http://bonhomme7h.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] bonhomme7h.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] multiversallogs2011-08-08 08:05 pm

It's like paradise, spread out with a butter knife :: [OPEN]

Who: EVERYONE
What: Réjean has decided that more people ought to celebrate and help raise a bit of dosh for one of his favourite bars. See: flyer.
Where: The Apache.
When: Misdi night and into the wee hours of the morning.
Warnings: Discussion of Pickman's manky feet.

The Apache is much the same as it always is: dimly lit, with the jukebox playing in the background, and the bartender serving whatever's on tap. Tonight, the bar is packed with people from all across the city, different cantons and cohorts, all out to celebrate surviving the fungal plague. Patrons are encouraged to buy tickets for a door prize with the proceeds going to repair the damage tunnelling ants made to the cellar.
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (i don't believe in fairytales ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-09 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
The diminutive woman making a beeline to him through the crowd is not actually a member of Hellsing, which all things considered is probably for the best, actually. However, she would presume to be someone he wants to see, which is why she pops up beside him with her silly drink in hand, navigating alcohol and heels with the skill of practise.

"Did you lose a bet?" His clothing. She's just being friendly, Boromir, you love it.

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-09 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ilde." She gets a bright, warm smile, because maybe he was worried. Despite her being the river-maid and him being the squishy human.

"Chainmail is bad for broken ribs." Apparently. And light alcoholic drinks aren't something you should give to children, the things he's learning. "Besides, you don't take a sword to a party, just a dagger or two."
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (and i love to believe ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-09 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
The worst of it (besides the nightmares) are the bruises on her throat, still hidden by the glamour that lets her masquerade as human in appearance; the slight rasp in her voice hints at what's there, but she doesn't seem to be significantly slowed down this evening. Her hand lingers over his ribs for a moment, like she would've poked him and then thought better of it, and then she pats his shoulder, fondly. "I was talking about you," she says, apropos of nothing. "And here you are. You're very good."

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-09 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then I can only hope you spoke good things, dear river maiden." Which is Middle Earth code for thinking you're adorable when buzzed, Ilde.

"Come now, I need your help," he says, leaning against the bar and pointing to the bottles behind it. "The healer told me I can't drink any ale, wine, or other such thing while I take his painkillers. What are you supposed to have, then?"
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (i have no fear of depths ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-09 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
The fleeting grin he gets in return promises only good things! ...well, it suggests she enjoyed the conversation, anyway.

Boosting herself up onto a barstool, she signals the bartender and orders him a soda, playing with the straw that Réjean had acquired for her earlier. "If we were in a different bar, I would've got you a virgin daiquiri," she informs him.

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-09 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Which doesn't help his curiosity in the slightest, no.

"That is the strangest name for a drink I've ever heard in my life." And speaking of strange drinks, his soda arrives pretty quickly (the bubbling is odd, although he's gotten used to it).
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (luxury is not a necessity to me ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-09 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"A daiquiri is a cocktail," she says, in the tone of someone holding forth in an educational sort of a way, "which is a mixed drink. A virgin daiquiri is the same cocktail, without any alcohol in it."

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-09 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Cocktails is a very unfortunate name, especially given its 'status.' But Boromir isn't going to laugh because he's a grown man and he's commanded armies. Yes. "That sounds...nice."
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner ('cause that's who you are ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-09 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"I like brandy alexanders better." They're sweet and easy to drink and, like the song says, tend to get her into trouble. But everything tends to get Ilde into trouble, sooner or later, so why not enjoy it?

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-09 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"That sounds far more preferable. When I'm better, I'd like to really celebrate. I had some good news before the recent attack." And some not so good news, but hopefully there would be time to slow down and mourn properly in the next while. "My world is safe, and my friends are alive. My brother is married," which gets a chuckle.

Underneath it all he's a little sad he's not there to enjoy it, even though he realises that's not a possibility any more. But knowing is the next best thing. He feels more at peace.
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (but she says she's not alone ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-10 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Suppressing a bitter pang of envy - and brief, savage anger at that which is so fucking unfair - Ilde bumps him gently with her shoulder, affectionate and quiet. She's pleased for him, truly, but she's already had a bit to drink and she doesn't quite trust herself to comment on it without sounding...

...less than pleased.

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-10 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
He can't help but pick up on the sudden change in his friend's mood, and he mentally fumbles with what to say, or do, and it's not like he's never felt this way himself. A month or so ago he would have given some sort of encouraging speech, the sort he reserved for his men in the face of hardships, but with Ilde...

With Ilde, you can change the conversation. "It's been an odd sort of week." (Understatement). It's got the added implication of let's not talk about it, then.

rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (what you could possibly know ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-10 07:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes," she agrees, a moment later, not ungrateful for the merciful out of that conversational pothole. "Yes, it has."

But tonight is good, she's already decided, so she adds, "Who took you shopping? Look at you."

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-10 07:39 am (UTC)(link)
"Me?" It's said in a slightly strained sort of what's wrong with it. "This is what people wear where I come from." Although it's usually better tailored and embroidery is always involved, somewhere.
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (you be the beast ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-10 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Nothing's wrong with it."

...a pause follows. Ilde studies him, evidently looking for flaws.

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-10 07:42 am (UTC)(link)
"I take it you have some suggestions." We can't all be fashionable in ridiculously high shoes, lady.
Edited 2011-08-10 07:43 (UTC)
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (i could not believe any more ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-10 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
"You need a suit," she informs him, at length. "Properly tailored. ...dove grey."

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-10 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
"...I don't even know what that is." He doesn't.
rhinemaid: actress mia kirshner (luxury is not a necessity to me ♠)

[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-08-10 08:21 am (UTC)(link)
"I know." She rests a hand on his shoulder, briefly, as if magnanimously forgiving him for that.

[identity profile] ofminastirith.livejournal.com 2011-08-10 08:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Where would I find one, since it's so important?" This man has no clue.