have it your way, have it your way

[havethings]

Comments

[moralitypolice]

( "Well, that's wonderful. I know your father, Josie. He's an honorable man."

Bonnie takes that for face value, nods, and checks her texts again. Hope crinkles her eyes because, Alaric? Honorable? Sure. Okay. He's... a sort of effective headmaster. But, she's not about to badmouth her girlfriend's father. )

[polydeukes]

I'm ... sure he'd be happy to hear you say that.

[Sure, that totally isn't a dodge at all. Let's change the topic away from Alaric Saltzman.]

How long are you two going to be in Prague? Are you living here?

[moralitypolice]

( "We haven't decided on our duration. At least the next few days. Bela is here on business. I couldn't pass up a chance to see my niece."

Bonnie also stays pretty silent. Alaric's... not anyone's favorite? It's fine. )

[polydeukes]

[Look, Aunt Bonnie, Ric's been doing some shady stuff. She's had to yell at her dad a lot.]

Well, I'm glad you could make the time. I'm sure Hope's glad you see you too.

[Right, Hope?]

[moralitypolice]

( Prison World punishment is up there. There might have been renegotiation regarding her blood after that.

"I am."

Real convincing. )

It's not often we're all in the same place.

[polydeukes]

[Baby steps. There's another encouraging nod, as she turns back to Bonnie.]

No, it's not. Better enjoy it while we have it, right?

[moralitypolice]

Yeah. I'll drink to that.

( BUT NOT TOO MUCH.

Fin. )