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( oh thank god )
Twenty-five years of dance lessons and practical knowledge, at your service, if you need lessons. But don't worry, I'm sure you'll be fine. ( his return grin is just as bright as her's as he leans back in the chair. ) Well if you're dressing up, I suppose I should make sure that my dress uniform is clean.
( which might be more of a problem than anything else. but still. )
Twenty-five years of dance lessons and practical knowledge, at your service, if you need lessons. But don't worry, I'm sure you'll be fine. ( his return grin is just as bright as her's as he leans back in the chair. ) Well if you're dressing up, I suppose I should make sure that my dress uniform is clean.
( which might be more of a problem than anything else. but still. )
Oh, a man in uniform taking a lady on a date. [She grins, apparently pleased by the image. Though there's a blank space where her dress should be-- what kind of dress would she most like for a situation like this? What was appropriate?]
[Bah, she'd figure it out later. Ivan probably didn't care if she wore her dress uniform-- he wanted to spend time with her, right? That should be the main crux of the thing.]
You can start teaching me when I step on your perfectly uniformed toes, and save me from any further humiliation.
[Bah, she'd figure it out later. Ivan probably didn't care if she wore her dress uniform-- he wanted to spend time with her, right? That should be the main crux of the thing.]
You can start teaching me when I step on your perfectly uniformed toes, and save me from any further humiliation.
Of course. It's not my parade red-and-blues, but no one needs to run the risk of hitting anyone else with the swords.
( oh yeah, they still use swords. less these days than say, in the time of his grandfather. and no, he wouldn't care, but the image of elizabeth in a dress is one he'd very much like to see. if possible. )
It's a deal. And a date, then.
( SCORE )
( oh yeah, they still use swords. less these days than say, in the time of his grandfather. and no, he wouldn't care, but the image of elizabeth in a dress is one he'd very much like to see. if possible. )
It's a deal. And a date, then.
( SCORE )
[ Early in the morning Harry leaves a package in Elizabeth's mailbox. It's simple enough, black paper tied with a gold ribbon. Inside she'll find a wool coat with shiny gold buttons made to her size. It has several concealed pockets throughout that a young lady on the go might wish to use to store any number of things. There is also a note attached. ]
Miss DeWitt,
You have my sincerest apologies that this has come somewhat after the holiday, though with circumstances as they are I'm sure you understand why it was delayed. I hope that this will serve you well in the future. Merry Christmas.
Regards,
Harry Hart
Miss DeWitt,
You have my sincerest apologies that this has come somewhat after the holiday, though with circumstances as they are I'm sure you understand why it was delayed. I hope that this will serve you well in the future. Merry Christmas.
Regards,
Harry Hart
Edited 2015-12-28 17:45 (UTC)
[Elizabeth finds the wrapping a little curious, but once she opens it she's absolutely delighted. She lays the coat out on her bed and inspects it, marveling over the craftsmanship and all the little pockets, then she reads the card. Oh, from dear Mr. Hart, of course.]
[She pulls the coat on and buttons it all the way up, trying to look at herself and turning around. After a moment, she leaves her room and goes next door, knocking and hoping Harry is in so he can see what his handiwork looks like on her.]
[She pulls the coat on and buttons it all the way up, trying to look at herself and turning around. After a moment, she leaves her room and goes next door, knocking and hoping Harry is in so he can see what his handiwork looks like on her.]
[ Harry opens the door only after a moment and smiles as he takes in Elizabeth in her lovely new coat. He's rather proud of it, all told. He'd modified the pattern from one he'd worked on back in the Kingsman shop, made the lines more elegant and suited to a young woman. The pockets were the sort he'd have made standard on all agent coats if he had his way. ]
Miss DeWitt. I hope I wasn't too presumptuous in leaving you a present. I am glad it seems to fit you so well, though.
Miss DeWitt. I hope I wasn't too presumptuous in leaving you a present. I am glad it seems to fit you so well, though.
Are you kidding me? Look at this! [She turns around so he can see, grinning ear-to-ear.] It fits like a glove! I mean, there's a measurement, and then there's the actual body. This is amazing.
[Elizabeth reaches out for Harry's hand so she can give him a little thank-you squeeze, feeling honestly touched and full of emotion.] Not bad at all for my first Christmas gift, I'd say.
[Elizabeth reaches out for Harry's hand so she can give him a little thank-you squeeze, feeling honestly touched and full of emotion.] Not bad at all for my first Christmas gift, I'd say.
[The connection crackles for a moment, most likely cloth being dragged across the microphone, before Jacky's voice comes on. She sounds flustered, high-pitched and thready.]
Ah, Elizabeth? Did you--d'ye see th' rules for shore leave? Are they bleedin' serious?!
Ah, Elizabeth? Did you--d'ye see th' rules for shore leave? Are they bleedin' serious?!
( see the thing is: ivan likes elizabeth. she's beautiful, she's way smarter than he is, and she doesn't mind his flirtations. but being matched with her as 'this is the person you're supposed to be with forever and ever'? the idea doesn't sit well with him, as he's ducked numbers marriage attempts over the years. and will hopefully continue that trend in the years to come. so he's just going to avoid the implications and focus on the good things. like.... being paired up with elizabeth for date planet! )
Hey.
( frigging nailed it )
Hey.
( frigging nailed it )
Good morning Ivan! Did you see the results of that strange survey? We were paired together!
[Isn't that funny Ivan? Laugh with her, she's amused.]
[Isn't that funny Ivan? Laugh with her, she's amused.]
( miles is gonna frigging kill him. )
Good morning, Elizabeth. I did notice, yeah. So I guess this is as good an excuse to have a date as any, right? Only, you know. For however long we're docked here.
Good morning, Elizabeth. I did notice, yeah. So I guess this is as good an excuse to have a date as any, right? Only, you know. For however long we're docked here.
