Night Off

[go-between.livejournal.com]

Richard's at the bar with a pint of lager and a distinct lack of children. He's leaning back on the barstool and toying with a red ring on his thumb.


{ooc: Must get some sleep now. Slowtime is love. ^_^ G'night!}

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[blueskinnedboy.livejournal.com]

Someone feels summoned.

It's a good thing this someone loves being summoned.

Hands on Richard's shoulders and a kiss on his neck. "Hello."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

Richard's skin tingles at the kiss and he hums in satisfaction.

"Hullo, love. Was hoping to see you."

He turns for a proper kiss.

[blueskinnedboy.livejournal.com]

He gets one. Then another. And perhaps a third.

"I thought you did. So here I am."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Fantastic service. Never knew religion could be so hands-on."

[blueskinnedboy.livejournal.com]

Chris smiles. "You are very blessed indeed, my dear."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Moreso than I ever thought I would be. I'm damned lucky to even be alive let alone so blessed."

[blueskinnedboy.livejournal.com]

Chris strokes his face and kisses his forehead. "No danger," he murmurs. "None to you anymore."

[child_like_vampire]

Claudia watches him from nearby.

She frowns.

She needed to show David she could behave and be nice with Richard. If she wasn't, he may not want her about anymore.

So she watches.

[go-between.livejournal.com]

He sees her as he turns to look about at the crowd and gives her a soft smile.

"Hullo, Claudia."

[child_like_vampire]

She slowly comes closer.

"Hello, Richard," she says softly, that child-like quality returning to her. "I promised David I wouldn't play with you or the children."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

He looks confused.

"Why would David ask you not to play with us?"

[child_like_vampire]

"Because my play is not nice," she says, gripping a stool. "He doesn't want me hurting you."

She eyes him.

"And I don't want to upset him, so I promised to be a good girl."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

He raises an eyebrow,

"Well, yes. Trying to hurt us could get messy very quickly. I'm not certain that I could stop what would happen to you."

[abotticellilady.livejournal.com]

"Richard!" He has a B with him. A rather tanned B.

A B who is about seven months pregnant, too.

"I...forgot Joshua's birthday, didn't I?"

[go-between.livejournal.com]

Richard grins and hugs her and rubs her belly.

"Bianca! You look stunning. And that's all right. The party was small and quiet, and he'll have many more to come. But you should visit soon. The boys would love to see their Aunty B."

[abotticellilady.livejournal.com]

"I should! Before Elshian is born, I think. But! I shall have to find him a present. I shall feel dreaful otherwise."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

He laughs and rolls his eyes.

"Oh, no, he has enough toys and clothes for three small children. He's far from deprived."

[abotticellilady.livejournal.com]

"A boomarang."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

He blinks a bit.

"Well, he doesn't have one yet, but I'm not sure he'd know how to work it either. I'm not sure I know how to work one."

[eternal-boy.livejournal.com]

"No kids tonight, Richard?"

[go-between.livejournal.com]

He shakes his head.

"They're with their Gran. Big family dinner tonight, but I wasn't up for it."

[eternal-boy.livejournal.com]

"Not one for gatherings or...?"

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Oh, no, I like gatherings, and I love the Perunus, just...needed to be a little more anonymous tonight."

[eternal-boy.livejournal.com]

He nods.

"I can... understand that."

He looks over at Richard.

"Can I get you anything? I'm... also in a mood to be anonymous tonight."

A small smile.

"Well, somewhat."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Bacon sandwich wouldn't go amiss."

He smiles back and thumps his shoulder.

"How've you been, Nick?"