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[ Neither was he. They'll be rubbish cold at any rate. And he can live without the grease when he's got such good company to take his mind off why he might've needed it in the first place.
He tilts his head to watch as she shimmies out of her jeans and top. Hard not to take a little advantage of a show when he's so close to front row and all. His attention does turn back to the tap to turn off the faucet as a chuckle escapes him. ]
There'd be a lot more amber and myrrh if that were the case. [ He dips his hand in the water again to give it another pass to mix in the oils. ] This is just bits and bobs.
Cleansing, purifying. [ That particular bottle has the label nearly worn down beyond recognition. It's one of John's own blends. Have to get work where he's able and he's no stranger to the odd occult or metaphysical shop with the right person running it. Even his old mate Nomo has been known to get an oil or two from him if he's working at it. ] As for the rest?
A good magician never reveals his tricks.
[ Neither was he. They'll be rubbish cold at any rate. And he can live without the grease when he's got such good company to take his mind off why he might've needed it in the first place.
He tilts his head to watch as she shimmies out of her jeans and top. Hard not to take a little advantage of a show when he's so close to front row and all. His attention does turn back to the tap to turn off the faucet as a chuckle escapes him. ]
There'd be a lot more amber and myrrh if that were the case. [ He dips his hand in the water again to give it another pass to mix in the oils. ] This is just bits and bobs.
Cleansing, purifying. [ That particular bottle has the label nearly worn down beyond recognition. It's one of John's own blends. Have to get work where he's able and he's no stranger to the odd occult or metaphysical shop with the right person running it. Even his old mate Nomo has been known to get an oil or two from him if he's working at it. ] As for the rest?
A good magician never reveals his tricks.
[ Who needs greasy potatoes when you've got a magic hot tub to splash around with someone in?
Stripped down to her underwear and bra, she takes a seat next to him and dips her hand into the water, enjoying the heat and the bubbles and the myriad of scents inside. ]
Magical bits and bobs?
[ She cocks a brow at him, reaching out with her free hand to pluck the bottle from him, frowning when she can't actually read whatever the hell the label used to say. ]
Why do I get the feeling you're not just brewing this up for the good smells?
Stripped down to her underwear and bra, she takes a seat next to him and dips her hand into the water, enjoying the heat and the bubbles and the myriad of scents inside. ]
Magical bits and bobs?
[ She cocks a brow at him, reaching out with her free hand to pluck the bottle from him, frowning when she can't actually read whatever the hell the label used to say. ]
Why do I get the feeling you're not just brewing this up for the good smells?
[ Exactly. Good company and a bunch of bubbles. Who could ask for better? ]
Yes, magical bits and bobs.
[ He gives a light chuckle when she frowns at the unintelligible writing on the bottle. It's old, he reuses it when he makes new batches. He's not going to give over on it that easy. ]
I am brewing this up for the good smells and to help you relax. You're too bloody tense, Captain Lance.
Yes, magical bits and bobs.
[ He gives a light chuckle when she frowns at the unintelligible writing on the bottle. It's old, he reuses it when he makes new batches. He's not going to give over on it that easy. ]
I am brewing this up for the good smells and to help you relax. You're too bloody tense, Captain Lance.
[ Her smile spreads into a grin at that mischief in his chuckle, her head shaking as she hands back the bottle. ]
Just Sara tonight, okay? Captain Lance needs a night off.
[ She shifts to swing her legs over the other side of the tub, glancing down at the swirl of water curiously before moving to dip her feet in. ]
Just Sara tonight, okay? Captain Lance needs a night off.
[ She shifts to swing her legs over the other side of the tub, glancing down at the swirl of water curiously before moving to dip her feet in. ]
[ He bites his bottom lip and takes the bottle to set with the others once she gives it back over. ]
All right, Sara.
[ He makes sure the water's at a good level that won't go sloshing out onto the tile with both of them in. Once he's satisfied at the amount and the rest of what he's added in there's a purely aesthetic touch to add. A palm face down over the water and a quick incantation sets the water glowing a pale pinkish, orange hue. ]
Now we just need the last ingredient: us.
All right, Sara.
[ He makes sure the water's at a good level that won't go sloshing out onto the tile with both of them in. Once he's satisfied at the amount and the rest of what he's added in there's a purely aesthetic touch to add. A palm face down over the water and a quick incantation sets the water glowing a pale pinkish, orange hue. ]
Now we just need the last ingredient: us.
