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01/05/2007 12:30:00
[info]first_coyote
Lakeshore Dr - side of the road
Lil was driving along the Lakeshore Drive, minding her own business, until she saw blue and red lights flashing in her rearview mirror.

"Dammit."

Yes, Lil has been pulled over for speeding. She's not enjoying the conversation much - especially when she's told that her license has expired and she'll have to find another way home.

Lil is not having a good day.

Current Mood: aggravated
Tags: lil

 
01/07/2007 01:42:00
[info]xsummerladyx
Just outside of the Nevernever
I've managed to schedule a little off-time for awhile, though it's been so long since the last time I came back to the real world that who knows how much time has passed here.  

It's dark out, and the street is pretty deserted--I usually try to visit Chicago during the day, but oh well.

I turn to glance at my reflection in a nearby shop window, still kind of weirded-out by the white hair instead of green. I guess when you have green hair your whole life, it's looking fairly normal that becomes weird.

But suddenly I notice something behind me, heading toward the opening into the Nevernever--and it looks less than friendly.  I stand perfectly still, trying frantically to project that 'aura of power' all higborn Sidhe are supposed to project.  But it's hard to do when a tall, lean, mean-looking creature that looks like Nosferatu is stalking toward you, and you aren't really a full-blooded Sidhe.  

Usually, anything either not allied with Summer or neutral takes one whiff of me and knows not to mess with me, at least not if they want the Summer Court on their tails.  But this thing is still coming toward me, which means it's either really stupid, or really powerful. I'm hoping it's the former.

Tags: lily

 
Comments
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/08/2007 18:03:29  

Was that old man standing between Lily and Nosferatu a moment ago?

Maybe. Or maybe there was just a bird perched on the ledge of the building. The man's there now, though.
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/08/2007 20:12:43  

I have to do a double-take, and blink a few times, but yes, there is definitely an old man standing in front of me who just appeared out of nowhere. It hasn't even made the...thing pause a second though.

I run up to stand next to him, ready to push him out of the way or make a basic shield if I have to, but can I even make one big or strong enough to protect both of us? In the commotion, I still manage to sense something unusual about him...

"Uh...um...sir..." I stammer, then grimace at myself for sounding so stupid. Poised Sidhe Lady, I am not.
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/09/2007 02:17:34  

He smiles at her.

"Ho-hoka, lady. It's going to be okay."
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/09/2007 16:26:21  

Okay, now I'm really confused. But the demon-thing is righ tin front of us, so there's no time to work it out at the moment. I throw up the strongest shield I can muster, which seems to just make it more angry than anything. It's times like these I almost wish I'd decided to Change to a fullblooded SIdhe...almost.
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/09/2007 16:32:02  

Jay turns a dark look on it, and suddenly there's a spear in his hand that almost definitely wasn't there before.
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/10/2007 22:38:15  

There's definitely an aura of power coming from the old man, and being what I am, the sudden but of what I can only call magic doesn't surprise me quite a smuch as the man himself. What is he?

My shield is holding against the thing, but just barely. I glance at him--if he is a magical being of some sort, he must know I have the shield in place. I nod at him briefly, then jerk my head at the creature, trying to convey to him that if he's going to throw that giant spear, I'll be ready to drop the shield when he does.
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/11/2007 02:32:20  

He offers a smile of acknowledgment, brief as it is, then turns back to the creature, spear ready in his hand.

The next moment, trusting in her timing, he throws it.
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/14/2007 20:38:09  

I drop the shield at the last minute, and while the sudden appearance of both man and spear make it obvious that both are magical, it still surprises me when the spear actually does some damage, instead of just bouncing off of the thing.

There's a brief flare of acrid smoke which chars both the pavement and my lungs, and when I can finally open my eyes without them stinging, the demon is gone.
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/15/2007 02:17:52  

The old man nods matter-of-factly, walking over to retrieve his spear before turning back to Lily.

"You're okay?"
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/15/2007 14:57:01  

I have to pull my gaze away from the burnt patch on the ground, but I manage a shaky smile.

