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Tweak says, "too sweet??"

hestia jones - harry potter, mwpp (hellojones) wrote in atlantisic,
@ 2023-09-02 22:04:00

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!: scene, c: michael corner, player: julia, ~ex-c: hestia jones, ~ex-player: jackie

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

MICHAEL CORNER AND HESTIA JONES
"you're a plant, what do you know?"

the corridors | tbd - low?

Though Hestia was initially apprehensive about the uniform that was assigned to her upon her arrival of the kidnapping spaceship, the light fabric was flattering and easy to move in, two things that were important enough for any young Auror trainee exploring a strange place. She'd found out from her research that the Auror program was similar in some aspects to the new job she'd have on the ship, other than a complete lack of dark wizard and having to save her friends from people who thought their blood was mightier. Security on a big ship was something that she'd only seen on the telly with Dirk, but this was different. It was huge. It was overwhelming.

She wished her brothers were there to see it.

Hestia's hand hovered on her wand as she turned a corner, the sound of cordial conversations filling the corridors of the ship. It had been a few days since her arrival, and while Hestia faced anxiety when finally being left alone in her room she'd come to accept that the ship was the chance for a little holiday.

A little holiday full of delicious meals cooked by men who came from a time after her, and where people from home aged well past the time she'd arrived from. Hestia gave a lazy smile at one of the plants that sat in front of a doorway and sighed.

"You've probably never shown up on a random spaceship," she said. Hestia went to turn away, but a little voice called out behind her.

"You shouldn't make assumptions. There are lots of a places a person or thing could be from."

Hestia turned back to stare at the plant, her eyes wide. She bent over and inspected it, her hand reaching out for her wand. "Sorry, could you say that again?"

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hellojones
2023-09-07 01:49 am UTC (link)

“Oh, I think we’ve got to get one,” she laughed, her eyes on his free hand. “I never bought into fortunes or anything like that. I bet they’d all be wrong anyway. No one could have predicted this,” Hestia teased, her eyes raising so that she could look up at him. “I sincerely hope you’re not a secret astrology enthusiast. That would be such a shame.”

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-07 01:55 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, I definitely am. I was Trelawney's star pupil." He winked and nudged her. "Nah, I am too cynical for all that. I just think it is funny mostly." Sure, some of Trelawney's nonsense may have been right, but even a broken clock was right once a day. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-07 02:00 am UTC (link)

“I knew her before she was your professor,” Hestia laughed, her hand raising to cover her mouth. “I can’t believe she became a professor! I feel like I got the short end of the stick, ending up in the DMLE.” Her hand dropped to her thigh and she sighed wistfully. “It is funny, until I go back to my room and compare our horoscopes to see how well we get along.”

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-07 02:03 am UTC (link)
	"Seriously? I need to be more careful about blurting that stuff out then." He put a hand over his heart. "I'm sure the stars say we get along beautifully. Best of mates even." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-07 02:11 am UTC (link)

"No, no, I think it's best coming from you. You don't know anything about me, which is fine. I wasn't planning on reinventing the wheel at the Ministry or anything," she joked. When he said that they'd be the best of mates, Hestia's heart sank a little and she shrugged. "Best of mates, that's us. Lost in space, sitting in a lovely park, bound to catch a sunset if we're lucky."

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-07 02:18 am UTC (link)
	"Glad you are not running off before the sunset," Mike said. "I bet it is beautiful here." He looked up at the dimming sun. "And you can reinvent anything you want," he added. "I can already tell that much about you." He looked back at her. She looked really pretty, which he knew he shouldn't be focusing on, but it was difficult. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-07 02:32 am UTC (link)

“I just wanted to make it better,” she explained, trying her best to not delve into another topic about the past. There was plenty of time to talk about it, especially if they were destined to be friends. Hestia was in no rush to scare him off with her long-winded rants about corruption within the Ministry. Her assumption was that he already knew, and the last thing she ever wanted was to bore him. Instead, she raised her hand to touch an arrant strand of his hair back into place before smiling, satisfied with her work.

