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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 18, 2013 14:38:02 GMT -5
Hook took a wash cloth from the towel rack and dappened it. The cold water sobered him a little, not that he was going to get very 'emotional' about his situation, but he could feel himself being taken to a darker place.
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Dec 18, 2013 17:27:22 GMT -5
"Hook?" Hans came in, clearing the path as a gentleman came out of the restroom. Hans spotted the pirate, one lone black-clad figure against a white and blue tiled bathroom. "Hook okay?"
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 18, 2013 17:59:34 GMT -5
Hook turned a little surprised to see Han's cropped form in the doorway,' I'm fine Hans...." Though his voice sounded flat," I... I'm just jealous of you is all"
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Dec 18, 2013 18:05:24 GMT -5
Hans cocked his head to the side. "I put as much food on your plate as I did on mine." Hans replied, sheepishly, not getting it. "Don't be jealous." He moved towards Hook, wringing his hands. He didn't want Hook to leave... because then Else would be upset.
There was a time he would have questioned why that was. But Else had more then proved that she didn't see the pirate as anything more then a dear friend. The burly man had nothing to fear when it came to Else. But she did like everyone to be happy.
"Hans can get more from food bar?" He asked, hoping Hook would be glad to hear that.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 18, 2013 18:12:54 GMT -5
"No, no, I've had more than enough food Hans. You've treated me well as a host," hook smiled. He turned and leaned against the counter," I'm jealous that you have such a wonderful family, a wife who loves you and beautiful children..... I hoped by now I would have had that too"
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Dec 19, 2013 8:37:13 GMT -5
Hans eyed the man before him. "You will. If you want it badly." He offered. He finally laid a large hand on Hook. "Come back. You shouldn't be alone..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 20, 2013 0:08:42 GMT -5
"That's the thing, I think I'm going to be alone for a long time... a different sort of 'alone" Hook sighed," But I'll come back" He offered a small smile to the man," I mean if you all miss me so much"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 21, 2013 9:28:08 GMT -5
Else drummed her fingers on the table, hoping that Hans would be successful in bringing Hook back. Or else she would have to march herself over there and drag him out PERSONALLY... but she saw the two men coming back. She perked up in her seat. "There you two are! I was thinking about ordering dessert! What do you think?"
While they were busy mauling that over, Else reached into her store bag.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 21, 2013 17:29:54 GMT -5
"I suppose," That was awfully generous of them, but a pirate wasn't about to turn it down," What sort of 'desserts' do they have here?"
Hans passed him the center piece- it happened to be another menu, how convenient," They have a lot of chocolate selections... do you have a particular favorite? I'm not sure I know where to start"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 22, 2013 18:22:35 GMT -5
"Me neither." Else said as she put the ship in a bottle tree topper on the table. She turned on the bottom to let the waves and star inside glow, leading it's ship to safety. She looked up at Hook for a reaction. His nose was buried in the menu.
Only when Hans started making some noises of aw at the glowing thing did Hook finally look.
"I saw you liked it in the store." Else said, when she was met with silence. "And..." She dug in the bag more. "...I found some more nautical ornaments that will help get you started when you do decided to have a tree. Captain's wheels, shells, mermaids... I vied for the topless: thought you would appreciate that... and anchors. The anchors come in a set of 10 but... I kept one for my tree... because you are our friend and I always want to make sure we have a reminder of you. Because Christmas is the time to think about friends and family."
Else looked up at him. She hoped he was stunned, in a good way, into silence. "Well... what do you think? I know you don't have a tree... but it's something to get you started..." It was annoying her that Hans was having more of an enthusiastic reaction then the pirate. "I can... take them back if you don't want them... I just thought... you're not going to be alone forever. Not in the way that you think you will, Captain Jones. It's in your heart to have a companion... a family. It WILL happen... and these could help you get started with at least acquainting yourself with the festivities..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 22, 2013 20:38:02 GMT -5
"Love.... I don't know what to say," He picked up one of the mermaids with blonde hair, he smiled a little," his is too kind, thank you"
Though really he wasn't sure how he felt, when would he get to use any of this? Certainly not this year, and who knows what the next year would bring... still, he forced a smile to be polite. he didn't want Else to think he didn't appreciate the gesture.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 22, 2013 20:57:37 GMT -5
Else cocked her head at him, seizing his wrist warmly. She could sense what was going through his mind. "You don't have to wait for that special someone to come along in order to enjoy these, Captain Jones. You use them for yourself. To bring warmth to YOURSELF. Because you need to value yourself."
She leaned back in her seat. "What... do you honestly think your future wife is going to treasure mermaid tits on her Christmas tree?" Hans looked up on that. Ian made a sound. Else laughed. "You'll buy new ones, make a NEW memories when that time comes. For now..." She picked up one of the anchors with a bit of pine and holly tied to itself with ribbon. "...These are for YOU to enjoy. To remind you that you have people in your life who care about you deeply... and that number will only continue to grow with each passing year."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 22, 2013 21:28:22 GMT -5
Hook met her eyes, and smiled, then gently pulled away his wrist," Perhaps I've been wallowing in my own self pity for to long, Thank you Else, these are lovely. The next chance I get... I'll have to fin a miniature, but maybe some of them can go up in my quarters aboard my ship"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Dec 23, 2013 19:51:56 GMT -5
Else smiled back at him. It would take time realize it for himself: this sailor wasn't lost at sea anymore. He had a home now. With friends...
"Alright... so I need something WARM, large, and smothered in chocolate before we head back to the house!" Else exclaimed.
They did head back, and since Klaire had been sleeping the whole time, she was wide awake. Only Ian was slowing down, his mis-matched eyes drooping in exhaustion. Hook held him while Else and Klaire watched Hans put the topper on the tree. Else baby-talked her daughter about how wonderful the tree looked. Hans kissed her under the mistletoe and they taught Hook a few Christmas songs... or tried. Else couldn't sing worth a damn and Hans couldn't focus cause he was too excited. At least they succeeded at bringing a small smile to the pirate's lips. It was small, but it was warm.
It was getting late, at least late for the babies, and Else handed Klaire to Hans. "I'll take Captain Jones back to his ship. You put the babies to sleep, Hans."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Dec 23, 2013 21:16:55 GMT -5
Hans took the now sleeping Ian from Hook and brought the two upstairs. Hook absent-mindedly waved as he walked upstairs.
"Are you sure you want to walk with me? It's rather cold and I really don't mind going myself...."
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