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<Duncan> ::blinks sleepily and smiles, arching his
brows at Methos, mumbling quietly:: If you'd noticed, you two didn't exactly
leave a lot of room on the bed. She sprawls as much as you do. ::wraps his arms
around Methos:: Feeling better? (how's this?)
<Methos> ::snuggles in to
him and sighs:: Mmmm hummm, and that is a crock and we both know it, you
were brooding again weren't you? What about now? ::kisses him softly before
pulling away waiting for a reply::
<Duncan> ::grumbles softly and then sighs:: I was not brooding. I was thinking. And if you say one word about it being a dangerous habit or some other such nonsense, I'll dump you in the floor and withdraw the hot tub promise. ::grins and nuzzles the top of Methos' head:: She still sleeping?
<Methos> Yes, it could get
dicey, but as long as we are able to control the jealousy issue, I see no real
problems. Some habits are good. ::deliberately misunderstanding the question::
You promised me a hot tub, you can not take it back now, against the highland
code of honor, we both know I have you by the short hairs on this one.
::laughs:: Yes, the dove is still sleeping.
<Duncan> ::growls softly and grins, dipping his head to plant a firm kiss on his lips:: You know that's not what I meant. I was thinking about the hunters. ::slipping his serious face back on:: Were they waiting for you here at the barge? Or what? ::looks down to study his face and offer a small smile:: You weren't exactly forthcoming with the details last night.
<Methos>
They
found me halfway here on the Olsfork bridge. I did not feel them before, so it
must have been dumb luck, or they were hunting you. I was just a kid, to kill
time with. ::smiles up at Mac::
<Duncan> ::smiles, nodding and looking thoughtful:: I should check
in with Joe today. See if he found out anything about them. What are you and
Alex going to do? ::distractedly tracing small circles in the other man's back
and holding him close, smiling just slightly at how comfortable the position is
and how interesting the last 24 hours have been::
<Methos> ::drops his head and laughs softly:: Alex
works at 10, I thought. It has been a rough night I may be mistaken. And what
do you want to Joe to tell you Mac? ::snickers softly::
<Duncan> ::reaches down to swat playfully at Methos' backside and chuckle:: Yes, she's working at 10. ::shakes his head:: Maybe I should have gotten more sleep as well. ::tilts his head to look at Methos:: And I want to talk to Joe to see where these guys came from. You know as well as I that you have to know your enemy before you can defeat him.
<Methos> ::sighs and gets up to go make coffee::
What can Joe tell you I can't? I have one of their memories. And since Marcus
was Franklin's student, I pretty well know everything. But I am cranky and want
coffee, so you go talk to Joe. ::smiles and ducks head as not to laugh at the child::
<Duncan> ::sits up and follows Methos, giving him a quizzical look:: So you killed the teacher. Well now that's something. If I offer to make breakfast will you tell me more or is going to be a pay as I go, kinda thing? ::smirking::
<Methos> ::smiles at him seductively:: My price is a
hot tub, for a hot tub you get the hotel the stundent is staying at. I have no
doubts you can take him on a bad day, he is barely 15 years old, and his
teacher was barely 300.
<Duncan> ::grins and shakes his head:: You're relentless. And I
suppose that's what you're going to do today? Pick out *exactly* what you want
so I don't screw it up, huh? ::pours a cup of coffee and leans against the
counter::
<Methos> ::laughs:: Yes I am, and charge it to your
account. I assume a small one that sits 4 will be acceptable? ::leans up
against Mac kissing his neck:: What time is it lover?
<Duncan> ::smiles and checks the clock:: Mmm...7...we should
probably wake Alex. Let her shower and get ready and then *you* can drop her
off on your way to go shopping. ::sips his coffee and wraps an arm around
Methos, leading him back to the bed.:: And when you come back...I will have
dispatched the student...
<Methos> ::Dives into the bed and snuggles against
Alex:: Good morning Dove. Time to wake up and have sex with me. ::laughs
against her neck and he nuzzles her::
<Alex> ::frowns in her sleep and burrows under the covers and pillows, mumbling:: It can't be time to wake up...I just went to sleep a few...::startles awake and sits up, blushing:: WHAT did you say?
<Duncan> ::chuckles and settles at the foot of the bed, patting her gently:: It's time to get up, Alex. Work today, remember? We thought you might like to shower and have some breakfast before Adam drops you off at Joe's.
<Methos> I could have
started while you were asleep, but I thought that may earn me a slap. ::kissing
her softly:: Morning Love, You need to work at 10 yes? Duncan is going to take
his cute arse in the kitchen and cook us something to eat, while we do
disgusting things to each other we shall never mention again. ::winks at her
smiling as he moves off the bed to look through the bags from their shopping
trip::
<Alex> ::giggles and blushes, looking from Adam to the steaming cup Duncan is holding in his hand:: Mmmm...smells good. Can I have a sip? ::looks at Adam:: Hey see if you can find that cream colored shirt. I wanna wear that one today. ::looking back at Duncan's cup of coffee and pouting slightly:: Please?
