4th Leap | It's Quiet without You

[notasidedick]

[A → Action; 630 Topper Street: Morning][Dick is doing his usual routine. Grabbing the milk from the door and pouring it out before he takes a quick shower and gets ready for work

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[custodismundi]

[b'aww ;( you don't sound cheerful at all, bro... have a sympathetic voice on the other end of the line.]

...A rough day, hm? It seems like this town is good for those, isn't it...

I'm sorry if you lost a friend. I suppose that would be the makings for a downer, huh?

Aww Abel ;w; <3

[notasidedick]

[It's cause he ain't feeling too hot man.]

You can say that. I guess the upside about the drones is that they aren't going to fire you or get mad at you for a little mishap. [Not that it makes him feel any better. Just another reminder that things don't quite work right here.]

You can say they felt like family to me. It's not something I was expecting.

poor Dickie kins... sdfgdkg

[custodismundi]

No... I don't think it does. It's always hard to lose someone, especially if they were like family to you...

I imagine there's some kind of silver lining in there somewhere if you look hard enough, but... I wouldn't belittle your loss by presuming something like that right now...

...I can offer a good cup of tea, though, if that sort of thing is up your alley instead?

ksjfhdsk /TRIES TO NOT TAG AS SLOW

[notasidedick]

He probably went home. [Or at least that's what he's going to cling to.] He belongs at home anyways. There's a lot of people who need him back there. I'm sure it's for the better.

That doesn't sound too bad honestly. I haven't had a good cup of tea in awhile. I'd like that actually.

DON'T EVEN WORRY ABOUT IT BRO <3 /will backtag forever okok

[custodismundi]

Then tea it is, hm?

I'm not quite sure where you live, but I've got my little humble abode and all the fixings ready on Albright Lane-- ah, but-- I can take the trip to you, instead! It really isn't a problem. Not in the name of good company, eh?

;w; <3

[notasidedick]

I can come by. I think I'd like to get out of the place for a little while. Get some fresh air and I guess it would be nice to see a place that isn't mine. Even if everything tends to look the same here.

<33!

[custodismundi]

Mm, definitely! A walk to clear your mind might do the trick. Or, well... it'll help at the least, I hope!

I'll put the kettle on for you then, Mr...?

[notasidedick]

That's what I'm hoping. If anything, it'll just get me out of an enclosed space for a little bit.

Dick Grayson. I should have introduced myself earlier. You sometimes forget when everyone is constantly replying to each other through the phones.

[custodismundi]

Mr. Grayson! No, no... don't be silly. You're having a bad day, huh? I'm sure introductions aren't exactly the first thing on your mind...

I'm Abel-- Father Abel Nightroad. Take your time heading on by, okay? I'll keep the tea warm for you.

[notasidedick]

It's still kind of rude. I guess after awhile, everyone you start talking to seems like a friend. [Kind of.]

I'll probably be there soon. This place isn't too big. Which is kind of nice.

[custodismundi]

Then I suppose at least that's something, eh? You never feel alone around here...

Mm! I'll be waiting.

Action!

[notasidedick]

I don't think you could be alone in a place like this. It's pretty small compared to the city.

[You'll here a knock at your door ten to fifteen minutes later.]

forever!!

[custodismundi]

[there's a call of 'coming!' from the other side-- and then Abel is opening the door a few moments later, all smiles as he spots his tea guest!]

Mr. Grayson? [offering his hand for a shake! as he opens the door more to let him in, too. multi-task, bro.] It's nice to meet you in the flesh! Come on in; it's getting chilly out there, eh?

[notasidedick]

Yeah that's me. Although I'm not used to being called Mr. Grayson. [Sure, Damian calls him Grayson, but the Mr. just seems so formal.] I'm guessing politeness is important around your time? I'm more used to getting crude jokes about my name.

I'm also rambling. It isn't too bad weather wise. I know when it get closer to Christmas, it'll be pretty chilly though.

[custodismundi]

A-ahh... I guess it's just habit! Formality is something I'm, ah. Actually rather poor at upkeeping, so it's just a matter of time before it's gone, just you wait! [you know, trying not to offend everyone ever and all that. he steps aside and leads him through toward the kitchen]

Do you take sugar with your tea?

[notasidedick]

Don't worry about it. I don't mind whether you're informal or formal with me. I think I tend to be a little more in the informal side, so I think I should apologize before stepping on any toes. [He walks alongside the other. He'd look around, but it looks just like his house...]

I'm a bit of a sweet tooth, so definitely.