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[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

ENTER one LILYMAID, in jeans, T-shirt and sneakers.

LILYMAID crosses stage right to BAR, takes TRAY from surface.

LILYMAID: Good even...might I help you?

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[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

Elaine nods. "I wish it were not so uncertain, her fate. It might be easier if there were no hope at all of her return."

[the_lioness]

I wish I could stand and fight beside her. *Alanna nods.* But I can not believe fate would be so cruel as to have Svava and Archie find each other, and then rip them apart forever. It just... *She shrugs helplessly.*

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

"Unfair," Elaine finishes. She dries her eyes. "I wish for happy endings for everyone...but I know so well that they do not end that way all the time."

[the_lioness]

No. No, they don't. *Alanna winces, patting Elaine's arm. She remains quiet for a minute.* I owe you lesson upon lesson, don't I, Elaine?

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

Elaine smiles a bit at this. "Aye, a few. Whenever you like, Alanna. I've kept up my practice."

[the_lioness]

*She smiles.* This week then. Tomorrow or Wednesday - whenever I see you first? I think it will do us both good.

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

"Maybe during the day, yes...I work the other two days, as well. I like it, though. It's a good job."

[the_lioness]

Perfect. *She smiles, studying Elaine.* Are you going to be alright?

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

"I think so." She rubs at her face. "I should get back to work, anyway."

[the_lioness]

*Alanna nods, hugging her around the shoulders again.* I will look for you. Take care, Elaine.

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

"And you as well, Alanna." And she returns the hug, gets up and looks around for other patrons to serve.