<Mac> ::smiles and hands
Alex the mug of coffee:: I made it for you. ::leaning in to kiss her good
morning:: How are you this morning? ::looking concerned that she may have regrets
about last night::
<Alex> ::accepts the cup and sips it, closing her eyes as the warmth fills her and helps her to wake up. She looks up at Duncan from beneath her lashes and shrugs, answering softly:: Thanks it's good. And I'm fine. A little tired but... ::blushes and chews on her lower lip:: It's in a good way, ya know? ::looks hesitantly between the two men:: Are you guys... I mean... last night... I slept... ::sighs and looks down into her cup of coffee:: I know you guys are together...and I don't want you to think I'm like expecting anything. I'll go back to the sofa tonite... ::trailing off and taking another sip::
<Mac> ::blinks and looks
from her to Methos not knowing what to say::
<Methos> ::looks up and
grins at both of them before laughing:: You sleep whereever or with whomever
you want Dove. I lied the first night, so you would not be afraid to stay with
us. Mac is not my lover. unfortunately, he is the poster boy for rampant heterosexuality
::goes back to digging through the bags::
<Alex> ::looks confused:: But I thought...last night...they way
you two... ::shakes her head:: I think I'm going to need another cup of coffee
for this one. ::finishing the one she has and looking totally lost.:: I mean, I
thought things were a little tense the first night...but then yesterday
morning...and the kiss at the bar...and well last night you.. ::blushes and
looks between the two men:: So you're not lovers?
<Mac> ::swallows thickly at Methos confession and looks at Alex:: I am sorry we lied to you. I felt bad, but we did not want you running away it is dangerous. Please do not run. You don't have to… ::blushes slightly:: Do anything here, with us, you do not want to do. You understand? You can sleep on the sofa, and while Me-Adam is out shopping, he can even get you your own bed. We can move these around. ::taking her cup and going to refill it for her::
<Methos> ::still looking
through the bags:: Or Me-Adam can go back to his own apartment for the nights,
where Me-Alex will be welcome at anytime. depending on Me-Duncan's wishes. ::looks
up long enough to smile and wink at Alex::
<Alex> ::smiles:: I understand, Duncan. And I'm not gonna run as long as you don't do that brooding thing Adam was telling me about. ::looks at Adam:: But this Me-Adam, Me-Duncan and Me-Alex stuff is making me curious. ::sighs and settles back into the pillows, burrowing slightly and watching the guys go about their tasks:: And why would we need another bed? This one will sleep three, right? ::giving them both an innocent look::
<Mac> Me-Duncan has no
problem with Me-Adam and Me-Alex both here. ::scowling at Methos' back:: Unless
Me-Adam is in a hurry to get away? ::handing Alex the full mug before sitting
heavily on the bed, looking at the floor and thinking last night was all
quickening effects and nothing more, except in Alex's case:: Sometimes I
get confused and want to call Adam by another name. Which he hates, and will
not disclose to anyone. ::smiles at her reassuringly:: I think this bed can
sleep three comfortably.
<Methos> ::turns and looks
from one to the other before smiling softly:: Good, I want to be here to enjoy
my hot tub! ::laughs and goes back to digging:: Duncan wants one of those Super kingsize beds? ::chuckles softly::
<Alex> ::snuggles up to Duncan and sips at her coffee:: He did
say anything you wanted, Adam. ::grins wickedly:: And what about those guys
that jumped Adam last night? What are we gonna do about it? Report it?
::resting her head on the back of Duncan's shoulder and smiling at Adam:: No,
not those jeans. The black ones.
<Mac> ::cuddles her and kissing her neck before looking at Methos' back again:: What ever you two want old man. ::smiling at Alex:: We try to handle things with out bringing authorities in the matter. I will take care of them as soon as I find them. ::laughs and gets up to go make breakfast:: Pancakes and omelets okay?
<Alex> ::widens her eyes and nods enthusiastically:: Oh man that sounds good! What a lucky girl huh? Two guys that spoil me and cook for me. If this is a dream don't wake me! ::giggles::
<Methos> ::finding the
blouse, a pair of silky black slacks and the jacket he lays them out and taking
the tanto,testing it weight by slicing it through the air:: Perfect. ::looks at
Alex:: Come here child, I want to show you how to conceal this in your jacket
properly. ::opening the jacket to slice the lining for the hilt to fit in and a
slice at the bottom for the sword to rest inside the lining against the leather
at the bottom. He shows her how to secure it twice
before handing the jacket to her with the tanto and saying show me::
<Alex> ::sets her cup aside and climbs out of the bed. She takes
the jacket and sword, fumbling a few times before managing to conceal it the
way Adam has showed her. She gives him a strange look and repeats the action,
shrugging her shoulders some to get used to the feel of it inside her coat:: I
still don't get why *I* need one of these. And do you *ever* get used to
feeling...::gives him a funny look:: off-balance?
