[He's kicked back at his desk now as the others head out, waving them on even though tonight's supposed to be the night they go to the local bar for a game of cards and a round of drinks.]
fairly certain i won't be watching if it should come to that. its lia isn't it?
[She's camped out on the back steps of the diner - shift's well over, but s'not like there's anywhere else to go in this tiny town.
When she gets the text there's a very loud 'SHITBALLS' that makes a few heads in the kitchen turn (though she wouldn't be surprised if it could be heard all the way in Kentucky). Her own reply occurs about ten minutes later after she's gotten some pacing and fretting and nail biting out of the way.]
wtf are u talking about
[NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO INFORM YOU THAT THE NILE RIVER HAS JUST BEEN RELOCATED TO AN OUT OF THE WAY CORNER OF ARIZONA IN THE UNITED STATES. STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES.]
Lia just sits there staring at her phone for a good long while. At least that was another fact confirmed on her list of were-trivia - soon as she thinks that, she grimaces at herself. There might be some road map juggling happening in her head as she tries to figure out the fastest way back to Kentucky, assuming that she can find a ride heading back east.
Course, none of this introspection is actually answering the guy. But what do you even say to finding out somebody's stuck for the rest of their life turning into a big bad wolf three nights a month.]
[Waiting for the text back, Lia's fidgeting and pacing and trying to run logistics of packing up so soon after getting here. When she does go and get it... There's some more staring.
Then there's a hell of a throw as she hurls the stupid phone as hard as she can into the scrub. She's super tempted to leave it there, despite having paid good money for it.
She hears the default ringtone singing out and stands there, glaring at the sound - arms crossed and scowling up a storm. Then she jogs out to where she's pinpointed it coming from (it takes a bit given she's got a really good arm) and picks it up with a snarl.]
That was not fucking funny, you goddamned shitkicking jackass! What the actual fuck is wrong with you?!
Well hello. Georgiann. [The drawl comes after a pause, as he was holding the phone slightly away from his ear while she yelled.] What seems to be the matter?
[It's a good thing she's had to go as far as she did to get the stupid phone cause otherwise her shouting ARGH at it would probably get a few inquiring minds buzzing.]
There are some things you bullshit about, and there are some things that you just don't, and this? This? Is freaking squarely in the second.
Serious enough for you to tell me not to joke, but not serious enough for you to stay, hmm? I think I can say what I want on the matter, given that I dealt with it alone. [There's a clear reprimand in his voice. He gets up from his desk to wander through the now-empty office to Art's space behind the glass. He digs out the bourbon and pours himself a shot.] No, I did not join the ranks of the four-legged this month. I hope you found somewhere safe to wait it out yourself?
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fairly certain i won't be watching if it should come to that. its lia isn't it?
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When she gets the text there's a very loud 'SHITBALLS' that makes a few heads in the kitchen turn (though she wouldn't be surprised if it could be heard all the way in Kentucky). Her own reply occurs about ten minutes later after she's gotten some pacing and fretting and nail biting out of the way.]
wtf are u talking about
[NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO INFORM YOU THAT THE NILE RIVER HAS JUST BEEN RELOCATED TO AN OUT OF THE WAY CORNER OF ARIZONA IN THE UNITED STATES. STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES.]
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[He's smirking right now, Lia. You can't see it, but he is.]
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[She's not panicking. She is not panicking. She is not panicking.]
whatever
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[He has her file out now, and is flipping through it with the casual nature of someone who's already committed most of it to memory.]
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refer u back 2 whatever
[Then right after-]
so did u go all fuzzy or what
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as a matter of fact i did.
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Lia just sits there staring at her phone for a good long while. At least that was another fact confirmed on her list of were-trivia - soon as she thinks that, she grimaces at herself. There might be some road map juggling happening in her head as she tries to figure out the fastest way back to Kentucky, assuming that she can find a ride heading back east.
Course, none of this introspection is actually answering the guy. But what do you even say to finding out somebody's stuck for the rest of their life turning into a big bad wolf three nights a month.]
sorry
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[He sighs and hits the 'dial' button after sending the text. His irritation is more or less worn through at this point.
He listens to the ringing patiently and hopes she picks up.]
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Then there's a hell of a throw as she hurls the stupid phone as hard as she can into the scrub. She's super tempted to leave it there, despite having paid good money for it.
She hears the default ringtone singing out and stands there, glaring at the sound - arms crossed and scowling up a storm. Then she jogs out to where she's pinpointed it coming from (it takes a bit given she's got a really good arm) and picks it up with a snarl.]
That was not fucking funny, you goddamned shitkicking jackass! What the actual fuck is wrong with you?!
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[It's a good thing she's had to go as far as she did to get the stupid phone cause otherwise her shouting ARGH at it would probably get a few inquiring minds buzzing.]
There are some things you bullshit about, and there are some things that you just don't, and this? This? Is freaking squarely in the second.
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