[ She quirks a smile at the teasing use of her name, shaking her head at him and watching curiously as he mutters something under his breath, his eyes rolling back into his head a moment as they do any time he has a spell to call upon.
Cocking a brow at the glow of the water, she dips her hand in curiously to test it out, then shifts to sink slowly into the heat of the tub. Humming contently in the back of her throat, she reaches a hand out for him. ]
Get in here, you.
Cocking a brow at the glow of the water, she dips her hand in curiously to test it out, then shifts to sink slowly into the heat of the tub. Humming contently in the back of her throat, she reaches a hand out for him. ]
Get in here, you.
[ He can't help but think that he's lucky in some way to get to see that quirk of a smile. This softer side of Sara Lance that she hides from the rest of the world. He's familiar with that particular brand of magic. The walls they put up to keep out everyone else and put on a front of stability and nonchalance.
He watches as she settles into the water, the expression on his face is fond. A rare one for him. He doesn't normally let himself get this close to people. It's not that he doesn't want that connection. It's that, historically, it never ends well for people that end up attached or close to him.
When she reaches out he stands only to get out of the little bit of clothing that was still on, then takes her hand, and slides into the water behind her. Giving a soft hiss at the heat of the water against his skin, he settles in to wrap his arms around her waist. His tone is teasing at her ear: ]
Bossing me about, hm? I thought you was giving your alter ego a break tonight.
He watches as she settles into the water, the expression on his face is fond. A rare one for him. He doesn't normally let himself get this close to people. It's not that he doesn't want that connection. It's that, historically, it never ends well for people that end up attached or close to him.
When she reaches out he stands only to get out of the little bit of clothing that was still on, then takes her hand, and slides into the water behind her. Giving a soft hiss at the heat of the water against his skin, he settles in to wrap his arms around her waist. His tone is teasing at her ear: ]
Bossing me about, hm? I thought you was giving your alter ego a break tonight.
[ She's gotten used to wearing different faces over the years. Putting on a smile for her parents, for Ollie, for Laurel, pretending there's still some shred of that girl they used to know deep down underneath. A smile for Nyssa, for Team Arrow, for The Legends. Not fake, necessarily, but not entirely genuine either. Not many get the pleasure of seeing all the cards Sara Lance holds in one go.
But John's not just anyone. He knows her better than a hell of a lot of people on this earth. Understands her better than even she'd like to admit.
They both know what it's like to keep people at a distance. Until, of course, they go ahead and find themselves reaching out for it anyway.
The smile on her lips widens contently as she settles her back against his chest, head resting against his collarbone as the warmth of the water - and whatever the hell else he put in it - starts to sink into her skin. ]
You say that like you don't enjoy taking orders from me.
But John's not just anyone. He knows her better than a hell of a lot of people on this earth. Understands her better than even she'd like to admit.
They both know what it's like to keep people at a distance. Until, of course, they go ahead and find themselves reaching out for it anyway.
The smile on her lips widens contently as she settles her back against his chest, head resting against his collarbone as the warmth of the water - and whatever the hell else he put in it - starts to sink into her skin. ]
You say that like you don't enjoy taking orders from me.
[ His old mate Chas was always one of the few that could see through his act. Zed had ended up getting close enough to tell a bit herself before going on her way. Both of them are better off without him there and that's the truth of it. Doesn't mean he doesn't wonder after them.
What a team the three of them made.
Now here he is, swanning in time and again with the Legends. Staying, if he dares to entertain the thought, close to Sara. Even after fighting Neron, he's still here. No wink or wisecrack as he leaves it all behind to go it alone.
John grins at the widening smile she has and reaches up to brush her hair back around so it doesn't get caught between them. After, he tucks his face down to press a kiss to her bare shoulder. ]
Suppose it's difficult to hide that.
What a team the three of them made.
Now here he is, swanning in time and again with the Legends. Staying, if he dares to entertain the thought, close to Sara. Even after fighting Neron, he's still here. No wink or wisecrack as he leaves it all behind to go it alone.
John grins at the widening smile she has and reaches up to brush her hair back around so it doesn't get caught between them. After, he tucks his face down to press a kiss to her bare shoulder. ]
Suppose it's difficult to hide that.
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That's the way things like that typically work. Like the Sword of Night.
[ Granted, the sword won't kill anyone unless actively put to that use. It'll just make one tell the truth however uncomfortable it might be for all those present. When he croaks one day he thinks he'll leave it to Midnite without telling him what it is.
