Just....strange. - OTA

[black_nimbus01]

Even after relaxing for most of the day in front of the television, Draco still had to limp his way to the cafe for his supper. Sure, he could have eaten at the hotel, but the weather was nice and one could only stay inside during the summer for so long. After ordering a sandwich and tea, Draco sat - gingerly -at one of the outdoor tables.

He sipped

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[imawesome_ruby]

Ruby had run out to the cafe to pick up sandwiches for herself, Robin and Lek. With all the wedding plans coming to a head, there just wasn't time for cooking.

She saw Draco sitting at a table, and sat across from him as soon as she saw the pink, raw-looking marks on his neck. The finger marks might have been gone, but she wasn't stupid.

"Did you tell Robin?"

[black_nimbus01]

He thought about pretending not to know what she was talking about, but there was no reason to lie. The evidence was there.

"No, I haven't yet," he said, and dropped a sugar cub into his tea. "You're both under enough stress with the wedding. I took care of it, besides. The bastard knows me well enough to know my threats have more bite than I let on."

[imawesome_ruby]

"The wedding doesn't come before the well-being of our friends, Draco. I'm not that much of a bridezilla."

She sat back in the chair, worrying her bottom lip as she looked at him with concern.

"I can't believe anyone would dare, especially with you."

[black_nimbus01]

"I was," Draco said with a smirk, and then stirred his tea. "I agree. He should have known better. I have a strange feeling though...the two before him were acting oddly as well. I can hardly sit without casting a cushioning charm first."

[imawesome_ruby]

Ruby's frown deepened.

"Three in a row? Robin needs to know about this."

If something was going around, Robin wouldn't want his employees taking the brunt of it.

"Try a warm bubble bath? It helps a lot when you're sore."

[black_nimbus01]

"I can take rough handling, that's why I took them on, but it was more than I was prepared for," he said. That had been stupid on his part; he should have taken on easier clients after the first one.

"I'll do that, thank you."

[imawesome_ruby]

"But you'll be okay, right? I can help you to the doctor if you need? Robin and Lek's sandwiches can wait for a bit. Those two eat like they were starving every minute, anyway."

Ruby truly was concerned about him - things like this were not supposed to be happening at the Sin, or at the Inferno, and it made her wonder if perhaps she needed to close the Inferno for the night until they were sure this was just an isolated incident.

[black_nimbus01]

"I've been through worse, Ruby. I'll be fine," he said. There was no way he was going to the clinic so someone could lecture him about taking better care of his body, and tell him what he already knew.

"It's just some bruising and sore muscles."

[imawesome_ruby]

"I'm sure you have," she shrugged. "Doesn't mean I have to like it."

She stood, still looking at him with concern.

"I won't tell Robin, if you don't want me to. But if it happens again..."

[black_nimbus01]

"I'll tell him after the honeymoon," Draco said. "And it won't happen again. I'll make an example of the bastard if I have to."

[imawesome_ruby]

Ruby nodded. She didn't like keeping this from Robin, but she'd keep Draco's confidence.

"Message me if you need anything?"

[black_nimbus01]

"Only if you promise to do the same," he said, grinning.

[imawesome_ruby]

"Of course," she grinned. "You know I will. You did spend a good part of a day helping me pick out my dress, after all."

(Yay handwaviness...)

[black_nimbus01]

"So true. You're going to look amazing."

[Wooow I totally forgot about that. >.<]

[imawesome_ruby]

"Robin's going to look amazing. He's wearing his Weave."

[black_nimbus01]

"I thought a Weave had to do with singing?" Draco asked, his brow wrinkled with confusion.