bredinthebone: (till i make daddy proud)

[personal profile] bredinthebone 2026-02-20 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
Okay. I will pull some options.

[Maybe Cancun. Maybe just to Florida or California. She will browse their options and make sure she can find somewhere for them to tuck away for a little while.

Hopefully Toby will let them.]


Unless you want me to surprise you?
walkouts: (👕 sitting by and checking)

[personal profile] walkouts 2026-02-21 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
I like the sound of a surprise.

( Gives him a taste of his own medicine. Feels more equal. And, he's curious what she will pull together. )

I can answer vague questions, but it's ultimately up to you.
bredinthebone: (just be careful with those claws)

[personal profile] bredinthebone 2026-02-21 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright. I'll work on it.

[She winds her arms around his neck, as she moves in closer.]

Just let me know what dates are good.
walkouts: (👕  beanie - lying in point)

[personal profile] walkouts 2026-02-21 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Soon as I know, you'll know.

( He closes his eyes, letting himself feel her embrace. Smiling. If it could be like this always and he wasn't beholden to a legacy he can't remember, things would be so different. )
bredinthebone: (they say little girls)

[personal profile] bredinthebone 2026-02-22 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Good.

[Malina pauses, just enjoying the moment of being here with him, and given that it is a brand new start to a brand new year, she tips forward, leaning in to kiss him softly.

She's doing her best to not do what she usually does. Not mistrust and suspect but just enjoy being present in the moment. She'll start here and hope that things can only go up.

Maybe make it her New Year's resolution.]


Happy New Year, Ford.
walkouts: (👕  beanie - formidable)

[personal profile] walkouts 2026-02-22 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
You too, Malina.

( Something about 'Happy New Year," feels disingenuous. Like he's lying to her. And he doesn't like omitting the truth to not lie. He kisses her again, sinking into it. )

You coming up after close?
bredinthebone: (hear the roll of distant thunder)

[personal profile] bredinthebone 2026-02-23 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods because yes. That is the plan.]

I think I have just a few more things to tie up in the back, but other than that it shouldn't be too crazy.
walkouts: (👕  beanie - lying in point)

[personal profile] walkouts 2026-02-23 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Door'll be unlocked.

( One more nice, long kiss. He steps off the stool, signals the bartender a goodbye and heads out. )