clubhouse to barn

[despair_to_live]

WHO: The weeds...?
WHERE: The new Weeds Barn!
WHEN: 105 evening/night

[The Queen is sitting at the poker table, talking to (or more accurately: 'at') anyone nearby.]

...So, you see, my death at the ritual today was just as planned! It was all strategy! I called that demon out with a bet. A bet that no matter what happened, when everything looked pointless, the sheep would absolutely, one hundred percent, no hesitation, decide to throw us, the so-called 'evil' team, under the bus to save their own skin. And they took it! They wagered the sheep would be selfless to the end. Ha! That's the suckers' bet. Never bet on hope. Despair is going to win, every time!

[She finishes shuffling cards.]

So, that's how I won a bet, that's why we have this new barn, and I've got a sore throat.

[she grins]

How was your day?


[feel free to do your own thing and just ignore the Queen, of course.]

Comments

[hotnbothered]

You wouldn't be annoyed if it didn't bother you. I would know.

[stirtheblood]

Hah.

You got some skills you wanna teach me, then?

[hotnbothered]

Hm. It would be amusing to watch you try to embroider.

[ Probably joking? ]

[stirtheblood]

Em broid who?

[hotnbothered]

... Sewing.

[stirtheblood]

Oh.

...I could prob'ly do that if I wanted...

[hotnbothered]

[ One eye twitches and she mumbles under her breath: ] Yes, because it's so easy...

But you wouldn't want to, I assume?

[stirtheblood]

I dunno? Never really thought about it.

It ain't about it bein' easy. Anyone can get good at somethin' if they do it enough times. Just ain't ever had any reason to try.

[hotnbothered]

Wanting something to show off can be plenty reason.

[stirtheblood]

People weren't exactly lookin' at anythin' I had to show 'cept how I fight.

[hotnbothered]

[ Huffs. ]

Yes, in the past tense! Things are different now. It's time you started actually considering these things.

[stirtheblood]

...It's time, huh?

[hmm]

What, 'cause you're lookin' for me to make somethin' pretty for you?

[hotnbothered]

Wh-Why is that your first assumption?!

[stirtheblood]

'Cause you said you'd like to see me sewin'.

And 'cause you're the thing that's most different now.

[hotnbothered]

I-I was teasing you! Because it doesn't seem like something you'd be suited to at all!

[ Turns redder at the second part and fidgets with her hair, trying not to look too happy about it. ]

And I'm not the only thing that's different...

[stirtheblood]

[grins]

Were you thinkin' about somethin' else, then?

[hotnbothered]

[ ...!!

Based on the look on her face, she definitely is now. ]

Stop grinning!

[stirtheblood]

[LAUGHS]

Well, maybe there are a few other things I could get good at too.

[hotnbothered]

[ Makes a petulant face for a moment, but eventually seems to decide to just double down. ]

... Maybe you should.

[stirtheblood]

You think I'm gonna have the chance to do 'em enough times?

[He is still grinning, but his tone is a bit less blustery]

[hotnbothered]

[ Twirls her hair around one finger, not totally making eye contact. ]

That's partly up to you, isn't it?

[stirtheblood]

Sure. No matter what I ain't gonna do anythin' I don't want to.

[hotnbothered]

I meant that if it's something you're interested in, you can take the initiative.

[stirtheblood]

Hmm.

[steps slightly closer to her]

I do know that.

[hotnbothered]

[ Looks up at him expectantly. ]

Then...