Whiskey and a Type Writer

RP @ melodytale: First Date

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:47:18 -0400

Melody messed with her hair in the bathroom’s mirror, twirling it up into a bun, then into a braid. Finally, she pulled the hair tie out and just let her hair fall where it may. Why was she so damn nervous? It was just a date. With August. It wasn’t that big of a deal… and he was the one who’d asked herout. He obviously liked her, but she couldn’t get rid of the butterflies that had somehow flown into her stomach.
She heard the bell above the door ring and August’s deep, warm voice ask about herself. She quickly pushed through the doorway before Ruby had a chance to embarrass her by saying she was in the bathroom or picking up condoms or some other random lie.

“Well look what the cat dragged in today.” She gave a small smirk as she grabbed her coat off the counter. “I think I’ll take a little break now, Rubes.”

Melody gave her friend a wink, then walked over to August, trying not to show her eagerness. “Where we headed, stranger?” She teased, running a hand through her hair.

August was made a little bit smug from the obvious fact that Melody had spruced up a little for him. Nothing too obvious or over-the-top, thankfully. He really hated when pretty ladies put on too much make up or over-did their hair for dates. It compromised their true, natural beauty and added an unnecessary layer of pretension. He liked a gal who could let hair go free and untainted and wear only the bare essential make-up, if any at all and he knew for a fact that Melody was the kind of a chick- when she was being true to herself. Still though, he was flattered to know she wanted to look good for him. He had put on just a bit of cologne and groomed his stubble a little for her, after all.

“Hey there angel,” he said with a smile, taking her arm and leading her over to the bike. “If it’s alright with you I thought we’d grab a bite and then maybe a couple of drinks- that is if you don’t mind riding bitch for a bit. I have to admit I kinda like having a pretty lady on the back of my motorcycle- you’d be doing me quite the favor.”

RP @ melodytale: First Date

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:15:34 -0400

August rode up to Granny’s diner around dusk. He had taken the long way ‘round to get there though, wanting to enjoy the fairly mild weather. He thought Melody might like to accompany him on a joy ride one of these days, but tonight he kinda wanted to pamper her instead. Archie had already made it rather clear that Melody had a pretty low opinion of herself and August wanted to set the record straight and let her know that she was worth a nice, reasonably-expensive dinner (but nothing too fancy, he didn’t want to seem over-eager) and drinks afterwards.

A beautiful, sweet girl like her deserved the best, August felt, and he’d be pleased to act as the one to show her that.

When he arrived, he noticed Ruby giving him the eye, either because he was pretty sure she thought he was hot or because she knew about his date with he friend.

“Hey Ruby,” he said with a smile. “Melody around? She told me I’d find her here.”

Whiskey and a Type Writer: melodytale: Well, thank you. Yep, that Charger’s my baby… But, Auggie,...

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:36:13 -0400

Whiskey and a Type Writer: melodytale: Well, thank you. Yep, that Charger’s my baby… But, Auggie,...:

melodytale:

writerbooth:

melodytale:

Well, thank you. Yep, that Charger’s my baby… But, Auggie, be completely serious with me. Are you asking me out? Like… on a date? And… Why? I know you’re not oblivious to the rumors.

As a matter of fact, I am. I’m sure you’re not oblivious to the rumors about me, either, so…

*rolls eyes* You do make an excellent point… I guess I’ll have to say yes, then. Meet me at Granny’s whenever. I’m helping Ruby clean up some tables today, so I’ll take my break when you get here.
Don’t keep me waiting.

My, my, don’t sound too eager now, I might lose interest.

I’ll be right on time, mam, you can count on me.

melodytale: Well, thank you. Yep, that Charger’s my baby… But, Auggie, be completely serious with...

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:27:34 -0400

melodytale:

Well, thank you. Yep, that Charger’s my baby… But, Auggie, be completely serious with me. Are you asking me out? Like… on a date? And… Why? I know you’re not oblivious to the rumors.

As a matter of fact, I am. I’m sure you’re not oblivious to the rumors about me, either, so seeing as how we’re the town pariahs we might as well stick together, right?

No, but seriously, you’re cute and you’re funny and I like you. So will that be a yes or no? Don’t leave me hangin’, gorgeous.

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:26:02 -0400

doctorhopper:

“No,” he chuckled. “Not yet. I mean…I don’t know if I even should. She’s out of my league, I think…”
It was true that he pretty much felt that way about any woman he developed an interest in, but even outside of that Rose was something of an extraordinary creature. She was beautiful, yes, but also funny and intelligent and excellent company. He could tell she took genuine pleasure in his as well.

“I really love her smile,” Archie added, almost unconsciously, thinking out loud. “Her face and her eyes really light up when she’s laughing..and she’s got the most lovely dimples I’ve ever seen…”

He laughed at himself and poured another glass.

“Gosh, I must sound like a lovesick twelve-year old…”

August laughed loudly and patted Archie on the shoulder.

“You do, I guarantee it. But there’s nothing wrong with that, you’ve just got yourself a little crush, that’s all. Granted, it’s not the first time, but you seem to be really think the sun shines out of this gal’s ass. So why don’t you just take a chance, Archie? Tell you like her. Ask her if you can take her out to eat or something. I promise you there’s a better chance she’ll say yes than reject you and you won’t ever know if you don’t try.’

