The Roman general Octavius paced the diorama room, waiting for President Roosevelt and Jedidiah. Who agreed to help him get the attention of Jane Austen. The more he waited the more he regretted having feelings for her, but he could not help it.

"Ready Octavius?" asked a joyful voice from behind startling the general. Who swiftly turned around to find President Roosevelt, "Sorry. I was not meaning to scare you."

Catching his breath, "It is alright," the general said going back to pacing.

Shaking his head at the sight before him Teddy grabbed Octavius by the shoulders and turned him around to face him. "Nervous are we?"

"Y-yes…is it truly that obvious?" Octavius asked.

Laughing, "Yes it quite is. Though I wouldn't worry too much-," Teddy began.

"I am not really worried, just…nervous. The fear of her not liking me. If she dose not like me I will have to live with that-- forever!" Octavius explained. Sighing he lowered his head, "I don't believe I could stand that kind of disappointment."

It pained Teddy to see a man like this though he could not help, but think a while back to how that was him. Admiring a woman from far away. Octavius had courage to try, unlike Teddy at the beginning; President Roosevelt would give him that. He smiled gently, "I'm sure she'll love you just give her time to get to know you." Teddy got a nod from the general, "Now where is Jedidiah?"

Just as that was said there came Jedidiah. Rexy following behind, "There you are!" Teddy exclaimed getting on Texas. "Well let's get going," he said.

"Wait a second what is our plan?!" Jedidiah asked.

"Sacagawea and Murasaki Shikibu are going to keep Miss Austen at the staircase, where…" Theodore trailed off. He smiled mischievously at Octavius then Rexy, "You'll see."

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"How long do we have stay here?" a bored Jane Austen asked. Sitting on the staircase with Sacagawea and Murasaki, the other two were aware of Octavius' feelings for Jane. As well they were aware of Teddy's 'plan'.

A long annoyed sigh came from Murasaki Shikibu, "Tell me how many times are you going to ask that? Why can't we just sit here and enjoy the silence." Soon the silence was interrupted by the footsteps of Rexy. Sacagawea and Lady Shikibu looked at each other, as soon as the dinosaur was in sight they had to leave.

Fortunately Jane did not seem to care very much of what was going on around her; and so she was in her own thoughts. Soon Rexy was in sight as quickly and quietly as the two could they ran off. Octavius was just where Teddy wanted him, Teddy then screamed for Jane to stand up. As that was said Jedidiah went faster in the small car.

Rexy got excited and as the result of that his tail began to wag then hitting the Roman general sending the poor man screaming, flying, and then hitting Jane, causing the two to fall down on the steps. At that Teddy, Jedidiah, and Rexy sped off.

Greeted by Sacagawea and Murasaki Teddy got off to hug Sacagawea, "It worked Teddy!" Sacagawea said excitedly.

"Yes," Teddy sighed, "now, it is all up to him."

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As soon as five seconds ended Octavius carefully got off the confused Jane. Like him she sat up, it was silent. Never would the general ever speak or trust Teddy or Jedidiah. He rubbed the back of his neck muttering under his breath. "I-I-I…I am s-s-sorry," he began to stutter.

Patting his knee, "It is alright accidents happen." Jane began to laugh softly into her fist; Octavius was confused by this, but mostly happy to see such a beautiful smile. "It was actually funny how it happened isn't. You getting hit by the animal," she laughed.

Laughing a bit at this and feeling a bit more comfortable to see how relaxed she was about it. "Yes," he replied gazing at her. She observed him for a moment.

"You're the one," she said, "The one who hurt himself…in the Egyptian room."

"Yes, yes I am," he answered. It was quite for a moment, "Oh how rude of me. I am Octavius," he said giving a small bow.

She gave a small smile, "I am Jane, Jane Austen. It is a pleasure to-," she was unable to continue for when she moved her foot. A strong pain, and swollen feeling came upon her ankle. Grasping it in pain she closed her eyes, biting her lip to hold back tears and screams of pain.

"Wha-what, what, what is wrong!!" Octavius asked concern and fear in his voice.

"My, my ankle- I must have hurt it in the, the- in you falling on me," she whimpered tears soon falling freely. Then out of no where she soon found herself being carried by the Roman general for an odd reason she felt safe in his arms. A feeling of disappointment overcame her when he placed her on the bench not wanting him to let her go.

"Now don't move I am just going to see how bad it is," the Roman general said with command, and still concern. Slowly he lifted her dress only above the ankle; it was swollen, but nothing that would disable her from walking. "Don't worry it will be fine you just have to rest it," he said.

Looking back at him then her ankle then him she stared at him, "How would you know?"

"I am a general over the Roman Empire," he stated and getting close up to her face. "I think I have seen an injured ankle, and more," he said teasingly.

"I guess you would have," she said. There was an awkward silence at that time something caught Jane's eye. How more calm he was behaving from how nervous he was earlier.

Trying to strike up a conversation, "So, you write." Octavius caught her off guard.

"Oh…uh, y-yes," Jane soon had a flash shyness every time she looked at him. "Love stories," she stated.

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Before Octavius knew it, it was fifteen minutes before dawn. The whole time they talked and told their stories. It surprised Jane how fond of him she was in just one night. Puzzling was the feeling of utter and total joy she felt around him. Though as it was puzzling it was wonderful, and she liked it.

Jane looked up at the clock, "Fifteen more minutes till dawn."

The Roman general's happy feeling disappeared to shook, "R-really?"

"Yes," she answered.

"I have to go," Octavius muttered. "I am sorry."

"Oh, no don't be I must be getting back to the hall soon." It was quiet, neither one of them wanted the night to end. "I really had a good time, with you." Jane said shyly.

This made the general happy, "Hopefully we can have just a good time without having to meet each other like earlier again."

"Yes," Jane laughed, "hopefully." Moving her leg her ankle felt fine. "You were right it's fine," she said excitedly. The two stood up before turning to leave Octavius, she walked up close to him. His mouth began to go dry and his palms began to sweat to how close she was. "Can we meet tomorrow night maybe?" she whispered.

"O-of course," he said forcefully shaking his head yes. How badly he wanted to kiss her on the lips right then and there, but he knew better. Though by the way she acted towards him there seemed to be a fifty, fifty chance either she would smack him hard, or kiss him back.

"Here maybe," Jane asked. The only response she received was a small mutter of yes. "Alright…" she trailed off as she began to walk off. 'Oh forget it,' she thought to herself. Then she walked back up to him tapped on his armor. He turned around confused, as he was about to speak she gave him a little kiss on the cheek. Surprising Octavius, "Thank you." With that she walked off head high and feeling the happiest she had ever been.

Octavius stumbled back to the diorama room his hand on his cheek the whole time. A huge smile plastered on his face. This for him was the best day ever.

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