http://anextimeagent.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] anextimeagent.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2007-01-27 06:23 am
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The Park: around lunchtime

It was cold, but Jack had bundled himself up before heading out.

After quick stops at J,GoB and The Perk, he walked over to the park, finding a comfortable - and fairly secluded - spot under a tree.

The maps Parker had dropped off that morning were spread out in front of him, and he was working on memorising the layout in between sipping coffee and munching on pastries.

[ooc: Jack's here for River (not that he knows that) but otherwise open for all your cold parky needs!]

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
River had wandered in to town in very good time for the hair appoinment, hoping to get something to eat before. To be honest, right now the idea of someone doing something to her hair felt disturbing.

Noticing Jack under a tree distracted her from worrying thoughts, however, and she took a wide turn around the tree, attempting to sneak up on him.

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
River kept completely quiet, then poked him on the back.

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
River giggled, pulling away her hand. She had to admit that Jack had reacted faster than Simon used to.

"Hello," she said. "Want company?"

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
She nodded, as she was actually quite hungry. The failed scowling amused her and she sat down next to Jack, reaching for the pastry.

"Maps?" she asked.

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Won't." She took a bite out of the pastry. "If they're a secret, you won't tell me anything?" She smiled sweetly. "I can tell you a secret."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
River's smile turned into a happy grin. "The squirrels built me a spaceship."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"Would I make that up?" River replied, rolling her eyes.

"Or rather, they built it for the person I was this weekend."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
She frowned, trying to remember Jack. His thoughts gave him away, and her face lit up. "You were big and furry!" She exclaimed happily. "I saw you, but you disappeared."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
River chuckled. "Sap bothers you?" She lay down on her side, resting her head in her hand. "Good to be myself again." She frowned. "I think perhaps Tess might have suffered from delusions."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"Isn't she a good person to be mooning about?" River couldn't resist teasing him. "Tess thought there were doctors spying on her from submarines under the sea." She shuddered. "I don't believe there were. But otherwise she was a lot like me. Blair didn't notice much difference. He thought I'd had a nightmare."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
She shouldn't have mentioned the nightmares. They seemed to bother everyone else nearly as much as they frightened her. Still, she didn't want to lie to Jack. "Yes. Almost every night. Better when I'm staying with Blair."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
River avoided his gaze. "Since Christmas," she mumbled. "Don't like you worrying."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
The gentle touch felt comforting and River looked up at him. "Not sure. Maybe something I should know." She frowned. "Don't think they're mine, really."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
She shook her head. "Everyone's... dead. And silent." The fear was clearly visible in her eyes.

Part of her wanted to just shut up and run away, making Jack's concern not noticeable to her. She didn't however.

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
River let him hold her, leaning her head against his shoulder. "Can't tell you more," She said quietly. "Nothing to tell." She wished there was another way, but nothing was as comforting as closeness, or as disturbing at the same time.

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you."

She hadn't planned on telling him this, or even to touch this subject. "Tell me something about you now."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Jack's memory filled her mind and chased away the frightening images. River grinned. "Is there anyone who doesn't fall in love with you?"

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-26 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Just pretending, to tease you. Have to tease someone when Simon isn't here." Yes, smiling felt good, and Jack was good at making her smile.

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-27 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
"We don't do any kissing," River pointed out. "Nothing to do with Simon." She giggled. "I think you'd like Simon."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-27 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Not like me. But you could help me tease him, and I'd enjoy that." She was now shaking of laughter.

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-27 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes. And it would be fun. He wouldn't know what to do." She stretched her legs out in front of her, leaning back, sighing happily.

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-27 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
She looked up at him again, this time serious. "Yes. Better." She gently touched his cheek with her fingertips. "You're good at that. Don't forget it."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-27 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
"Should only apply to certain people. That's enough." She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him close. "Have to go. Hair appointment."

[identity profile] moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com 2007-01-27 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
"Will keep that in mind," River said, grinning. She stood up. "Oh, and I know something you don't remember," she added before turning away and leaving.