He keeps a shoulder more in front of Gary so as to shield a little better as they go from room to room. It's easier to do with the other man so close already. Hhis right hand out, he has an incantation or two in mind that might stun it but outside of the protective bindings he already had on it he's not sure what else he's got in his verbal arsenal. His jaw ticks. ]
One thing at a time, squire. We get it contained to one room and then work on all the rest. It took me weeks to get this thing locked down tight before.
That's the way things like that typically work. Like the Sword of Night.
[ Granted, the sword won't kill anyone unless actively put to that use. It'll just make one tell the truth however uncomfortable it might be for all those present. When he croaks one day he thinks he'll leave it to Midnite without telling him what it is.
He keeps a shoulder more in front of Gary so as to shield a little better as they go from room to room. It's easier to do with the other man so close already. Hhis right hand out, he has an incantation or two in mind that might stun it but outside of the protective bindings he already had on it he's not sure what else he's got in his verbal arsenal. His jaw ticks. ]
One thing at a time, squire. We get it contained to one room and then work on all the rest. It took me weeks to get this thing locked down tight before.
[ Strange, how their paths have crossed and uncrossed over the years. Bound by the first time they'd met to restore her soul to her body, to the strange, surreal mission they'd both undertaken to heal the timeline.
Life had thrown them both their fair share of curveballs, and here they both were. Battered and mostly standing.
She lets her eyes sink closed, humming contently at the feeling of his lips on her skin. The tug of relaxation starts to tingle through her body, an ease settling into her shoulders as she slides her hand down to rest on his. ]
Mmm. What'd you put in this water, anyway?
Life had thrown them both their fair share of curveballs, and here they both were. Battered and mostly standing.
She lets her eyes sink closed, humming contently at the feeling of his lips on her skin. The tug of relaxation starts to tingle through her body, an ease settling into her shoulders as she slides her hand down to rest on his. ]
Mmm. What'd you put in this water, anyway?
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most of the things i deal with on the daily have a high chance of murdering me from the go. i'd like to at least keep my reputation somewhat intact.
it'd be a mistake to go thinking that.
most of the things i deal with on the daily have a high chance of murdering me from the go. i'd like to at least keep my reputation somewhat intact.
it'd be a mistake to go thinking that.
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oh i think that's putting it mildly. i'm torn somewhere between talking with him or tying him up to use for a feather toy for my hellhound.
did he say that to you? what a tosser.
it'd probably do wonders for his personality if he just got laid. but that's one sacrifice i'm personally not prepared to make.
yeah but there's good bastard angel and then there's the gabriel types. i'll take whoever you're recommending in a heartbeat over the rest of that lot.
i'll remember it the next time i'm in the old town. i'm overdue for a visit.
oh i think that's putting it mildly. i'm torn somewhere between talking with him or tying him up to use for a feather toy for my hellhound.
did he say that to you? what a tosser.
it'd probably do wonders for his personality if he just got laid. but that's one sacrifice i'm personally not prepared to make.
yeah but there's good bastard angel and then there's the gabriel types. i'll take whoever you're recommending in a heartbeat over the rest of that lot.
i'll remember it the next time i'm in the old town. i'm overdue for a visit.
Same, honestly. But when you've got League of Assassins on your resume, I guess your reputation tends to stay flat.
You see her much?
You see her much?
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a bit of that and the fact that i couldn't cope with the idea of staring at your ugly mug for another second. chances of me topping myself out of some misguided sense of self-preservation go up tenfold when your particular scent of sulfur comes creeping in the door.
a bit of that and the fact that i couldn't cope with the idea of staring at your ugly mug for another second. chances of me topping myself out of some misguided sense of self-preservation go up tenfold when your particular scent of sulfur comes creeping in the door.
Ooh, so you've been keeping tabs? So flattering, Johnny. You know I miss our little games, long time since we had a go-around at Midnite's, long time since you visited.
You know who's also been keeping tabs, though? Little old me.
Still smoking, but no more rock and roll, is it. Pals aren't so fond of you anymore, hm?
Miss you, terribly.
You know who's also been keeping tabs, though? Little old me.
Still smoking, but no more rock and roll, is it. Pals aren't so fond of you anymore, hm?
