All Work & No Play

[amongthethorns]

[Honestly, they're all exhausted - not tired but just worn out physically - after getting called all the way over here to help deal with a sudden rapid spike of missing souls which had been caused, unsurprisingly by an influx of demons. It was an odd thing and they still needed to pinpoint the origin of this matter, after all. Neither they nor the Paris Reapers could figure out what can caused an entire legion of Hells most foul to ascend on the city of lights.

Thankfully, with the five of them working pulled through just fine even if Alan was just a junior and Ronald was a rookie still. 

At least the hotel was nice even if they had to bunk up; two beds to each room. At least they had adjoining rooms so if they wanted they could throw the door between the two rooms open and interact.

Alan closed the field kit he'd been using to tend even their most minor of injuries; huffing out a tired but relieved breath. His chest ached just slightly and his shoulders slumped a little bit.] 

Well, that was certainly interesting if I don't say so myself. I know we've still got a few more days here in the city just to make sure things are well in hand an find answers, but what do we do for now? I mean - what do you even do in Paris?   

[He turned toward his bed where a rather large suitcase was tucking the field kit away. He'd brought a few things with him. They'd put all their belongings into this singular suitcase - fresh suits, documentations they needed when they went to Paris's dispatch branch for briefings and reports, a few other odds and ends.]

Comments

[ochitashinigami]

[He smiles again, and is bold enough to reach out and touch Alan's hand. The server brings the crapes with cream and strawberries.]

Yeah, don't be worried. Ah! Look at how good this looks, thank you!

[amongthethorns]

[He smiled gently before drawing back as their food was brought. There was a soft murmur of thanks before he picked up his fork thoughtfully.]

I'm not. I know I'm well looked after. Ronald, too. If anything does happen there is an infirmary here and I do have a first aid kit for the more minor stuff.

[Using his fork, Alan cuts a bit of crepe off and spears a stray bit of strawberry before eating it and chewing thoughtfully. A look of delight and soft hum obviously making the fact that he liked it known.]

[ochitashinigami]

[Eric smiles at his expression]

A first aid kit. Clever you. [He can't help but laugh]

[amongthethorns]

I have a feeling you're thinking of saying I worry too much.

[He motions slightly with his fork.]

And before you do, I'd like to inform you I worry the proper amount, thank you very much. Besides someone has to look after you - you're reckless sometimes.

[ochitashinigami]

[He smiles and chuckles]

Certainly.

And you like me reckless.

[amongthethorns]

I've certainly tried everything I can to get you to be a bit less wild and reckless. Lectures don't seem to work so I've grown to accept it.

[He shrugged.]

And the non-potentially dangerous kinds of reckless aren't that bad I suppose. A little rule bending and all can't be the end of the world.

[ochitashinigami]

[He laughs]

Spears lectures enough. I'm immune.

And all right I'm reckless, but when did I ever get into something I couldn't get out of?

[amongthethorns]

[He rolls his eyes.] You think you would listen to your boss.

[Alan huffed softly cutting the rest of his crepe into bite size bits.]

Counterpoint, When have you gotten into something and I haven't been there to help get you out of it?

[untodeath]

[ Grell’s yelp drawls into a bit of laughter and a delighted croon. ]

Outside of business, we simply don’t spend enough time together, that’s all.

[dead_serious]

We are barely off shift at the same time. It would be near impossible.

[ Even so, does that mean he'd be open to it should their schedules align properly? Despite just kicking her, he's still seated there with his foot up. He must be enjoying the moment at least a little. ]

[untodeath]

[ Sitting there, with his foot raised expectantly, despite having just kicked her, William confirms how much nerve he has!

With a roll of her shoulder, she sits forward to snatch up that foot, her grip becoming a firm knead along its arch. ]

Nearly impossible and impossible are two entirely different matters, aren’t they?

[dead_serious]

Fair enough.

[ She must have hit a good spot on his foot cause he actually makes a brief but certainly noticible sound indicating as much. ]

I would be willing to spend some time with one another. So long as you control yourself.

[untodeath]

[ In turn, she exhales an amused breath! She can hardly believe this development of theirs! ]

I don’t know, Will— you’re making awfully difficult to behave myself now. [ A flirtatious tick of the brows! ] But, you know I’d love nothing more than to keep your company.

[dead_serious]

You're ability to control yourself is entirely on you. I am not purposefully tempting you. Whatever desires you feel are of your own doing.

[ He will accept no fault for the torture he's put through! ]

Considering the others have yet to return, what appropriate thing should we spend our time doing?

[ochitashinigami]

[Eric chuckles and smiles]

Never.

[He takes another bite]

[amongthethorns]

Someone's got to keep you out of trouble and I made that my secondary job.

[Yeah he did that. Self appointed and all that. He's eating with a little hum. Half way through he's picking up his tea and gripping it between both hands. So let's assess. He's in Paris, on a date with Eric - but is it a date date?]

You know this was a good idea.

[untodeath]

[ William’s insertion of the word appropriate leaves her giggling. She rights his pants cuff before picking herself up. As should be expected, she’s going for the wine. ]

I don’t suppose you’d be keen on some wine and a cuddle while watching telly, would you?

[ Whatever the case, she’s already uncorked the bottle! ]

[dead_serious]

[ He eyes her warily as she readies a drink for herself. ]

The moment I allow you into my bed, is the moment I won't be able to remove you from it.

[untodeath]

[ Ah, but Grell isn’t readying a drink just for herself; she pours two glasses. ]

So, come to mine.

[dead_serious]

[ His mouth draws into a thin line as he gives her that all too familiar glare. ]

And what does 'cuddle' mean in Grell Sutcliff-terms?

[ochitashinigami]

It really was a good idea. I'm glad you agreed to it.

[He smiles]

And what if it is your job, and what if I'm grateful for it.

[amongthethorns]

Maybe I was feeling just a little selfish. Don't tell Mister Spears or Grell but if I'm going to have a chance to slip off to check something off of my list of things I want to do without it causing too much of a fuss? I'm absolutely going to.

[There was a playful little grin tugging at his lips.]

Oh? This this your way of saying thank you, Mister Slingby?

[untodeath]

[ So, William hasn’t outright rejected the idea... Very interesting! Perhaps, if she were to tread carefully, she might lure him into her bed, after all! For cuddles, that is. ]

In my terms?

[ Terribly amused, as one could tell by her wicked grin, she stalks over to offer him one of two glasses. The remainder of the bottle is tucked into the crook of her arm, but it will be placed on the bedside table, once she has a free hand to do so. ]

Well, in this scenario, I had it in mind that we would sit back against the pillows and I could nestle into your side to rest on your shoulder, your head on mine... You know. [ A vague gesture of the hand, a roll of the wrist, etc. ] Something to that effect.

[ochitashinigami]

[He smiles back]

Perhaps. But tell me more about that list. What's on it?

[amongthethorns]

Oh. Just you know things I didn't get to do before. Somethings I've started on learning to cook for example. Oh and starting a garden. Travel a little. Silly little things like that mostly.

[Which leads him into a question that he's happily asking.]

Don't you have things you never got to do back then? There has to be at least one thing no matter how silly.