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[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*Bernard emerges from the Staff Wing and walks behind the Bar.

He doesn't even ask her for cigarettes, and so he's surprised when one lonesome Camel Light appears rather sheepishly on her gleaming surface next to a shot glass and a bottle of Hacienda del Cristero.

He grins.*

Thanks, baby. Think I'll save it up.

*He looks out over the barroom and calls out the specials.*

Welcome to Milliways Happy Hour.

Food specials are chicken casserole; spinach and ricotta quiche; and beefsteak with chips, onions rings and peas.

Drink specials are Magner's cider and Harp lager.

*He pours himself a shot.*

What'll you have?

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[fairest1.livejournal.com]

Gah. You need to take some time for yourself, at least, if things are that bad . . . actually, Vi left for a week to visit a friend . . . I bet Mary would be happy to watch her for at least a few hours a day, give you some time to ease your schedule.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't worry. Tom's got her for the weekend while we move into the new place. We're fine.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

That's a relief. What's the new place like?

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*There's that incandescent grin again.*

It's gorgeous, if I do say so myself.

We'll have you over once we have any furniture to speak of.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

Sounds great. I'll invite you to see our new wing in the House of Arch, if the bar lets you.

*Snow smiles*

It's things like this that make it really sink in . . . we're setting in roots and barely thinking about what we left behind.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*His smile fades, his face clouding over*

I'm rather more Bound than anyone else. I can't go to the House of Arch, Snow.

But thanks for the invite.

*A small smile*

I dunno about you, but I think about my parents every day.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

*Snow gives a serious nod*

All right. I was just wondering.

I think about my sister sometimes, but she's been here before and I don't feel like I'll never see her again. She was really the only family I had. Beyond that, I had few close friends back home, and though there's some I wouldn't mind seeing again, I know there'd be major chaos if I actually went back.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*He looks down at the Bar, wiping at a few drops of water.*

Yeah.

Sometimes I hope they'll walk in. And sometimes I dread it, in case they get Bound.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

*Snow nods*

I hope they manage a visit. The bar isn't the life for everyone, I realize that. But. It's the best choice for me right now, and the best choice I have for a place to raise the kids.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*he nods*

We'll see.

I've at least got to find a way to tell them about Sunny and Nymphadora.

Kathleen and Dude both'll be tickled pink. They loved Nymphadora when they met her.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

There might be someone who can travel to your world, pass a message on or something.

*a wide smile*

They got to meet Tonks? When was this?

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*A dark look*

The Princess. And she's from a decade in the future, and an alternate future to boot.

Also, she's a snake in the grass.

*At the next, the look softens, and he smiles again, flushing a bit*

Yeah, it was just after Christmas, before I was re-Bound. I wanted to see them before, you know? It was about a week before Crowley knocked sense into our heads, so it was a little awkward, but--

*A laugh*

Kathleen took one look at us together and as soon as Nymphadora was out of earshot, she cornered me and made me tell her everything about this girl I was in love with.

So, they knew instantly what she was to me. And they loved her.

They'd be really happy to see us now.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

Hm. One of the Endless, maybe? They'd be able to go to your specific world and not the alternate timeline . . .

*a soft smile*

At least they've met her, and got along well.

*she looks to the side, her face closed*
No nasty surprises if they do show up.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

Hey, I never thought of that. I'll talk to Death, maybe.

*A laugh*

That'll scare Kathleen right out of her britches.

*At the last, his forehead furrows with concern.*

I take it you didn't have such a good experience with meeting your in-laws?

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

Well, if she doesn't introduce herself by name, it might go smoothly. . .

Haven't met Bigby's parents yet, but I'm more worried about my own showing up. We didn't exactly see eye to eye on things.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*This could be delicate.*

...Oh?

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

My stepmother . . . was another issue entirely. My parents were real traditionalists. Raised me from birth to always be looking for a nice prince on a white horse and all that, were incredibly supportive when I married Charming. I pretty much cut off contact with them after the divorce, after how they reacted.

I'm afraid to find out what they'd think of Bigby.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*He winces*

Can't really imagine. My parents are about as anti-traditionalist as you can get.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

That must have been wonderful. Back in the homelands, parents had different takes on things . . . some demanded that their children only date others of royal blood, but some were more lenient, shrugging things off if the guy was a frog or beast or something when they met.

Heh. Sometimes I wonder what things would have been like if Bigby had found me earlier.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

Probably a lot more fun.

*Are his eyes twinkling?*

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

*Snow gives a genuine smile*

No doubt.

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

*He starts to reply, but just then several patron approach asking for drinks.*

We'll talk later?

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

*Snow nods*

Of course. Have a good evening, Bernard.

*and she heads off to speak with Virginia*