<Methos> Yes, you get use to
it, and begin to feel naked without it. ::pulls her to him and kisses her
tenderly:: Now, I want you to trust me Dove. Do you trust me? I am going to
tell you something that will disgust you, but I am serious. I care about you, and
I do not want to lose you. ::hugging her closely before stepping back to smile
at her::
<Mac> ::cooking watching
Methos the teacher in action a little awed::
<Alex> ::smiles and looks down at her bare legs and plucks at the teeshirt:: I'm almost naked now. But I know...that's not what you meant. ::hugging him and nodding:: And you know I trust you. ::looks in Duncan's direction:: Both of you. ::pulls away and looks serious:: So lay it on me. What's the deal?
<Methos> I want you to carry
the sword at all times. No matter where you are or with who, keep it in your
reach. If anyone, And I mean anyone, including myself, tries to
hurt you, you use the sword and you aim for their neck. ::drawing his fingers
gently across her throat showing her through actions what he is saying:: Do not
stop until their head comes away from their body. ::watches her closely to see
if the meaning sinks in: Duncan and I will
teach you how to fight with it. But for now it is never out of your reach.
Promise me that.
<Mac> ::blinks in surprise
not believing Methos would say including him, not the ultimate survivor. And
fixes everyone's plate sitting them out on the island pouring juice for
everyone. Methos never ceases to amazing him::
<Alex> ::gives Adam a confused look but nods and then smiles slightly:: Okay, Adam. Whatever you say. But...::looks down and chews her lip thoughtfully::...do I have to sleep with it if I'm with you two? ::grins wickedly:: I'd hate for one of you to roll over and lose something important. ::turns away and covers her mouth to contain her giggles, adjusting the coat again as she tests walking around with the sword::
<Mac> ::laughs:: I think on
the floor close to the bed is a better idea, even Adam will not sleep in the
bed with his sword again. ::shakes head:: At least not the Ivanhoe. Come eat!
<Methos> ::pinches Alex's
bum as he walks past to grab his plate:: Hey, it is my sword, I will do with it
what I want. ::pouts quickly before digging into his food::
<Alex> ::squeals and swats at Adam, following him to grab a plate. After a few bites she looks at the both of them and asks to no one in particular:: Okay, so I understand that you want me to keep this close, but what about work? I mean... :: fingers the soft leather of the jacket:: this isn't the easiest thing to wait tables in. ::takes another bite and chews thoughtfully.::
<Methos> ::smiles and steals
a piece of bacon off her plate:: Keep it behind the bar. At the bar, you should
be safe. Joe will protect you like one of his own. ::draining his coffee, and
going to refill it::
<Mac> I have things to
attend to. ::moves to the door:: Name of the hotel? ::sliding on his duster and
adjusting his Katana::
<Methos> ::looks at Mac with
an unspoken warning to be careful:: Winshire. ::smiles at Alex and winks
conspiratorially:: Did he kiss you goodbye? A lot of nerve using us for his
personal pleasure and not even bothering to kiss us goodbye in the light of
day. We should be insulted.
<Alex> ::winks back:: I'm starting to get a complex. First he
wouldn't sleep in the bed with us. Now no kisses. The nerve. ::grins::
<Mac> ::studies Methos for
a moment before deciding all the rules between them no longer matter. He
crosses the floor quickly and sweeps him in an earth shattering kiss. Sitting
him back on his feet before moving to kiss Alex the same way only a little more
gently before heading out the door:: See you both later.
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<Methos> ::blinks a few
times and looks at Alex:: Did the earth move for you as well? Or did the boat
undock and a wave hit us? ::smiles and sits back next to her picking at what is
left of his food::
<Alex> ::grins and nods and chews a few more bites:: So now what? ::looks at the dishes in the sink:: Should we wash those or you want me to go shower and get dressed so you can go ahead and drop me off?
<Methos> ::wrinkles nose at
the dishes:: What time is it?
<Alex> ::checks the time:: It's only 8. :shrugs:: That's two hours. And it only takes me about 30 to get ready.
