[For Maria/Harumi] Summer nights

[redundncyarcher]

It's a warm night and between the warmth and the residual ache in his shoulder -- at last free of the sling -- Merlyn is having trouble sleeping. To say nothing of the dreams of Rebecca: she would have loved a place as quiet and rural as the Mansion, and she would have loved the character of the place. At length, he pushes back the covers and gets

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FINALLY I got here...

[abutterflysplit]

It is night, so Maria has come out to play. Of course hookers do get hungry sometimes, she saunters to the kitchen.

Re: FINALLY I got here...

[redundncyarcher]

She might find she has company, and handsome company that's currently rummaging about the shelves of the magic cupboard. "Nothing stronger than aspirin," he murmurs, closing the door. Then realizing he's not alone, he looks over his shoulder. "Looking for something? Better warn you: the cupboard of plenty is being a bit stingy tonight."

[abutterflysplit]

Maria may pout a bit. "Really? Dammit, I was hoping for something to drink..."

All in good time!

[redundncyarcher]

He'll give her a half smirk that doesn't quite reach his pale eyes. "Maybe the good faeries or whatever stocks the shelves will be more polite to a lady," he says, stepping aside for her. "Go on and give it a try: don't let me get in your way."