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"Hi." Arthur knocked on the doorframe to Daphne's room.

"Hey Arthur." She looked up from her sketchbook. She saw Ariadne and smiled. "Hi Ariadne."

"Hi." Ariadne smiled.

"So what brings you two here to visit?" Daphne closed her sketchbook.

"We can't visit you?" Arthur asked as he and Ariadne sat down.

"Yes, you can. I just wondered why you were both here about a half an hour after Nick left." She crossed her arms.

"I didn't know he came to see you." Arthur said.

"He did. He has a black eye Arthur." She glared. "You punched him didn't you? Before you ask – he didn't tell me, and I didn't ask him."

"Yes I did. He told me what happened, and I lost my head." He sighed. "I'm sorry."

"I just wanted to hear you say that." She smirked. "I remembered what happened. I told him what I remembered and he confirmed it."

"You remember how you got here?" Arthur asked.

"Oh yeah. That's the easy part. You brought me here. I could just never remember what happened before that. Now I do." She smiled. "Oh, and I remember my name."

"That's great! I'm so glad." Arthur hugged her.

"And I did smack him for kissing me in the dream." She smirked.

"I'm so proud of you." Arthur laughed.

Daphne laughed. "Can I talk to Ariadne for a few minutes?"

"Sure. I'll be back in a little bit." Arthur smiled.

"Thanks." Daphne said as Arthur closed the door behind him.

"Are you okay?" Ariadne asked.

"I'm fine. What's up with Arthur? Is he okay?" She seemed concerned.

"He said he didn't sleep much last night." Ariadne dodged the question.

"You know that's not what I meant. Arthur has been different since you've been around. He likes you doesn't he?" She smiled.

Ariadne blushed.

"I thought so." Daphne grinned. "And you like him too?"

"Yes." Ariadne grinned.

"Arthur seems happier. I'm glad he is. I know he has been worried about me and blames himself for what happened to me. Eventually he'll forgive himself. That's not all I wanted to talk to you about though." She pursed her lips. Something seemed to be bothering her. "You and Arthur work together right?"

"That's right."

"You know what happened to Dom and Mal don't you?" Her tone was serious.

"Yes, I do." Ariadne nodded.

"Then you understand my concern. I'm not saying the same thing is going to happen to you two. I really hope it doesn't. I just want you to be careful. I don't think I could bear to see Arthur as distraught as Dom has been. I don't know you very well Ariadne, but I don't want you to get hurt either. Please promise me you'll be careful."

"I will be. I've been thinking about what happened to Dom and Mal too. I like Arthur and I don't want the same thing to happen to us."

"Just take it slow, and don't make it a habit to dream together." Daphne smirked.

"I've only been in once. I wish I could go back in. The opportunities to create are endless." Ariadne mused.

"Yes they are. I miss it a little bit. I've been here for months, and only now do I realize what I have missed. It's weird to think about. I really don't remember much about being in limbo. I was alone for a long time. There were always projections to confuse me and it didn't take long for it to become my reality. I can't think about it too much because it boggles my mind. Now I understand how Mal lost herself." She bit her lip. Tears filled her eyes. "It was so horrible Ariadne. No matter how appealing the dream world is it can never compare to reality. For my sanity please promise me that you will be careful." Daphne blinked away the tears. Ariadne thought in some ways she still looked lost. She had seen it before in Dom.

"I promise." Ariadne smiled.

"And one more thing." Daphne said. "Break my brother's heart and I'll make you wish that you were lost in limbo." She smirked.

"Got it." Ariadne nodded.

"And if he breaks your heart I'll have Nick kick his butt." Daphne giggled.

Ariadne laughed. "So what about you and Nick?" She asked. Curiosity had finally gotten the best of her.

"What about me and Nick?" Daphne countered.

"Are the two of you together?"

"No. We flirted some, but it was mostly to irritate Arthur." She giggled. "Nick is a sweetheart when he wants to be. I never knew he cared for me until he kissed me in the dream. I guess it could have just been a 'distraction' as Arthur calls them, but Nick isn't like that. He doesn't just kiss anyone. He acts like he is all that and a bag of chips, but it's just that. – An act. So I knew when he kissed me that even though it was a dream, he meant it. I did smack him earlier, but I also asked him if he still cared for me." She blushed. "Of course I care for you Love. I always have." He smiled. "Nick. Why didn't you tell me?" "I don't know. I didn't want to ruin things with Arthur. Then when Mal died… It didn't seem like the time. Then I lost you in limbo. Now you're back, and I never knew that you cared for me." "You are so dense." She popped the back of his head. "I know." He pouted.

