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[the_lioness]

*Alanna walks in the front door and removes her dusty cloak, shaking it out behind her. Talking to herself, she knocks her boots against the door frame. Large chunks of mud come off, and she wipes her hands on her black breeches. She glances around with a blank smile, taking a seat at the bar and ordering a large breakfast with plenty of coffee.

It's raining rather heavily in Corus.*

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[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

She gets a personally made breakfast, this time.

Michael's a good cook, and brings it out himself in a quiet moment.

[the_lioness]

Hullo, Michael.

*She gives him a grateful smile and smooths her still damp hair back.* Looks delicious. How are you?

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"Pretty good", he answers with a true smile. "Got some good news."

[the_lioness]

Do you, now? Please, share. I could use it.

*She quirks an eyebrow and gnaws on a piece of bacon.*

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

He grins.

"Maria's pregnant."

[the_lioness]

*Alanna stops chewing, a startled look on her face. After a moment, she clears her throat and smiles.*

Congratulations, my friend. That's wonderful news indeed.

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

He smiles back.

"We think so. Still gotta go back and tell her mom, though."

[ooc: Maria also has an entrance post... *hint*]

[the_lioness]

I'm sure she will be thrilled! *She pauses, peering at him.* Won't she?

[OOC: The internet hates me today. I keep getting booted. Send her over here? *bats eyelashes* ]

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

He looks a little dubious, but nods. "When she's got used to it."

Maria, seeing them talking and remembering Alanna from the wedding, wanders over to say hi.

[the_lioness]

It will be fine, Michael. News like this tends to take people by surprise, but she will be sewing baby clothes before you know it.

*Alanna grins at Maria.* Congratulations!

[herbal-waitress.livejournal.com]

She smiles, reaching automatically across the Bar for Michael's hand.

"Thanks."

[the_lioness]

How are you feeling? I trust Michael is taking good care of you? Don't overtax yourself.

*Sighing, she thinks of Val and gives Maria a stern, but friendly look.*

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"Doing my best", Michael answers, and Maria nods. "I don't have a job or anything here, yet, so no danger of that."

[last_adam]

*Adam's nearby and watches with raised eyebrows before coming over to take the seat next to her.*

Rough night?

[the_lioness]

More frustrating than rough, but yes. *She turns to face him with a small smile.* I almost broke that no violence rule myself and felt it prudent to spend the night in Corus in order to cool off.

[last_adam]

*He frowns, looking her over.*

What happened?

[the_lioness]

*Alanna grumbles, hooking her boot around the stool's leg in order to avoid kicking something.*

I finally met our resident terrorist. Ramon Salzar? We didn't exactly get along. In fact, I think I might have made it on to his list of people to kill. And I do not doubt for a moment that he has such a list.

*She curses in yamani.*

[last_adam]

Shit.

[the_lioness]

Yes. *She agrees emphatically.* He's a patronizing ass, and I'm in no way worried about him hurting me, but others may not be able to fight back. Mithros, I wanted to clobber him.

*Glowering, she imitates Ramon.* You're quite right, Alanna. Doing that would get you killed. *She makes a face.*

[last_adam]

*Adam's whole mind is on fire, and he only just keeps from asking Alanna if she wants him to do away with the guy.*

Do you think he'll try something?

[the_lioness]

*Alanna tilts her head and thinks, watching Adam. The foot not wrapped around the stool leg starts tapping impatiently on one of the rungs.*

No. *She grits her teeth.* I don't think he's that stupid. However, I sense his temper has a short fuse, and I wouldn't put anything past him in the heat of the moment. Frankly, I'm shocked he didn't lash out at me last night.

*Blushing, she averts her eyes.* I almost wanted him to.

[last_adam]

*Adam glares at her, trying to will her to meet his eyes.*

What, so that you could get hurt?

[the_lioness]

*Both eyebrows shoot up, and Alanna meets his eye, grinning recklessly.*

No. So that I could punch him and not feel badly about it. Self defense, you see. He wouldn't be able to hurt me, Adam. I've dealt with far worse.

[last_adam]

Yeah.

*He's still frowning, though, and his face is a bit red.*

[the_lioness]

*Alanna looks over her shoulder without turning her head much. There aren't many people around, so she scoots her stool closer and trails her fingertips over his cheekbone.*

What's the matter?