video ↯ the third ⇒ here comes the night time

[allbloodyhail]

[ spike is bustling around his kitchen, tea and toast in the making. he pulls a slice out of the toaster and starts smearing jam on. ]

It's been a little while, you lot. Or, well, guess I saw most of you on the train home. But now there's new folks and old folks coming back and the like. Par for the beginning of the month, or whatever frame of time it is they use here.

[ now starting in on the second and a thoughtful look crosses over his features. ] I would say this place gets less agonizing the longer I'm here, but I think I know better than to jynx it by now...

[ the kettle goes off, startling him into spinning too quick and knocking the toast off the counter - jam side down. ] Oh come on!

Bloody hell. Where was I? Oh, yeah.

Sober two days, you bunch of bastards. Hope you're happy.

[ the feed is about to go out but a few muffled words make it through as he's cleaning up the jam: ] How did hair get in this? Ugh. Crooks.

[ - and zamo. ]

Comments

[wantstobuildasnowman]

Herm...Hermy-who? Well, whoever that is, at least they're willing to help!

[allbloodyhail]

A friend of mine. She's bringing chocolate biscuits.

I'll save some for you, alright.

1/2

[wantstobuildasnowman]

[Le Gasp!]

Chocolate? Like, real chocolate? That sounds amazing!

[wantstobuildasnowman]

Oh, you don’t have to save any for me! You enjoy them! They’re yours after all.

[allbloodyhail]

Nah, I'll save you a few. How else would I get you to visit?

[wantstobuildasnowman]

Well, for starters, you could just ask.

[Huff puff.]

You don't have to give me a reason, you know. I wouldn't mind visiting my friends if they just ask me.

[allbloodyhail]

Didn't know we were friends, did I. [ not that it doesn't warm his heart to know it. ] No biscuits for you, then.

[wantstobuildasnowman]

Well, if you don't want to be friends.

[More huffing. She can't tell if he's teasing her or what.]

Oh, and that's just rude. Offering snacks and then changing your mind. [Okay, her pout changes into a teasing smile.] I'll forgive you this time. And just to prove it, I'll come visit soon and won't even ask about them.

[allbloodyhail]

I'll bet you can't help at least looking around the room for 'em.

[ he is rude, he won't dispute it. ]

[wantstobuildasnowman]

[Huff puff, all Anna can think of to do is stick her tongue out at him. Mature princess is mature.]

[allbloodyhail]

[ he laughs. ] You're welcome any time, alright, Annabeth?

Better?

[wantstobuildasnowman]

[Oh, will he ever call her by her name? She huffs, blowing her bangs up slightly before she just smiles.]

Much better! Ah, thank you.

[allbloodyhail]

It's kind of a wreck at the moment, I'll admit. Still. Come by anytime.

[ he needed to go steal some new furniture. ]

[wantstobuildasnowman]

Okay! I will! Thank you! I'll talk to you again soon, okay?

[allbloodyhail]

You bet.