Chapter 8: A Date. <sigh>Yesterday morning Plant Girl did this. She's grafting an orchid cutting onto a pomegranate tree.
<poof>
Nice work Plant Girl.Plant Girl: Thanks.
Don't mention it ... no seriously, I don't want to talk to you. You're boring.
The garden's looking pretty good actually, she's done a good job. In between eating everything that wasn't nailed down.Plant Girl: Who are you talking to?
Not you.
So here we are, another morning. How's the painting going?Still blocked.
Oh how beautiful. An Australian sunrise on a dawn in Oasis ??... Where are we again? I can never remember.Oasis Springs. Thanks, it's still not a masterpiece.
I don't get it. Now that you really need to paint masterpieces you can't and yet you were popping them out left, right and centre before.
<sigh> I know. It's fate. I'm never going to get there, the dynasty will fail...
Oh. It's not that bad, you've still got a day until your adult birthday... and then all your adult days before it gets desperate.Thanks. That's made me feel a bit better.
Anyway, here's some good news. Look.Niiiiice.
I know, right.
And I bought you a TV too.Are those doll things my museum pieces?? ?
No! lol, they're just accidentals that Plant Girl dug up.Why didn't you sell them?
'Cos they're handy to have around in case you need to get party guests playful all at once.I see.
Hahha, good question Cassandra. Well, Zest, are you naked under your desk?Zest: I'm not amused girls. I'm in my pj's.
Lordy! it's way past noon. Why aren't you dressed?Zest: I got stuck playing The Sims and I just couldn't pull myself away long enough to take a shower or get dressed.
Cassandra: Whew, that must be one addictive game Zest.
Yeah <nods> Who ever has heard of anything like that happening?
Yeah, you're home! And another promotion, good job!Thanks.
Your welcome.Your being very polite.
Very.What do you want?
<Pretend shock>
What? How shallow do you think I am?Out with it.
Perhaps Cassandra might like to go on a date?
Cassandra would you like to go out on a date? if you haven't got anything else you need to be doing of course, that's if you would like to. I mean obviously if you're busy, well I'm busy too. Not that I'm too busy for you, but well you know. I thought maybe you...
Cassandra: I'd love to.
A rose for my love.
Cassandra: Oh thank you <deep sniff> Ohh, it's lovely.
Not nearly as lovely as you, you know.
I feel like I've known you forever, like you complete me. I'm sorry, that's probably too much for a first date. But you are so special Cassandra.
Cassandra: I feel it to, like a deep connection. I'm a little unsure, you know.
There are a few things I have to tell you about my life and about this dynasty thing, oh and about The Watcher<whispering sounds>
I promise you that I will always be here for you, even if you don't want to be with me, I'll always be your friend. You know that, right?
Cassandra: I know. Thank you for being so honest with me. I think I need some time to think about things.
I know.
<sigh>
Oh that's so lovely.Oh my gosh, go away, quick before Cassandra sees you..
Come here, you are just so delicious.
Don't be shy. Not around me, I love you Cassy. Not a shallow love that will change, but a deep love that goes on forever.
You're beautiful. Go home. Take some time, as much time as you need. You'll know where to find me and I'll be waiting as long as it takes.
