* she shook her head , though there was a proud look in her eyes . the newspaper were only speaking of her more and more , and when it wasn't always kind , people /knew/ her * nothing extraordinary , nah . unless you count my favorite bar shutting down , but , alas - * she grinned , even more proud of making the man in front of her laugh * really ? could you tell me about it ? your trips are always so much more interesting than what i do ! * seeing his long hair , she just barely held out her arm , where a handful of hair ties were on her wrist , an offering, if he wanted one *