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pullmeoutalive2014-06-27 11:45 pm
midvalley) wrote in pullmeoutalive2014-06-27 11:45 pm
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Lead. Coated in copper or steel, usually. [ That was probably a rhetorical question, Owen. But, given that Ian jus spontaneously heard himself, we'll cut him some slack. ]
What the hell just happened?
What the hell just happened?
[ That was a rhetorical question, but nevertheless nice information to have. Ian gets to his feet, offering Owen a hand up. ]
I believe I shot at our friends and they shot back. Or did you mean-? [ he makes a vague gesture at his own chest. ] When you accept a job from the god of death, you’re not allowed to die until that job is finished. It’d be a decent enough perk, if not for how much knitting yourself back together hurts.
I believe I shot at our friends and they shot back. Or did you mean-? [ he makes a vague gesture at his own chest. ] When you accept a job from the god of death, you’re not allowed to die until that job is finished. It’d be a decent enough perk, if not for how much knitting yourself back together hurts.
Tell me honestly: how many Hot Pockets have you had for dinner in the past month?
... Right.
[ he misses the simpler times when walking past an Apatosaurus and clicker-training a squad of Velociraptors was the weirdest part of his day.
And speaking of his former squad, Blue approaches cautiously, blood dripping from her muzzle, and while Owen doesn't have a weak stomach for violence, he resolutely does not turn to see what became of the soldier she attacked. He at least hopes it was quick and painless. ]
I'm noticing your buddy still hasn't pulled you back home, by the way.
[ he misses the simpler times when walking past an Apatosaurus and clicker-training a squad of Velociraptors was the weirdest part of his day.
And speaking of his former squad, Blue approaches cautiously, blood dripping from her muzzle, and while Owen doesn't have a weak stomach for violence, he resolutely does not turn to see what became of the soldier she attacked. He at least hopes it was quick and painless. ]
I'm noticing your buddy still hasn't pulled you back home, by the way.
[ She wrinkles her nose. ] None. I have standards even when it comes to gross microwavable food.
[ he holds up his hands. ] Alright, alright. No Hot Pockets. Maybe on Campbell's, though.
[ After a second, he waves to his face. ] Give it to me straight, doc -- will I live?
[ After a second, he waves to his face. ] Give it to me straight, doc -- will I live?
[ For a second, she’s not sure what he’s referring to until she realizes she means the damage to his face after the fight. ] A few bruises, split lip, and a pretty good shiner. I don’t think any of that is fatal.
Lucky me, getting out by the skin of my teeth.
[ Hesitantly, he takes the wet rag from her, offering a half-smile. ]. Thanks for the first aid.
[ Hesitantly, he takes the wet rag from her, offering a half-smile. ]. Thanks for the first aid.
I didn't really do much aside from yell at you and dab your face a little.
Eh, well. Kinda needed both of those things, apparently.
[ A pause, then, ] For what it's worth, I am sorry for losing it. Not for punching the guy, because he had it coming, but for not thinking about how it'd affect you.
[ A pause, then, ] For what it's worth, I am sorry for losing it. Not for punching the guy, because he had it coming, but for not thinking about how it'd affect you.
It's okay. I can't expect you to understand the intricacies of my life lately.
It's kind of hard keeping up with you. Seems like they're carting you around from press junket to press junket.
After they drill me on what I can and can't say, remember?
[ She gives a small, mirthless little laugh ] At this point it's a wonder I even remember what sleep is like.
[ She gives a small, mirthless little laugh ] At this point it's a wonder I even remember what sleep is like.
[ He huffs out a laugh of his own. ]
They let you sleep, huh? That's nice of them.
[ he stands, making his way over to what looks like her pantry. ]
And when's the last time you ate something that you didn't have to just add water to?
They let you sleep, huh? That's nice of them.
[ he stands, making his way over to what looks like her pantry. ]
And when's the last time you ate something that you didn't have to just add water to?
This afternoon at lunch.
[ AH-HA got you there Owen ]
[ AH-HA got you there Owen ]
[ He turns to look at her over his shoulder, unimpressed. ]
That you also did pay someone else to make for you.
That you also did pay someone else to make for you.
[ Looooong pause ] We might have to go all the way back to the last time I visited my parents if that's the criteria.
[ That. Actually makes him turn fully around to face her. ]
O.... kay. And how long ago was that?
O.... kay. And how long ago was that?
[ Well, now she looks rightfully sheepish. ] Right before I took the job on the island?
[ This? This is a look of complete and utter incredulity. ]
You haven't had a home cooked meal since you came to Jurassic World?
You haven't had a home cooked meal since you came to Jurassic World?
I've been busy. [ That's a lame excuse, and she knows it. Opportunities to learn to cook for herself were better spent doing paperwork. And visiting family? She had plenty of vacation time, and plenty of chances to take it, but she never did. Work always took priority. ]
[ He watches her carefully, then turns back to the pantry, pulling down a box of spaghetti, a couple cans of tomatoes, and other spices he might need. He makes a point to lighten his tone when he speaks again. ]
I'm guessing the jokes I made about instant ramen earlier weren't too far off the mark, as far as your kitchen skills go.
I'm guessing the jokes I made about instant ramen earlier weren't too far off the mark, as far as your kitchen skills go.
[ She's thankful that he's not judging her for being a workaholic. For neglecting her family. For a dozen other things she's kicked herself for thanks to recent events ]
I can barely boil water.
I can barely boil water.
[ He chuckles at that, arching an eyebrow at her. ]
Okay. That I find hard to believe.
[ He waves her over, and with a few quick questions -- which cupboard has pots and pans? plates? utensils? -- he gets everything ready. Evidently this is more of a lesson than a date. ]
Cooking is two parts timing, one part tasting. Pretty sure you can manage at least the scheduling part.
Okay. That I find hard to believe.
[ He waves her over, and with a few quick questions -- which cupboard has pots and pans? plates? utensils? -- he gets everything ready. Evidently this is more of a lesson than a date. ]
Cooking is two parts timing, one part tasting. Pretty sure you can manage at least the scheduling part.
Are you seriously going to teach me how to make spaghetti?
[ She sounds partially incredulous, but mostly amused. Hey, this can be a date and a lesson. ]
[ She sounds partially incredulous, but mostly amused. Hey, this can be a date and a lesson. ]
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