(Untitled)

[copper_fray]

Erin's downstairs again today, Security badge pinned neatly to the shoulder of her coat

Comments

[henry_jones_jr]

Indy is slouched at the next table. Despite the early evening hour, he's looking a little the worse for wear. Having an all-night farewell Guinness blowout with your favorite nymph will do that to a guy. So, a little paler and more haggard than usual, the scruffy archeologist is toying with something bland and vaguely nutritious—let's say a chicken pot pie. There's a big mug of coffee that is being given far more frequent attention than the food.

At some point the blonde gets a watery smile, out of mere politeness.

[copper_fray]

Erin nods back, one eyebrow raised.

"Need somethin' for your head?"

Yep, she's seen that look before--hangovers look the same the world 'round.

Or, in this case, the universe 'round.

[henry_jones_jr]

He scrubs a hand down one side of his face.

"Just a clout upside it before I next start drinkin' Guinness, to remind me what it feels like the day after."

[copper_fray]

One side of her mouth curls up in a smile.

"Well, if I ever see you knocking 'em back, I'll be sure to oblige. You know, in the spirit of bein' helpful, and all."

[henry_jones_jr]

"Heh. You got yourself a deal."

"What can I offer in return for such generosity?"

[copper_fray]

"Dunno. Gimme a while to think of something, and I'll get back to you."

Her smile broadens a bit, though it manages to avoid becoming a smirk.

"'m Erin Fray, for what it's worth."

[henry_jones_jr]

"Mel's sis?" he says, far more brightly.

Talk about a sudden change. It's like the sun just got up and started shining on Indy's face.

[copper_fray]

Her eyebrows go up a little more, but the smile sticks around.

"That'd be me, yeah. You a good friend of hers?"

Mel has rather a lot of them, or so it seems to Erin.

[henry_jones_jr]

From the desert wasteland of Hangover, there was born a new man, quite cheerful and all smiles.

"I'm Indiana Jones."

"Indy."

"I think Mel 'n I've surpassed good friend status. We're family."

[copper_fray]

"So you're the one I've not met yet."

She grins, looking a lot more animated.

"I'd been wondering how long it was gonna take before we ran into each other. Nice to meet you."

[henry_jones_jr]

"You too. Finally."

He grabs his coffee and moves over to her table.

"I think you must've got here while I was stuck back in my world. A little problem with Nazis that necessitated a Mel 'n Mike rescue. She might'a mentioned it?"

[copper_fray]

"She left a note, yeah."

Erin's voice is a little dry.

"They're good at rescuing, I take it?"

[henry_jones_jr]

A little smirk forms.

"In my limited personal experience, pretty good. Yeah."

"Need to work on their truck comandeering skills though."

[copper_fray]

"Maybe someone could set up a training course, or something. You know, for people who make rescuin' a habit."

[henry_jones_jr]

Indy chuckles gently.

"Can't talk for anyone else, but I don't intend to make it a habit for them."

[copper_fray]

Erin laughs.

"Think it might be too late for Mel--here and at home, at least."

The hero gig, it leaves a mark.