(no subject)

[almosthonorable]

[ oom: this cowboy keeps his word ]


He didn't expect to see the bar just yet.

Doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate the happenstance.

Ben Wade heads toward the counter to order a whiskey. He's in a damn good mood.


[ tiny tag: the russian astronaut ]

Comments

[almosthonorable]

"Well, then, by all means, enlighten me."

[aimedforthemoon]

"Optomism does not mean...blind. Bad things can happen, people can be...not nice. I know this, very well. But if you expect the worst all the time...you are not anymore prepared. You, um. You can plan for bad things, be realistic and not stupid, but you can still hope for good.

Just, don't be blind and assume the best will always happen."

[almosthonorable]

"Suppose that's true enough," he concedes with a small smile. "Might even work."

[aimedforthemoon]

"It does, thank you."

[almosthonorable]

That earns a quiet laugh.

"Glad to know it does for you, Miss — "

Half a beat and an apologetic half-smile.

"Esfir. Just Esfir."

[aimedforthemoon]

"Yes. Just Esfir." Pause. "You could always call me Lieutenant, if just my name is too hard."

[almosthonorable]

"Ain't hard, Lieutenant — just a habit I'm gonna hafta break around you."

[aimedforthemoon]

She grins.

"I appreciate it. Your drink on me? For the trouble?"

[almosthonorable]

She gets a slow smile in return.

"Ain't trouble when it's comin' from you, but all right. Long as I can get the next round."