originalbeachboy: (/smirks)
Flint Marko (William Baker) ||| SANDMAN ([personal profile] originalbeachboy) wrote2015-07-04 09:20 pm

for [personal profile] brave_heart_verity

[Sandman could in fact not dance the maccarana atop the Empire State Building, because he couldn't dance the maccarana.

He could, however, easily appear at an open window atop an elongated pair of legs and seamlessly slip in a stream of sand into Verity's home. Force of habit as much as anything, his tendency to take the 'back entrance' to anywhere was one of the reasons he was so tricky to catch.
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Yo, doll! You around?
brave_heart_verity: (cautiously optimistic)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-04 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I just make a habit of leaving my window open.

[Verity's on her sofa, lacing up a pair of sneakers. And also smirking at him.]

Almost ready.
brave_heart_verity: (doubt it but I love ya)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-04 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Sorry, last-minute paperwork. Some of us work for a living.

[She can banter. She might not be good at it, but practice makes perfect.]

Besides, I made snacks. All is forgiven, right?

[Something something bunny through the hole and then her shoes are tied.]
brave_heart_verity: (explain plz)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-04 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's an important skill to have, in his line of work. On the other hand, she picked her job entirely because she could work from home. Very few cases of needing to banter with co-workers when you don't really have any.]

I've got beer in the fridge. But I thought it'd be safer to bring water bottles, so yours is an old-fashioned.

[If he complains about whisky she's going to be very surprised.]

I don't think I'm afraid of heights, no.

[She grabs the satchel she's packed, double-checking that she's got everything before giving him an expectant look.]
brave_heart_verity: (wait what?)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-04 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh-kay.

[This is the most elaborate piggy-back ride ever. She'll try not to think about how much fun this might end up being for him while she climbs up and secures herself.]

This doesn't hurt you does it?
brave_heart_verity: (happy)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-04 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[She knows a thing or two about the stories people tell themselves.

At first she's got a tight grip on the safety bar, expecting a bumpier ride--not that she's going to complain. When the window is shut and they really get going, she relaxes. Pretty soon she's even enjoying herself.]

Yeah, this is great! You should give up robbing banks and take babies for rides. You'd be the world's most popular manny.

[She's only half joking.]
brave_heart_verity: (laughing)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-05 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Not since I was a kid.

[Verity never really did that whole "teenage babysitter" thing. She tried once, and it didn't go well.

This, however, is going fantastically. The loops and jumps have her laughing--maybe he should explain the "stealth" part of the plan beforehand next time. The climb does take her breath away, so at least she's quiet for that part.

There is no sign of a fear of heights, since as soon as she's back on her feet she bounds over to the railing to take in the view.]

This is amazing! I haven't been up here since dad--since I was a kid. Still not afraid of heights. I guess you're going to have to try harder next time.
brave_heart_verity: (eye roll)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-05 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's worse things in the world than having people assume you're good.

He can ask about her dad, but it's a sore subject for her too. She has issues. (Just the one really, Loki's greedy when it comes to being the center of attention in his own book.)]

Does that mean I have to learn the macarena before you bring me out again? Or is it you want me scared and clinging to you like some damsel in distress?

[He's definitely on shifting sands now. Pardon the pun. But she still looks amused, so... maybe it'll be okay?]
brave_heart_verity: (profile: smile)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-05 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
You know, that's one of the nicest compliments I've ever been given. Thank you. Being friends with gods and people with incredible powers makes me feel really unimportant sometimes. It's nice to know not everyone sees it that way.

[She gives him a quick smile before going back to watching the sunset.] Do you come up here a lot?
brave_heart_verity: (doubt it but I love ya)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-05 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I would. A great view, quiet, privacy... that's pretty much a recluse's dream come true. It's better with good company though.

[That's one of the dangers of living someplace too long: you stop seeing the wonders. It becomes traffic jams and construction detours instead of art and music and amazing views.]

Did you grow up here?
brave_heart_verity: (listening)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-05 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Verity's a good listener. When there's no point in talking, you get good at listening. The fact she actually likes Flint, and that she knows the pain of a father leaving, makes her particularly attentive.

And no, she doesn't know who he means, but now's not the time to ask.] What did he say?
brave_heart_verity: (hug)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-05 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Treasure this moment, Flint, because you are about to experience something extremely rare: Verity's going to hug you now. You are now part of the exclusive circle of three whole people she's willing to touch.

Or, you know, do whatever. It's not like you can hear any of this. Either way, awkward hug.]
brave_heart_verity: (I dunno...)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-06 01:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a moment of confusion when he shifts away, but she relaxes again when she realizes what's going on. Okay, so, he doesn't like hugs. She'll remember that.]

You'd better be careful, in that case, I might feel compelled to hug you again.

[She's teasing. Her eyebrows are doing that thing again, that's how you can tell.]
brave_heart_verity: (profile: I wish)

[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2015-07-06 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[They'll figure it out. This is pretty cozy, so she's not complaining.]

I know right? I shall make a great effort to restrain myself if you want.

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