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:44:25 -0400

doctorhopper:

Archie chuckled, trying not to look too sheepish.
He did have someone in his life now, though he didn’t quite understand why his love-life had to follow the trend of becoming involved with women that he had to keep a secret for one reason or another. He still hadn’t told August about the incident with Fey out of respect for the both of them. And as of now, well…Rose was still in hiding and Archie didn’t want to take any chances.

“There is…someone…” he said, toying with his glass. “We’ve been spending a lot of time together and I’ve found that I rather like her a lot…”

“Oh really?”August said, wiggling his eyebrows. “Well, that sounds like quite the thing. I’m sure she’s plenty pretty, given the way you’re glowing like lit up jack-o-lantern.”

He couldn’t help but chuckle a little at the bashful giddiness of his friend. He couldn’t deny that from time to time Archie was pretty damn adorable and it wasn’t hard to see in moments like this why most of the ladies in town admired and fawned over him. He was a sensitive, intelligent man who didn’t really take himself too seriously which was rare in most men, including himself. No, Archie may not have had much machismo, but there was a certain strength there that was all his own.

“Well, I bet you anything she feels the same. There are plenty of women in this town who’d kill for you to ask them out on a date. Have you told her you like her yet?”

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:58:41 -0400

doctorhopper:

At first Archie was shocked at the mere implication, but after awhile it became legitimately amusing, as the idea of being with Melody in more than a professional/just-friends capacity always had been.
For crying out loud, Melody was a 24 year old woman who seemed intrigued by men who treated her poorly and talked loudly and rode motorcycles. Of what interest would someone like her ever have in a middle-aged, soft spoken therapist who drank tea and read murder mysteries and went to bed at a reasonable hour most nights? Who never did anything spontaneous or adventurous or crazy? The idea was so ludicrous it was all Archie could do to not snort his whiskey out on he table in amusement.

When August suggested what he did, however, Archie was legitimately intrigued. August basically fit the sort of profile that Melody was attracted to, but Archie knew he could trust him to treat her right.

“I don’t see any harm in asking her out,” Archie said. “She seems to like you well enough and it’d be nice to see her take up with someone who wouldn’t hit a woman. Maybe she’ll realize she doesn’t have to be with men like that in order to get a ruggedly handsome rogue like yourself.”

“Alrighty then, maybe I will,” August mused with a smirk, kicking back his glass. “But I gotta say, I don’t feel too bad taking Melody away. You look a little too happy these days to be without a certain special someone in your life. You wanna tell me all about her?”

He flicked some of the collected ashes off the end of the cigarette again and took a drag, very curious to see what Archie’s response would be. The man was practically like cellophane with how easy August could see his feelings and thought processes.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:49:49 -0400

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:49:54 -0400

doctorhopper:

Archie smiled, drinking accordingly after it had been filled.
“No, no, I wouldn’t mind indulging myself tonight,” he confessed. “I seem to only be capable of really relaxing when I’ve had too much to drink and I definitely need to unwind a little.”

It was true that he had come here with the intention of splurging on alcohol, so he had already made Rose aware of this and had planned to sleep it off at Granny’s B&B instead of exposing her to it. August would get a discount for the night if Archie took the adjoining room, anyway, due to their desperate need for business. So, really, everybody would win. It seemed selfish not to, as a matter of fact.

“Yeah, I bet you do,” August laughed a little in his throat. “Probably exhausted from that lady friend of yours, eh? They say that’s the downside in being with a younger woman.”

He noticed Archie’s horrified look, so he nudged him playfully. August knew Archie wasn’t dating Melody Tale, but it sure was fun to antagonize him a little- especially considering that Archie was a bit more successful than him in winning over the ladies’ hearts with that innocent, harmless, refined charm of his. The problem was he was completely oblivious to it and probably, August guessed, wouldn’t know what the hell to do with a woman if he ever became aware enough to get past a kiss.

“Don’t sweat it, Arch, I’m just having some fun. I know she’s your patient and all- though that doesn’t mean I can’t call her, right?”

He gave him another wink, this time not being entirely facetious. He had thought Melody was rather cute and funny, after all, and since things with Emma didn’t seem to be going anywhere he didn’t see why he couldn’t give someone else a try for awhile.

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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:16:12 -0400

doctorhopper:

Archie was admittedly very grateful to finally have an opportunity to hang out with August again. It had been awhile since they’d made a point of chatting. Truthfully, it used to be fairly effortless, as it had originated from them both being at Granny’s at the same time and just sort of gravitating towards each other -or rather August to Archie, first-.

Now, however, with differing schedules and the like, it was more of thing they had to plan or make time for, but their friendship had gotten to the point where it was more than worth it. Archie loved hearing about August’s adventures exploring on his motorcycle and August, for whatever reason, loved hearing about Archie’s boring life. He never knew quite why, but symbiotic they were nonetheless.

