Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:00:18 PM)
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Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:01:33 PM)
::he was sitting in a booth his hair pulled half back. He wore a long sleaved black t-shirt and a pair of cammo shorts with flip flops
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:05:14 PM)
::Kaia wasn't hard to miss, strolling in, she had a pair of snugly-fitting hip-hugging jeans, and a white tank top, with lace trim. It was laced up the front, bodice style, the ends trailing to tickle at her barely visible tummy, the tank ending short of the jeans by a few inches. Her long hair was up, soft curls falling around her face, her mirrored sunglasses on her head, as though she forgot them once it was dark, revealing crystalline seafoam green eyes. She also had on flip flops, and a silver cuff bracelet, her bag slung over her shoulder. As she entered, she looked around before spotting him and she smiled, moving towards him::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:06:07 PM)
::he waves her over:: What do you want?
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:06:51 PM)
::she smiles:: Just some orange vanilla tea, please. With milk... Thank you. ::taking her seat, crossing long legs beneath the table::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:08:54 PM)
::he gets up and orders her some and gets a few of those french donuts
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:10:02 PM)
::she drags out her iPhone, tapping the keys a bit while she waits, smiling and sneaking a picture of Thom on her iPhone, while he waits, then putting her phone away::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:11:45 PM)
::he comes back over and sets down the donuts between them and her tea in front of her:: I think I have some explaining to do.
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:12:43 PM)
::she smiles as he arrives back, and she kicks off her flops under the table, one heel against her seat, knee up, as she rests an elbow there, adding a bit of sugar to her tea, and stirring. One elegantly arched eyebrow raising as she looks to him:: Okay....
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:16:38 PM)
I like you, as in I'd like to get to know you better. I get the feeling you're kind of unsure about this whole mess so when I invited -you- over for dinner, I also invited pretty much every other Fenrir I saw.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:18:21 PM)
I figured it'd make you feel more comfortable if there were other people around, and it'd give me a shot to get to know those in my tribe around here. I didnt anticipate Gretchen ignoring what I'd told her the day before. She is dating Llewellyn but he's got this open relationship thing with her, and he's going for Lacie. Frankly I think it undermines any honor he would have had and is an insult to us as a whole. I told her that I'm the selfish sort and I dont share. I told her that I wasnt going to do anything with another man's woman and I had thought that was that.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:20:14 PM)
Next time I see her I plan on telling her not to touch me flirt with me or anything else. I have no time for some one who respects themselves so little that they would share their lover with another person -and- go off behind his back. Not to mention I really dont want to put out her fires ::shakes his head::
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:21:46 PM)
::she blushed a bit pink at her cheeks, listening to him and letting him talk, she nods, and her face remains neutral as she watches his face, her own eyes studying his.. making sure that it's not in any way challenging::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:23:34 PM)
::he seems like he's trying to get her to understand, and more than a little frustration with Gretchen. If he'd have been a modi gretchen may have been met with a harsher no than the Godi had given
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:26:22 PM)
::she nods to him, making sure he's done, before she speaks, carefully. Her accent is thick, as usual, and she smiles faintly:: I ... appreciate your concern over my feelings. To start... it felt... fine when you invited myself...and the others. It makes sense to want to spend time with those of our tribe and to enjoy yourself meeting them. ::she smiles:: And. thank you for attempting to make me feel more comfortable.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:27:35 PM)
I'm really bad at the whole impressing the ladies thing, but I'm trying.
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:29:05 PM)
::she nods:: I... understand that Gretchen is a bit... abrasive at times, with those of our tribe... and... outside our tribe. I have seen it... firsthand, and heard others' issues. I know that the Llewellyn thing is causing issues, and I believe they will be dealt with. She indicated that at the cookout this weekend, that there will be a challenge between her guardian and Llewellyn, regarding whether or not she can continue to see him.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:31:17 PM)
I dont want her though. I dont want her disrespect, I dont want to wonder if she's sleeping around, I dont want to wander what she's doing behind my back. I'm not about forcing people to change because they wont...