"Yes, thank you. I don't think I could have handled that by myself."

I hold out my hand, though after fighting a demon together, formalities seem rather silly. Still, good Court manners and all.

"I'm Lily."
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/15/2007 15:09:12  

He leans on the spear, freeing a hand to shake hers.

"Jay. You're welcome."

He's no more simply Jay than she's just Lily, of course, but they both know that.
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/15/2007 23:27:09  

My eyes slide over to the ground again, then back to his face.

"What do you think it was?"

Part of me already suspects the answer.
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/16/2007 02:29:23  

"Demon, probably. Not a very strong one, or it'd have given more trouble."
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/21/2007 21:01:52  

I was afraid he'd say that...

Well, shoot. What's a Summer Lady to do now? someone ought to know about this, but who do I tell? I should go to Queen Titania, definitely. But there's a very slim chance she'll do anything about it.

I look around a moment before giving up and sitting on the curb.

"I guess I should go to Harry..." I mutter aloud to myself.
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/22/2007 02:24:48  

The old man drops next to her, a little more spryly than he probably should be able to.

"Dresden? Not a bad place to start."
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/22/2007 14:22:07  

This guy is just full of surprises, and once again my face doesn't hide it well. I really need to work on the whole "inscrutable-Sidhe-mask" thing.

"You know Harry?" I suppose if Jay is magical, it's no surprise he knows the only wizard in Chicago.
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/22/2007 14:25:29  

"We've met. Got an old friend or two in common."
From: [info]xsummerladyx Date: 01/22/2007 23:59:25  

"Well, I suppose now you have another," I say with a friendly smile.

"You'd probably have better luck talking to him about this. He doesn't seem to trust me much anymore."

Not that I can blame him, but it's not like I've been Summer Lady my entire life. I'm not even full-blooded Sidhe for crying out loud.
From: [info]not_ho_chunk Date: 01/23/2007 02:22:20  

"Not sure he trusts many people. But I can try."
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01/17/2007 12:15:00
[info]x_van_helsing_x
The roof of his building
Van Helsing is on the roof. It's cold and windy and it's not easy to remain standing up there, but he's testing his legs - and this is much better than physical therapy, this is at least a challenge.

He won't be up there all day, just long enough to give himself a decent workout - then he'll come down.

He's bored already and wants to get back to work, but the Order won't give him a new assignment until his PT releases him.

Tags: van helsing

 
01/21/2007 20:20:00
wizard_dresden
[info]wizard_dresden
Harry's Office
"So, you gonna tell me why you were out on the Lakeshore lounging on your car in the middle of the winter?" I ask her.

"Nope," Lil says and sips the coffee I made for her. It's awful and I know she thinks so from the wrinkle of her nose. But she also knows it's all I have.

"Come on, Lil," I prod her. I was driving in this morning - from my run on the beach - and saw her along the side of the road. My first thought was car trouble, but I didn't see or smell anything that looked like it would indicate a breakdown, so something else must have been going on.

She snorts and leans back in the chair, coffee in her hands. "Expired license."

I laugh, but turn it into a cough so she doesn't deck me. "Good one. How much to bail out your car?"

Lil rolls her eyes. "More than I have right now." She grunts and kicks my desk. "Dammit. Just getting the bar into full swing this season too."

"Don't take it out on my desk." I know what she means though. Despite the fact that the clients haven't been rolling in.

"I'm sorry, Dresden. But dammit. I don't need this shit."

"Got a ride to work tonight?" Watch my chivalry take over.

"I can walk from home. From here, I'll get the bus. I need to go home anyway. I need a shower." She gives me a pointed look.

"Stop that. I showered before I picked you up. The gym bag was the odiferous perp."

She laughs at me and drinks her coffee. Bitch.

Tags: rosa del valle, harry dresden, lil

 
Comments
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 20:54:02  

"Am I interrupting?"

Rosa appears in the doorway, little-sister free. The trip with Clara had been mostly uneventful except for a night where Clara had levitated a few inches off the bed and nearly smacked her forehead against a nearby wall...but the crisis had been averted.

