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09/18/2007 12:02:00
[info]handofsilver
*thinks, by all appearances accounts, it's been a pretty normal couple of weeks*

*particularly given the lack of intrusions by family members* *did pretty well on that front, eh?* :s

*has even had what you could call a couple of normal dates?*

*and hasn't been fired despite some pretty questionable late-night pub sessions variations in his schedule*

*so is really doing pretty well*

*...*
*sure, uh-huh*

*bites the bullet and calls Haleth, to meet her in town*

Tags: haleth, celebrimbor

 
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From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 12:26:31  

*arrives at the appointed time and slides into the booth across from you, looking to be in high spirits*

*is no longer sporting her crutches* *because she doesn't need them? because she's sick of them and stubborn? it's anybody's guess*

*leans over the table to give you a great smacking kiss on the cheek* Hey, you. What's shakin'?
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 12:32:14  

*smiles at the kiss* Not much. Do I need an excuse? /:)

*taps his hands on the table, loose energy*

Look who's back on her feet.
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 12:36:41  

*laughs* Only if it goes to trial. Then just deny everything.

*sets both her hands flat on the table* *bites her lip* Pushing pencils is drivin' me crazy, man. You got no idea. *tilts her head and grins* Or maybe you do.
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 12:42:27  

*under his breath* Yeah, maybe I do. ;)

*looks at your hands and touches your fingertips a little* :]

*has his mind only half on you and him*

*looks around them* ...Sorry, do you want somewhere else? I mean we could go to your place, or just walk, or I don't know.
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 12:53:21  

*turns her hands over to touch yours*

Nah, this is good. *winks* Definitely not a desk. And it still hurts like the dickens a bit sometimes, I'm not gonna lie to ya. You seem a mite restless though.
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 13:03:30  

*holds one of your hands comfortably* *which both settles and unsettles him*

Okay. Here's good. ;)

Yeah, I don't know. Just had some stuff on my mind I guess. You're okay? Work's okay?
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 13:08:40  

*feels pleasantly warm from your touch and can't help smiling a little*

*shrugs* Can't complain. Work's been downright uneventful, which is either good or bad for Beleg, I can't decide.
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 13:19:35  

*frowns a little* But she's doing alright? *is a little uncomfortable with the single-mom issues* I guess she has a lot to think about, huh.

*thinks you look so cheerful and comfortable maybe he should put this whole thing off for another day* :s
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 13:24:22  

*optimistically* Oh, Beleg's a tough cookie. She'll manage just fine. It's Haldar's brain we should worry about.

*really is about as likely to be this chipper on any other day ending in 'y'* What about you? Business okay at the garage?
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 13:36:06  

Yeah. Yeah, it's fine. Just a couple fender-benders on Monday, you know that thing that was on the news? Held everything up at rush hour?

*takes a drink of his beer* *right, is gonna go for it* I just kinda was thinking about some stuff.
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 13:42:26  

*rests her chin on her hand and lifts an eyebrow*

*mildly* "Stuff"?
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 13:53:17  

*works at the label on his beer bottle with the edge of his fingernail*

Yeah, like... *can't figure out what comes next* You know when I was saying about road trips?
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 13:59:11  

*looks out the window to watch some passersby for a while*

Mm-hmm. *without any hesitation whatsoever* You thinking of taking one then?
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 14:03:19  

*gives you a long look*

*trying to be reassuring* You could come with me... if you wanted.
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 14:09:33  

You could come with me...

*turns her attention back to focus on you when she hears that*

Aw, you know I've got...the work thing, and— *smiles warmly* I'm thinking maybe you're just looking to get some air? Am I right on that score?
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 16:16:25  

Yeah, you are. ...Not from you though.

*thinks you're really something to be so nice about this*

They want me to take a delivery up through Doriath, after that... I don't know.
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 17:24:46  

*tiny shrug* Hey, I got stuck with the wanderlust gene myself, you know?

*a little more seriously* I won't say I'm a hundred percent glad to see you off, o' course. But I guess...in a way? *looks you straight in the eye and squeezes your hand almost imperceptibly* That's kind of a nice thing, too.
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 17:30:22  

*almost laughs, almost*

How are you making this this easy?
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 17:34:55  

*feels the corners of her mouth twitch*

Would ya rather I make it difficult? Maybe shout a bit? I could prolly do that.
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 17:42:34  

*small smile* Naw, I don't want you to do that. (*really, doesn't*)

It's just... I don't know when I'm gonna be back. So I know I've got to leave you hanging but I don't want to leave you hanging.
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 17:51:16  

*simply* Listen. It's all right and I understand. Really, I do. I know you've got things to work out and...I'll be glad to know you're on your way there. *runs a hand through her hair* With Beleg...and Mablung in the hospital, I've got my hands full here, anyway.

*has never entertained a worry that you might be leaving partially to leave her*
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 18:04:15  

I'll be glad to know you're on your way there

*looks uncertain for the first time in the conversation* *squeezes your hand and holds on*

You know if I could figure this out here...
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 18:12:14  

*comes around to your side of the table and slides in next to you*

*puts her arms around your waist and leans her chin on your shoulder*

Hey. You don't owe me any explanations. I already know you're a good man, 'kay?
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 18:18:00  

*tries not to let that startled feeling show through when he hugs you back*

I want to be. I just don't know how here.
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 18:19:33  

*softly* I'm not too worried. Call me an eternal optimist, if you want.
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 18:35:12  

Good. We need people like you around.

*wishes this felt as easy as leaving, all the other times he's done this*

*very reluctantly pulls way*

*pinches your chin* Stay out of trouble.
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 18:38:07  

*softly laughing* 's not an issue. You know I've got an extra conscience at home.

*kisses you gently*
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 18:47:36  

*kisses back, maybe a little more deeply than he has before*

*takes your hand again before he stands up*
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 18:55:04  

*blushes*

*watches you stand* *salutes you and gives you a confident smile* I'll see you when I see you, Celebrimbor.
From: [info]handofsilver Date: 09/18/2007 19:02:34  

*smiles back*

Bye, Haleth.

*steps out on to the street and toward home to get his bag* *thinks he'll buy a postcard to send to Celeborn on the way*
From: [info]haladwen Date: 09/18/2007 19:05:22  

*sighs juuust a little as she watches you through the window*

*not entirely without humor* Well. That sucks.
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