Bartending!

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

Claire steps behind the bar and immediately sets about wiping her down and then straightening the rows of liquor and garnishes. She's in a good mood today and hums to herself as she works.

When she's finally done, she turns to the patrons around the bar and smiles.


"Can I get anybody anything?"



[[summary: Tony tell Claire about his fight with Jack and Michelle. She promises to talk to Michelle if she sees her around. She meets fellow Aussie Adam/Felicia/Sparkles for much yay. She and Guppy agree to forget about their hellfly grievances. She apologizes to Barry for her behavior last week and then explains her love for Sawyer. She meets Jack and Teddy and they set up plans for a picnic. She and Penny discuss the logistics of being wed to a war god and Asar-Suti comes by to apologize for not keeping a better eye on the hellfly.]]

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[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

"I see." she grimaces. "I'm sorry about all of that. But at least you have him back now. That's a blessing."

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

He nods, but he doesn't speak.

Because it hurts too much.

Alone. So alone. God, I miss Mik and Tony. God, Sadie. Miss you, baby. And most of all...Dad. Pops. Ted Knight, the light that's always guided my way even when I didn't want to look.

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

"Can I. . .get you something else besides your food? Like a drink maybe?" she asks, concerned.

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

He shakes his head.

"Don't, uh, don't like to drink when I'm with the kid."

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

"Okay," she nods. "But. . .you're sure you're okay, right?"

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

He nods.

"I, uh, just lost my dad. Still a little shakey about it."

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

"I'm very sorry," she says softly. "It's been a rough stretch of time for you recently, huh?"

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

He laughs and it's just a bit bitter.

"Yeah, you could say that."

My city burned, my father dead, a new son, friends lost...

Then he sighs as Teddy starts to get finicky.

"Sorry, little guy." He turns to Claire, "Yeah, sorry about the bitter."

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

She gestures vaguely. "It's okay. You can't fault people for their emotions. And things will start to get better soon. They always do, eventually."

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

He nods.

"Yeah, I know. I'll deal with it."

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

"If you need anything, just let me know. It can get lonely around here sometime."

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

He smiles at her.

"Thanks. I appreciate that. If, uh, ever need babysitting, or someone to talk to, or...need to reference a collectable item, I'm your man."

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

She grins. "We should set up a play date for the kids sometimes. And I can introduce you to Snow too, if you'd like. Her kids are lovely and need more children to play with."

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

He grins.

"Sounds good. Teddy needs to be a little more social. I can't keep him cooped up."

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

"Good," she grins. "And it's been lovely outside. We could have a picnic or something, soon."

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

And now he's really smiling.

"That sounds like a plan. The kids'd have a ball, I'm sure. When do we want to plan this thing?"

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

"How about next week? Mondays and Tuesdays are usually pretty slow days for me. Either of those would be good."

[opalcity-star.livejournal.com]

He nods.

"I think I can swing that...being either un or self employed depending on how you look at it. Thus...plenty of time to have a picnic with you and the kids."

[sendpeanutbtr.livejournal.com]

"Okay," she grins. "I'll leave you a note at the bar this weekend to set it up."