-54- Baby, it's Cold Outside

[luckyvalentine]

[Faye had been able to avoid most of the craziness of this holiday by staying busy and staying away, spending most of her time on truly epic shopping trips into town. But it's cold, she's tired, and there's only so much walking she can do in this outfit. She's ditched the crinoline and hoops, but it's still a workout dragging these skirts around.

So

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[onlyanapple]

[Hallo, Faye. Crowley's still wandering around with Tim the turtledove in a cage. Though, hey, Faye's here, so he's going to saunter over and sit next to her, stealing a ciggie as he does so]

Are you actually out there buying gifts for other people? I'm surprised, Valentine.

[luckyvalentine]

[that just makes her laugh]

Oh, yeah. I thought that if I couldn't wear my Santa costume this year, I might as well play the part instead.

[eyes the caged bird]

...More pets, Crowley? I warned you about becoming that crazy lady who collects animals.

[onlyanapple]

What will it be next? Hugging the orphans?

[Crowley's grin widens as he puts the cage on the table]

This is only a temporary pet. You should get one for yourself, they're right up your alley.

[luckyvalentine]

It is the season of goodwill, after all.

[but, most of her attention is on that bird

Oh? What, is it trained to go after little shiny objects or something?

[fauconnerie]

[ HE'S COMING IN THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW, landing on the sill and preening, before looking up and spotting her ]

< You're telling me. >

[luckyvalentine]

[what the-- oh, it's just you. Eyes him where he's perched]

What have you got to be exhausted about?

[fauconnerie]

[ still rocking that snazzy get-up yep ]

< Have you ever tried hunting here? >

[luckyvalentine]

Aren't there, like, a million doves around here?

[and, more importantly] ...How do you keep that hat on your head?

[variare]

[ walking towards the entrance when he notices her. wow far you sure know how to work those victorian outfits! i mean... yeah. i hate you ]

[luckyvalentine]

[tch... it's you. See her smoking in the lobby, taking a nice long draw on her cigarette? Yeah, that's just for Jr. She'll even give him a little wave]

[variare]

[ stops. did she SERIOUSLY just wave at him? ]

Cocky bitch, aren't you?

[luckyvalentine]

I was just being friendly.

[givingchase]

[passing a pass by...? hey, it's faye/boat girl. he waves and grins. so many people out todaaaay]

[luckyvalentine]

[ehhhn... it's that kid. He seems like he hasn't reached top hyperactivity/velocity though, so she gives him a tentative wave back]

[givingchase]

[takes it as a cue to come over :>] Hey! Tough day?

[luckyvalentine]

[of course he does. oops.] Yeah, guess you could say that.

[echivoc]

[Cross is coming in from a walk, removing his coat since it is rather stuffy at the moment. Time to switch up his outer coat selection!

And my, who is this cute lady relaxing in the lobby?]

It can be if you make it exhausting.

[luckyvalentine]

[she gives the stranger a smile]

Sometimes it takes a little work to enjoy yourself.

[echivoc]

[and he shall return it!]

Touche. The time spent will be worth it in the end.

[luckyvalentine]

That's all I can hope for.

[pulling out a new cigarette from the pack on the table]