What's the word about a social? It better not be a drag like the last time. I'm not keen on
getting dolled up for nothing. Looks like it could shape up to be a swell time. That all depends.
Mr. Harkness, can I call you Jack, come on down to my pad. The hunk of junk is still on the fritz.
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There came a knock at the door.*
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I really appreciate you coming over, Mr. Harkness.
[Holds the door open for him.]
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[Corrected with a good natured smile as he steps on through the door and holds out his hand.]
Captain Jack Harkness, it's a pleasure to meet you in person, Miss. Elle.
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Captain Harkness [takes his hand] it's a pleasure.
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So, want to show me to that troublesome dishwasher?
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You got it.
[Turns and walks with a sway through the living room with plastic covering the furniture to the kitchen.]
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I'm sure I'll be able to get it running for you toot sweet. Brought my own tools and everything.
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I don't have a head for this sort of work.
[Dishwashers aren't like cars or heavy artillery.]
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Oh, they're pretty straight forward if you just give them a little delicate handling.
[Turns and smiles at her.]
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Really now?
[Reaches past him to open up the machine. Elle had enough sense to remove the can of hair spray she put through the wash and dispose of.]
It may need a lot of handling.
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Well I won't be leaving till the job's done proper, I promise!
[Rolls up his sleeves and starts getting to work. There might even be some pleasant whistling going along with the job. You know, whistle while you work and all that!]
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Gosh, and to think you don't want anything out of it?
[Steps away, lightly brushing past him to the cabinets to remove to glasses. Gets out her materials for lemonade, listening to the tune for now.]
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The joy of a job well done is reward enough, Miss. Elle.
[ooc: I think I officially just broke my brain typing him saying that! ;D]
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I'll have to think of something. This is turning out to be too big of a chore.
[Light and casual, like an after thought]
...You can just call me Elle, Jack.
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Oh, phshaw, Elle. This isn't anything but a little fun afternoon fix it job and I reckon your lemonade is going to taste just so Jim Dandy delicious that I'm going to be begging to help you hang pictures next or feeling like I haven't done my do.
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I make it extra sweet.
[Soon there's a whole pitcher waiting.]
We haven't been neighbors very long, tell me about about yourself and Mrs. Harkness. [Sly.]
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