"I'm going to guess that he does?" Ariadne grinned.

"Yes." Daphne grinned and bit her lip. "Tell me the same thing I just told you. That we need to be careful because of what happened to Dom and Mal."

"It doesn't mean it will happen to you though." Ariadne smiled.

"I know. I may never be allowed in the dream world again. Who knows how my subconscious will react, and God knows Arthur wouldn't let me anyway." She rolled her eyes.

"He means well." Ariadne grinned.

"Yes he does. I don't know what to do about Nick. I want to be with him, but Arthur would freak." She sighed.

"Arthur loves you and wants what's best for you. He will get over it." She smiled. "Eventually."

Daphne laughed. "You're right."

"Where did Nick go?"

"Back to his hotel to pack. He said something about research for another job. He didn't say where, and of course he didn't tell me when he would see me again." She rolled her eyes.

"Hello Darlings." Eames opened the door and stuck his head in. Arthur rolled his eyes and walked in.

"What are you doing here? You said you had to leave." Daphne was surprised to see him, but she was happy nonetheless.

"No, I said I had to pack. I didn't say I was leaving yet." He teased.

"Oh." She blushed.

"Tell them what you told me." Arthur smirked.

"Oh there really is no need Arthur." Eames was fidgety.

"Oh yes there is." Arthur was enjoying this.

"Fine. I told Arthur I needed his help on this job." He rolled his eyes.

Daphne giggled. "I know that had to be painful for you."

"Oh, you have NO idea Darling." He winked at her. "And Ariadne, they already have an architect or I would have asked you as well."

"That's alright." She said. It was a lie. It wasn't alright, but it had to be. Maybe one day she could enter dreams again.

"When do you leave?" Daphne asked.

"I'm flying out tonight. Arthur is leaving in the morning." Eames said.

"The hospital is going to discharge you this afternoon." Arthur said. "You can stay here in L.A. if you want to."

"I don't know what I want to do. I've been told what I'm doing for so long it's weird to be able to decide for myself. I think I want to go home Arthur." She smiled.

"Alright. If you're sure you're ready." He looked concerned.

"I'm sure, and since you and Nick are leaving Ariadne can come with me." She smiled at her. "Would you want to go to New York with me?"

"Sure, that would nice." Ariadne said. Anything was better than staying in L.A. alone.

"Perfect. See Arthur? I'll be fine." Daphne smiled.

"Well, this sounds lovely, but I need to be going. Arthur, I'll see you tomorrow. Ariadne, it's been a pleasure as always." Eames hugged her.

"Take care of yourself." Ariadne hugged him.

"Always. Do you not know me at all?" He grinned.

"I was going to say the same thing so that does that mean I don't know you either?" Daphne smirked.

"Ouch Darling. That hurts." Eames pouted.

"Arthur leave." Daphne glared at him.

"Why? What did I do?" Arthur was defensive.

"I want to talk to Nick. And I'm going to kiss him so if you don't want to see it you need to leave."

Arthur opened his mouth to protest, but Ariadne grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the door. "Let's go Arthur."

"But…"

"No. Let's go." She pulled him out of the room.

"Fine." He grumbled and crossed his arms. "So what were you two talking about?"

"She wanted to make sure you were okay. You are her first concern. Not Eames."

"Oh." He said quietly. "Is that all you talked about?" He seemed to think there was something else.

"She asked me if I knew about Dom and Mal." She said quietly. "She told me to be careful."

"You've thought about that too huh?" He squeezed her hand.

"I have. You have?" She seemed surprised. Not surprised that he had thought about it, but surprised that he thought she had and that he squeezed her hand.

"It keeps me awake at night. I like you Ari and I don't want the same thing to happen to us. Honestly I'm scared to let myself have feelings for you because of it." He rubbed his thumb across her fingers.

"Daphne. You know we can't be together." Eames sighed.

She loved how he said her name. "I know, but that doesn't mean I don't want to be."

"Darling, I would be with you in a heartbeat. I would give up this lifestyle, but… I can't right now." He touched her cheek.

"Because of Arthur." She mumbled.

