William T. Spears (
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thedispatch2019-11-23 08:55 pm
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William dropped down from his horse. It had been a long ride - from London straight down to the southern coast of England. But he'd barely stopped, only doing so when his horse refused to go further without rest and water. But each time, William did little more than tap his foot anxiously, trying to focus on anything but his thoughts of what happened the day before.
But now that he'd arrived, there was nothing else to distract him. The horse was forgotten as he walked towards where the English Channel extended out to what seemed like eternity. With the thick fog of the early morning, there was no telling just what was out there. William's breath was shaky as his gaze then drifted down. Beachy Head, a beautiful site for some, with the tall cliff towering over the shore line below. But for him, this day, it was his enemy - or perhaps his closes friend. Whichever the case, he was terrified.
But now that he'd arrived, there was nothing else to distract him. The horse was forgotten as he walked towards where the English Channel extended out to what seemed like eternity. With the thick fog of the early morning, there was no telling just what was out there. William's breath was shaky as his gaze then drifted down. Beachy Head, a beautiful site for some, with the tall cliff towering over the shore line below. But for him, this day, it was his enemy - or perhaps his closes friend. Whichever the case, he was terrified.
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Thank you, Will... I'm sorry for being so clumsy, really, I am...
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[ The towel is set on the bed while he removes is own shirt, but he waits on using it until she has done so, herself. ]
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No, I'm not. I can assure you of that much.
[ Following suit in removing her shirt, she is quick to grab the towel and dry herself, so he will have the chance to use it.
It isn't that she's afraid that he'll look, it's that he might find her distasteful, perhaps. After all, her body is much smaller than his, and seemingly thin, in comparison. Not the woman she was meant to be, but not a decent man, either.
Surprisingly, though, her body does have a fair amount of muscle definition. She wouldn't have said so, but she's been trained in technical combat since she was young. Pathetically, she can't seem to apply it to real life without panicking, is all. ]
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Do you dislike your body entirely?
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Yes.
[ As such, she works at her buttons quickly, though her nerves keep her from being successful at it. ]
I've always been told that I'm too effeminate for something or other, but I'm not quite the woman I want to be, either...
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That is why I believe you need to stop acting like an effeminate man and act like the feminine woman you are.
[ With a short pause to ponder a sudden idea, he gives her a sudden instruction. ]
Take the shirt off.
[ Then he's moving to the dresser to find something. ]
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Without a word, she does as he commands. Her cheeks are hot and she's so overcome that she's sure there's moisture shining in her eyes, but she somehow manages to pull it off without much hindrance! ]
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Hold it in place while I tighten.
[ The ribbons are pulled at in succession down her back, tightening more with each tug. ]
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You're truly the best thing that's happened to me...
[ Closing her eyes, she can't help but wince a little, though! ]
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[ It's said with a slight grunt as he pulls even tighter. Gotta get that lady-like cinched waist! ]
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Is it-- [ A huff. ] -- strange to say that I feel as though I've been waiting all my life to hear you speak those words?
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[ Satisfied with his job, he ventures back towards the closet. The dress he pulls out is quite casual compared to the dress from the first day, but he still thinks it will work well for this impromptu make over. ]
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Do you?
[ Casual or not, she seems pleased with the dress. ]
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[ He unfastens the back of the dress, then holds it down for Grell to carefully step into. ]
If I'm incorrect, then please explain.
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I've always craved that connection, yes, but I'd come to believe that is just wasn't possible for someone like me.
[ Letting go, she assists in pulling the skirt to the corset's waistline. ]
With you, I know what it is to see for the first time, and you've made me look up to see it. Given me a shoulder to stand on, so that I can grasp it. It's you.
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[ Gosh, even he has to admit to himself that that was almost sickening romantic to say. It gets him to clear his throat, refocusing on fastening the back of the dress. ]
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Will...
[ She wants to embrace him and not let go-- but not yet. He has a mission, and she won't keep him from seeing it through! ]
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Honestly, I'm not certain how to deal with the lack of breasts.
[ He says it so casually, it's almost humorous. ]
Otherwise, I think it fits you quite well.
[ He reaches behind her neck, pulling her hair free of its ribbon, allowing it to cascade around her shoulders. ]
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You aren't just saying so to please me, I'd hope... though, my heart knows you to be honest. As do my ears.
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[ Then he's looking over the facial features. Scrutinising, but not being judgemental. ]
Have you any paint for your face? Your cheeks are rather pink already, perhaps a bit too much. But your lips need some colour.
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I do, it's in my trunk...
[ She picks up her skirt, so that she may lead him there without tripping over herself. It must be a strange look, with trousers and no shoes underneath! ]
I, ah... used to fancy the idea of being in theatre...
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What made you stop?
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A rather spectacular actor laughed at me for mentioning it. I haven't the nerve or the presence, he said.
[ She sounds very embarrassed to say as much, nearly murmuring her words. At least she's found the cosmetics box she was looking for, though! She retrieves it with a declarative sigh. ]
He was right.
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Honestly, I can't comment on your acting ability because I've no reference. However, this man sounds as though he shouldn't even warrant attention from you.
With that in mind, I will give you my first bit of advice in dealing with your lack of self confidence. Other people's opinions of you should mean nothing, unless it will help you better yourself.
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