They had started meeting at ‘The Poison Apple’, a small, darkly-lit bar that smelled heavily of cigarette smoke and regret. It wasn’t Archie’s favorite place, save for the tranquil lighting, but it was a better place for personal conversation than Granny’s where the whole town could hear.

Archie joined August at the far booth in the wall from where he waved him over, smoking a cigarette and playing some solitaire.

“Hey, Arch,” August greeted him with an amused smirk, flicking the end of his cigarette onto the ashtray in the middle of the table. “I was beginning to think you’d never show, given how punctual you are. But I guess I can trust you to be a man of your word, eh?”

He allowed his cigarette to sit and burn on the edge of the tray and proceeded to gather up and shuffle the deck again to begin a new round.

“You wanna help me out with this Wild Turkey?” he asked, pushing over the extra glass and grabbing the bottle. “There’s no way I’m shotgunning it by myself. I got it for both of us anyway, so you better not tell me you’re trying to stay sober tonight.”

He winked at him impishly as he filled his glass.

Hello Mr. Booth. How are yah?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:21:56 -0400

Hey there, kid! I’m doin’ great, can’t complain. How’re you? Hope you’re not giving that lovely mom of yours any trouble. She seems like quite the she-devil- with all due respect.

writerbooth

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:19:29 -0400

keeperofallthingsevil:

I will do what I need to do to keep my son and my town safe. Archie is such a push over I wouldn’t except a mental evaluation from him if you paid me. Do what you came here to do .. but remember I am always watching.

Oh yeah, he’s quite the pushover. So what does that make you then, angel, since he basically handed your ass to you a few months back? A loser to a “pushover”, I’d say. You talk a big game, but I think your bark might be worse than your bite.

Unless you’re planning on giving me a little nibble, if you know what I mean.

I don't believe we've met yet. I'm Kathryn Nolan.

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:12:45 -0400

Oh, hey there Mrs. Nolan! Name’s August Booth. I go out with your husband sometimes for drinks. Just so you know, if you weren’t married I’d tell you what a lovely, classy looking lady you are.

Ignore Our friendly Mayor. She has had a bug up her ass since the moment you road in.

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:09:53 -0400

Yeah, that hasn’t escaped my notice. She doesn’t really bother me, I actually know where she’s coming from…what makes her tick…I think maybe that’s what irritates her about me the most- the fact that she has no control over me and I’ve sort of disrupted her perfect little world. But hey, that makes the two of us, right? Seems only fitting you and I would hit it off so well.

That would be great. Though been pretty busy with a few cases. I'll do my best to check and then get back to you.

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:14:27 -0400

writerbooth

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:13:51 -0400

keeperofallthingsevil:

Well bitter or not and whatever your reasons need to stay away from Henry. It doesn’t look to good a grown man spending time with a young boy.. and don’t think I don’t know … what your up to . I have eyes everywhere.

Really, now, Miss Mayor? You’re gonna start making those kinda accusations? That’s not even a little bit funny. I’d assure you I’m not a creep, but I imagine you’ll believe what you want to. If I need to get a mental evaluation from Arch to prove to you I’m harmless, then so be it.

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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:36:27 -0400

melodytale:

writerbooth:

melodytale:

Well look what the cat’s dragged in this time! Nice to see you, August.

Hey there, angel. I do hope you’re going easy on my man, Archie. I think he might have little thing for you, but don’t tell him I said that. You let me know if that creep ex-boyfriend gives you trouble again, okay? I’ll kick his ass out of town so fast he won’t know what hit him.

Archie? Having a thing for me? Don’t make me laugh! He wouldn’t be daft enough to even think of me like that. I just think he enjoys looking at my ass.. Leo hasn’t shown up yet, so hopefully you, Archie, and David scared him away. I just wanted to thank you. You really didn’t need to do that. Neither did Archie.

Don’t sell yourself short, gorgeous, he’d be an idiot not to have a little crush on you, and he most certainly ain’t that.

And heck yeah I needed to do that. For one thing, poor Arch was going get crushed like an empty soda can and for another, I do not sit idly by and watch a woman get harassed like that.

writerbooth

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:29:44 -0400

keeperofallthingsevil:

Hello there August… How long do you plan on taking up space in my town?

And take an over interest in my son?

I don’t know what you’re talking about, Miss Mayor, Henry is usually the one that comes up to me.

And to your second question, I haven’t gotta clue. Maybe I’ll just stick around until you lose the will to live? How’s that sound?

You know, for a pretty foxy lady like yourself, you sure are bitter.

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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:26:07 -0400

melodytale:

Well look what the cat’s dragged in this time! Nice to see you, August.

Hey there, angel. I do hope you’re going easy on my man, Archie. I think he might have little thing for you, but don’t tell him I said that. You let me know if that creep ex-boyfriend gives you trouble again, okay? I’ll kick his ass out of town so fast he won’t know what hit him.

Well, hello there August.

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:08:07 -0400

Well, well, if it isn’t the lovely Sheriff Swan! Nice to see you again around these parts. Say, we haven’t really talked in awhile. Don’t suppose you’d be up for another drink? Or maybe even dinner this time? Have we worked up to that point yet?

Tell you what, I promise to take you some place better than an old well this time.