But I thought it meant we were going to be married...
[SORRY IVAN, THAT WAS TOO GOOD AN OPPORTUNITY TO PASS UP.]
Kidding, kidding! Does this mean we can do dancing and dinner?
Kidding, kidding! Does this mean we can do dancing and dinner?
You're a cruel woman, Elizabeth. But every night if you want.
( smooth recovery, ivan. good job. )
( smooth recovery, ivan. good job. )
Edited 2016-01-03 05:26 (UTC)
I'm sorry Ivan, I know how eager you are to tie yourself down forever and ever, but I just can't do that to you.
[...there's a little more truth to that than she likes but.]
You really know how to make a girl swoon, Ivan. I won't be able to stand up by the time we leave this planet!
[...there's a little more truth to that than she likes but.]
You really know how to make a girl swoon, Ivan. I won't be able to stand up by the time we leave this planet!
How am I supposed to go on, knowing that matrimony isn't in my future?
( he's going to spend five minutes squinting at the last two lines, because he knows what can be meant by those words. elizabeth had, however, expressed and interesting in just holding hands -- sure, ivan can make a girl swoon and unable to stand or walk, and he'd love to have a go with elizabeth for all of the above, but she'd made her desires clear. and normally that involves a little bit more than dinner and dancing.
surely he can come up with a response that isn't going down that road any more than she's already sent him on. )
Make sure you've got comfortable shoes. You don't want to have to spend half the night off your feat because they were too tight.
( he's going to spend five minutes squinting at the last two lines, because he knows what can be meant by those words. elizabeth had, however, expressed and interesting in just holding hands -- sure, ivan can make a girl swoon and unable to stand or walk, and he'd love to have a go with elizabeth for all of the above, but she'd made her desires clear. and normally that involves a little bit more than dinner and dancing.
surely he can come up with a response that isn't going down that road any more than she's already sent him on. )
Make sure you've got comfortable shoes. You don't want to have to spend half the night off your feat because they were too tight.
I'm sure you'll find someone who makes you very, very happy Ivan, but I'm just too wild for you.
[Wild and crazy librarian, Elizabeth DeWitt. Enjoys dancing and cotton candy.]
[What's taking him so long to answer the second part of it though...? Oh, there it is!]
I've spent weeks in heels before, Ivan. I think I can manage to keep myself going. Oh! I got a dress delivered to me earlier this month too! I actually have an occasion to wear it now!
[Wild and crazy librarian, Elizabeth DeWitt. Enjoys dancing and cotton candy.]
[What's taking him so long to answer the second part of it though...? Oh, there it is!]
I've spent weeks in heels before, Ivan. I think I can manage to keep myself going. Oh! I got a dress delivered to me earlier this month too! I actually have an occasion to wear it now!
I suppose it's just as well. The life of the future Lady Vorpatril would bore someone used to the exciting adventures of a librarian.
( probably true. he doesn't even know what his future wife is supposed to do. )
Alright, if you're sure. ( but he perks up at the mention of a dress, and of elizabeth wearing it. ) Perfect timing, I'm sure you'll look amazing. I'll see you planetside then?
( this man has no idea. )
( probably true. he doesn't even know what his future wife is supposed to do. )
Alright, if you're sure. ( but he perks up at the mention of a dress, and of elizabeth wearing it. ) Perfect timing, I'm sure you'll look amazing. I'll see you planetside then?
( this man has no idea. )
Ah, see, that's the first problem Ivan. Elizabeth DeWitt Vorpatril is just way too much of a mouthful. I'm afraid the boring life will have to be left to someone else.
Yes, see you planetside!
[No he doesn't.]
Yes, see you planetside!
[No he doesn't.]
[ He's about to go into the wonders of custom tailoring versus things bought off the peg, but her holding his hand and telling him this was her first Christmas gift leaves him stunned quiet for a moment.
It's rather heart breaking. He clears his throat and puts his other hand atop hers. A young woman deserved to be treated so much better than that. ] I'm pleased you like it, truly. May you receive many more gifts in the future.
It's rather heart breaking. He clears his throat and puts his other hand atop hers. A young woman deserved to be treated so much better than that. ] I'm pleased you like it, truly. May you receive many more gifts in the future.
Honestly? The best part of this is knowing you thought of me. [Through hours of tailoring-- she knows that it takes a long time to sew a piece of clothing, especially something so well-made as this coat.]
[Elizabeth looks down at their hands and debates for a moment.] Are you busy right now? Maybe we could have a cup of tea if you don't have too much work?
[Elizabeth looks down at their hands and debates for a moment.] Are you busy right now? Maybe we could have a cup of tea if you don't have too much work?
You've caught me at the perfect time, my time is yours if you'd like it. As is my tea.
[ He steps aside so she can come inside, the electric kettle sitting in its usual place on his desk. ]
I managed to acquire some chai tea recently if you'd like to try it. I've found it to be rather nice during the colder months.
[ He steps aside so she can come inside, the electric kettle sitting in its usual place on his desk. ]
I managed to acquire some chai tea recently if you'd like to try it. I've found it to be rather nice during the colder months.
[Oh! Even better! Elizabeth had thought they would go to the mess hall if Harry wasn't prepared for company, but clearly she should have realized a gentleman is always prepared.]
Thank you! [Elizabeth glows as she enters the room. She probably should take the coat off but... she really doesn't want to. Just a few more minutes.]
I never had a chance to try chai tea. I've heard it's very different from the the usual black teas. More... spicy?
Thank you! [Elizabeth glows as she enters the room. She probably should take the coat off but... she really doesn't want to. Just a few more minutes.]
I never had a chance to try chai tea. I've heard it's very different from the the usual black teas. More... spicy?
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