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Zacharias Smith (en_zacharias) wrote in enigma_rpg,
@ 2009-01-24 20:38:00

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* complete, 2004-01, character: zacharias smith, retired character: penelope clearwater

RP: A date?
When: January 24, 2004
Who: Zach, Penny
Where: The Clio Wing at the British Museum (to start with)
Private/Public: Private though in a public place
Rating: All Ages
Summary: Zach and Penny go on a date to the museum, no doubt today's paper will be a topic for discussion.

Waking up to the morning paper had been quite a shock, and for a moment Zach had pondered cancelling on Penelope so that he could go into work. The Aurors would need him to sort out such a mess, no doubt, but then he had made arrangements and he did not like changing arrangements or backing down on agreements.

The office could wait until tomorrow – possibly even Monday as was proper – it would look a mess, no doubt, and the Aurors would never be able to do things properly without him, but then they'd make a mess no matter what, so yes, it could wait.

He dressed in proper dark blue robes, which he'd call classical rather than conservative, and made sure he looked proper before leaving the house and Apparating to the place of their meeting.

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	en_penelope 2009-01-28 12:59 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh" Penny said as she looked down at both of their outfits. She was so used to dipping in and out of both worlds that she rarely thought to change. "Erm, I could transfigure them for you. If you'd like. I can guarantee the charms would hold. No public nudity." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	en_zacharias 2009-01-28 02:09 pm UTC (link)
	Zach pondered the situation for a while, but guessed they were still in the wizarding section of the area. 'Are you sure we won't be breaking regulations?' he asked, as always careful of breaking the rules. He smiled warmly at her. 'I have to set an example after all,' he added. 'But if we keep within the rules, then I would gladly trust you with my clothes.' (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	en_penelope 2009-01-29 07:27 am UTC (link)
	"I promise I won't be breaking the rules, nor will I be in danger of altering the laws of magic." A few muttered charms had him in a neatly pressed trouser and shirt combination and she removed her own scarf to transfigure it into a tie which she handed to him. "Very dashing, Mr Smith. Shall we?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	en_zacharias 2009-01-29 01:08 pm UTC (link)
	He wasn't used to being termed dashing, and nearly blushed again at the words. Instead he smiled and took the tie, fixing it around his own neck before he nodded. 'I'm ready,' he said with a smile. 'So show me this little place you like so much.' (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

en_penelope
2009-01-29 01:52 pm UTC (link)

Pushing open the door they stepped inside. It was a typical muggle wine bar - city boys in their too-expensive crisp suits throwing money around like it was going out of fashion. Working hard and partying harder and she picked her way through the hastily shoved together tables and the women who flocked around them in the desperate hopes of taking home a trader. Some sex here and they thought it was a one way tube ride to the suburbs.

Leaning forward on the bar, she caught the bartenders eye and grinned. Waiting for him to stop popping corks she ran her hand lightly down Zachs arm to get his attention.

"Do you have a preference, red, white or rose? Or are you a bubbles boy?"

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en_zacharias
2009-01-29 02:01 pm UTC (link)

It was hard to imagine a place where Zach would feel more out of place. From the moment they entered he tensed, eyes wide as he looked around from the posh boys to the slutty girls around them. Seriously that women would degrade themselves to such a degree, willingly, just because someone had money. It almost made him shudder.

Which was why he jumped when he felt Penelope's hand glide along his arm. Slightly embarrassed, he smiled at her, shaking his head at her question. 'Either red or white is quite all right,' he said gently, hoping they could sit away from the crowd.

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en_penelope
2009-01-29 02:06 pm UTC (link)

She ordered the bottle of wine and two glasses, and had to repeat herself a couple of times before she got what she wanted and slid her money across the bar.

Her voice was almost lost in the crowd and she motioned for Zach to follow her through the throng, keeping an eye out to make sure he didn't get sucked into the mass.

Finally they made it into the snug, this was warmer and cosier, a few couples were dotted around the large room, some huddling in front of the crackling fire. Spying a corner booth, Penny slid into it and waited for Zach to join her.

"What did you think of the exhibition?"

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en_zacharias
2009-01-29 02:23 pm UTC (link)

When she first asked, his mind was still so focused on the display in the main bar that he thought she meant that. It wasn't until he properly looked at her that he realised what she meant and could truly relax and smile.

'It was amazing,' he said with a smile, leaning in as he allowed himself to get lost in the exhibition once more. 'I'm always impressed with the way the witches and wizards of old managed to get the Muggles to accept it all, not only accept it, but embrace it like they did.' He smiled shyly. 'What did you think?'

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en_penelope
2009-01-29 02:40 pm UTC (link)

"I studied Muggle studies at school and yeah, I think its fascinating that they manage to explain what is completely unexplainable and in fact, are more technologically advanced than us."

Deciding it had had enough time to breathe, she poured the wine into the glasses and managed to only spill a few drops on her fingers.

Waste not, want not, she thought and sucked it off her finger before continuing her train of thought "I loved the exhibition, apart from the subject matter which was worth going for alone, I thought it was well laid out, and very accessible. I do wish I had gotten a closer look at that box though. It was so intricate."

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en_zacharias
2009-01-29 02:58 pm UTC (link)

Zach smiled, not even noticing the way she licked her fingers like most men would. Instead he leaned in as she started speaking, interested in what she had to say.

'It's hard to keep your fingers to yourself in a museum some times, isn't it?' he said with a laugh. 'And it is fascinating. I also agree with you. The layout was very logical and well structured. It made sense, there was order.' He smiled. 'If only everything in life was that well ordered.'

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	en_penelope 2009-01-30 11:14 am UTC (link)
	"It really is, although I suppose thats why we have museums, so that the artefacts can be preserved." Leaning back against the cushioned chair she offered him a smile as her fingers curled round the wine glass. "I like order, and I'm very glad you invited me out tonight. I've had a fantastic time." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	en_zacharias 2009-01-30 11:28 am UTC (link)
	Her words made him very self conscious, suddenly aware of the fact that this was indeed a date, that he'd asked her out. He never asked anyone out, there weren't any women he actually liked enough. He looked down, then back up at her. 'I'm glad I did too, I really like your company. There are not too many people who I get along with this well.' (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	en_penelope 2009-01-30 11:45 am UTC (link)
	Lifting her glass, she toasted him with it and clinked theirs together. "Perhaps we can do it again sometime? Since we get along so well?" (Reply to this) (Parent)

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