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[sai_delgado]

She comes in through the lake door, dressed for riding and with her hair in a long braid down her back... and marsh violets woven into the braid.

As Susan Delgado goes to the bar, it's apparent that soon there will be hot chocolate, as well. Sometimes, it's the little things that bring contentment, say true.


[OOC for Millichannel: Susan and Anthy discuss how to braid hair, which Anthy does not know and which Susan offers to help with; Tony Almeida and Susan are well-met and talk about different worlds, languages, terrorism, military strategy, and oh yes, gunslingers; Roland and Susan discuss Tim's death, Pat Delgado's visit, Joanie, and then Joe's St. Christopher's medal, which brings woe; and then later on, Ace bounces by and shares hugs and the joyful news of Tim's return to the living, for great yay.]

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[anthy-rosebride.livejournal.com]

Anthy is drinking tea at the bar, and she waves, smiling.

[sai_delgado]

Susan smiles and waves back, then moves to join her.

"Good day, Anthy -- long days and pleasant nights."

[anthy-rosebride.livejournal.com]

"Hello, Susan." She sets the teacup down, and pauses to say, "Some ramen, please, Bar?" A bowl of noodles appears, and Anthy pulls it towards her, reaching for the spoon. "How are you?"

[sai_delgado]

"I'm well, thankee-sai," she replies. "And ye? How do'ee fare?"

[anthy-rosebride.livejournal.com]

"I'm fine, thank you. Bar, could I have a fork . . . ? Thank you."

She begins to carefully twirl her fork through the noodles. "The weather's getting nicer. Were you out riding?"

[sai_delgado]

"Aye, I were -- Kiseki needed the exercise, and I thought mayhap I'd explore a few new paths in the forest's edge."

And mayhap to think a bit about her father, away from the bar and those in it, but she doesn't mention that.

She takes a sip of her hot chocolate. "What do'ee have there, if ye'd not mind my asking?"

[anthy-rosebride.livejournal.com]

She can't be asking about the tea. "This? Ramen -- noodles. Soup."

Susan should be glad Anthy is not in the mood for takoyaki. "It's very good," Anthy says, and swallows the mouthful of noodles.

"What's it like in the forest?"

[iwasalevel6.livejournal.com]

Tony hobbles to the bar to get a coffee refil. Since he's in a relatively good mood, Susan gets a nod and a smile. "Hello."

[sai_delgado]

"Goodeven, sai -- may yer days be long upon the earth," she says, looking with concern at the wounded man on crutches.

Susan flushes, then, realizing that she was staring a bit. "Say sorry, sai-- I didn't mean to be rude, say true."

[iwasalevel6.livejournal.com]

"Oh." He grins nervously. "That's all right. I, ah, hurt my ankle. So I'm stuck with these for a few weeks. The name's Tony, by the way."

[sai_delgado]

"We're well-met, sai, I'd hope. I'm Susan Delgado-- late of Hambry, in Mejis."

There's an empty stool nearby, and she hesitates, not wanting to be even more rude, yet clearly wanting him to be comfortable. Finally, she essays,

"Would'ee like to sit down and talk a bit, mayhap?"

[iwasalevel6.livejournal.com]

"Nice to meet you, Susan."

He glances at the stool.

"Yeah. I shouldn't be walking around on this foot, anyway."

[sai_delgado]

She smiles brightly at him, and pushes the stool a bit closer, so that he can reach it easily without having to move.

"I'd hope ye'd feel better soon -- how did'ee hurt it, if ye would not mind me asking?"

[lastgunslinger]

Roland's on a stool nearby smoking a cigarette. He gives Susan a faint smile.

[sai_delgado]

She smiles back, and carries her drink over to him.

"Good day, Roland. How do'ee fare this even?"

[lastgunslinger]

"Well enough, say thankya. And you?"

[sai_delgado]

"Aye, well enough, considering--"

And Susan realizes, suddenly, that Roland may not know about some things.

"-- considering everything," she finishes awkwardly, looking at him for some sign.

[lastgunslinger]

Raised eyebrows. He asks for a cup of coffee. "Say on, Susan, if you would."

[sai_delgado]

She takes what, for her, is the easier part first.

"Did thee know sai Tim?"

[nitro-is-ace.livejournal.com]

An Ace goes bouncing by.

...

An Ace comes bouncing back, and hugs Susan fiercely.

Then she bounces some more. Energetic, isn't she?

"He's back! And alive! But who cares, he's back!"

[sai_delgado]

A very startled Susan returns Ace's enthusiastic hug, and then looks at her with wide eyes as she speaks.

"Do'ee-- ye can't mean--"

"--yer Tim?"

[nitro-is-ace.livejournal.com]

"Yes!" Is her very enthusiastic reply.
"He!"
Bounce.
"Came!"
Bounce.
"Back!"

...

Sedation might be in order, here.

She's smiling so broadly it's a miracle her face doesn't split at the ears.

[sai_delgado]

...

"And alive?"

Her answering smile is bright and shining, oh aye, as hope begins to dawn.

[nitro-is-ace.livejournal.com]

"Also yes!" Ace thinks this is the best news she's gotten, ever. "Susan, isn't it wonderful?" Like anyone could disagree with her now.

[sai_delgado]

Susan throws her arms around Ace and hugs her again, laughing in delight.

"Oh, Ace, it's -- aye, ye say true, it's a wonder and no mistake!"