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[loadedparadox]

He didn't take long from that last text, wearing slacks and a shirt, unbuttoned at the top and sleeves partially rolled, as he came down to Ariadne's room and tapped on the door.

"You know, I find it comforting to know I have contact with you all the time. Do you think it weird when we text a room apart?"

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"As I said, I may have burned it in a fit of what the hell was I doing saving this," he teased, smiling, relaxing more. "Let me think... So, I learned dream share because of my father. I was pulled into one trying to get information and when that didn't work, when I saw through it and the dream collapsed, they had my father killed to hide the information."

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Ariadne paused some, searching over Arthur's face, as she attempted to find the words she wanted to say, to what he said. "I'm sorry." It was a sorry, sorry for that having to happen like that. For him having to been used that way. "Why are you still in this then, besides the given?" She asked, now curious as to his reasoning for doing this.

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"I went to my father's boss and told him I wanted to learn. I couldn't not know how they had gotten into my head. So I learned the business and I found out I was good at it, and really it is a nonviolent business. People live through our thefts, people don't have to die if we do our job right. So I stuck with it. I got better and then I was with Cobb and Mal, and I had friends and a job and it all seemed to work."

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"Oh." She smiled, running her thumb along his jawline. "Your dad would be proud of you then. I feel that."

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He smiled at that, eyes closing. "Thank you. I... Thank you." Another small kiss, enjoying hearing that. "I know the... my father's old boss thinks I've done well. Already there's noise of wanting me to come back. It won't happen though."

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"It really isn't going to be a problem, you going back, is it? You wont have to deal with anything, will you?" It's an honest question she feels. Wondering if him going back there, might cause issues. Knowing how people can be, getting something they want. Or anything along those lines, she assumes.

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"Not really. They'll pitch it at me to return, I'll explain I have a family now and a team and I'm keeping with that," he said, determined. "Now, I can guess a few who might try and steal you from me, but that I can handle as well."

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"And you saying you have a family, will stop them?" Because, she figured, someone being determined enough, it wouldn't stop them from getting him. Her nose crinkled, rolling her eyes, a faint smile. "I'll wear a sign then. Saying: I have a boyfriend. Whom has a boyfriend, and they both can kick your ass. Don't make me sick them on you."

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"It will because I've already spoken to the man in charge. He accepts I'm not coming back. He owed me for a job I did a few years back for him, so this is me letting him off the hook - all that he's doing for us while we're there. Promise, it'll go over well."

He laughed, giving her a quick hug. "I have no doubt you can defend yourself but you won't have to worry. You will be respected."

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"Well as long as you are sure." She let out a small breath, nuzzling back into his side. "I just worry you know."

"And I know I will, I can hold my own with you both. Think I'll be pretty damn good, with folks like what you have told me. Not worried there."

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"Worry all you want. I wouldn't let you go into that if it was the least bit dangerous. I wouldn't risk you. You know that," he said, sighing at the nuzzle.

"Most of them will be delighted by you. Trust me."

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"Well then, I'm thrilled you can go back. Relax and what not. You deserve it after all." She smiled into his side, inhaling his scent she so much loved.

"You aren't worried, I would leave you, are you?" She asked, at random, now curious slightly again at what he said before.

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"And I can share things with you. The desert. The lights of the Strip at night. All of it."

He shook his head, snuggling her closer. "No. I'm not worried at all. Well... I was nervous it would change things but not that you would leave. I knew you'd forgive me with time."

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"Sand..." She sighed, giving him a teasing smile. "Lots and lots of sand. It's funny how you grew up there, and I grew up with snow. Just odd, how it is so different. Yet we fit so well."

"Okay, long as I know, you don't worry about silly things like that. Please don't try to keep things from me, you think will change my view on you though."

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"Opposites attract?" He made a shudder though, forcing it with a grin. "Snow, huh? I suppose I can survive that."

Nodding, he took a breath, considering it all. "You know the biggest parts now. Most of my early years with dream share was working freelance. At least until I met Cobb. You're just such a... You're right. I shouldn't have worried, or kept things from you. I'm sorry."

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Rolling her eyes, smiling. "Don't worry, I'll take you both in the Fall. You both are to pampered to last there in winter."

"I'm such a what, Arthur?" Her brow arched, tilting her head back. Looking at him now, a curious look on her face. "And you don't have to be sorry, Arthur. I know you and Eames keep things from me, you both share, I get that. But doing it to keep me from thinking bad of you all. Isn't really fair to me is all. I would like to make my own mind up, and I'm positive you guys could do almost anything, and it wouldn't change how I thought of you both."

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"Pampered? I'm pampered," he asked, trying to look and sound stunned. "I'll have you know I've been in snow. Maybe a whole three times," he teased.

"You're precious to me. I know that isn't a word everyone likes though. I just... I love you more than I ever thought was possible," he confessed, giving her a look that showed that emotion as well. "I don't intend to keep things from you. I just... I never talked about them. Not with Cobb or Mal. Not even really with Eames. Not in detail like this."

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"Fine. Thanksgiving, I'll just throw you in the snow. Then possibly have my way with you." She smirked.

Letting a faint smile play on her lips, she leaned over kissing him lightly, resting her head against his. "And I love you. And I'm serious, I'm glad you told me now. You don't have to tell me everything Arthur. We are allowed secrets. Just don't be scared of saying something to me, that's all."

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"I'm fairly certain there are parts of my anatomy that might not work well when thrown into frozen rain," he said, grinning. "But I'm more than willing to try and find out."

He leaned in, lingering in the kiss. "I don't think I want to. I mean... I can't think of anything that I would feel the need to keep from you. Anything that might have been remotely... You know my life. Three years as a fugitive. Believing I killed Mal. My father. The killings." He considered all of his life. "Oh. I have a police record. I was caught breaking into corporate headquarters to a place we were hired to infiltrate. I needed information so... I got caught. In fairness, I was twenty-one."

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"I will be polite and not say what I'm thinking, the snow would do to them." She said, making a small face.

"You've been arrested?" She made a mock disappointed face. Only to let it fade quickly, giving him a smile. "Honestly Arthur, you could tell me almost anything. And it wont change one thing. I will love you forever. Growing old with you, so deal with it."

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"I appreciate it,' he said with a nuzzle. "I'm not sure my ego could stand it."

"Criminal mischief. I convinced them I did it for a fraternity initiation." He waggled his brows at that. "Even when I'm old and gray and you're still young and sprightly."

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"You could convince people, the sky was falling, I feel. So that is nothing new." Propping up on her elbow, attempting to keep a very serious face. "Let's just hope, you stay limber. As I have plans for you many a years to come." Said, a smile now on her face, as she couldn't keep the serious face up with it, when not needed of course. "Maybe we should learn yoga. Might keep you flexible."

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"I admit, if I wasn't so set in my ways, I'd have been a good extractor for that reason." But it wasn't for him, and he knew it. "I'm sure I've got a few good years left in me, but I think I could stand see you doing yoga. Can't be the only bendy one, can I?"

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"I still think, you and Eames would do amazing at that." Said with a smile and nod. Firmly thinking, they both would do an amazing job extracting. And she looked forward to watching them do it.

"You do know, I have a gymnasts frame right? That alone gives me the upper hand on flexibility. I'm sure with the proper teaching, I could bend in positions, only some dreamed about."

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"We will find out. I admit, I'm less set in my ways than I was. Both without Cobb directing things and because of you. Perhaps, eventually, I'll try my hand at it though I believe Eames was made for the job." He brushed a strand of her hair back, eyes moving over her features and smiling.

"And shall we begin that training," he asked with a wicked, low rumble to his voice. "I'm all for helping you."