EP: Kate Barlow | Main Bar

[ikissdhimbck]

Kate comes inside trailing clouds of dust behind her. She's been working the stables, as usual. Today was a hot one, and it didn't seem fit working the stock so long as the sun was high, so she set about cleaning and organizing instead. She takes off her hat and sets it on the Bar, wincing apologetically as dirt puffs up and settles on the lacquered surface.

"Beggin' your pardon, Miss. I'll clean it up. Meantime, could I get somethin' cold?"

A pint of peach cobbler ice cream pops up as she settles herself on a stool. She eyeballs it dubiously. How can you put a respectable cobbler in a bucket of cold ice cream? She don't believe it can be done. Naturally, she won't dismiss it out of hand without giving it a fair shake. For science, and all.

She opens a ledger and starts going over notes, scooting the pint closer. Every now and again, her hand strays to her chest, absently playing with the necklace she's wearing. It's strangely soothing.


[ooc: Open indefinitely, inside the bar or outside.]

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[numbered_doctor]

Much nicer, yes.

"I've been alright. Patched a few people up after they'd hurt themselves outside."

Remy accepts the offer of ice cream, another spoon appearing for her to take a spoonful from the carton.

[ikissdhimbck]

"My hero."

She pops another bite of ice cream into her mouth, grinning like — well, like a Kate in cream.

"Still lookin' for things t'occupy yourself with?"

[numbered_doctor]

There is obligatory preening at the praise, but really, it's just for show. Remy is soon snagging herself another scoop of ice cream.

"I sure am, Kitten."

[ikissdhimbck]

She nods.

"I should be 'round more oft, now. If y'wanted t'try ridin' a horse."

[numbered_doctor]

A blink as she recalls hazily, talking to Kate about horse riding while coming down from an asthma attack.

"Sure, why not?"

[ikissdhimbck]

"Don't sound too excited, now."

She grins around her spoon, hellfire dancing in her eyes.

"You'll make yourself sick again."

[numbered_doctor]

Remy laughs.

"Hey, I don't even know if I'll like it, yet, but I'm certainly willing to give it a try."

[ikissdhimbck]

She chuckles, shaking her head.

"Couldn't resist teasin' you a bit. I promise I'll be gentle."

She'll have to be. After the long day she's had, she's feeling tired. At least it'll get cooler once the sun starts going down.

[numbered_doctor]

Smiiiirk.

"I dunno, I've never minded a little rough and tumble."

[ikissdhimbck]

It doesn't occur to her what that smirk's all about for a few long seconds.

And then she turns red.

"'Course, it all depends on the horses."

[numbered_doctor]

Remy's still grinning when she leans to bump Kate's shoulder affectionately.

"'Course I'm sure the rider helps, too."

[ikissdhimbck]

Her lips twitch.

"Maybe a touch."

She nudges her shoulder in return, head lowered bashfully but now with laughter on her lips.

[numbered_doctor]

There's a laugh from Remy, and she swings an arm around Kate's shoulders.

"That's the spirit."

[ikissdhimbck]

She shakes her head.

"'Least you're in a good mood. S'a good way t'start."

She takes one last bite of ice cream, and puts her spoon down.

"Whenever you're ready, then."

[numbered_doctor]

"And you're not?" she counters, squeezing gently. "And I'm just waiting on you, Kate."

[ikissdhimbck]

"Oh, no. I'm in a fine mood, jus' a li'l tired. I did some spring cleanin' out there, an' in the heat it gets t'you."

She absently reaches for her pendant, rubbing her thumb over it a moment before tucking it inside her blouse.

[numbered_doctor]

"If you'd like, we could postpone, if you'd rather rest? I don't want you tiring yourself out too badly now."

[ikissdhimbck]

She gives her a knowing grin.

Who's doing the mother henning now, Miss Remy?

"I'll be fine. The least that should happen is y'should meet somma the animals. Figure out which one you'd like t'take for a ride."

She asks Miss Bar for a bag of carrots.

[numbered_doctor]

Hey, she's a doctor. It's part of her modus operandi.

"Alright, then," she says, standing whilst sliding her hands into her pockets. "Lead on, m'dear."

[ikissdhimbck]

Kate settles her hat back on and adjusts her belt, grinning at Remy before sliding past her on the way to the back door. The ledger gets tucked under her arm, while Miss Bar takes care of the ice cream dishes.

It's a nice evening outside. Still warm, but cooling slowly.

"Have y'ever spent a day in the country with the company of animals?"

She can't get over these cityfolk. All right, sure, if you've got automobiles then you don't have to ride horses, but there must be some animals Miss Remy likes.