simplestgift: (z In the middle of it all.)
Archie Kennedy ([personal profile] simplestgift) wrote2011-11-14 07:33 pm

Twenty-four bells: [Action]

[Luceti. Even the name is beautiful.

It's quiet here, but not silent. No cannonfire, no stomping feet or shouting men. No bars or guards or grey stone walls. Everything is lovely and serene and everyone is pleasant. Well. Nearly everyone, but that's okay.

In Hornblower's company, Kennedy stops by the bakery and selects, for some reason, cheesecake. He's never had it--not that he can remember, at least--and it is absolutely the most beautiful thing he can imagine. Chocolate cheesecake, smooth and rich and flavorful with a drizzle of raspberry syrup. He tastes it and doesn't just eat it.

They visit the tea shop and he is floored. They visit the clothing shop and he finds a new linen shirt, already made. They visit the library and...

And...

O the glory of the library. It's as if this town was created for his rehabilitation.

Hours are spent in the library until he learns he can take books out. Even then, he very nearly doesn't leave.

On the way home, he asks to be alone for a moment. When given the chance, he walks the woods close to the village. At twilight, he sits at the fountain, staring into space with utter blankness because he knows the pleasantness of this day is going to end.

He doesn't realize it when the moon rises and he's still sitting alone in its pale light.

OOC: Kennedy's replies will come from [livejournal.com profile] babymid_archie. Meet him absolutely anywhere during the day or at night. Depending on when and where, Horatio will tag in as well, so remember to specify when/where in your tag. Share his rapture or cheer him up. Possible triggers--character is hella post-traumatic.]

unneeded: (What do we do?)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Lots and lots and lots of blinking, then he touches his forehead.]

A-Archie Kennedy. Midshipman.
herotypical: [ happy ] (✝ new ones are slave labour you keep)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ and buffy holds out a hand. to shake. ]

Buffy Summers. Uhm. Non-midshipman. [ so skittish! she's not sure she should drop the truth on him just yet. ]
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[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
unneeded: (Almost feels like home.)

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[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[A dry laugh. He shakes her hand.]
herotypical: [ happy ; snarky ; bar ] (✝ but twice as fast)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
So...I'm just gonna throw this out there before we get into the inevitable argument -- okay? Please, feel free to call me Buffy. Almost everyone does and it makes me feel slightly less old beyond my years if you do. But, if you have to cling to the miss? Miss Buffy will also suffice. In a pinch.
unneeded: (Tired of everything.)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
[A nod.] You prefer just Buffy?
herotypical: [ happy ; snark ; conversation ] (✝ the defenders of the faith we are)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
I do. I do prefer just Buffy.
unneeded: (Hm! Really!)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
Then that's what you'll be called.
herotypical: [ snarky ; neutral ] (✝ fit to drink)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
See, Archie? This is why I like you. You can be a complete beacon of reasonableness in a desert of starched collars.
unneeded: (Nose scrunch.)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
...You've only just met me.
herotypical: [ happy ; snarky ; mug ] (✝ it's like a bullet to the head)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ whoops.

typical buffyesque damage control: ]
And I already like you! Would you look at that.
unneeded: (Not good.)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
[He lets out a breath.] You know Horatio.
herotypical: [ snarky ; angry ; pout ] (✝ our childhood then our youth)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
We've chatted. I may have commented on the starchiness of his collar.
unneeded: (Good news at last.)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, he's a bit vain.
herotypical: [ snarky ] (✝ buy a shiny backpack)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ vain isn't the word she'd use but she nods along. ]

So I take it you and him have done the talking thing?
unneeded: (Uncertain.)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
I'm staying with him.
herotypical: [ snarky ] (✝ planting trees)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ predictable. in a good way. she nods. ]

And how about Jilly or Jack? Have a run in with either of them yet?
unneeded: (No breath.)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
[He shakes his head.]
herotypical: [ snarky ; happy ] (✝ prepare for ascension)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
Huh. Won't this be a brainful for them. Do yourself a favour and don't let Jack get to you. Five bucks says he'll try -- but he'll try out of a warped kind of affection. I promise.
unneeded: (Hm! Really!)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
I'll try. [The name doesn't inspire trust, but Archie will see for his own eyes.]
herotypical: [ wtf ; angry ] (✝ and told you goodbye)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
That's all anyone can ask for. Trying.
unneeded: (What am I to do?)

[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
[That gets a few rapid blinks as his eyes fall and go glassy. A few heartbeats later, he looks back up, then at Buffy.] You think so?
herotypical: [ snark ; happy ; neutral ] (✝ i think never is enough)

[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
I know so.

[ and quickly, she passes into a teasing smirk. ] And if he does cross the line? Just remind him that Buffy Summers can still kick his ass.
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[personal profile] unneeded 2011-11-16 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Sorry, he can't let that weirdness slide.] I believe you. I'm...quite certain his livestock trembles as you pass.
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[personal profile] herotypical 2011-11-16 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ she laughs -- but only after a moment's pause as she tries to locate the misunderstanding. ]

Oh. For sure. His very fine and very stare-at-able livestock trembles in fear.

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what is american history.

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Are we doing a shopping log? XD

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yep! today!

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Perfect.

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