072 - [Voice]

[kingslaying]

[Said over the sound of movement, of work. Jaime tends to keep himself very, very busy of late.]

Everyone is alright? I cannot say that was the most pleasant interlude to an equally homely time.

[He pauses.]

More chalk.

[He laughs, thin and humourless.]

Well, at least it brightens the place up.

[Clearing his throat, he goes on.It seems we

Comments

[Private to Ada/Jaime]

[coy_smile]

I'm all ears.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[kingslaying]

You've been quiet.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[coy_smile]

Noticed, did you?

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[kingslaying]

It was stark contrast to your usual clamouring.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[coy_smile]

[There's a pause and then a bemused laugh.]

Guess I'll keep it up, then.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[kingslaying]

Naturally.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[coy_smile]

You're doing such an inspiring job on your own, after all. We don't even need a deputy, do we, sheriff?

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[kingslaying]

Inspiring. Naturally. Yes.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[coy_smile]

Are we done with the small talk, handsome? Or have you made your point?

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[kingslaying]

My point.

[He snorts, sharp and humourless.]

There wasn't one.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[coy_smile]

[There's a delay, and then a audible smirk.]

So you did miss me.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[kingslaying]

[There's that thin, winter-sun smile again.]

How could a man not, sweet lady?

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[coy_smile]

I could probably use some sword practice if you're up for it.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[kingslaying]

Well, you do need it.

[Voice][Private to Ada/Jaime]

[coy_smile]

Speak for yourself.