 2023 16:25:19 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Feb 11, 2023 16:25:19 GMT -5
David noticed what Peyton was doing to her hair. He hadn't much experience with romance to know why it was done but ladies did it. "You might like Sparky then. He's a little terrier and well behaved" he started to say and then he had to pause. "That kind of sounds like what I'd to deal with too; only it was women. I knew as an oddity I most likely wouldn't be accepted if they found out. So didn't want to live a lie with someone. Here is different as we know our own kind are here. We are free to love in the here and now" he quietly said. Then he sipped his wine again. He meant what he'd said to her. He also thought it would just be him and dog when it became his time to pass on. Thinking about her made him think that might not come to pass. Peyton Coldstone
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