"Yes, and because of what happened to Dom and Mal. You saw the downward spiral…"

"I know." She interrupted. "I'll never go back into that world. Ever. I don't know how my subconscious will react. I know Dom would tell me it's a bad idea, and Arthur would freak if he knew we were even having this conversation." She fought back tears.

He sighed and glanced at his watch. "Daphne, I have to go. I'm sorry Love." He hated to leave her, but he had to catch his flight.

She punched him in the stomach. She and Arthur shared a temper.

He doubled over. "What was that for?" He sputtered.

"For breaking my heart you son of a…" She began, but he interrupted her with a kiss. "Nick." She huffed and pushed him away. "Why can't you just let me be mad at you?"

"You know I don't like it when you are mad at me." He pouted.

"You know I can't stay mad at you." She fussed.

"It's a gift." He smirked.

She rolled her eyes, and hugged him. "Just promise me that one day we'll be able to be together." She whispered.

"I promise." He kissed her cheek.

"See you tomorrow Arthur Darling." Eames said. "Ta ta Ariadne." He winked at her.

"Bye Eames." She smiled.

"I don't know about you two, but I'm ready to go." Daphne stuck her head out of her room."

"Then let's go." Arthur smiled. "Are you alright?"

"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" She smiled.

"Thank you for letting me stay in your room Ariadne." Daphne smiled.

"I don't mind at all. I don't need two beds." Ariadne smiled.

"Arthur snores." Daphne giggled.

"I do not." Arthur called from his room.

"It's okay Arthur. What are you doing?"

"Booking your flight. You fly out at 9. I know neither of you are morning people, but this way you'll be home in time for dinner." He explained.

"What airport am I flying into? And if you say Newark I will hit you." Daphne sat down on the bed.

"No. I wouldn't do that to you. Again. You're flying into JFK." He smirked.

"Cool." She fell back on the bed.

"I didn't mean to send you to Newark the last time." He said.

"I know. Just don't send me on the taxi cab ride of death again." She sat up and gave him a strange look.

"Deal." He grinned.

"Do Mom and Dad know?"

"Not yet. Want to call them?" He held out his phone.

"Yeah." She took the phone and walked in his room.

"So I know you're miffed that Eames didn't invite you on this job." Arthur sat down next to Ariadne.

"Maybe a little bit." She shrugged.

"He said they already had someone, but he did think of you." Arthur smiled at her.

She didn't know what to say. She really didn't think about what would happen after the Fischer job. "Arthur, what do I do now?"

"Whatever you want. I figured I would be here until Daphne got better and then just relax for a while. I didn't plan on doing another job this soon. Nick said he needed my help. He wouldn't have asked unless he really needed it." He looked tired. Ariadne noticed that was the first time she had heard him call Eames by his first name.

"Well, good luck." She kissed his cheek.

"Ariadne, this isn't goodbye." He looked at her.

"Oh, I didn't mean it like that." She stammered.

"I know you didn't. If I made it sound like it was I didn't mean it." He took a deep breath. "Ari, I don't want to say goodbye to you." He kissed her, pulling her down on the bed. He wrapped his arms around her and she tangled her fingers in his hair. After a moment he pulled away and grinned at her. Her cheeks were flushed and her lips were slightly swollen.

"Here is your phone Arthur." Daphne walked back in. "Am I interrupting something?" She smirked.

"We were just…" Arthur began.

"I see." She grinned. "I'm going to get my shower." She walked in the bathroom and closed the door behind her.

Arthur rolled over and laughed.

"What?" Ariadne asked him.

"I feel like I just got busted by my mother." He leaned over and kissed her.

Ariadne giggled and scooted closer to him laying her head on his chest. "Arthur?" She asked quietly.

"Hm?" He asked absently as he ran his fingers through her hair.

"We don't make sense." She said.

He sighed. "I know we don't, but that's why I like you." He smiled. "You aren't my type, and I don't think I'm yours. Even though we don't make sense somehow we still work."

"What if we turn into Dom and Mal?" She asked.

"We won't. I'll do whatever it takes to make sure we don't. Even if it means I give up extraction and we lead 'normal' lives. Alright?" He whispered in her ear.

"Thank you Arthur." She hugged him.

"You're welcome. I'm going to get some sleep. I'll see you in the morning." He stood up and walked to his room.

"Arthur?" She called.

"Yes?" He turned around.

"I don't want to say goodbye to you either." She smiled.

He grinned.

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