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:32:37 PM)
I'm... aware of the .... love...triangle between Llewellyn, Lacie, and Gretchen... and... I admit, I don't... want any part of it, even peripherally. I don't want that kind of drama in my life. I suppose... my concern... before you speak with Gretchen, is that.. I... I would like to get to know you. I don't know where it will go from there... and I'll admit, I won't rush into anything. But... I'm glad to get to know you, and just... see. If that makes sense. I don't want to upset Gretchen... and if you're interested in her, should she not be dating Llewellyn... I don't want to step between that.
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:33:14 PM)
::she nods, looking to him:: And if she wasn't with Llewellyn? Would you give her a chance to date then?
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:33:42 PM)
Oh, Kaia, trust me no I dont want that train wreck. No, she's already shown herself to be involved in an open relationship and fine with it. I'm not cool with that
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:34:11 PM)
The getting to know you part, I'd like actually. I dont want to rush in and then have you wandering about what I do to myself for the sake of my job
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:37:16 PM)
::she smiles, still watching his eyes:: So... I admit I am likely playing Devil's advocate..if Llewellyn loses the challenge, and she agrees to be monogamous... you would change your mind?:: she smiles:: I try not to fret... you are all big boys, and I know you can take care of yourselves. But... ::she shrugs, smiling as well::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:38:12 PM)
No, not unless she majorly changed how she behaved. I admit some one who understands what i do with the runes is nice but she almost has a death wish with her disrespect
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:40:50 PM)
::she nods:: I don't like to speak ill of people, in particular when they are not here to defend themselves, but I quite frankly don't believe she can justify her behavior. ::frowning:: She is bringing the rest of the tribe down, not only amongst ourselves, but also with the entire sept and other tribes.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:42:43 PM)
neither do I
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:42:48 PM)
and that's the problem
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:44:59 PM)
I wasn't... quite sure what to think last night. She seemed to be.. staking a claim... with you. I wasn't sure how comfortable you were with it.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:45:42 PM)
Extremely but I was trying not to humiliate her
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:46:05 PM)
You were... extremely comfortable? ::brow furrowing as she looks to him::
Alan 'Jareth' Lee (Aug 26, 2010 10:47:03 PM)
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Alan 'Jareth' Lee (Aug 26, 2010 10:47:24 PM)
(*blinks* ... *tosses a donut at and runs*)
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Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:47:50 PM)
(snerks)
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:47:53 PM)
uncomfortable
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:49:43 PM)
Oh. Sorry... I misunderstood. ::she nods:: I... wasn't sure. She made many references to flirting and whatnot... she seems to ... really like you. ::looking to him again, she sipped her tea, and her fingers reached and she nibbled on a little doughnut:: Mmm.. those are good... ::licking her thumb::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:51:40 PM)
They are arent they? ::he grins:: But, as you said yeah I know she likes me but I want nothing to do with her, nto like that
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:53:26 PM)
::she smiles to him:: Dinner was lovely last night, by the way. I was so sorry to leave so early.. and yes, the food in this city is going to make me fat. I can't stop eating it.. ::she winks, then settles down, nodding:: Okay. I will just ask.. that you please tell me, if you change your mind.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:54:37 PM)
I will first thing but, no I'm not going to change my mind
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:56:01 PM)
::she smiles to him, a little slyly:: Mmm, never say never. ::teasing a little in her tone, and she nodded to him, before perking up a bit:: Oh! I just remembered... I brought some things for you...
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 10:56:21 PM)
really? ::he grins and leans over excited
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 10:59:19 PM)
::she began to dig into her bag, coming up with a folder, and she smiles:: I was lazy today... I only worked the half day... but... I found a few things... ::she slides the folder to him across the table:: I found GED programs.. and found a few other options too... ::she tilts her head:: Do you... feel comfortable going to a class? Or do you wish to study from home?
