Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya...

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

[OOC: post this, this, this and this]

*He runs outside, tears in his eyes and makes his way down by the lake, staring at the night.

He's been so used to the night it doesn't bother him that the stars aren't positioned correctly. It's all he's seen here, outside with Charlie, outside when he was coming in...

A sob escapes his throat and he curses himself for being so fucking weak. Acting like a child.

Wiping his nose on the back of his sleeve, he looks out over the lake and breathes - just breathes. Richard's blood is still hot in his veins and the guilt he feels is incredible.

And Charlie - Charlie, Charlie, Charlie...

Thinking of Charlie is painful, but he can't stop.

So he sits with his head in his hands, and listens to the night as it passes slowly by*

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[ember_eleven]

Ember is wandering outside, taking in the night air. She notices the man sitting by the lake and smells the gloom coming off of him. She decides to see if he's okay and walks over.

"Are you alright?"

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

*he looks up from where he's sitting, wiping the blood-sweat-tears from his face. He must look a pathetic mess*

Not really. But thank you for asking.

[ember_eleven]

Ember sits down next to the poor man. She tilts her head.

"Have we meet before? You seem slightly familiar..."

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

*he looks her over*

I believe I inquired as to whether or not your arm was okay, only the other day?

[ember_eleven]

She blinks, remembering.

"Oh, that's right."

She smiles.

"Thank you for your concern. I'm Ember, by the way."

She looks the clearly depressed man over.

"Bad day, I take it?"

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

*he waves in ackowledgement of her name* I'm David.

No problem on the concern. I have enough for everyone, it seems, bar myself. I just want to...

I don't know.

So yes, in summary, it's been a very bad day indeed.

[ember_eleven]

Ember hesitates, then places her hand on his should.

"At least it can't get any worse, can it?"

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

*he returns to his position of sitting with his knees tucked under his chin, his arms wrapped around his legs, and his chin on his knees. His posture simply screams: defeat*

Well, I'd like to believe that you're right, but unfortunately, I have the feeling that something much, much worse is going to happen.

[ember_eleven]

Ember watches with clear, understanding eyes.

"I'm sorry."

She pauses, and then cautiously says:

"Your lovemate...?"

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

*he looks up, almost in shock*

Is it that obvious?

[ember_eleven]

Ember wraps her own arms around her legs.

"When someone is this unhappy, it is usually due to death or lovemate troubles. Since you said that it could get worse, it must have been the second one."

Her eyes grow a tad darker.

"I've had lovemate problems before." And even now, I don't know...

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sorry for your troubles, then.

But yes... death is forever on my mind, but this new...

I don't know what to think; I don't know what I've done wrong.

*he sighs*

Tell me your woe, and I'll tell you mine.

[ember_eleven]

Ember gazes out across the lake, not even noticing the tentacle waving above the water line.

"Back home, I have a lovemate. We are so perfect together. He... completes me."

"But since I've come here, it has changed. It doesn't feel the same anymore."

"And... I think I may have feelings for another."

She covers her face with her hands.

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

I have a mate here. And he's wonderful, and he's perfect, and... and today, something's different and I don't know what.

*he sighs, and turns his head to look at her*

You have feelings for some in the Bar?

[ember_eleven]

[ooc: not a problem. didn't even notice the mess-up]

Ember nods, blushing slightly.

"I... yes, I do. I meet him my first time here. He was so kind to me."

A slight frown touches her lips. "I haven't seen him in awhile though."

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

That must have been nice. Where is he now though? And what is he called?

*he sighs*

I met my own on my second visit. The first night I spoke with him, I fell in love.

... And it was a stupid thing to do, I suppose, but I couldn't help it.

[OOC: And unfortunately, mun needs to go sleep. Almost 5am, GMT and all that guff]

[ember_eleven]

[ooc: Eeps! go to bed then. we'll continue this another time]

"Oh, I suppose he's here. He's just never around when I am."

"His name? If I tell you, do you promise not to tell?"

"It's never stupid to fall in love. It's just... complicated some times. I know."

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

Complicated is an understatement, my dear, and your secret is entirely safe with me. Who would I tell, after all?

[ember_eleven]

Ember shrugs.

"I don't know... his name is... Gil."

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

Gil... *he nods* I'm not acquainted with him, at least. How is it that the two of you are never together?

[ember_eleven]

"He works in the kitchen. We don't see each other because, well, I guess our time schedules are different. I don't know."

She sighs.

"It would be nice to see him again, though..."

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

You should leave him a note, tell him that you want to meet up. I'm sure a time could be arranged.

*he smiles ever-so-slightly*

I do hate to see people in love be so perfectly wretched about it.

[ember_eleven]

Ember jolts at the 'love' comment.

"Love? No, I don't... it can't..."

She sighs.

"I don't know what it is."

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

It's something deeper than you realise, anyway. Otherwise you wouldn't be thinking like this.

*he nods, mostly to himself*

Leave him a note. Even if I'm not correct, you'll be able to find out, though I hope I *am* correct.

*he looks at the sky, and stands*

And I do apologise for having to abandon you, but I must head indoors before it gets any lighter. I don't want to combust any more than I want to leave you, believe me.

We shall speak again, I am sure of it.

[OOC: Sorry 'bout that, but if we go by David's entry this morning, he would be leaving about now ^^;]

[ember_eleven]

[ooc: that's prefectly fine. don't want David burning up in sun, now do we?]

Ember nods, and watches as the still depressed man walk into the bar.

Combust?

She continues to sit by the lake for while, seeing nothing, thinking.

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Erk, I meant someone. It's very early in the morning/late at night. I do apologise]