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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 9, 2013 22:31:12 GMT -5
"It adjusts your seat or the window... for your comfort and-" Hook started pressing everything. "Oh, please, you're worse then Hans! Stop, Captain Jones before you break something!"
Hans instructed Hook to try one of the switches with the arrows on it: Hook's seat suddenly went down. Hook approved, Hans clapped. Ian squealed. Else couldn't help herself or stop the smile on her face.
"Yes, I'm sure a man of your... hobbies... would find excellent use for an automatic reclining chair..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 9, 2013 22:47:19 GMT -5
"Actually Maleficent had something like this in her car- but without the warming effect- or m I simply going mad?" Hook started playing with the distance between him and the dashboard," Are all cars like this? Made for.. leisure as well as practicality?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 9, 2013 23:27:02 GMT -5
Else looked over at him, brow arched. "Why? You in the market for one, Captain?" He scowled at her. "Both. Some people drive long distances in their car, like one of your voyages, so they ought to be comfortable, shouldn't they?"
She pulled into a parking space and everyone hopped out. Else put a pack over Hans with one pouch in front and one in the back. One twin went into each side, with Klaire at his front. Ian focused on kicking at the air as the burly man walked, but he looked up at his godfather and a smile lit up his face with a small coo.
Else directed them down the lit street to a cozy little shop with decorated trees. The inside of it smelled thickly of peppermint and cinnamon.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 9, 2013 23:38:08 GMT -5
Hook had never seen so much red, green and white and it was so brightly lit.... not to mention the breeze that caused him to sneeze upon entering. Yet it was charming in it's own way.
Along the lines of the shelves ran different animated objects- some obviously of this world, but there were a few that were clearly worked by some sort of spell. There was even a Locomotive going around the ceiling.
He chuckled as he ran a few fingers through a white bears fur," This is delightful, we should have no problem looking for something in here"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 10, 2013 14:20:12 GMT -5
Else smiled at the Captain grinning at all the sights before him. He seemed like a boy, just now, full of wonder. Which was an incredible feat, considering all the wonderous things he had seen in his lifetime. They browsed for a bit and then came to the section with tree toppers. Else looked at the stars, Hook seemed more interested in the attractive looking angels. He picked the one with the largest pair of breasts.
"I am not putting THAT on my tree... maybe something more TASTEFUL, Captain Jones..." Else quirked a brow at him. it was clear that such an "angel" was meant for a themed tree... like redneck, Nascar, and beer themes...
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 12, 2013 22:07:04 GMT -5
He rolled his eyes but put it back, there were plenty to chose from anyway. Hook walked over to some of the other decorations- he found a Christmas themed ship in a bottle and just above it a little star that changed colors. He took that one off the shelf and began inspecting it. It didn't feel like magic....
"What sort of tree topper were you looking for again, love?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 12, 2013 22:14:38 GMT -5
"Oh something tasteful and classic that would look good with-" She put down the star in her hands with a sigh when she spotted what he was holding in his hand. "Oh... that is beautiful." She took it in her own two hands. "Oh how unique. And it would match the color scheme..."
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Dec 12, 2013 22:17:32 GMT -5
"Else!" Hans exclaimed, trotting over to his wife and Hook, Ian and Klaire bopping in their little slings. "Look! Doggie..." He held up a snoopy tree topper. He looked so pleased with him self and held it out for her to take. "I found it. Do you like it?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 12, 2013 22:24:00 GMT -5
Else had to force a smile. It was tacky and wouldn't match the tree at all, not like the one Hook found... but a smile came across her face. There was no competition at all...
"I think we've found the new Fitcher Family Christmas Topper." She handed back the nautical themed topper to Hook and took the one from Han's hands. She went up on her tiptoes to give him a loving peck on the cheek. Hans, so thrilled, turned his head and captured her lips.
