Wellspring Arms & Meditation Center, Wednesday

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Ino hummed as she opened up the store, in a good mood (for reasons that might have involved what she'd gotten up to last night) as she watered plants and took care of the dusting and sweeping that needed to be done.

Stretching, she contemplated practicing her spear work, but with a shake of her head decided on meditation instead. Maybe later she’d work with the spear. Plopping herself down in Cable-san’s chair, Ino set to meditating.

Wellspring Arms is Open.

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Talk to Ino

[intraspective]

And disturb her meditation!

Re: Talk to Ino

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

And... the phone rang....

Re: Talk to Ino

[intraspective]

Ino answered the phone before the second ring.

"Wellspring Arms and Meditation Center!" she chirped. "How can I help you?"

Re: Talk to Ino

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"I'm meeting his family. His mother and brother - what if they hate me!"

Yes, Lana might have suddenly developed all sorts of nerves about tbis. Hopefully, Ino recognized her voice.

Re: Talk to Ino

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Ino gave the phone a blink. And then another blink.

She, uh, really hadn't been expecting that.

"Already?" she said, surprised. "Family meetings already?"

A beat.

"And no one can hate you, geez." It would be like kicking a puppy, come on.

Re: Talk to Ino

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"I, well... yes," Lana said nervously. "It wasn't exactly planned. Exactly. I just got roped into having to go to LA to see Phoebe so Cole and Anders don't kill Sean - not my Shawn, the other one - and I'd kind of wanted to spend part of Thanksgiving with my Shawn and he said he'd come to LA, but his mother would be upset so I suggested we do an early or late Thanksgiving with her and he thought that was great and -"

She broke off. "Wow. I'm really nervous. And really babbling, aren't I?"

Re: Talk to Ino

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Ino's eyes were big as Lana rambled.

"Yes," she agreed, conveniently forgetting that she wasn't any better when she was excited about something. "But, um, that's okay? So, he thinks it's a good idea too? And you're going to do that? But also be all peacemaker so people don't die after that?"

Re: Talk to Ino

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, he does," Lana said a little dreamily. "So, yeah, we're going to do two Thanksgivings including one where I prevent a murder."

Re: Talk to Ino

[intraspective]

"Huh." In response to the dreaminess.

A beat.

"Exciting for them? Or just nervous for the meeting the parents one?"

Re: Talk to Ino

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"A little nervous about both," Lana admitted, "for different reasons. But, god, Ino... how did I ever manage to suggest I should go meet his family?"

Re: Talk to Ino

[intraspective]

"I have no idea," she replied honestly. "But at least he liked the idea? I mean, if he hadn't, that would've been... badish, right? But he did, so... it's okay?"

Re: Talk to Ino

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"He said it was great and that his mother would love it," Lana agreed. "And he says she'll like me just because I suggested it. But, I mean, is she going to know I'm, you know, with her son?"

Re: Talk to Ino

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

There was a very light knock on the door before he slipped in, dropped of a bag of moddable lunch, waved, and moved to slink back out before his voice (or lack thereof) became an issue. That said, with his usual lack of thought, it did nothing to hide the circles around his eyes and that fact that he was even more pale than usual and not in a good way.

Re: Talk to Ino

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Ino, unfortunately for him, had been taking a break from meditating and thus her eyes were open when he popped by.

And she noticed something was up.

"Liir," she said warningly, eyes narrowing with concern. "Get your butt back here."

Re: Talk to Ino

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Yes?"

Oh the 'e' in that yes was almost painful, a croak instead of a vowel. Liir actually blushed just the littlest bit as he heard it.

Re: Talk to Ino

[intraspective]

"Over here," she ordered, getting out of Cable-san's chair. "And sit."

Re: Talk to Ino

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He winced but did as told, hesitating with his hand on Cable-san's chair.

"I can't stay long," and the whisper was only a little raspy, "I just wanted to bring you some lunch. The utensils packed it, I promise."

Re: Talk to Ino

[intraspective]

"I wasn't worried 'bout that," she informed him. "And you're having a cup of tea 'fore you go. No arguing. Sit down."

Mmmm orders.

"And when you're done work, you're going back to your room to rest and I'm going to make sure you do." Even more orders. "And if you don't do what I say I'm going to be severely displeased--understand?"

Re: Talk to Ino

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He looked over at her, rheumy green eyes oddly amused.

"Understood. And to think, you're usually," he coughed, wetly, "usually trying to get me out of my room."

Re: Talk to Ino

[intraspective]

"Tea," she said grumpily, going to put some on. "And you're sick, geez. I'm not going to make you socialize when you're feeling, and sorry but it's true, looking like crap."

Re: Talk to Ino

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"As if I've ever cared what I look like," other than presentable, anyway.

He curled up into what would be a ball if not for all the angles and smiled at her carefully.

"I'll be f-f-fine soon enough. Promise."

Re: Talk to Ino

[intraspective]

"'Course you will," she said, with a nod. "Because I'm going to take care of you and you aren't getting rid of me."

Meditation Room

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Mod your meditation, or ask Ino to help!

Shooting Range

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Only with permission!

OOC

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Why isn't it Friday yet?