Miss you, terribly.
u got a hellhound? who did you have to make a deal with to get one of those?
and no, not to me. idt we've ever so much as exchanged a how-do-you-do, even when i was still pottering around upstairs. said it to that other angel i mentioned at his execution (which failed, lol).
if ur going 2 b in town, don't hesitate to pop in 4 a visit. i'll keep some of the wards down 2 let u in. just don't touch my records if i've stepped out i just organized them !!!
and no, not to me. idt we've ever so much as exchanged a how-do-you-do, even when i was still pottering around upstairs. said it to that other angel i mentioned at his execution (which failed, lol).
if ur going 2 b in town, don't hesitate to pop in 4 a visit. i'll keep some of the wards down 2 let u in. just don't touch my records if i've stepped out i just organized them !!!
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how should i know? i even said that he should leave all that alone. i had to pop over and check to make sure the hellhound wasn't going to cause a fuss.
next thing i know there's a bloody fire in my den! of all places!!! not even the bedroom it's like he was just going to sprawl in front of the door. absolutely ruined the mood.
had to explain that it was an accident and barter for a bit all the while he's crying in the corner and being extremely unhelpful. spirit even destroyed what was left of the candle in a fit he was so put out.
come on he was easy on the eyes how was i to know he was daft as a brush???
how should i know? i even said that he should leave all that alone. i had to pop over and check to make sure the hellhound wasn't going to cause a fuss.
next thing i know there's a bloody fire in my den! of all places!!! not even the bedroom it's like he was just going to sprawl in front of the door. absolutely ruined the mood.
had to explain that it was an accident and barter for a bit all the while he's crying in the corner and being extremely unhelpful. spirit even destroyed what was left of the candle in a fit he was so put out.
come on he was easy on the eyes how was i to know he was daft as a brush???
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or you could give me your address. i've got a new toy i nicked from some coworkers lets say. i can pop in whenever.
or you could give me your address. i've got a new toy i nicked from some coworkers lets say. i can pop in whenever.
as much good as its doing me, yeah. you're losing your touch. low level scheming isn't something i ever took you for, bally. but i've had more important things going on and, uh, bigger things to wrap my hands around.
have you now? figured my ears were burning for a good reason.
tell you what, go ahead and drop in and i'll do a one-man reunion tour, just for you. the closing act is a hot one.
i could tell by the schoolgirl with a crush act you've got going on here. i bet one of those outfits would be a real stunner on you.
have you now? figured my ears were burning for a good reason.
tell you what, go ahead and drop in and i'll do a one-man reunion tour, just for you. the closing act is a hot one.
i could tell by the schoolgirl with a crush act you've got going on here. i bet one of those outfits would be a real stunner on you.
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well, i needed dna and the cattle prod provided the cardiac arrest so i could connect with the bloke's soul.
now i've a lead.
well, i needed dna and the cattle prod provided the cardiac arrest so i could connect with the bloke's soul.
now i've a lead.
Oh? Don't tease now, you know how eager I am for a little reunion. You keep hanging around in that den of yours with your cronies. I've been very left out, you know. Lonely even. So rude to ignore... no invitations when you moved in, either. Tragic really, I have climbed walls. Howled and mourned, Johnny.
Your compliments fall on deaf ears, what a cad.
What time should I be over?
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[ Who's easy? Not this goblin. Surely.........! ]
Your compliments fall on deaf ears, what a cad.
What time should I be over?
: )
[ Who's easy? Not this goblin. Surely.........! ]
look i know the appeal of a v pretty idiot but when they start setting things on fire u gotta cut ur losses.
[ He says, like a massive hypocrite. ]
no lasting damage i hope? u gonna see the guy again?
[ He says, like a massive hypocrite. ]
no lasting damage i hope? u gonna see the guy again?
didn't make a deal but i did give him a good treat. it's amazing what decent treatment will do for them, especially as puppies. he followed me home after that. i'm still working on the housebreaking.
consider yourself lucky. every time he opens his mouth i debate how much i'd rather stand there and listen or top myself for sweet relief.
i'll pop in and bring a good bottle with me on top. we'll make a time of it. you can't go and mention that about the records and not at least leave a couple out to put on. you got any sex pistols in there?
consider yourself lucky. every time he opens his mouth i debate how much i'd rather stand there and listen or top myself for sweet relief.
i'll pop in and bring a good bottle with me on top. we'll make a time of it. you can't go and mention that about the records and not at least leave a couple out to put on. you got any sex pistols in there?
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