School and work have picked up again, but she'd been planning to come see him.

She has a bag of pan amasado, a soft sort of chilean bread that's very tasty.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 20:58:34  

Lil leans backward over the chair to see who's come in, then gives me a sly smile as she gets to her feet.

I wish she wouldn't do that.

"No, honey, come on in. I was just leaving. I need to go find some real coffee." And she drops the cup she had in the trash on her way out.

"Come on in, Rosa." I wave her over to a chair.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 20:59:56  

She offers the woman a roll on her way out and gives her a bright grin.

"Well, if you are sure. I would not want to rush one of Harry's friends out." When Harry waves her over she sits down in the chair, legs folded. The bread is set on the table.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 22:30:47  

Lil takes the roll with a nod of thanks and ducks out the door, still grinning like a cheshire cat.

Dirty minded girl.

"What brings you out this way today, Rosa?" I ask, looking at the bread - interesting, but not unexpected. She always brings me food.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 22:32:18  

"I finally had breathing time from school and work, so I thought I deserved a little socializing time," she gives him a little smile and shakes her head.

She'd wanted to make sure he hadn't had any run-ins since their little fun with the monster at the hotel.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 22:58:27  

"Sounds like a plan."

I seem to have quite a bit of time for 'socializing' - I just don't do any.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 23:01:08  

"This is the part where you tell me how successful your business has been, Harry."

She actually sounds ... hopeful. She does want him to keep busy with work.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 23:05:50  

"Oh, absolutely fantastic. I've had negative four phone calls just this morning."

Meaning - I've made two and the phone half-rang twice. I'd've called Murphy for Lil, but I don't think there's anything she can do.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 23:08:24  

Which gets him a sympathetic smile while Rosa situates herself in the chair a little closer to him.

"I'm sorry, Harry."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 23:15:20  

"I just got in. Haven't had a chance to be busy yet."

So, I'm a little late today - I did stop to help out a friend. Even if she does think I'm a dirty old man. Bitch.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 23:16:47  

She smiles.

"Something to do with that woman? She's pretty." Rosa knows about Harry's chivalry complex.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 23:18:21  

"Lil? Yeah. She was stuck on the side of the road. Needed a ride."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 23:20:40  

"It's good of you to give her a ride, then."

She brings a bottle of water out of her bag and uncaps it to take a long drink.

"Will she be all right?"
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 23:25:01  

"Oh yeah, she's fine. Tough as nails bitch too."

That was a little more honest than I'd intended.

"She owns the bar over near the Lakeshore. Coyote Ugly. Been there a couple times - she doesn't have enough lights for me to kill too hard."

It's just so damned crowded in there - even if the show's nice.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 23:28:43  

"You seem to attract that sort." She thinks Murphy is a little like that, anyway.

Rosa shakes her head. "You haven't run into any other ... trouble since the hotel?"
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 23:41:35  

I shake my head. "Nothing in the last couple days, no."

I nod toward the container. "What's in the pan?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 23:42:44  

"It's called pan amasado...it is a sort of bread, yes? It is very soft."

She smiles. "I always make too much."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 23:44:17  

I give her a little smirk.

"You make too much on purpose."

I sip my bad instant coffee.

"Do I get one?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 23:47:08  

"So that I can come and visit you? Drat, you've caught me."

She shakes her head and picks one out of the bag to offer to him. "Of course."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/21/2007 23:53:41  

I laugh - she's a quick one.

OOoh - food.

Hey, I didn't get breakfast this morning and it's almost lunch time.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/21/2007 23:55:29  

"You would dwindle away without me." She giggles a little and shakes her head.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 00:06:11  

I snort. "I doubt it. I can eat for hours and it doesn't stick. Something about the height, I think."

Not that I'm going to make her stop feeding me - I haven't eaten this well since... I don't know when.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 00:08:22  

"Maybe. I would not know." She shakes her head and pauses.

