transcript: Lily and Ted play Wii Tennis
Ted and Lily hang out at Dowisetrepla and talk about baby names, Barney's trip to BA, and Ted's mental state. And are generally adorable.
Lily says:
*Lily sits on the couch, waving the Wii controller* Dammit, can't they move any faster?
Ted says:
*waves his Wiimote through the air, making his virtual tennis player smack the ball back at Lily's avatar*
It's easier if you're standing up. You can really get into it! Like Maria Sharapova!
Lily says:
Yeah, you try that with round ligament pains, Federer. *volleys the ball back*
Ted says:
Sorry. *lunges to the side in order to reach the ball* Here, I'll sit too. Just to make things fairer.
*sits beside her, keeping his distance so he doesn't accidentally hit her*
Lily says:
*shakes her head* Nah, it's not a big deal. *she returns the ball and Ted's player barely misses the return* Oh, wait, guess it is. You stay there.
Ted says:
Yes ma'am. *smacks the ball in her direction*
Lily says:
*laughs* Wii Tennis is so much better than real tennis. You can play it year-round, for one thing.
Ted says:
And you can play it sitting down.
Which I guess defeats the purpose of sports, if you're not being physically active, but oh well.
Lily says:
Nascar's a sport.
Ted says:
Yeah, but there's the G-force to think about. And you have to press on the gas pedal, I guess.
Lily says:
And the possibility of imminent death. And also being mobbed by rednecks.
Ted says:
Yup, all that. Nascar's pretty dangerous.
And actually really boring to watch if no one's crashing.
Lily says:
Yup. Which is kind of horrible, if you think about it.
Ted says:
I know, right?
*hits the ball forcefully, grunting*
So, Drizzle's starting to affect your mobility now? *glances at her swollen stomach*
Lily says:
Well, it's not so bad, really. Just kind of annoying.
Ted says:
Yeah, I bet.
Lily says:
So, um. Drizzle sort of has a name now. A real one.
Ted says:
*turns to look at her, completely missing the ball* Really?
Lily says:
*looking at the screen* Ha! I win.
Ted says:
What?
*turns back* Aw, damn.
Lily says:
And, yeah, really.
Ted says:
I was gonna say. That better not have been a clever distraction.
Lily says:
*laughs* Nah, that's just a bonus.
Ted says:
*chuckles*
So? What name'd you guys pick for her?
Lily says:
You'll tell me if it's stupid, right?
Ted says:
Absolutely.
Lily says:
We were thinking Maurissa Lynn.
Ted says:
Hmmm.
*trying it out* Maurissa.
I like it!
Lily says:
*smiles* Good. I was worried it was going to be one of those things that sounds great at the time, but when you actually tell people, it's dumb.
Ted says:
I know what you mean. And it's totally not one of those things.
I think it's cute, but not like, little-girlish, so it won't fit her when she's 30.
Lily says:
Exactly.
*sheepishly* It's sort of after you. Lynn... Evelyn... you know.
Ted says:
*grins at her*
Awww. Is it?
That's so awesome of you guys.
*looks down, beaming*
Lily says:
*smiles* Namesake is at least as good as godfather, right?
Ted says:
*grins, nodding* Definitely.
Lily says:
Good.
Speaking of, is Barney back from BA yet?
Ted says:
I don't know. I'd assume he is.
I haven't heard from him since yesterday, though.
Lily says:
Weird. Usually he calls after he makes bad Robin-related decisions.
Ted says:
Yeah.
I tried talking him out of going, but he wouldn't listen.
I hope he's ok now.
Lily says:
Yeah, hopefully.
Ted says:
I don't think this is good for either of them, honestly. This weekend, when I was with Robin... she's not in a very good place right now, either.
Lily says:
*shakes her head* Probably not.
Did you have a good time down there?
Ted says:
Yeah, it was fun. It's BEAUTIFUL down there right now.
Our winter is their summer, basically.
Which I sort of forgot before packing, but... ah well.
Lily says:
*smirks* What, you brought your hat and mittens?
Ted says:
*grins sheepishly* Yeah.
Lily says:
*laughs* And you're the smart one.
Ted says:
*shrugs* I wasn't thinking clearly.
Lily says:
*softly* Yeah.
*she remembers picking him up from the college bar, and how miserable and hopeless he'd seemed*
You all right?
