Library - 2/7

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel walked into the library and immediately found herself surrounded by every chair in the room. All looking for attention. Rolling her eyes, she made her way to the main counter and sat up on it, out of reach while she finished her coffee.

It was going to be one of those kind of days.

Comments

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Honestly? That was all Parker," Isabel admitted. "She started talking and somehow managed to convince him that more bodies on the pile would be a bad thing. If she hadn't been there. I'd probably be dead."

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"That makes two of us," Anders said quietly. "He tried to come back for me, take me to Hell. If Parker and Bridge hadn't gotten there in time . . ."

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"He did? When? Christ Anders. Now I get why Bridge wants someone with you. But he didn't hurt you?" she asked, turning to check him for injuries.

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Anders smiled tightly. "Physically, I'm just fine."

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"But emotionally he pushed every button you had and left you a battered mess?" Isabel guessed.

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Here comes the pitch, and she swings, and it's a high drive and it's outta here!"

The euphemism was somehow easier than just saying yes.

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I wish it could have been a strike-out. At the bottom of the ninth. With the game winning run on base." Isabel was more then willing to talk in metaphors if it meant Anders kept talking. It couldn't be healthy to keep everything inside. "I'm sorry. Is there anything I can do to help?"

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Anders leaned over and nudged her lightly. "Right now, this is plenty of help. Just promise not to whap me if I come by and be emo? For a little while, anyway. Then you can whap me if I don't stop."

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Good. And no whapping, thwapping or otherwise bopping you over the head for the immediate future," she agreed. "But at some point, all bets will be off."

Isabel dangled her legs over the side of the counter, a move that immediately attracted Otto's attention. "You know, as far as being non-emo, we're going to have Game Night Saturday night. You could come by and hang out."

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"At some point I expect you to bench my ass if I keep up the emo," Anders replied, poking one foot out to sort of pet Otto. "I could maybe do that, if I don't have other plans. I'll at least drop by and say hi, how's that?"

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Yup, bench you and let the newbie just in from the farm team play," Isabel said seriously. "Think of what the sports writers would say!"

"You do what works best for you. Just know that you'd be welcome. And I have a feeling it's going to be very, very amusing."

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"I'd spend the rest of my career as the player to be named later, and the newbie would go on to win Rookie of the Year," Anders replied just as seriously. "We can't have that."

He scritched Otto with his toes and quirked an eyebrow. "Amusing, huh? I could use the laughs. I'll be there."

Re: Second Perios - 2/7

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Nope. And good. I'll save you a spot on the couch," she promised. Bumping gently against his shoulder, Isabel smiled. "It's going to be okay. I promise."