Marriage? What?

[thecricketer]

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...Well. That's certainly...interesting.

Really, Romana, I would expect better from you.

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[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

I think there is always such a thing.

*sighs, possibly a bit petulant* Yes, everyone seems quite keen on that point, when they actually remember I've managed to not use for nearly three months now.

*beams* I am quite likeable when I want to be.

((Or I've just resisted its pull and am stronger now? Or am going to go watch it because I need something shiny right now. One of the two))

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Absolutely. If I was perfect I'd have no idea what to do with myself.

*resists chuckling at said petulance, absolutely beaming instead* Three months, really? That's extraordinary, I'm sure I'm quite proud of you, and Aislinn as well.

*eyes glinting* It's one of your many talents, I suppose.

((It made you think you were growing more resistant so you would be caught unawares by the sudden need for shiny. *nodnod*))

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Do you have an idea now?

*arches eyebrow, slight shrug* I suppose. Possibly. No one's said anything for weeks.

*smirks* Something like that. I've far greater ones lurking about.

((EVOL Trailer! *smites it with, um, some sort of smiting device* ))

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Not at all. *slight smile* I don't often admit to that, you know.

*frowns* That's quite remiss of them. I...well, would you mind terribly if I said I was proud of you, despite not knowing you as well?

*smirks back, tone teasing* Modesty is a virtue as well, I've heard.

((*lends you Five's cricket bat?* I abuse Comcast with it.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

And yet you did to me. I am honored.

*small smile* I hardly think that's something I would mind.

*chuckles* Not one of mine.

((But....but.....if I really smite it, what if I can't watch it tomorrow?))

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*raises eyebrows* I honestly can't tell if you're having me on or not.

*smiles in return, speaking softly and sincerely* Then I am very proud of you, Lord Byron.

*grins* I've been without it at times myself, so I suppose I've little right to scold you.

((You can just smite it a little? Turn off the "Oncoming Storm" mode and switch to "Quite Pissy"?))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

I was not.

*smile, flustered a bit now that he got it* Thank you.

I find that rarely stops most people. *wry grin*

((Ahhh, that works then. *smites it lightly*))

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Ah. Well. Thank you? *incidentally busies himself with straightening out his hat and placing it back on his head*

*smiles warmly* You are very welcome.

*matches his grin* I would have thought you'd have realised by now that I have little in common with 'most people'.

((*applauds your delicate smiting*))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. *amused, watching him*

*just a bit of a pleased blush*

Oh, I have. But someone almost always has something in common with most people. I'm waiting to find out what yours is.

(I'm resisting today! Really!)

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*sighs, letting his hands fall to his sides* You may have noticed by now that I am horribly awkward in social situations.

*smile widens, but he doesn't otherwise react* Might I ask how your poetry is going?

I hope it's not too terribly embarassing.

((*cheers you on* You're stronger than that trailer!))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

I had somewhat realized that, yes. *wry smile* I'll let you in on a little secret? I'm not comfortable in them myself. It's all just an act I learned when I came back from my first travels and found myself famous.

*slight frown* I haven't been writing much. I thought to work on a novel as we traveled, but other things have been taking my attention lately. It can't be easy for Aislinn...

*grins* We'll see.

((Either that, or I've just been responsible? Mostly? Sort of? Clearly not completely...lol But I'm watching a meeting for work, needing to be on IM for my supervisor who's in the meeting in case she has questions or needs me to look something up, so watching something else is bad? But I'm, um, justifying tagging. *g* 'cause I can do both! Really!))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Do you give lessons? *shakes his head, returning the smile faintly* Usually it's simply the personal aspects that give me trouble; I'm quite a fine negotiator, if I say so myself.

*gently* I'm sure she understands. She... seems to want what's best for you. And surely she has other means of... Other artists?

*pauses, brow furrowing* Would you like to tell me about the novel? Perhaps it would aid your inspiration?

((There is absolutely no shame in using the multitasking skills which you have been granted. ...At least that's what I tell myself when I'm supposed to be writing a paper.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

Generally I pretend I'm someone else? It works wonders..*rueful smile*

On Earth, yes. Not while we're traveling.

Oh, I'm not lacking inspiration. Merely focus. It's still all rather vague, though. *quick grin* More a semi-autobiographical account of our travels in narrative form that I'll have to sell as science fiction with details changed to protect the innocent and not-so-innocent.