<Methos> You go take a
shower I will hide, I mean wash the dishes. ::smiles wickedly::
<Alex> ::giggles and finishes her juice, taking her cup of
coffee with her as she kisses him on the cheek and moves towards the bathroom,
gently removing the sword and laying the coat outside the door. She adds the tee-shirt
to the pile of clothes and disappears into the shower, sword in tow.:: I won't
be long ::called out before the sound of water running drowns out her voice::
<Methos> ::Washes the
dishes, cleans up and makes the bed, mumbling to himself that he is NOT a
maid. Sliding on a pair of jeans and a gray Henley he borrows one of Duncan's
dusters and puts his in a bag to go to the cleaners, sprawling out on the sofa
he picks up a newspaper and scans the headlines::
<Alex> ::quickly showers and washes her hair, sighing as she
works several slightly sore muscles from the previous nights activities. She
smile and shuts off the water, drying equally fast and pausing only long enough
to examine the still purple bruise on her hip and brush her teeth. Carefully
carrying the sword and towel drying her hair, she wanders back towards the bed
and begins to dress:: Just a few more minutes, Adam. Oh and hey...can you braid
my hair again? It looked so much better than just a plain pony tail. ::smiling
at him::
<Methos> ::looks up at her and gives a wolf whistle:: You look good enough to eat. ::waggles brows before going back to his paper, seemingly entranced in a story:: Nervous about work? Want me to plait your hair? Sure! More Coffee? Is a blow job out of the question? ::Straight faced still pretending to be reading::
<Alex> ::laughs out loud and stops what she's doing, planting her hands on her hips and shooting him a devilish look:: Well let's see...no, yes, yes, no. And thanks for the compliment...but didn't you get enough to eat at breakfast?
<Methos> There is always room for dessert!
::laughs:: grab a hair tie off the dresser and come here Dove ::sitting up and
throwing a cushion on the floor between his out stretched limbs:: Let me play
in your lovely hair a while and bring me another cup of coffee when you get you
some will you? ::grins up at her sheepishly::
<Alex> ::starts to move away and then pauses looking at the
sword.:: Umm...how to juggle two cups of coffee and that thing. Suggestions?
Questions? Comments? ::arching a brow and looking at Adam::
<Methos> ::smiles:: Since
the only thing you have to worry about at the moment is my libido, I think
having it over there by my sword will be safe. ::nods to Duncan's Duster across
the chair:: But if I ever act the way I did last
night, you keep your jacket on and the tanto close, you understand?
<Alex> ::smiles and nods, collecting the tie, cup and sword and
placing the sword next to his. She collects his cup and refills them both
before curling up on the cushion indian-style:: Why were you acting so weird
last night? I mean...::shrugs and hands him his cup and the tie, looking up and
smiling:: well you know what I mean.
<Methos> ::slipping the tie around his wrist he runs
his fingers through her hair smoothing it out before starting to French braid
it:: It was the after effects of the fight I was in Dove. ::leaning up and
kissing below her ear:: I would never hurt you in my right mind. But for awhile
last night I wasn't thinking straight. ::taking out the braid and starting over
when he missed a strand::
<Alex> ::leans back against him and closes her eyes under the gentle pampering:: Okay. But does that mean that last night wouldn't have happened if you *hadn't* been in the fight?
<Methos> I would not have
pressed so hard, No. But there is no denying I find you very attractive.
Honestly, I would have remained your ever faithful friend until you made the
first move. It is my way I guess. I get shy. ::ties off her hair and rubs her
shoulders massaging them::
<Alex> ::sighs and snuggles back against him more, leaning her head back to look at him:: And Duncan? You two were very convincing in the bar yesterday. ::arching a brow with a smile teasing the corners of her mouth as she rubs her head in his lap::
<Methos> I am his ever
faithful friend until he makes the first move. ::winks at her:: Or until he
kills me playing with me like this. ::licks the corner of his mouth and raises
both brows in thought:: What time is it? And if you say time to buy a watch...
::leaves threat dangling::
<Alex> ::sits up and cranes her neck to look at the clock::
Quarter of nine. ::rises gracefully to her feet and turns to face him:: But you
might consider the watch thing while you're out shopping again today.
::grinning::
<Methos> ::licks his lips and smiles:: I had one, it
got struck by lightning. And you little dove, are lucky I have to get you too
work. ::winks lewdly::
<Alex> ::arches a brow again:: Is that so? Hmmm...I can't
imagine how that's lucky
<Methos> Me either. ::thinks
about it:: In fact it is rather unlucky for me at least. ::winks at her::
<Alex> ::rolls her eyes and leans to kiss him on the cheek:: Well since you'll be sticking around to enjoy the hot tub, I suppose there is always later. I'll be ready in just a minute. ::winks and climbs the steps to resume dressing, pulling on the rest of her clothes and easing her feet into her shoes.::
<Methos> ::watches her dress
smiling softly:: Yes, there is always later, Love. ::stands up and takes the
mugs to the sink to rinse them before sliding on the duster and adjusting his
Ivanhoe::
<Alex> ::smiles and slips on her own coat, expertly sheathing the tanto inside and looking to him for approval:: Better?
<Methos> ::goes to her and
hugs her tightly and kisses her:: Perfect. You're a fast learner my little
Dove. Now, lets get your shapely backside to work. So I can pester Joe.
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