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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 1, 2013 11:13:19 GMT -5
Hook chuckled and put the bread in his mouth, he couldn't remember the last time he had eaten a home cooked meal like this. As much as he wanted to stay, he felt the tension becoming greater and greater, he put on a smile and pretended not to care but it was very evident to him that he had ruined Else's dinner and Ariel's date....
"This has been a real treat, Love" he started as he brought a napkin to his lips and wiped away the mess on his face,"but I...think I've overstayed my welcome- perhaps it's best that I go" He stood slowly, and met her eyes,"I... I'm sorry"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 1, 2013 12:01:44 GMT -5
"Oh, SIT DOWN, damnit." Else said. Motioning for him to sit down. Her hormonal side was starting to come out. "You're going to finish that second bottle AND have some dessert..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 1, 2013 13:48:22 GMT -5
The man blinked, but sat down slowly,"If you insist..."
He took the wine and swallowed, fearing what she- or her husband- might do if he rejected their hospitality. He must have misinterpreted the tension and insults that had been sent in his direction all evening.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 1, 2013 15:19:06 GMT -5
"Trying to slink away once things have gotten too hot, Captain Jones?" She asked. "I don't think so... YOU lit the flame, so either help defuse it or watch it all go down in flames." Else challenged.
The pirate had showed up... at first Else didn't know HOW to feel about that turn of events... but she knew know that she was glad. He was reaching out. He didn't know it... he saw it as something to 'amuse' himself with, stirring the pot...but the fact was that he was about to go and face destiny and the few people that cared whether he lived or died were right here in this household, attempting to have dinner. HE had chosen to come...
Else leaned back into her chair when she saw Hans come back inside. "Is everything... okay?" She asked.
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Post by "Mad" Hatter/Jefferson March on Mar 1, 2013 23:54:03 GMT -5
Jefferson turned then when Hans came out. He sighed before remove his gun, taking aim at a beer can, and pulling the trigger emptying the chamber of the bullet in it. The Hatter then returned the Safety, and handed it to Hans without a fight.
"I'm sorry Hans..." he apologized. He knew he had to apologize to Else too. With a sigh he added "Tell Else that Ariel and I will return shortly, yes?"
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Post by Ariel on Mar 2, 2013 0:32:06 GMT -5
Ariel came back inside once Jefferson asked her to she gave him a quick kiss and walked back inside.
"Oh sorry about that..." She sat down. This night was insane there was no other word for it.
"Else this music is wonderful, I have to add some of these songs to my set at the club. I really love "fly me to the moon" I think they would really enjoy that one at the club." Ariel told her trying to change the mood it got far to scary for a moment there.
Jefferson had asked her to leave him with Hans and she hoped Hans could talk him out of hurting Hook since Hans didn't seem to be a fan of him either.
Ariel turned to Killian for a moment it was now or never and while she wanted a moment with him like Else got she took what she could get.
"Listen Killian, I really hope you take care of yourself and try not to do anything stupid...because I'll miss you if you don't come back. We have been though far to much together for me not to please be safe." She told him looking into his eyes and touching his hand. Ariel had tears in her eyes she wouldn't shed.
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Mar 2, 2013 0:35:51 GMT -5
"Everything is fine." Hans said, slipping the emptied gun into a glass hutch displaying crystal and silver pieces. "Squirrely guy, isn't he." He sat back down.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 3, 2013 12:35:13 GMT -5
Everyone was coming back in. Good. And then Else saw Ariel go up to Hook, murmuring something to Hook, touching his hand.
Her eyes shot to Jefferson as he came in, to gauge his reaction. Did the mermaid have to choose NOW for such a moment with the Captain? IN FRONT of her date???
"So quiet in here... but I have a wonderful idea!" Else shot up from her seat as she exclaimed. "How about a game? Nothing brings people together like a little bit of sportsmanship, right? I'll be right back!" She dashed out the dining room and up the stairs.
Her food was STILL barely touched on her plate.
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Mar 3, 2013 12:37:21 GMT -5
As soon as his wife was out of view, he gave everyone a look of terror.
"For the love of all that is good... SOMEONE TALK ABOUT SOMETHING..." He pleaded. "You don't even understand... Else is MADLY COMPETITIVE...She-"
It was too late, Else had come back, game box in hand.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 3, 2013 12:45:21 GMT -5
Else came back into the dining room, smiling broadly.
"Taboo, anyone? It's a nifty little game that I picked up at the store...Hans and I have such a blast with it even on our own, don't we Husband?" Hans took a swig of wine at that. "But NOW, we can have teams and play it PROPERLY. What fun!" She started taking the contents out.
"It's REALLY easy... you have a word on your card that only you can see, along with the buzzer and time keeper. You must describe that word to your team mate so they can guess the word, BUT... there are other words that are on the card that you CANNOT use in your description. Otherwise, you are buzzed and you lose that card. You want to get through as many as you can to earn points!"
"How about Men versus, Women??? Ariel and I shall be on one team, the rest of you lovely gents on the other." She then gave all the men a playful glare. "YOU ARE ALL GOING DOWN... right Ariel?"
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Post by Ariel on Mar 3, 2013 13:27:20 GMT -5
One Jefferson came back into the room Ariel stopped touching Hook's hand, if he asked for her to explain she would. She actually never even got a response from him and hoped later she could at least say goodbye.
"Hmm a game I love games, trust me Hans Else isn't the only on who is competitive you guys are done. Cause we are so going to win this." Ariel smiled.
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Post by "Mad" Hatter/Jefferson March on Mar 3, 2013 16:10:07 GMT -5
Jefferson had come in indeed right when Hook and Ariel were getting really close. His eyes narrowed. And now he'd have to be on the same team? Really?
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 3, 2013 16:46:07 GMT -5
Hook raised an eyebrow at Else, was she serious? The Hatter had a mind to put a bullet in his head and Hans wanted to strangle him with his bare hands. How was this a good idea again??
He looked over at his 'team mates' then back over at Ariel and Else," Well, I suppose I'm always up for a challenge...."
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Post by "Mad" Hatter/Jefferson March on Mar 3, 2013 22:28:09 GMT -5
"Miss Else,How would it be if I simply sad I was sorry about earlier hmm? Must we really...?" Jefferson started.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 3, 2013 22:48:25 GMT -5
"What? Oh, that..." Else looked up at him. "All is forgiven... IF you play..." She winked at him.
She was probably mad, but putting Ariel on a team with either Hook or Jeff would make the other man jealous, and being on Hook's team herself would make HANS upset... so the clear solution was for the men to be on one team the subjects of their jealousy to be on the OTHER.
Perhaps the men would finally let loose and, gods forbid, BOND slightly over wine and sportsmanship.
"Ariel and I shall go first. Hans, buzzer and timer, if you would please..."
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