[ They'd agreed on a nebulous time, so she's expecting him at some point over the course of her shift, but she must get distracted somehow, a rush or something along similar lines, because by the time she looks up next and scans the room for him there he is, sitting a few stools down towards the opposite end of the bar and glancing right back in her direction.
And she smiles, because it's impossible not to with him, especially when she thinks about how much time has passed since they first met exactly like this — and she makes her way over to him, stopping in front of where he's seated and looking him over. ]
Hey, stranger.
And she smiles, because it's impossible not to with him, especially when she thinks about how much time has passed since they first met exactly like this — and she makes her way over to him, stopping in front of where he's seated and looking him over. ]
Hey, stranger.
Hasn't it? [ She tilts her head, feigning confusion, but he's already there to supply further concession along those lines and she ducks her head to hide a brief grin. She won't be the one to guilt him for too long over it, though, because no matter how much time they spend apart, somehow they always manage to reconnect like this, as if barely any hours have passed at all.
Besides, they've got a lot to catch up on over drinks anyway, so that's one reason to let more time pass between talks. She offers an idle shrug in response to that compliment, not sure if she can attribute any part of that to something in particular — but she's happy these days, and that can definitely be blamed on one person specifically. ]
You too. You been getting some sun lately?
Besides, they've got a lot to catch up on over drinks anyway, so that's one reason to let more time pass between talks. She offers an idle shrug in response to that compliment, not sure if she can attribute any part of that to something in particular — but she's happy these days, and that can definitely be blamed on one person specifically. ]
You too. You been getting some sun lately?
Well I just wanted you to be the first to know.
Sure, but it was the fun kind without any tanlines to speak of whatsoever, right? [ It could be that she's feeling more prone to teasing him because they haven't seen each other in a while; she's got plenty of fuel stored up in her ribbing reserves, and she's clearly been waiting for the opportunity to break into them a little more.
But her expression sobers slightly when he mentions it hasn't all been literal sunshine, and she props herself forward similarly, bracing one hand against the bartop to bear her weight. ]
Hey, sometimes you've just gotta rip off that Band-Aid. Don't worry, I've got just the thing to help us get through it. [ She fishes around behind the bar for a beat and then comes up with a bottle of whiskey, plunking it down between them. ] For when shit gets tough.
But her expression sobers slightly when he mentions it hasn't all been literal sunshine, and she props herself forward similarly, bracing one hand against the bartop to bear her weight. ]
Hey, sometimes you've just gotta rip off that Band-Aid. Don't worry, I've got just the thing to help us get through it. [ She fishes around behind the bar for a beat and then comes up with a bottle of whiskey, plunking it down between them. ] For when shit gets tough.
Is a fireplace in the master bedroom too much?
[ she knows it's not on their list of must-haves, but if a house has one anyway...]
[ she knows it's not on their list of must-haves, but if a house has one anyway...]
I'm not planning on getting frozen again, but it's probably still good for cold nights.
[ not that she needs a fire with him around, but it doesn't hurt.]
And for warm nights, you said we need a balcony, so we're covered for all weather scenarios.
[ not that she needs a fire with him around, but it doesn't hurt.]
And for warm nights, you said we need a balcony, so we're covered for all weather scenarios.
I don't see how you could, but you're welcome to try.
Weird? No. But definitely something I might use to my advantage later on.
Weird? No. But definitely something I might use to my advantage later on.
I won’t miss the 50 floors it takes to get up here.
And after everything we’ve been through here, I like the idea of a fresh start. Something that’s a little more like us.
And after everything we’ve been through here, I like the idea of a fresh start. Something that’s a little more like us.
I still have plenty of fun with the game, trust me.
I’m thinking you’re planning something with all of these big things.
I’m thinking you’re planning something with all of these big things.
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