Ted says:
I... guess.
I've been trying to talk stuff out more. I think it's helping.
Lily says:
*nods* We're all here for you. I mean, there's not much we can do to speed up the wife search, unless you're OK with an arranged marriage.
Ted says:
*shakes his head* I'm not THAT desperate.
*pauses thoughtfully*
You know... it's not just about being married. It's about finding someone I can love. you know?
Lily says:
Yeah, I know.
Ted says:
And while I'm not saying arranged marriages are loveless, it's not quite the same thing. I mean, I realize you were joking about that, but still.
Lily says:
Yeah. But think about it. You can't possibly have dated all of the single girls in New York City. She's out there. You just haven't met her yet.
Or him. Although that'd have to be common-law.
Ted says:
/Him/? Uh, ok. Right. Whatever, Lily.
And you know, that matchmaker lady once said there were only 8 fish out there in the sea. I've dated at least twice that many girls.
Lily says:
That matchmaker lady went out of business.
Ted says:
No, she was bought out.
Lily says:
And you're the one who brought up the dudes.
Whatever.
Ted says:
*confused* I was?
Lily says:
Yeah. "She or he".
Ted says:
When was this?
Lily says:
In the cab? After your date with Jose Cuervo?
Ted says:
Really? I don't...
*shakes his head*
Sorry. My memory's kind of fuzzy from that night.
What /else/ did I say?
Lily says:
Nothing. Why, is there anything you don't want to have said?
Ted says:
Er... no. Just... curious.
*mentally shakes himself. If he'd let something slip about him and Barney...*
Sorry I was such an idiot that night.
Lily says:
*shakes her head* Nah, it's fine. You were pretty down.
And, hey, this is /me/ you're talking to. I'm not going to judge you for a little bicuriosity.
Ted says:
Well, that's true.
Lily says:
So. *gently elbows him* Anyone in particular?
Ted says:
*snorts* What?
No.
Lots of... no.
Lily says:
*smirks, knowingly* Suuuure.
So. You want to play another match or what?
Ted says:
Eh, why not?
You're going down this time, preggo lady.
Lily says:
Better bring your a-game. Don't think I'm going to let you win just because of the heart-to-heart.
Ted says:
I wouldn't expect you to.
Lily says:
*Lily sits on the couch, waving the Wii controller* Dammit, can't they move any faster?
Ted says:
*waves his Wiimote through the air, making his virtual tennis player smack the ball back at Lily's avatar*
It's easier if you're standing up. You can really get into it! Like Maria Sharapova!
Lily says:
Yeah, you try that with round ligament pains, Federer. *volleys the ball back*
Ted says:
Sorry. *lunges to the side in order to reach the ball* Here, I'll sit too. Just to make things fairer.
*sits beside her, keeping his distance so he doesn't accidentally hit her*
Lily says:
*shakes her head* Nah, it's not a big deal. *she returns the ball and Ted's player barely misses the return* Oh, wait, guess it is. You stay there.
Ted says:
Yes ma'am. *smacks the ball in her direction*
Lily says:
*laughs* Wii Tennis is so much better than real tennis. You can play it year-round, for one thing.
Ted says:
And you can play it sitting down.
Which I guess defeats the purpose of sports, if you're not being physically active, but oh well.
Lily says:
Nascar's a sport.
Ted says:
Yeah, but there's the G-force to think about. And you have to press on the gas pedal, I guess.
Lily says:
And the possibility of imminent death. And also being mobbed by rednecks.
Ted says:
Yup, all that. Nascar's pretty dangerous.
And actually really boring to watch if no one's crashing.
Lily says:
Yup. Which is kind of horrible, if you think about it.
Ted says:
I know, right?
*hits the ball forcefully, grunting*
So, Drizzle's starting to affect your mobility now? *glances at her swollen stomach*
Lily says:
Well, it's not so bad, really. Just kind of annoying.
Ted says:
Yeah, I bet.
Lily says:
So, um. Drizzle sort of has a name now. A real one.
Ted says:
*turns to look at her, completely missing the ball* Really?
Lily says:
*looking at the screen* Ha! I win.
Ted says:
What?
*turns back* Aw, damn.
Lily says:
And, yeah, really.
Ted says:
I was gonna say. That better not have been a clever distraction.
