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]

[Eric looks stunned for a moment, takes a drink, and then throws his head back and laughs.]

You didn't! You're lying.

[dead_serious]

[ William's gaze ticks around the room to each on them, stopping at Grell to glare, then to Eric to glare harder. Thankfully Alan didn't say much or even he would have gotten the glare! ]

[ He regards Grell, again. ] I answered your question well enough.

And if I was going to make up answers to his question, why in Death's name would I choose that? [ Honestly Slingby, don't you know he doesn't lie! ]

[untodeath]

[ Ah, so he refused the bait. Still, she had to try! ]

So you did, Will. That would make it your turn. [ Grell offers him the bottle. ] Choose a victim~❤️

[amongthethorns]

[He gives Eric a scolding look.]

Who would lie about something like that? Why would they? It seems rather pointless. Besides it's truth or dare not two truths and a lie.

[He's taking a sip of his wine.]

[ochitashinigami]

[He laughs again] All right all right... It's true. I'm impressed. [He raises a glass]

[dead_serious]

[ All that does is get Eric a deeper frown? ]

Impressed? Honestly.

[ He shakes his head with a huff, taking the bottle back from Grell. ]

Fine. Slingby, truth or dare.

[ wow does that sound ridiculous coming from him! ]

[untodeath]

[ With a snerk, Grell swings her leg over to hop down from her perching place. While they’re busy, she’s going to grab the other assortment of bottles - and what remains of the ice in its bucket - to relocate atop the outdoor table. It’s there that she will pour her second glass. This way, she doesn’t miss out on the fun during a refill, AND the alcohol is readily available for shots.

Really, though, she can’t WAIT to hear what William might come up with. She expects that either his challenge will be hilariously mundane, or she will be pleasantly surprised! ]

[amongthethorns]

[This is going to be interesting. Knowing Eric he'll pick dare but knowing William what could the dare be? Before a few minutes ago he thought it would be something humdrum but at this point? Alan really doesn't have any clue.

He's perking up slightly peering down at Eric curiously.]

[ochitashinigami]

[He shrugs]

Fine.

Dare.

[That sounds safer and less personal.]

[dead_serious]

[ William thinks on it for surprisingly less time than one would think. ]

Undo those ridiculous plaits in your hair.

[ He uses the neck of the wine bottle to do a vague gesture to the braided rows at the side of Eric's face. ]

[untodeath]

[ Grell snerks, and she has to press her fingertips to her lips, lest she dribble back into her cup! A narrow save.

But, once she swallows down her drink, she’s laughing freely! ]

Oh dear, Will is going to have us all to code by the time this is through!

[amongthethorns]

[Alan tilted his head, thinking but suddenly and somewhat excitedly.]

You know - I don't think I've ever seen you without those.

[Cue him setting down his glass and shifting slightly in his chair.]

IF you're going to do it, I can help and you can figure out who's next.

[ochitashinigami]

[He works his fingers through his hair, undoing the braids. He hates to do it. He'd worn it that way to a party as a joke. Alan had commented that he liked it and well.... He blinks up at Alan.]

Sure, I don't mind.

[dead_serious]

[ If William were one to smile, or care at all about other people's relationships, that might have made him do so. Alas. Instead, he holds the bottle out to Eric after taking his own swig from it. Apparently he's made up his own rule of taking one after your truth or dare is fulfilled. ]

He hasn't worn it that way since before you arrived in Dispatch. Honestly, it has irritated me since, but there are no regulations on hair styling.

[ He gives Grell's hair a look over with a shake of his head. How she manages all that is a mystery. ]

[untodeath]

[ Grell floofs her hair and gives William a wink! ]

Oh, come now, it isn’t preventing him from doing the job. Let him feel his fantasy. It might even make him look a bit handsome!

[amongthethorns]

[At Eric's agreement, he's moving to get to work on carefully unbraiding those plaits in Eric's hair with a soft hum.]

Is that so? It's not terrible. I know you don't like less traditional styles but it I don't see how it's a bad thing.

[But he's blinking at Grell.] Fantasy? I don't see how having his hair unbraided is a fantasy. Aren't those things usually something more intimate and personal?

[ochitashinigami]

[Eric just closes his eyes, puts his hands in his lap, and let Alan touch his hair]

It's not your business Spears. And Sutcliffe, we know I look handsome anyway.

[dead_serious]

[ William doesn't bother arguing with Eric. He simply leans forward to refil his glass of gin. ]

[untodeath]

Yes, combing your fingers through a man’s hair clearly isn’t intimate.

[ Grell snorts into her glass, and with another drink in her, hums with amusement. ]

You’re not my type, stud. Pick a target.

[ochitashinigami]

[He huffs]

Fine, you.

[amongthethorns]

Maybe but when you say fantasy that's certainly not what the average person would think of. Obviously, they'd think of things involving less clothing for a start.

[Dutifully, he's focused on those braids; carefully undoing one and then the next starting with the lowest one then up so as to keep the freed hair from making him have to fuss to much to continue the task.

[dead_serious]

It's not the fact that your hair is being played with. That is undoubtedly appealing. It is the setting, and the other involved, that can potentially make it an intimate fantasy.

[ Wait, is William giving relationship input? And did he just admit he likes his hair mussed? He's had more to drink so far than the rest. Yeah, he'll blame it on that. ]

[untodeath]

[ Grell is opening her mouth to retort— but, to her surprise, William takes care of it for her! Quirking one of those upturned brows of her, she grins wickedly. ]

Says the one most protective of his hair.

[ She's going to reach out and dash her fingers through his loosened locks. Daring, considering she’s seated on the ledge of the balcony.

Meanwhile, her glance dashes back to Eric. ]

Dare.

[amongthethorns]

I hardly think in a room with two other men is how anyone would imagine such a thing. Unless you were interested in everyone in the room.

[He pointed out rather matter-of-factly as he was talking about the weather and the late hour and not the potential of a foursome. Then he huffs out a laugh.]

Not that would happen anyway - especially not with this group.

[ochitashinigami]

[Eric just gives William a frown. He lets Alan touch his hair and even leans his head against his knee.] Humm? Ah...

Sing a serenade to the person in the room you're most attracted to and then give them a kiss.

[Will isn't the only one who can be a relationship bro, have fun Grell. Besides, he's grateful to Will but Will also annoyed him.]