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Reunion
Story written on November 5, 2012 by justkeepswimming.
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She closed the lab door and made her way to the elevator.
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"I’m thankful I haven’t figured out a way to make predictions regarding human creativity," Tina said as they walked towards Bette’s office. "I can suspend my academic side and just enjoy myself at an exhibit such as this."
"Have you tried to predict creativity?" Bette unlocked the door and motioned Tina inside before closing it behind them.
"When it consumes you all day, it can be hard to turn off," Tina replied. "But no one can know with certainty what brush stroke comes next."
Bette leaned against the edge of her desk and placed the heels of her hands down on either side.
"I love that this is my work," she said. "It never feels like work – except the paper shuffling part of course."
"There’s creativity in the study of physics," Tina said. "And a surprising amount of physics that applies directly to how we experience a work of art."
Tina chose a position that was completely contrary to her character. She took the spot beside Bette, and also leaned against the desk, which faced the works that were displayed on the opposite wall of the office space.
Tina pointed to a large scale canvas that adorned the wall directly across from them.
"A right angle is always 90 degrees, whether in science or art," Tina continued. "And if I tilted that picture askew just slightly, you would be so distracted, you wouldn’t be able to enjoy the piece to the same extent you would with it in its proper position."
"It’s true, I find crooked pictures incredibly distracting," Bette smiled. "But I always thought of that from an aesthetic perspective, not in terms of science."
"Science provides order," Tina said. "Humans like to experience creativity within a certain structural framework. That’s why when art moves outside of expected boundaries, there’s a rebellion."
"And maybe why some of the most influential art is created at times of cultural revolution," Bette mused.
Tina moved her hand so that they were touching. Then she deliberately lifted her hand and placed it over Bette’s, squeezing it lightly. Bette grasped Tina’s fingers against her palm in response to the overture.
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Awesome chapter, jks!
So sweet and cute, love them. Please post more, thanks!
Just got caught up on this lovely tale. Hmmm, Tina as a physicist trying out her bold side, I like it. Plus she’s got to have some glasses she wears when she works that drive Bette wild. Bette in a power suit always does nicely, but she needs to wear something sleeveless – those arms… : )
I love the way you are moving this along. Thanks for the post.
Hell yeah swimmie!!! I absolutely love this post. Everything from the pace of the story to the pace of the tour. I love the “short on time” philosophy they’ve both adopted. I’m using my computer this evening so no emoicon >-@> that’s the best I can do. It’s looks like a partially eaten fish. Oh well. Thanks swimmie!!!!!
No time to waste is right. Moving along nicely. If you’re going to have Tina wear glasses can they be tortoise because…well just because…you know what I mean?
This is a lovely story. Two adults finding each other after 20 years and it feels as if it was just a few days ago. Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing Swimmie. Where do you live Swimmie, I thought you were in NY or somewhere in the NE.
as the saying goes..love is lovelier the,second time around..that was true to them. ..thou that was flirting before. .. :P
Perfect – love this story. Thank you.
Great job, thanks
Thank you for the lovely update. I love that they are just being themselves. Time is short so why waste it. Sweet story!
Very stimulating dialogue -the one about art and physics! This is the beginning of a beautiful..friendship, a two month fling, or more? Can’t wait to find out.
Very well done. Thanks for the post. :)
Just exhilarating. Can’t wait for the next chapter.
Loving this story.
your Bette and Tina are always so entertaining and real. Love this story
Love it. Thank you
I love your writing style.Thank you for another great update.
As I read this story, I am transported to your Bette and Tina world. Their world is so enchanting, I don’t want to leave them and come back. Thanks for posting!
It’s good to see an uptick in Tina’s confidence. I guess they both want to make up for lost time and also make the most out of their limited time together there. Can’t wait to see how their affection and attraction for each other grow. Thanks a lot for this treat, jks! =) And I’m praying for an Obama win. A lot is riding on this election not only for the deeply divided Americans but also for the rest of the world.