Prescribed Recreation part 3: Chillax'n with a Vengeance

[fleurdesel]

Who: House 44, House 46, House 3, Saori, Steve Rogers, and whoever wanders in
What: Movie night on the beach
When: September 9th, in the evening
Where: The Beach
Summary: After an unfortunate tussle with a Chaos God, work on a farm, a swarm of refugees and stress piled upon stress, sometimes all anyone wants is to sit back and watch classic movies.
Rating: PG for possible adult language
Something that everyone could agree on was this: the past three weeks had been several shades of stressful. What they needed, what they all needed was something mindless and relaxing shared in the company of those they care for in a neutral environment. The beach works well enough, and it's not that far a trip for anyone involved.

Comments

[thefinaljedi]

I understand, Adele. Its...chemistry.

[fleurdesel]

That's one way of putting it. [She huffs a soft, wry laugh.] I'm too old to be so uncertain.

[thefinaljedi]

Have you said anything?

[fleurdesel]

No. I'm still...I know how I feel, I'm just uncertain how to go about it. It has been a very, very long time for me, Faucon.

[thefinaljedi]

Its been longer for Ben, I'm sure.

[His eyes are questioning]

Faucon?

[fleurdesel]

I was sixteen.

[A beat, then a smile.]

Oui. It means Hawk.

[thefinaljedi]

Yes, much longer for Ben. I think he's grown one millimeter of beard for every day he's gone on denying love and attachment.

[fleurdesel]

...Oh dear.

[The tone is probably familiar enough to Luke.]

[thefinaljedi]

Have you talked to him?

[fleurdesel]

I'm not certain how to go about doing so. I'm a bit out of sorts in this area.

[thefinaljedi]

Maybe...talk to him over a nice dinner? Say something? Anything?

You know he won't pick up on hints. He's denser than Ami or I.

[fleurdesel]

I will talk to him tonight after the movie and see how that goes...if he seems of a mind, I'll be blunt. If he seems avoidant...I'll be subtle until it clicks.

[thefinaljedi]

That may take longer than you think, but I wish you luck. You'll both be happier for it. I'm certain he'll reciprocate, in any event.

[fleurdesel]

Thank you Faucon. Truly.

[It's easy to reach over to give Luke a one armed hug, balancing the plate in her other hand.]

[thefinaljedi]

Good.

[He returns it as best he can, careful to avoid the grill]

It'll work out. Promise.

[fleurdesel]

If I can get him to realize what I'm trying to tell him? Most likely.

[She snorts a laugh and gives him one last squeeze before wandering away.]

I'll do what I can to keep Lupin from bothering you and Ami during the movie.

[thefinaljedi]

That would be really nice. I'm sure he's got some project or other, but I...just want to relax.

[fleurdesel]

I will keep him busy. You and Ami deserve a date night.

[thefinaljedi]

Appreciate it. I'll make sure you and Ben get some quiet time too.

[fleurdesel]

...We'll need it if I'm to discuss this with him.

[thefinaljedi]

Consider it done.

[fleurdesel]

You've my thanks, Luke.

[One last wave and she's working her way down the shoreline. Perhaps to Sabriel. Perhaps to Draco. Who knows.]