The Park - Friday

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

Even after all this time, it was amazing that Murdock's belongings fit into two duffle bags. Or mostly fit. He wasn't counting the few boxes the truck had handwavily picked up earlier. What he had now were the things he didn't trust to other people. Like the laptop. And Socky the sock puppet.

Waiting for the cab was the hardest part. A game of fetch kept Houston occupied while Murdock occasionally snapped pictures of Fandom with the disposable camera he'd picked up.

(ooc: Murdock's last post in town. he'll be doing ex-pat though. open to any and all that want to say goodbye. open forever, late tags and sp welcome!)

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[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

Here came, well not a taxi. It was a guy on a horse. "Howdy." Tully grinned.

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Dude," Murdock grinned back, looking up.

Houston wandered over, not too close though, stretching his nose out to sniff at the horse.

"So this must be Mr. Twain."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

Mr. Twain lowered his head to sniff at Houston as well.

"This is the famous Mr. Twain." Tully nodded, dismounting. "How are you Houston?"

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

Houston's answer was an enthusatic tail wag.

"I reckon that's a 'good, how're you?'," Murdock chuckled. "Just out for a ride?"

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

Tully nodded, reaching out to give Houston a good scratch behind the ears. "Mr. Twain gets sulky if I don't take him out regularly."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

Murdock sent a glance at Houston. "Yah, I know that one."

He idly tossed the stick and Houston gave chase.

"Headin' out today," he said, almost idly.

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Where are you headed? I need to know where to send your last paycheck."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

He laughed. "Oh. Yah. That might be nice."

Murdock fished around in a jacket pocket and pulled out a small notepad and pen. He scribbled down an address and tore the page off, handing it to Tully.

"Going to Langley instead of LA. A bit closer in distance, not so much in time."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"So, you're going into the past?"

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Well, that is where I'm from," he smirked. "And where my pals are, so it kinda makes sense, ya know."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"But when you were going to LA, was that still gonna be the past?"

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

He nodded, "Yah. 'Bout twenty years back. Guess I must not seem much like the time travelin' sort," he grinned.

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"'89 then. Or thereabouts. Was that the same amount of time as Langley?"

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"87 to be exact. And yah. Still the same time, just different location."

Because that's where Stockwell had stashed the team.

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Okay, I was confused for a minute cause you said the distance was closer, but not the time or something."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

He laughed. "Sorry. But that is how it is, if ya think about it. Langley's like maye an hour drive from here. LA's a couple of hours. By plane." Which made him curious about something. "I thought you were from a few years off too? Or did I miss something?"

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Far as I know it's 2009 for me too."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Oh. Ooops. Now I feel like an old man," he laughed.

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"As an over 40 myself, I say there's nothing wrong with old men."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"I hear that! 'Sides, we have more experience then, cuz of our age. Right?"

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Exactly. Though I wish I could say we've got better stories, but these kids seem like they've seen a lot in their short lives."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Yah, that's for sure. And I thought bein' in a war was bad enough."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"I just missed that one."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Count yourself lucky then."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"I really do." Tully said sincerely. Given his nature of running from trouble, it was probably better for all concerned.

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"So...what are your next plans? With the lighthouse and all?"

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Well I'll be lighting the light, and I'm setting half the house up as a museum."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Cool. Hopefully you'll get some hands to help ya out. Maybe some of those new students."

He smirked a bit. "Annnnd what about dates? Got any more of those in the works?"

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Well I've asked Millie to go sailing a few times."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Good, good. She's a nice gal. Needs a nice guy."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Now if only she'd accept the invitations."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"That kinda puts a damper on it, don't it? I dunno what to tell ya. Hrm, what about Daisy?"

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Thinking of asking her out again yeah."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"You totally should. Maybe take her out for pie at the diner there. Ya know, there's a pretty cool lady works there on Mondays."

What? He could totally go for trying to be matchmaker.

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"That's a good diner." Tully nodded. "Have you met the kid with the hair?"

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Hair? I didn't think Jack worked there. Thought he was doing the photo thing and the hat place."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"I don't know his name. I just know he's got this mohawk going that's fairly impressive."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Must be a different kid, then. Haven't seen anyone around with a mowhawk. And believe you me, I would've remembered that."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"Well now you've got another reason to come back and visit. So you can find this kid and marvel at his anti gravity hair."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"I'll make sure to stop in and meet him then. Mohawks seem not so popular in these days, but I've seen a few around."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

Tully nodded. "Well, good luck Murdock. Thanks for all your help." He stuck out his hand.

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

Murdock stood up, glanced at the hand before taking it for a firm shake. "Thanks, dude. And if ever you need something, let me know."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"I will. Hey if you can't make it to the lighting ceremony in September, you want me to video tape it for you?"

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"Dude, that'd be awesome!"

It was right at this time when a cab pulled up.

"Looks like my ride. Take it easy, man."

[cowboy-sailor.livejournal.com]

"You too." Tully nodded. "Don't be a stranger."

[crazypilotman.livejournal.com]

"I won't. Keep in touch," he thumped Tully on the shoulder and collected his bags. "C'mon Houston." And man and dog headed for the cab.