"Clara did tell me to say goodbye to you for her, despite her apparent dislike of you."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 00:13:48  

"Well, I don't know why she didn't like me. I thought I was quite polite in saving her life."

Scrawny little rug-rat who wouldn't talk.

Eh - I mean, she was nice enough, I guess. Though I think she thought I was tarnishing her sister.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 00:16:54  

She probably thought exactly that.

Rosa just smiles a little. "Well, she's having a hard time adjusting to things...but I think she's a bit better."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 00:30:31  

"Why doesn't she speak?" I'm not sure I ever figured that out.

Holy-damn - if I had money, I'd hire her to cook for me all the time.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 00:31:41  

"I think she believes she can prevent the things she finds herself thinking and knowing about if she doesn't speak them out loud. But she knows that she can't deny her fate - so it is only a phase she will go through."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 00:36:34  

"Instead of telling people about things - which never goes well - she just doesn't speak at all?"

It sort of makes sense, but damn, that's a hell of a committment.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 00:37:21  

She nods.

"I think it will pass. She has to know that the things will occur anyway if they must and the people will simply not be warned."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 16:32:10  

"Hers is a gift that can be very helpful or very dangerous. Tell her to be careful with the knowledge she has - but not too careful."

I look pointedly at the bread pan again. That stuff is really good - kicks the pants off my coffee.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 20:05:46  

"They're yours, you know. You can have another one."

She offers him the pan anyway.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 20:21:57  

"You made the whole pan for me?"


[ooc: Y!M seems to be the only functioning messenger program ATM.]
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 20:29:44  

"There is another whole pan at home for the floor."

In other words: yes, she did.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 20:31:36  

I have to smile - really.

"Is there anyone you don't cook for?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 20:32:27  

She pauses.

"Well, I do not give out food to people I don't know." Not that often, at least. She knew the people on her floor.

{OOC: Alas, Y!m is the only one I don't have.}
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 20:35:28  

"That's good. Sometimes strangers are weird about food from other strangers."

Why are we talking about this?




[ooc: begrdugingly dl'ing AIM - ugh]
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 20:36:42  

"I suppose. Clara doesn't like to take food from strangers."

Rosa probably wouldn't think about it.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 20:39:45  

"This city is a lot different from your hometown." I tear off a chunk of bread. "You planning to go home anytime soon?"


*beats AIM with a stick - stupid blimey piece of crap*
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 20:44:04  

Her nose wrinkles.

"I am not so eager to get married."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 20:46:30  

I frown.

"If you go home you have to get married? What kind of fucked up logic is that?"





[ooc: MSN msgr *might* be working - do you have that one?]
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 20:48:38  

"Esteban is at home, and he will wish to marry as soon as I return."

It's not very nice logic, but. She shrugs. "I will stay here for another year of schooling."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 20:53:10  

I probably shouldn't tell her this, but if she doesn't want to go back, no reason she can't know...

"You may not even have to go back if you don't want."

I don't know how, but I'm sure there's a way.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 20:55:55  

She frowns gently.

"But I would like to see my family again." She wouldn't abandon them.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:00:18  

"Any way out of marrying Reynaldo or whatever his name is?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:02:53  

"Esteban."

She frowns a little more. "I do not believe so. Not easily."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:14:28  

"I'll see if I can come up with something."

Ooh - a case - sort of.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:15:11  

Her brow arches.

"You have better things to spend your time on, Harry."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:17:45  

"Doesn't mean I can't do this too. I can work more than one case at a time."

When I have any at all.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:19:14  

"I don't think that it is a case."

Really. It's just an arranged marriage. He isn't an evil sorcerer...that she knows of.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:20:58  

"Sure it is. You have a problem and I've offered to help fix it. Case."

Is it wrong that I might be working on it with somewhat selfish motivations? I like the girl - no reason she should be forced into an archaic ritual.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:22:04  

She gives him a look.

"It isn't something that can be fixed by someone else, Harry."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:23:23  

"This isn't the first arranged marriage that has come into the United States, Rosa. If you don't want to do it, there are legal ways out of it. Plus a couple dishonest ones."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:25:08  

Rosa softens a little.