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:00:12 PM)
I could try class
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:03:02 PM)
::she nods and smiles:: It's up to you... You don't feel.. very.. scary... to me. ::she smiles softly:: Not.. that that's a bad thing. If you don't want to go, there are programs at home.. online or with books and such.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:03:50 PM)
It's not the scary it's the runes
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:05:46 PM)
::she gestures to his sleeves:: May I? ::asked softly::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:06:08 PM)
::he holds his arms out and watches her
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:09:13 PM)
::one hand holds his wrist loosely, just so she can slide the sleeve up. Her touch is soft, allowing him to remove his wrist with a simple flick of it. Her skin is very soft, her hands seemed strong, despite slender elegant fingers, still the shiny deep purple nails. Her other hand slides along the cuff of his sleeve, and she slides the fabric slowly up his arm, her vivid green eyes watching his skin as it was revealed::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:10:55 PM)
::along his forarms are varrying runes carved into them. Some are freshly carved into others less so. They've all been carved in to the point where they will allways be scars upon him
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:11:48 PM)
(how big are they?)
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:12:40 PM)
::revealing his arm, she leaned over the table, her eyes watching his arm, and she spoke softly, her hand off his sleeve, hovering over his arm, not touching:: May I? ::asking softly, eyes flicking up to look at his::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:13:19 PM)
you can touch ::he nods
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:15:54 PM)
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Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:16:21 PM)
::she smiles softly, nodding to his trust and allowance, and her fingertips very -very- lightly, trace a few of the runes, frowning a little:: You.. don't heal them? Or try to? Or you cannot do that?
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:17:50 PM)
*slipped in quietly... she looked tired, her hands bandaged again*
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:17:57 PM)
I am not the sort that heals ::he says softly:: I deal with the other world. To heal these would be an insult to our people and those that came before.
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:18:20 PM)
::she nods:: Not even... wrapping them up while they heal?
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:19:37 PM)
Usually when I make them, they will heal up before the end of the day
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:20:26 PM)
::she taps next to the not-quite-healed one lightly:: You did this earlier today?
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:20:40 PM)
::he nods::
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:21:03 PM)
You do this... daily? ::perking an eyebrow::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:21:57 PM)
Only when I hunt.
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:22:15 PM)
Hunt... in the other place? Or... here?
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:22:45 PM)
well in the forest, it's not like i'm chasing rats down alleyways
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:23:34 PM)
::she wrinkles her nose, smiling:: I'd hope you had better taste... especially with Theo's cooking... ::her hands went back to her side of the table, sliding across it to snag another little doughnut and she nibbled, comfortable in her seat::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:24:12 PM)
oh but I do!
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:24:26 PM)
Mm, venison? Boar?
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:25:42 PM)
*orders a tea,,, waves to the others.... and waits*
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:25:52 PM)
boar....he's going to do a big pit barbecue thing it'll be freaking awesome
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:26:04 PM)
::he catches a wave then looks over and gives a polite wave back
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:26:29 PM)
::she giggles:: We're having pig at the cookout this weekend... You're going to have wild pig twice? ::she grins, teasing him, before she nods to Gretchen, giving a little wave::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:26:59 PM)
hrm I could bring it and show up some people
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:27:39 PM)
::she smiles:: Or bring it at another time... ::she tilts her head:: Have you decided what you're bringing?
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:28:03 PM)
*pads on over with her tea*
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:29:51 PM)
Rather... has Theo told you what he's making for you to bring? ::she grins, teasing again::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:30:26 PM)
I think I'm bringing roasted corn on the cob, a five pound cheese cake ::he thinks::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:30:45 PM)
maybe some fresh cheese, because cheese is the best
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:31:21 PM)
::she grins:: I love cheese! Mmm, cheesecake... I think one of the ladies... Kira or Elise, was discussing corn on the cob... I don't remember which.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:31:35 PM)
You did get the piece I sent with lukas right?
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:31:38 PM)
Venison
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:31:48 PM)
My brothers brought venison with them
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:32:43 PM)
::she nods and smiles:: I did... I ate half last night... it was absolutely fantastic.. I'm saving the rest for tonight.
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:33:04 PM)
::she looks to Gretchen:: Your brothers are coming to the cookout this weekend?
