Valentine's Day }{ Open post

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WHO || Characters in the log [open or closed]
WHAT || VALENTINE'S DAY
WHERE || ALL AROUND THE CASTLE
WHEN || 2/14
HOW || DO WHAT YOU WANT

It's Valentine's Day! All around people are happily snuggling up with their loved one or drowning their feelings in booze and/or ice cream. Give out cards or chocolate or commiserate with other single people! Whoo Valentine's Day!

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[isisagent]

I'll bring the car around - Meet me out front. [The spycar peels around the corner and up to the front of the building moments later blaring, of course, "Mulatto butts! Mulatto butts!"

Hop in!

[notaroundme]

[...of course.

As he pulls up, she make her way over to the car, opening the door and sliding into the passenger seat.

She's...kind of nervous, tbh. This has the potential to have disaster written all over it...or she could have fun. GUESS SHE'LL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE.]

[isisagent]

[Archer speeds excessively most of the way to the restaurant, but they do get there rather quickly, with obnoxious loud music blasting all the while.]

Aaaaand here - we - are. [He says dramatically, screeching the car to a halt, sliding out, and carelessly tossing the keys and a wad of cash to the valet.] Take good care of her, valet.

Shall we? [He says, as he opens Elena's door, and helps her out. He can be... some kind of classy when the occasion calls for it.]

[notaroundme]

[At least he didn't...pull his gun on anyone he deemed going to slow. IMPROVEMENT.

She smiles as she takes his hand as she gets out of the car, and it's a good thing she does because she...crit fails her dex check to do so smoothly and has to pull him closer, along with an arm around his neck, to keep from falling on her face (reflex save 20 total).

Here's hoping she doesn't just...drag him down with her.]

[isisagent]

[Reflex Save 24 - Nothing catches an elite international spy off-guard. Archer helps Elena from stumbling too much, and pulls her up snug.]

Woah there. You alright? Don't worry... that's, actually, perfectly normal. Weak knees is one of the seven most common side effects of over-exposure to the zone of danger which follows in my immediate vicinity.

[notaroundme]

[He catches her easily, though wow they're really close. She sure is blushing, oops.]

Th-thanks.

[But she also breaks into a smile because that line is so ridiculous and so him that who wouldn't at least crack a grin. She even ends up chuckling, which seems to chase away more of her embarrassment.]

I don't think it follows you. I think you are a danger zone all on your own.

[isisagent]

[Archer's stops and his eyes go wide.] You... You really think so?

[He tears up a little.] That's the second nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. First being that one time an old hag with two-inch thick glasses and dementia asked if I was Burt Reynolds...

[notaroundme]

[She just chuckles and pats him on the chest before trying to pull back a little bit. People are probably staring, oops.]

Not that I think your ego needs any boosting, but yes. I really think so.

[isisagent]

[He grins, and continues walking inside with her to be seated. As they're walking;]

So... What do you think is gonna happen once this trial nonsense is over with? Some R&R back at the castle, or right back into the field?

[And as they sit, he says to the waiter - upon seeing the Valentine's decorations, and finally realizing what day it is;]
Your most expensive bottle of wine, [Looking at the nametag: Brian] guy, chop chop.

[notaroundme]

I honestly don't know. I'm sure we'll head back at least for a little while, at least long enough for my knighting ceremony.

[And Vi's, of course.]

I hope we get to relax, though, even if it's only for a little while.

[She sits down at the table, and quietly hopes that they...don't try to card her if she drinks that wine. 8D]

[isisagent]

[Archer would probably pull a gun on them if they did... so for their sake I hope not.]

I dunno... I've had about enough "relaxing" sitting around a crummy Chicago Hotel, breathing smog and God-knows-what every day. Not to mention, it's literally been days since I've shot at anyone.
[Not months. Not weeks. Days.]

The ceremony will be a blast though.
[Oh look - There's the wine! Cheers!]

[notaroundme]

[She chuckles, because honestly, she has to give him that.]

I think we could use a break from being in the same small space as each other all the time. I just want...a party. I would even settle for another squiring party at this point.

[That's more what she meant by relaxing tbh.

She picks up the wine glass, lifting it toward him to clink glasses. Cheers!]

[isisagent]

Oh we are definitely having one hell of a party, you're getting promoted after all. We'll spare no expense, with Wynn's money.

[And with that, he drinks some of the ridiculously expensive wine, and orders himself some Lobster and Steak.]

Biggest party in the history of the organization - until Finnick gets sober for a long enough time to promote me. Who knows when that will happen, though, may be a while.

[notaroundme]

If my party is big, I can't even imagine what yours will be like.

[She orders filet mignon, and drinks some of that wine too. A few really long sips, actually. Gotta calm down those jitters.]

Well, you know how Finnick is. Someone just needs to take his booze away sometimes. He's going to hurt himself.

[Also the whole promotion thing might require Archer to put his gun away from more than two seconds, and l o l.

Funny, though, that Archer is almost a better functioning alcoholic...]

[isisagent]

He's definitely more interesting now, than when I first met him. If he's going to keep drinking like this, I'm going to have to teach him how to handle his liquor though...

[Archer has made a career out of high-function alcoholism. He's got many tricks to teach Finnick, lol.]

[notaroundme]

[Hey she had boyfriends back home that were the exact same way...if she remembered them.]

If there's anything I've learned about him, it's that Finnick is going to do what he wants, so if you think it'll help...

[She only really hates it because Myri.]

[isisagent]

Well... It'll help us put up with him, if nothing else. [Said Archer. :l ]

Anyway, Elena - seriously though, a toast to you. [He lifts his glass up.] You've been the only other person on this team consistently kicking ass since I've been here, not to mention the upcoming promotion, and all that... doppel-stuff...

You're probably the only member of the team I'm not embarrassed to be seen in public with. So... Here's to you - and also, [He winds up and shakes his hands like people do when they're announcing a surprise...] Happy Valentine's Day! [Even Archer couldn't help but remember what day it was, considering the restaurant is covered in hearts and roses... and a giant 'Happy Valentine's Day' banner.] I know you probably forgot it was today, but don't worry, I'll let it slide this time. Cheers! [And then he takes a big gulp of his wine. Oh! And here comes the food!]

[notaroundme]

[ ahaha...

Still, her smile is genuine when he decides to toast her instead, and she might even be a little bit embarrassed? It's a nice compliment, really, even if it's delivered in typical Archer fashion.]

Happy Valentine's Day to you too.

[She didn't forget, and she's pretty sure he's flying by the seat of his pants in that regard, but she really doesn't care anymore.]

Cheers.

[Yay wine and yay food!]