After a moment or two, Else realized Hook was still present and pulled away, mournfully, but a little embarrassed. "I'll just go purchase this now. You two look around some more." She headed off to the cashier with a sparkle in her eye. She had an idea and didn't want Hook to see her go about it.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 12, 2013 23:03:50 GMT -5
Hook didn't see the appeal of the other one, but Else's fondness for Hans was boundless. He sighed, but offered a pat on the back to Hans- careful not to swat Ian- and smiled," Congratulations Hans, you picked a winner"
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Dec 16, 2013 8:31:00 GMT -5
Hans looked proud, but it didn't have to do with the Christmas topper; he watched Else disappear behind some displays as she went to go pay for the decoration. "Winner was picked for me... but Hans is so happy to have Else." Hans thought Hook had been referring to Else. He realized he was speaking incorrectly again. "I am so happy to have Else as wife." He bent his head down to gently kiss the top of Klaire's head. She looked tired but a leg twitched happily.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 16, 2013 11:34:40 GMT -5
That was.... suprisingly insightful for Hans, Hook chuckled," As you should be, and I envy you for having that if I am to be completely honest"
He hadn't meant to say that, not out loud- though he was sure Hans would't give it much thought. Hook had found that feeling of being truly happy sharing a life wit someone before, and he was only now realizing how much he yearned for that again. The only thing was the person who came to mind had a family, and she seemed quite content.
Maybe if he could only show her... show her what she means to him- but then.... was it worth it? Something he was reminded of from his time with Emma was that love meant putting someone else's 'Happy Ending' before your own. His only chance was to once again be patient, and in the mean time suffer the cold of loneliness all over again.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 16, 2013 21:24:50 GMT -5
"Hans! Hook! Let's go get some dinner!" Else called, coming back around some displays. She had the bag with her though it looked larger then what it needed to be for just a mere topper. She looked down at it. "I saw some other things for the tree. Couldn't help myself." She grinned as the two men joined her, slipping her arm through Hans' but turning back to catching the Captain's hook. "Quit dawdling, Captain Jones!"
They walked the street, chit-chatting until they came to a buffet-style restaurant. It was ideal, since Hans was a bottomless pit. And Hook wasn't much different. They got a table and two baby chairs for the twins. Klaire was closer to Hook while Ian was closer to his mother, but Ian fussed and fussed until they switched the two so that the baby boy was closer to his uncle Hook. He gave a crooked smile and kicked his feet happily as the pirate made faces at him.
"Oh.. gods. How can you two STILL be hungry???" Else asked later, pushing her half-eaten plate away from herself. Hook and Hans had arrived with more plates, piled high with food. Hans had been kind enough to assist in carrying Hook's second plate along with his two own. When he saw how much was left on Else's plate, he absorbed her morsels onto one of his mountainous displays. Once everyone was situated, Else turned the conversation back to Hook.
"Alright, so you were at the part of the Echo Caves." She reminded him. "And you had to tell a secret to save Neal..." She was hoping he would tell her, but she wouldn't press him for it. They were good friends, but he still had his private whims. "Did it have something to do with Emma?" Hook looked at her, mid-bite, startled. "Oh it's not hard to see, Captain Jones." She leaned against a hand, smirking. "Since you've started this tale you've gone above and beyond to mention how capable and strong she is... yet mention nothing about her good looks, which she certainly has. So something tells me she's not just a mere womanly acquaintance, but someone you admire..."
Hook's expression. Else was taken back. He looked... sad. Or trying to hide it. He reached for his flask and took a swig. Else cleared her throat and smiled warmly. "So, you saved Baelfire. And then? How did you get Henry back?"
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 16, 2013 21:51:51 GMT -5
It struck him odd, the way he felt his stomach flip when Else asked that question. He swallowed his bite and continued the story," Then.... we had information on where pan... and as it turns out Regina had found Rumplstiltskin. They had this plan with... Pandora's box I believe"
His story telling skill plummeted greatly, finally he stood," Would you excuse me for the moment... where's your bathroom again, Love?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 18, 2013 11:22:44 GMT -5
Else's brows furrowed, but she pointed off to the side, the restrooms are that way." She said, pointing down a hall were a few women were headed. She watched him go. Mentioning Sheriff Swan was beginning to take a toll on the man, and perhaps the mention of Baelfire as well. Hook had filled her in on how he had betrayed the youth to pan long ago. And he still hadn't forgiven himself.
After a few minutes, Else looked over at Hans who was shoveling in food. "Hans... don't you need to use the restroom?"
He shook his head.
"Are you sure? It's been awhile since you've gone..." Else knew this sounded awkward, but Hans couldn't take a hint.
He still shook his head.
"HUSBAND." She said firmly, getting his attention. "Will you please see if the Captain is all right?"
It took a moment, but Hans finally got it. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and headed for the mens room.
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