((Lol. I'm good at that one, too.))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

I'll keep that in mind.

*faint, concerned frown* Is there anything I - your Doctor can do during those times?

Have I rebuilt the Zero Room yet? That might help. *slow smile* I'm sure it will be a thrilling read regardless. I did something of the sort once myself.

((Perfected it, I have.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

Luckily no one ever expects me to be the life of the party, so. It works well enough if I just manage to look aloof and mysterious.

*shrugs* We went to an artists' colony once on some planet. That helped. He's got some notion of taking her to the Eternals now to attempt to inspire them? I'm sketchy on the details.

*nods* You have. It's quite a helpful retreat, though more so for you and Aislinn than me and Rose, I think. *small smile* I hope so? Did you?

((hee! I'm sure it'll be my saving grace all day))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's an idea. I'm quite good at being mysterious. Infuriating talent, I've been told.

*eyes widen* That's...quite an innovative idea. I hope it works; it should be beneficial for everyone if it does. The Eternals are...quite desperate for ideas, emotions.

I'm glad it offers something, at least. *earnestly* It will be, I'm sure of it. Between the writer and the subject matter... *trails off, smiling rather bashfully* Ah, well, I'm hardly as accomplished as you are, but I was approached once to write a series of books about my travels...

((*snickers* I wish you luck. ...Sorry for all the reposts, I forgot a letter.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

Yes, I have noticed that as well. *smiles a little*

So you...the other you...said. If anyone can help with that, it's her, I just worry for her.

*smiles back, flushing just a bit* Did you do so?

((thanks. Right now I'm distracted by attempting to beat airfare into submission. And no worries!))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

*smiles back, conceding* It is usually my friends who let me know. Quite bluntly, usually.

*nods his agreement, before saying softly* There's certainly no shame in that. I'm certain both of us will be there to look out for her - and if it doesn't work, you'll find another way between the two of you.

*warm amusement in his eyes that certainly has nothing to do with the flushing* I wrote several, yes - I'm still supposed to be working on the latest, actually, but...

((*stands in your corner with a wet cloth and some pompoms?*))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

That's what friends are for?

*slight nod, sighs* Now that he knows...she's not very good at speaking up when things get hard.

But?

((*wry* I found it all, but forgot my credit card at home.))

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*chuckles* I suppose being reminded of one's faults can be useful. ...Provided it doesn't happen constantly.

Perhaps I - he - will help with that? He seems a bit more...open. Than I used to be, at any rate. Am. *sighs* I mean that perhaps he can coax her into being more divulgent with her feelings.

Ah, well, I got...distracted. Saving worlds, aiding resistances, thwarting invasions... I made notes, but the hands-on research didn't go very well. 'Historical mysteries' is a far more difficult topic than I'd imagined.

((...Well, damn.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

I would never dream of doing anything constantly.

Perhaps. She's not used to people approving of what she is, more like attempting to burn her at the stake.

Distraction do tend to happen often in a writer's life, yes. How is 'Historical mysteries' difficult?

((Yes. *smacks self*))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Oh, I would never expect you to be repetitive.

*scowls, the expression brief but harsh* I can certainly see how that would affect her outlook. I...only hope that she grows accustomed to being treated how she ought.

*wry smile* When the truth is far more ludicrous that anyone would imagine. I doubt the publishers would have accepted that tale.

((*pats* Happens to the best of us. 'Tswhy I don't have one, I'd have my indentity stolen in a week.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

Good. I'm not very good at it, except behaviorally.

*starts to say something, doesn't* That would be good to see, yes.

It is a common truth, though. We writers can not make up things as strange as what reality gives us.

((I want to go home. *is being emo and petulant at work, sort of like her muse*))

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I'm certain you can manage many surprises in the latter despite that.

*eyes narrow slightly in curiosity, but lets it go* Does she...have many people to talk to, if she wishes?

Oh, yes, truth is usually far stranger than fiction - the trouble is convincing others to believe the former instead of the latter.

((*sympathises* Perhaps Byron wants to share his pain? :p))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

You think so?

A few, I suppose.

*amused* Now you're quoting me, Doctor. ;-)

((*snorts* Always))