Lily says:
*laughs* Nah, that's just a bonus.
Ted says:
*chuckles*
So? What name'd you guys pick for her?
Lily says:
You'll tell me if it's stupid, right?
Ted says:
Absolutely.
Lily says:
We were thinking Maurissa Lynn.
Ted says:
Hmmm.
*trying it out* Maurissa.
I like it!
Lily says:
*smiles* Good. I was worried it was going to be one of those things that sounds great at the time, but when you actually tell people, it's dumb.
Ted says:
I know what you mean. And it's totally not one of those things.
I think it's cute, but not like, little-girlish, so it won't fit her when she's 30.
Lily says:
Exactly.
*sheepishly* It's sort of after you. Lynn... Evelyn... you know.
Ted says:
*grins at her*
Awww. Is it?
That's so awesome of you guys.
*looks down, beaming*
Lily says:
*smiles* Namesake is at least as good as godfather, right?
Ted says:
*grins, nodding* Definitely.
Lily says:
Good.
Speaking of, is Barney back from BA yet?
Ted says:
I don't know. I'd assume he is.
I haven't heard from him since yesterday, though.
Lily says:
Weird. Usually he calls after he makes bad Robin-related decisions.
Ted says:
Yeah.
I tried talking him out of going, but he wouldn't listen.
I hope he's ok now.
Lily says:
Yeah, hopefully.
Ted says:
I don't think this is good for either of them, honestly. This weekend, when I was with Robin... she's not in a very good place right now, either.
Lily says:
*shakes her head* Probably not.
Did you have a good time down there?
Ted says:
Yeah, it was fun. It's BEAUTIFUL down there right now.
Our winter is their summer, basically.
Which I sort of forgot before packing, but... ah well.
Lily says:
*smirks* What, you brought your hat and mittens?
Ted says:
*grins sheepishly* Yeah.
Lily says:
*laughs* And you're the smart one.
Ted says:
*shrugs* I wasn't thinking clearly.
Lily says:
*softly* Yeah.
*she remembers picking him up from the college bar, and how miserable and hopeless he'd seemed*
You all right?
Ted says:
I... guess.
I've been trying to talk stuff out more. I think it's helping.
Lily says:
*nods* We're all here for you. I mean, there's not much we can do to speed up the wife search, unless you're OK with an arranged marriage.
Ted says:
*shakes his head* I'm not THAT desperate.
*pauses thoughtfully*
You know... it's not just about being married. It's about finding someone I can love. you know?
Lily says:
Yeah, I know.
Ted says:
And while I'm not saying arranged marriages are loveless, it's not quite the same thing. I mean, I realize you were joking about that, but still.
Lily says:
Yeah. But think about it. You can't possibly have dated all of the single girls in New York City. She's out there. You just haven't met her yet.
Or him. Although that'd have to be common-law.
Ted says:
/Him/? Uh, ok. Right. Whatever, Lily.
And you know, that matchmaker lady once said there were only 8 fish out there in the sea. I've dated at least twice that many girls.
Lily says:
That matchmaker lady went out of business.
Ted says:
No, she was bought out.
Lily says:
And you're the one who brought up the dudes.
Whatever.
Ted says:
*confused* I was?
Lily says:
Yeah. "She or he".
Ted says:
When was this?
Lily says:
In the cab? After your date with Jose Cuervo?
Ted says:
Really? I don't...
*shakes his head*
Sorry. My memory's kind of fuzzy from that night.
What /else/ did I say?
Lily says:
Nothing. Why, is there anything you don't want to have said?
Ted says:
Er... no. Just... curious.
*mentally shakes himself. If he'd let something slip about him and Barney...*
Sorry I was such an idiot that night.
Lily says:
*shakes her head* Nah, it's fine. You were pretty down.
And, hey, this is /me/ you're talking to. I'm not going to judge you for a little bicuriosity.
Ted says:
Well, that's true.
Lily says:
So. *gently elbows him* Anyone in particular?
Ted says:
*snorts* What?
No.
Lots of... no.
Lily says:
*smirks, knowingly* Suuuure.
So. You want to play another match or what?
Ted says:
Eh, why not?
You're going down this time, preggo lady.
Lily says:
Better bring your a-game. Don't think I'm going to let you win just because of the heart-to-heart.
Ted says:
I wouldn't expect you to.