“You’re very charming, and if I haven’t mentioned it, I’ve through it a few times.” Her hand dropped and sought his, her fingertips resting on his wrist. “I suppose not even an Auror would be immune to you.”

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-07 10:58 am UTC (link)
	"Why thank you," he said. He turned his hand over so that he could entwine his in hers. "I promise to use the charm for good things." He nodded toward the sunset. "We made it." He hadn't planned on finding Hestia that day or watching a sunset with her, but it all felt nice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-07 07:01 pm UTC (link)

"So far it's worked out for you," she grinned, tearing her eyes away from him to look at the sunset. "This sure beats the last one I saw," she admitted, settling in against him. His hand was warm, and Hestia knew he wouldn't believe her if she tried to play like she was cold, so she bit back a smile and rested her head against his shoulder. "I bet you those plants are patting themselves on the stem right now."

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-07 07:24 pm UTC (link)
	"I bet it was their sordid plan all along," he joked. "I'll have to remember to give them extra sunlight and water tomorrow." He rested his cheek against the top of her head. "Maybe we can do this again sometime?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-07 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	“They did tell you that you shouldn’t be alone,” she teased as she closed her eyes. “I’d like that, Mike. I know we’ve both got work, and friends and…” Hestia swallowed, giving herself time to think about what she actually wanted to say. She squeezed his hand before exhaling, her breath long and slow. “I’d like that. This is really nice.” (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-07 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	"Hmm," Mike whispered. It had been a while since he felt so content. War didn't exactly leave time for quiet moments with sweet girls. "Should I walk you back to your room?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-08 12:21 am UTC (link)

“If you wouldn’t mind,” she murmured, her mind wandering to scenarios that might happen the next time they took a walk. That plant definitely deserved sunshine, but Hestia figured she might adorn it with a medal for its service. The entire situation was unlike her. Walking hand in hand with a boy she barely knew would have been something she would have scolded herself for.

New place, new her. “But do you mind if I write to you later? If I can’t sleep, or something?”

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-08 12:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Definitely write me," Mike replied. "Thanks for spending time with me today." He was respectful of the fact she was from a different time and wanted to make sure she knew he appreciated her company. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-08 07:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Cmere," she mumbled, wrapping her arms up around him so that she could hug him before they got off the swing. She only pulled away when she felt herself getting dizzy from how nice he smelled. As she pulled her arms back, Hestia gave a lazy nod toward the trail and pouted at him. "You can walk me back if you promise we can do this again sometime." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-08 08:37 pm UTC (link)
	Mike was surprised by the hug, but squeezed her in return. "Cross my heart," he said as he actually did the gesture. Her pout was cute, but he'd promise anyway. "Come on." He held his hand out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-08 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	Hestia smiled at his heart-crossing before taking his hand and tilting her head back, a playful groan leaving her throat. "Here I thought we could just live in the park. Now I'm going to have to actually do something with myself when we go back!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-09 12:28 am UTC (link)
	Mike swung their hands a little as they walked. "I'm sure you'll find something to do," he said. "Even if it is just writing to me." He winked playfully. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-09 02:38 am UTC (link)
	"You'll be trying to get rid of me before the end of the night," she joked, giving him a nudge with her arm. "And I bet you'll write to me before you even get back to your room." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-09 02:41 am UTC (link)
	"I think you are challenging me," Mike said as they neared her door. "You'll definitely hear from me," he promised. "Just don't get sick of me now." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-09 03:01 am UTC (link)
	She leaned against the doorframe with her free hand dangling, her fingers fighting the urge to reach up for him. Hestia resisted, but she shook her head at him and gave a light laugh. "Try not to forget me on your way back to your room," she joked, the door to her room opening behind her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-09 03:06 am UTC (link)
	Mike tapped his temple. "You're up here," he replied as he released her hand and did a little wave. "Good night, Hestia." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-09 03:11 am UTC (link)

"G'night, Mike," she whispered, closing the door behind her. When Hestia was certain that he was far enough away not to hear her, she let out a high pitched moan and walked to her bed. With her hands out to catch her, she flopped down face first and pulled her communication device out of her pocket. The blue light from the device lit her dark room as she waited with a sleepy grin on her face.

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