"...I know, Harry. But I do not want someone else to fix things." It's very sweet that he wants to help, though.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:32:16  

"So, you have a plan?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:34:43  

"I have not gotten so far."

With the planning thing.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:38:53  

I chew on some more bread. "Let me know if you need help."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:39:40  

She smiles a little.

"I will, Harry. I am not planning to go anywhere." Just in case he was thinking she might go without notice.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:46:03  

I nod.

"Good. Who'd feed me if you left?" I ask, holding up a roll.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:47:46  

"Hm." Rosa does actually think on this.

"You could always make people pay you in baked goods."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:49:02  

"I think I need the money more than the food."

Eating is irrelevent if I can't pay my rent.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:52:19  

"Well, yes."

That was the extent of her helpful suggestions. Thus, she shrugs.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 21:55:18  

"Doesn't mean you should stop though."

Her stuff tastes good.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 21:57:01  

She smiles - it's always good for her to hear that people enjoy her baking.

"I don't plan on it."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:09:15  

"Good. Anything else on your agenda for today?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:10:35  

"Not that I can think of."

She shakes her head. "I worked this morning and had classes already." She's been up for a good long time between work and baking early in the morning.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:13:39  

"And here I am lucky to be up by noon."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:14:59  

"Well, Clara went to bed early, so I've gotten into the habit of getting up earlier as a result."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:19:19  

"My sleep patterns are nowhere near regular."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:19:55  

There's a frown.

"You should try to make them. It is healthier!"
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:21:31  

"Monsters don't keep regular hours."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:22:26  

She purses her lips.

"But you are not chasing them always, you could try."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:24:11  

"Oh, I sleep as regularly as possible, but I lose track of time when I'm working in my lab."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:24:26  

She nods.

"Well, do try."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:30:07  

"I'll do what I can," I say by way of appeasement. No guarantees. My life is a mess.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:30:57  

She smiles a little.

"I know." A moment later she slips a hand out to his and squeezes gently.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:33:31  

I just smile and try not to blush. Of all the perfect times for the phone to ring - now would be one of them.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:34:37  

The phone never rings when you want it to, Harry!

"You make me feel safe, Harry." There aren't many people who make her feel safe.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:39:53  

"Yeah? How do I do that?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:41:21  

She smiles.

"You make me feel important without making me feel like an object. You compliment me without being insulting ... and I know that I can trust you." Good components of 'safe'.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:44:23  

"Oh."

Huh - didn't know I did that.

I shrug. "It's just who I am."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:46:20  

She blushes just a little.

He makes her feel attractive, of course, which makes her more confident.

"Well, that is why you are attractive. We've been over this, yes?"
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:49:30  

Another shrug.

"I'm sure we have."

And we probably will again.

"What time is it?" The sun's down, but it's winter and I lost track of how long ago it disappeared.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:50:31  

"A little after seven. Not too late."

Rosa pauses. "Do you need to get home to feed Mouse?" And Mister, presumably.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:53:45  

"Late enough that I can get out of here for the day."

I get up and pack up a few things and wave toward the door.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 22:55:03  

She holds the door open for him and picks up the remaining rolls in the bag.

"All right."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 22:58:53  

My chivalry's getting stepped on here.

We walk out to the car. "You need a ride?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:00:04  

It is, isn't it?

If she's doing it on purpose, she won't admit to it.

"If you insist..." She gives him a slight grin.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 23:03:24  

"You can walk if you'd like."

I get in the car. Normally, i'd open her door, but I'm being an ass - just because.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:05:02  

Two can play at that game.

She pouts quite prettily and then begins to walk next to the car.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 23:10:16  

"Rosa - get in the damned car."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:11:47  

"Since you asked so nicely."

She gets in, though. No need to make herself a target.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 23:17:22  

"Where to, little lady?"

I would make a terrible John Wayne.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:18:01  

A very terrible John Wayne.

