Title: the rain is tapping on leaves
Description: ARCHIE!
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 15, 2010 09:45 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEtaps the back of the phone as he waits for Archie to pick up
Archibald Fletcher V - December 15, 2010 10:02 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERNeglecting to check caller ID first, distracted by a passage in a book. Absent-minded tone as he answers.
" Hello, it's Fletcher speaking. "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 15, 2010 11:05 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIElightly teasing tone
" Hello Fletcher. It's MacEwan-Drummond calling."
Archibald Fletcher V - December 15, 2010 11:08 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERSudden surprise.
" Oh! "
A light chuckle.
" Hello, MacEwan-Drummond. What can I do for you? "
Closing the book and putting it aside, turning his full attention to the call.
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 15, 2010 11:19 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEsmiling as he speaks
" I was just walking back from a lecture and decided that I would like to hear your voice. How are you? "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 15, 2010 11:32 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERBeaming broadly, despite (completely pointless) attempts to contain it.
" I'm quite well, and glad to hear your voice, too. How are you? "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 16, 2010 06:52 AM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" I'm fine, thank you, but I find myself wondering if I want to go back to my room just yet. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 16, 2010 03:27 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTER" Oh no, you shouldn't do that. If I were you, I would come here and properly save me from very trying thought-processes that I'm in no state to embark upon at present time. "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 17, 2010 06:54 AM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" You think so? What thought processes are you attempting? "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 17, 2010 12:54 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERTiredly.
" Any thought process that would make Heidegger less confusing. "
Brightening considerably.
" Unfortunately, in my current state, I get distracted from the attempt at serious thought by the recurring tune of the Philosopher's Song in my head. "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 17, 2010 10:28 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" Pretending Heidegger doesn't exist is a good way to make him less confusing. "
-laughs-
"I can imagine having that song in your head might be distracting. How would you like to be distracted further? "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 17, 2010 11:59 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTER" Hmm... "
A pause for consideration.
" I don't have many details, but I know that it involves your company. "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 18, 2010 01:07 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" An excellent place to begin. I could further that and suggest a walk somewhere. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 18, 2010 06:01 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTER" That sounds wonderful! I could do with some fresh air. "
A quick pause. He frowns.
" Do you have a scarf? And something to cover your head? And ears, don't forget about your ears. "
Another quick pause.
" I should inform you that I won't accept any comments on how I'm mothering you. They will be promptly ignored, and I am, as a matter of fact, not mothering you at all. "
Chuckling.
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 02:02 AM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIElaugh softly
" You are definitely mothering me, but you know somehow I don't mind it so much when it is you doing the mothering. As for your obviously fussing questions; yes I do have a scarf but not a hat. I have quite a resilient head, so I think I will be okay. Now you have to make sure that you wrap up well too, or I will have point out a shocking demonstration of hypocrisy. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 02:11 AM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERGaping, suspended halfway between silence and objection to Hunter's words. He ultimately gives up and closes his mouth, smiling a bit, instead.
" I wouldn't want to demonstrate hypocrisy in such a shocking way, so I'll be sure to stay nice and warm. "
A little pause. Hesitation.
" And I have a hat for you, that you can borrow. It's just it's very cold out, and most body heath escapes through the head. I read that somewhere. So it's important that you have something on your head, or you'll get cold. "
Pause.
" Not mothering! "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 02:23 AM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEsighs in mock exasperation
" Alright, if you bring me a hat I will wear and then you won't need to worry about body heat leaving my head."
pauses
"Whiskey has a similar effect, I believe."
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 02:31 AM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERA smile that suddenly fades.
" No whiskey! "
Stopping, hesitating, faltering.
" I mean, unless you really want some. "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 02:41 AM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEslightly amused
" I said whiskey, not poison, Arch."
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 05:06 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERVery insistent, almost like a child arguing that Santa really does exist.
" Alcohol poisoning is a thing! "
Sighing, disgruntled.
" But I suppose you know better than that. "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 06:49 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" Yes, I am capable of not killing myself. Don't worry about me. I know how to moderate. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 06:54 PM (GMT)
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 07:00 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" So you won't be hiding my whiskey bottles? "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 07:10 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERA bit surprised.
" Bottles? There's several of them? "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 07:37 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEpauses
" There are a few, yes "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 08:16 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERConfused.
" Why do you need...several? "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 08:26 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEclears his throat
" In case I run out. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 08:32 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERFalls quiet for a few moments. Voice awkward when he speaks again.
" Oh. I see. "
Hesitantly.
" Hunter, do you really... "
Pausing, hesitating again. Changing his mind, shaking his head. His voice gains momentum, with a little bit of feigned cheerfulness worked in.
" Are you far away? "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 08:46 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" I'm not that far away. "
sound of muffled fumbling as he holds the phone with his shoulder while he pulls out of cigarette
"Do I really what?"
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 08:58 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTERHesitating again. Awkward again.
" You... don't really need it, though, do you? "
A moment of further hesitation.
" I mean, it wouldn't be an emergency if you ran out. "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 09:03 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEvoice muffled for a moment as he lights the cigarette and exhales
" It's not like that, Arch. I... just.... just need to have them. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 09:10 PM (GMT)
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 09:28 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEgives a frustrated sigh
" Because. I feel better then. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 10:16 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTER" I don't know if that's healthy... "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 10:21 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" It's fine. I can deal with it. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 10:35 PM (GMT)
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 10:45 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIEhesitates slightly
" Yes, I'm sure. "
defensively
" A lot of people use alcohol to feel better about things. "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 10:53 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTER" That doesn't make it a good way of making yourself feel better... "
Hunter MacEwan-Drummond - December 19, 2010 11:03 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO ARCHIE" Why is this suddenly an issue to you? "
Archibald Fletcher V - December 19, 2010 11:07 PM (GMT)
CONNECTING TO HUNTER" It's not suddenly, it's... "
Hesitating and faltering.
" No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have mentioned anything. It's none of my business. "
