Case 198 [Video]

[manofgnee]

[Hanna looks exhausted and worn out, and he's got a big cup of coffee in his hands.]

Fine. You wanna play it like that, City? Fine. Screw you and screw your curse induced nightmare sleep. I'm gonna fight fire with coffee...

...you know, it's weird. The more coffee I drink, the more exhausted I become...But I REFUSE to go back and try to sleep again...not after that...

...Is it just me, or does everything look...spinny...?

Coffee is also starting to taste really awful...I mean, more than normal.

Comments

[deadly_legacy]

I hope it helps. [Both of them.] I'll see you soon.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[And he's off to see Euphie for tea. Handwave or action?]

[deadly_legacy]

[She's in the kitchen preparing the tea. Tumbles is watching.]

(OOC: It's been awhile so we can handwave if you want, but I thought they could actually talk about Suzaku being gone if we played it.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[ooc: :D then we should play it out, then, right?]

[Sleepy knock knock knock.]

[deadly_legacy]

[She answers the door after a moment and looks at Hanna for a beat before stepping closer to hug him.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[He hugs her back, giving her a smile smile.]

Hey.

[deadly_legacy]

[Softly.] I'm sorry you're having nightmares. [Still holding on.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

It's okay, Euphie. They're just bad dreams.

...you holding up okay?

[deadly_legacy]

[She pulls out of the hug slowly, taking his hand to lead him further inside.] Suzaku is gone. [She doesn't look at him as she says the words.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[He nods quietly, pulling her back into a hug.]

I'm sorry, Euphie.

[deadly_legacy]

He'll be back. [Voice trembles just a little as she hugs him.] He always comes back.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

No, he will, don't you worry about that.

[deadly_legacy]

[She holds on a little tighter for a few beats longer before pulling back again, eyes just a little wet looking.] I made tea...

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Then we should sit down and drink it, before it gets cold.

[He gives her a small smile before moving to wipe away whatever tears are there.]

[deadly_legacy]

[She manages a small smile at him and nods once he pulls his hand away again. She pours their cups, remembering how he takes his tea.]

How are the puppies? I guess they aren't really puppies anymore.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

The dogs are doing all right. They've got as much energy as puppies, anyway...

[deadly_legacy]

That must wear you out. [She takes a sip of the tea. It's calming.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's not so bad. Keeps me active, anyway...

[deadly_legacy]

You seem good at that yourself. [Smiles softly for him.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Well, what can I say? I try.

[deadly_legacy]

I'm glad you came over, Hanna.

Mm...would you like something to eat with your tea? [They have ungainly amounts of food with Allen around. Of course it disappears just as fast.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Uh...sure, food would be great, actually.

[deadly_legacy]

Something sweet? Something filling? Something spicy? [Standing up to work on it.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Anything that isn't coffee sounds good, honestly...and I'm helping.

[deadly_legacy]

I'd like that. Cooking together I mean. [She gives him a soft, fond smile.] It's been awhile.