She arches a brow. "Forgotten where I live, Harry?"
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 23:19:35  

"No. Was wondering if you wanted to go back to your dorm or somewhere else."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:21:06  

"If there is somewhere else you'd like to go, Harry."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 23:34:06  

"I'm going home."

I make a turn.

"Did you want to stop by and see Mouse?"

Sounds better than the other things I was thinking.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:41:54  

She smiles.

"I would like to, yes." It's good he didn't say the other things, then.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 23:46:07  

"All right."

I drive to my apartment and pull into the driveway. I get out and, this time, I do open her door.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:46:35  

He's rewarded with a light kiss to his cheek before she heads to the stairs.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 23:49:28  

I take down the wards and unlock the door. I throw my shoulder against it to get it open and Mister bounds out, nearly tackles me and slinks up the stairs for his evening walk.

I wave a hand. "Mouse will need a stroll before I do much else, but come on in."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:51:02  

"I don't mind," she smiles, heading down to give Mouse a scritch behind the ears once she finds him.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/22/2007 23:54:53  

I'd ask if she wants to walk him, but he'd probably drag her like a cat with it's tail on fire.

"Wanna come with?" I ask and clip the leash to Mouse's collar.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/22/2007 23:55:47  

She imagines he might too, which is why she doesn't ask.

"Of course." She gives Mouse's ears another little ruffle.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/23/2007 00:00:51  

The walk isn't very long, just long enough for Mouse to do his thing and stretch his legs. I didn't have time to take him to the beach with me this morning.

Back inside, I shoulder the door closed and poke at the fire a bit, stoking it. It'll be much warmer in a few minutes.

"Have a seat."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/23/2007 00:02:02  

She curls up on rug in front of the fire and smiles a little, wrapping her jacket around herself.

She's always had trouble staying warm.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/23/2007 00:12:02  

I grab a blanket from the closet and tuck it around her. "Better than the jacket."

I grab a Coke from the icebox, one for her too and I make sure Mouse has food.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/23/2007 00:12:43  

The blanket is appreciated. She nods, but doesn't touch the coke just now.

"Thank you, Harry."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/23/2007 00:17:00  

"Yeah."

I pop the Coke open and take a long drink, then sit down on the rug next to her. "You okay? Or just cold?"
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/23/2007 00:18:09  

She leans against him just a little.

"I am all right."
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/23/2007 00:21:50  

"You sure?"

I don't move. Not yet. Still drinking my Coke.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/23/2007 00:22:18  

"Of course."

She'd tell him otherwise if she wasn't.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/23/2007 00:25:33  

I nod and just stare at the fire.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/23/2007 00:26:01  

She pauses a moment.

"Are you all right, Harry?"
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/23/2007 00:31:08  

"Yeah. Just tired. Long day."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/23/2007 00:32:50  

"Don't let me keep you up."

A soft grin before she shakes her head.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/23/2007 00:35:49  

"You're not."

I usually read or work in the lab, but this is fine.
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/23/2007 00:36:31  

"If you are sure."

She shifts a little and chews her lip.
From: [info]wizard_dresden Date: 01/23/2007 00:40:00  

I nod and set the can aside, then slide an arm around her. "Just fine."
From: [info]mightbeamermaid Date: 01/23/2007 00:41:01  

"Good."

Once his arm is around her, she wraps her own around his waist and settles in rather comfortably.
Comments
01/30/2007 16:03:00
[info]x_van_helsing_x
Streets of Chicago
He has completed his physical therapy and has been released. Whether this is because he is actually where he needs to be to be done with it or because his PT is just so annoyed with him, one may never know. Either way, Van Helsing is ecstatic and has returned to 'patrolling' the streets of Chicago - now free of walking aids.

Tags: maeve, van helsing

 
Comments
From: [info]c0lder_than_ice Date: 01/31/2007 12:10:56  

She appears out of nowhere, like always. Makes things more fun that way.

"Well, you seem to be doing...better." She remarks slowly, her eyes raking him up and down in blatant approval. Or at least that's what she's going to have him think today.
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