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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.)
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.)
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"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."
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He knows she's a teacher but asking something like this still feels like it might be a lot.
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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?"
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William would blush if he knew her thoughts because Mary's odd, she's his age but he sees her as a friend and worries about her in other ways. She's confusing but she's also not Thalia who he misses a lot.
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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?"
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As she worries as much as he does but about different things.
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"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."
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Horus has ended up in his pocket and is now sound asleep.
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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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"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?"
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As he wants to help Mary enjoy life more and he's curious to see what she's willing to dare.
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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.
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It makes him feel awful but he feels jealous of Mary for that chance. He knows he'll never get to a university himself, maybe Mark will, but its a generous offer. And he'll just keep all those awful thoughts inside where they belong instead of getting in the way.
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"Someday I'll get you in a university, too."
And that's a promise, William Evans.
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"You don't have to do that, Miss Barlow. It just ain't meant for me."
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"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."
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"Alright, sorry, its just somethin' we used to talk about sometimes when I was younger. Mark'd get better and there'd be money for schoolin'. I know it ain't the same here, but don't want to hope too much for anythin'."
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"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."
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William has Milliways and can learn here but Mark, Mark has more chances to find new chances.
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She's awful proud of him.
And it shows.
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Mark's alive and that means he can go farther.
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"Meantime, I'll be sure you an' Miss Mary have enough books between the two'a you."
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