hellofist: (can smile)
Cassandra Cain ([personal profile] hellofist) wrote in [community profile] paradisalogs2013-05-24 03:00 am

this one's for the faithless, the ones that are surprised

Who: The Once-ler and Cassandra Cain
What: He's been inside way too much and she is going to change that.
When: May 24th
Where: The clinic, then OUTSIDE damn it.
Rating: PGish


Each time she's gone to visit him, she's found Once in the exact same place, doing the exact same thing, generally looking not all that happy about... well, anything. They sit and knit and talk and it's nice, it's fun, but when was the last time he even left the clinic? Has he really just stayed in bed since their horrible space adventure?

If that's true, it's not acceptable at all. It's also why when she comes to visit him today, she's pushing a wheelchair in front of her. There's a picnic basket sitting in it right now, so her intention is probably pretty clear: she's taking him outside for lunch.

Does he have a say in it? Not exactly. She smiles at him when she stops the chair by his bed.

"Hi Once."
whichwayyoulean: (What's happening over here?)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, I try," he glances down at their hands, retuning the hand squeeze and attempting to not look as flustered as he's suddenly finding himself.

Wow he should not be allowed to say things. Like ever. Don't blush. No stop that blushing.

"Oh uh...nothing. Just a uh...slip of the tongue?"

Yeah definitely should not be allowed to say things at all.
whichwayyoulean: (And I'll never forget)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
Her getting even closer does't really help matters. He attempts to laugh it off, but it comes over a tad more nervous than he intended. Okay plan one on his agenda: learn how to deal with girls.

"I'm fine!" that comes out very squeaky, so he clear his throat to attempt a more manly tone. "I'm fine. And I was just thinking something else is all...uh guy things, they'd bore you, super not important."

Because actually saying those things would make them real, and then he'd have to push her away. And he finds he doesn't want to do that. He wants to delay the inevitable as long as he possibly can.
whichwayyoulean: (Is that a fact?)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
He appreciates the breathing space, and uses it to try and get his stupid feelings under control. No. This is the absolute last day he is going to let himself feel like this. The absolute last. (Spoiler: It will not be the absolute last at all). He doesn't even seem to notice her own blush, taking the sandwich and focusing on eating that for a moment.

"Nah it's not that hard at all, there's a special needle to help you knit it, and you just keep going," he spins his finger. "Round and round in a circle until you're done."
whichwayyoulean: (I can really hang out with you?)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure you can."

He smiles, taking the thermos to get his own drink. He takes a sip, offering her a smile.

"It's pretty good, I used to have it a lot, back home."
whichwayyoulean: (Just to keep itself alive)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"You mean what's left of it?"

Well...that could go wrong. The Once-ler hunches his shoulders a little, frowning, before settling on an answer.

"Before I-" a pause, a breath. "Before everything was ruined, it was kinda quirky. I guess some of it still is, the places I couldn't reach. We rhyme a lot, and sing."
whichwayyoulean: (About to change the world)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
His own hands tighten around the thermos, him staring into the depths. He has a moment like this, letting his own thoughts get the better of him, before he straightens a little, trying to banish them. At least for the time being. He offers her a weak smile.

"It's all pretty normal for me, but it's different to anything I've seen here or on any of the world changes the castle puts us through. Like the buildings," he chuckles a little, raising one of his hands to try and mimic the shape. "They're unusual shapes, bits stick out at odd angles. You almost never see a completely straight building like the ones around here."
whichwayyoulean: (I came to this glorious place)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
They sure would have given her a challenge.

"Nope," he offers a sheepish grin. "I think my world rejects the concept of physics most of the time."
whichwayyoulean: (I'll keep biggering)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Who's Tim? A friend of yours?"

At least her question has distracted him somewhat.

"It's what we've always done. I mean, we don't do it all the time, you just never know when a random musical number will start up."
whichwayyoulean: (Just another day in Paradisa)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
The Once-ler nods, buying into that fairly easily. Makes sense, there are plenty of other people in worlds who never show up in Paradisa, right? He leans back a little at that expectant look.

"Areee you okay there, Cass? Because you're kinda staring. Like a lot."
whichwayyoulean: (The food of gods)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-26 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh."

Well, that sure explained the staring. Note to self: properly explain randomness to Cass one day. He takes a moment to consider, before handing the thermos over to her.

"Okay, give me a sec."

After a few more moment, he begins to tap out a tune on his cast. It's no guitar, but it'll have to do. It takes him a few more moments to find some words to go along with it, but when he does, he begins to sing.

"I can think of nothing as sweet
And for me this is quite a treat
Than having a picnic somewhere shady
In the company of a lovely lady"
whichwayyoulean: (About to change the world)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-27 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
Oh look, Cass, it's that goofy smile again. He's pleased she enjoyed it, given he had to pull it out of nowhere.

"Thank you, I do what I can," he replies, with a small bow.

Then...something crosses his mind, he'd thought about it when they got out here but now...well, now was as good a time as any.

"Hey, do you want to see something?"
whichwayyoulean: (Are there marshmallows in this fantasy?)

[personal profile] whichwayyoulean 2013-05-27 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Best not make him have any brain seizures just yet. He grins, nervous and excited at the same time. After all, this is the most precious thing he has in Paradisa, he rarely shares it with anyone.

"Okay, I'll direct you if you push, how does that sound? It's not far from here."

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