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[sirbeaumains]

Outside the Orkneys' cottage, Gareth is leaning against the wall, his knees drawn up to his chest. He looks almost-- an indeed, it may be safer to presume he's not even capable of the expression-- thoughtful.

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[tomboy_22]

She's been hunting - and she's thirsty. The rabbits (no way in hell she's going for deer) are at her side, and she's sensing human activity, enough to warrant her curiosity and lead her to the Orkney cottage.

"Oh." She pauses. "Well, hello there."

T: So, did Gareth show up the next day, or not?

[sirbeaumains]

Typist: I'd imagine so. He tends to keep his word.

He's on his feet at once. "My lady-- er."

[tomboy_22]

Anita quirks a grin. "Who you talkin' to, Gareth? No lady here, just Blake."

T: Alright. We're assuming Anita gave up on Judo and they only sparred, then?

[sirbeaumains]

Typist: Sure--! Or that it's later the first day. Whichever you prefer.

"Right," he says sheepishly. "I forgot."

[tomboy_22]

"S'kay," she replies, smiling because it's Gareth and she likes him. Even though he's a bit of a dork. "Told ya, you get a freebie."

T: The following day works well - just because Anita is stubborn and would not give up on first try.

[sirbeaumains]

"Did you?"

[tomboy_22]

"Yup. First day we trained." She cocks her head to the side. "You alright? You looked kinda depressed when I showed up."

[sirbeaumains]

He blushes. "No! I'm-- I'm well, my-- Blake."

[tomboy_22]

"Sure, my Blake works too. Don't let it get to your head, though."

She's feeling like laughing now. Big time.

[sirbeaumains]

Gareth's one defense against feeling uncomfortable is reverting to ridiculous formality. This plan having been thwarted, he just blushes.

[tomboy_22]

Aw chucks. He's doing it again.

"Sorry. Did I say something?"

[sirbeaumains]

"No, forgive me," he says quickly. "Did-- were you just passing by?"

[tomboy_22]

She points at the rabbits at her belt.

"Hunting, actually. Heard some human activity, got curious. This your place?"

[sirbeaumains]

He nods. "Well. My brother's, really. But we're all here."

[tomboy_22]

"Right, your brothers. You got for of them, right?"

[sirbeaumains]

"That's right."