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Nikki's words brought Val a certain amount of wistfulness. It was nice to have her sister on her side, and even nicer to hear Nikki say that their relationship was important to her. For a moment, Val had an intense pang of longing for a world in which they could enjoy that closeness more often, in which this kind of evening out wouldn't have been a one-time special occasion, but a regular event.
But when Nikki grinned at her, she couldn't help but return the expression. She raised her glass in agreement, and then downed another swallow of her wine. Best to leave those thoughts for another brightening and instead enjoy this moment.
"You know," she said with one eyebrow raised, "Milo's always talking about you and your...erm...talents with the men. But I've never really...seen you in action. You must understand...I'm very much a novice when it comes to these...these kinds of things. Perhaps you'd...well, you know...give me a demonstration?"
With that half-joking challenge, Val leaned back a little in her chair. It wasn't something she would normally have asked, but it wasn't as if Nikki wasn't likely to do it anyway -- and it did seem a shame to miss a showcase for her sister's talents. She swirled the liquid in her glass, and waited to see what Nikki would come up with to do next.
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