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William Evans ([personal profile] not_his_pa) wrote in [community profile] milliways_bar2012-04-05 04:33 pm

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William loves the Milliways' stables as they're big, most of the horses are friendly and he can always finds some space to himself. Their barn at home does what it needs to and he has a spot for hiding stuff in it, but his responsibilities are more there.

Today he's taken care of a few chores around the barn and has been introducing himself to a beautiful mare that recently arrived. Horus is exploring and William's not too concerned about him as the forge cats keeps an eye on him when they're here.

Once he's done checking on all the horses, he plans on sitting on the back porch of the Bar with a book and enjoying it feeling like Spring.

(OOC: Catch him in the stables or on the porch.)
ikissdhimbck: (Kissin' Kate)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-07 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
She opts to think he's talking about the party, though the smile she shoots him is both grateful and warm.

"Well, there's gonna be a lot of setup involved. Chairs, tables — I'll be cleanin' up one'a the pens out front so lil'uns can take pony rides. Anythin' you'd like t'help with would be appreciated."
ikissdhimbck: (Smiling)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-07 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
"That'd be nice. So long as y'promise me you'll have some fun an' not spend all your time workin'."
ikissdhimbck: (Kate Curious Questioning Worried)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-07 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Mary?"

She smirks. William sure does have a way with women around these parts. Not that she's surprised, he is a good-looking boy.

"Oh, Miss Mary Bennet? Sure, sugar. She's a fine young woman, with a good head on her shoulders. Were y'hopin' for books I'd have my children read at school, or ones from this place?"
ikissdhimbck: (Teacher 2 - night classes)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-07 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
"She comes from a different sort'a life," she smiles, shaking her head. "I'm sure underneath all the politeness there's a girl not so different from myself."

But with acres more potential.

Every time someone thinks of her as a teacher, she feels a wistful little burst of happiness.

"I suppose I am. All right, I'll draw you up a curriculum, an' leave the books with Miss Bar. Is there some place I can find the two of you?"
ikissdhimbck: (Stormclouds on the horizon)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-07 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
She sobers, nodding a touch.

"Them's good skills t'have. Even if she don't have a need t'call on 'em overmuch. Worryin's somethin' womenfolk like us are brought up t'do."

So much depends on raising your children to marry well and, when at all possible, acquire title. Kate's on William's side, however. She'll be glad to show Miss Mary the 19th century, just as soon as she can.

"We'll stick with books for now, then. But y'know where I am. Y'can always leave me a note."
ikissdhimbck: (Smiling)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-08 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"Milliways is dangerous, an' unpredictable at its best. You're doin' a good thing."

She somehow manages to not melt when she looks at the kitten in William's pocket.

"Y'can help me haul one of these buckets, if you're askin' what needs t'be done right now. I'm headed towards the trough out back with 'em."
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[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-09 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
Kate chuckles.

"Downright exhaustin'. Y'might find it t'be somethin' of a challenge, sweetheart. Things are different back east; certainly in England. A lady must conduct herself as such at all times. It was similar for me when I attended school in New Orleans."

A different sort of life.

A lifetime ago.

"Milliways'll open her t'new things with time. Anythin' I can do t'help?"
ikissdhimbck: (Looking down Bashful Don't know what to)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-09 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
"It'd be good t'see Miss Mary smile."

She empties her bucket of water into the trough once they reach it, a thoughtful curve of her lips making her look pensive.

"I've made a promise t'her. Once I move my door, she's agreed t'come look at my old university. Maybe that'll help."

Maybe it will open a world of potential to her that she hasn't had the luxury to entertain.
ikissdhimbck: (Smiling)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-09 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
She turns to look at him, her smile stretching a bit.

"Someday I'll get you in a university, too."

And that's a promise, William Evans.
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[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-13 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
He ain't always easy to read, but the truth of it is he's got a mountain of potential, and despite the britches and the guns she's still a schoolteacher at heart.

"Hold your horses, now. I ain't talkin' 'bout sendin' you off someplace."

She touches his shoulder, smiling gently.

"Whether you attend or y'jus' visit, keep your mind open t'new adventures. Y'never know where the road'll take you."
ikissdhimbck: (Sympathetic)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-13 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
Her brow creases.

"Y'got a lot of responsibility back home. Ain't nothin' wrong with that. Y'take care'a family first."

It's the way it's always been, and Kate understands that.

"But there ain't nothin' wrong with betterin' yourself, either. Explorin'. Findin' new things. Maybe then y'can teach what y'know t'your brother, an' he can enjoy the opportunities of this place through you."
ikissdhimbck: (Smiling)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-13 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure he will. He's got a big brother who loves him as much as you, after all."

She's awful proud of him.



And it shows.
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[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-04-13 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Y'know if there's anythin' I can do, I'm pleased t'do it. I'm sure there are some fine schools out Arizona way. An' if y'need some extra coin there's always an odd job or two about.

"Meantime, I'll be sure you an' Miss Mary have enough books between the two'a you."

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