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:33:05 PM)
Yuo liked the strawberry topping? :;he looks over:: Any chance they're making venison sausage?
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:33:59 PM)
Yes, Cameron and Tamas are already here. They're here to make sure Llew is serious
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:34:34 PM)
And I suspect they brought a couple kinds of venison
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:34:36 PM)
::she nods:: I love berries... raspberries too. ::she smiles:: Sausage would be nice. ::she watches Gretchen a moment, asking quietly:: Is he serious?
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:35:44 PM)
*shrugs* He just wants to date.... he ain't wanting to settle down or even have sex
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:37:01 PM)
So... he's serious about wanting to date you? ::she smiles a little::
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:39:44 PM)
*nods just a bit*
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:41:24 PM)
::she nods to Gretchen and then looks to Thom, with a grin:: You... are out of luck on pig, ribs and potato salad, and now venison.
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:41:34 PM)
I'm doing the ribs and potato salad. ::she winks::
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:41:47 PM)
That's good for you ::squints at kaia:: I can totally bring the boar
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:41:50 PM)
Corn on the cob... and I think Kira was doing rolls or something like that. Potato rolls.
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:42:16 PM)
And Thom is an evil flirt, and Lukas is a jerk *sips her tea*
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:43:19 PM)
::she raises an eyebrow, looking from Thom to Gretchen, then shrugging:: I haven't spoken with him yet today. I was working for a bit, then being lazy.
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:44:20 PM)
he was busy helping me dig a new hole
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:44:29 PM)
::he waves his finger:: You're in a relationship miss. I'm a selvish sunuva bitch. I dont share, I wont share. These are my terms, I told you this.
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:46:30 PM)
And as I said, we'll see if my brothers scare him off. then they can beat on you if you want
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:46:51 PM)
Well, I'm sure if he wants to discuss it, he will. ::she frowns to Gretchen:: Why would you threaten Thom with such?
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:47:19 PM)
No, I dont play like that. If you dont have the balls to tell the man you're kind of tired of it all then you really dont want me. That's fine, I'm not dwelling on it i'm moooving on ::he moves his hands along with that indicating moving on
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:48:23 PM)
*rolls her eyes at him* I don't know you well enough to shoo him off yet
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:48:50 PM)
Then dont worry bout what I do ::he winks:: might be easier on you.
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:50:34 PM)
*rolls her eyes at him*
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:50:59 PM)
::he grins and looks at Kaia:: So do you know what the runes mean?
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:51:48 PM)
::Kaia shakes her head:: I do not... I have not studied runes, beyond for work. ::she looks to Gretchen, then Thom:: I.. will be right back. I'm heading for the ladies'... I'll be right back.
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:52:22 PM)
I'll guard your donuts and tea with my life
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:52:46 PM)
I wont promise he'll not have to
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:54:37 PM)
::she slips off towards the bathroom, looking over her shoulder as she grins:: I charge you with the duty you have taken upon yourself... ::she looks to Gretchen:: I've done nothing to earn your ire. Keep it to yourself and those who deserve it. ::said flatly, turning to head for the bathroom::
Kaia Skaare (Aug 26, 2010 11:55:13 PM)
(afk)
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:55:41 PM)
::he looks at gretchen and sighs:: What's up G? We're all adults but I dont play the polyamorous game. It may work for the mundane folks but not for us, not for me. I'm sure you are a lovely woman. I appreciate the understanding you have between how I work my mojo and how you do. I appreciate that you're a strong woman and grow some pretty sweet herbs, BUT this sort of relationship isnt for me. I'm not going to let my honor and integrity be besmerched while you figure out if you like me or not but still date Llewellyn. You're either single and looking or you're not, and if you're not, that's fine, but I'm not messing with that.
Gretchen Ackermann (Aug 26, 2010 11:57:44 PM)
I don't play poly either you know... and that one little blond twit makes me want to hit her repeatedly
Thom Black (Aug 26, 2010 11:58:17 PM)
You talking about Kaia? ::his eyes narrow and the easy going starts to melt off::