http://sir-apropos.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] sir-apropos.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] milliways_bar2005-03-20 01:23 pm

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Sir Apropos of Nothing is in the bar. He is dressed up, tunic and hose and all assorted finery. Where he got them is anyone's guess, but he looks rather good for him. His hand is wrapped firmly around his walking staff, knuckles white. He is looking for Gil. He is Not Pleased.

[identity profile] gil-whimple.livejournal.com 2005-03-20 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hi there, 'Po, you look annoyed. What's the matter?" Gil asks.

[identity profile] gil-whimple.livejournal.com 2005-03-20 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Are you?" Gil looks very surprised. "And why is that? Another career opportunity? Of course I wish you very well but this is rather sudden."

[identity profile] gil-whimple.livejournal.com 2005-03-20 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Gil tilts his head.

He has very little temper to speak of and though a cracking cook, isn't too bright in other respects. However, he can spot a man with a grievance when he sees one.

"Actually, I usually call him Sooty," he says thoughtfully. "Asar-Suti is his name - like my real name is Gilbert Whimple and yours is Sir Apropros of Nothing, plus a whole load of other things if you're being formal. I'm sorry if Sooty has upset you. Can you tell me exactly what it was he did?"

[identity profile] gil-whimple.livejournal.com 2005-03-20 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah," Gil sighs. "Yes, he mentioned that. He was very sorry that he upset you. Sooty has a lot to learn about tact and the correct way to phrase things. He often seems to speak without choosing his words but we're working on it."

He studies 'Po for a moment or two.

"How can we overcome this problem? I understood that you are unable to leave Milliways, though I may have been misled, and Sooty spends far more time in the Bar proper than he ever does in the kitchen. I'd have thought there's less chance of you seeing him and being annoyed by his continued existence in the kitchen than in the Bar itself."

[identity profile] gil-whimple.livejournal.com 2005-03-20 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"I see," Gil sighs again. "Can you clarify for me what you intend to do if you no longer work in the kitchen? I did understand that you were - please forgive me if this is tactless but I know no other term for it - Bound. Does the binding restrict your movements to just Milliways its self or have you any other options?"

He looks levelly at 'Po, his face white where it isn't red. "I really don't want to lose you and I want to help you in any way that I can. I value you, 'Po. I hope you know that."

[identity profile] gil-whimple.livejournal.com 2005-03-20 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"You don't know what to do - or you don't know that I care about your well being?"

[identity profile] gil-whimple.livejournal.com 2005-03-20 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Gil sadly watches him go, unsure of what exactly he has done wrong but pretty sure that the situation is his fault.

He covers his face with his apron for a moment then emerges blinking and goes to carry on with his work.

He'll be washing up as well this shift.