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soundsfamiliar (soundsfamiliar) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2015-08-05 21:27:00

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character: katie bell, character: oliver wood

RP: Hanging out
Who: Katie
What: Relaxing
Where: The pub
When: Wednesday evning
Rating: SFW

Katie had been home for a week and was getting accustomed once more. It was wonderful. You can go home again if you don't expect it to be the same. While she never would trade the years in Australia, she knew where she belonged.

Right now, she belonged at the pub. She wasn't drinking, just more-or-less hoping to see old friends. She had run into quite a few over the course of the past week and was wondering who would stop in to the pub tonight. Perhaps she should have sent a message or two out. Oh well. She'd let fate handle things.

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olliewood_
2015-08-06 09:13 pm UTC (link)

"Definitely! It has a garden!" Clearly Oliver was very excited about his new residence. Despite his money and popularity his former flat hadn't been the type of place you'd expect a rising Quidditch star to live in; more like someone who swept the floors at the Leaky. If it hadn't been for the intervention with his mum, sister and Alicia he probably would still be living there with milk-crates for furniture; Oliver had never been one to care for flashy, material goods, though he couldn't deny his new place was definitely an upgrade.

Placing his free hand over Katie's, he gave it a small squeeze. "Hey now, we never thought of you as any different because of your age. Besides, you and Alicia were practically inseparable if remember." How could he not? Between Alicia's hot-headed nature and Katie's incredible stubbornness it often seemed like they were a stone wall, especially when arguing over something thick Oliver had done. "You were honestly one of the best fliers; my whole team were incredible. You could have went pro, and I know you make a fine healer." He ran his thumb over the top of her fingers before releasing her hand and smiling fondly. "If I get a cat, I'm going to blame you for whatever it knocks off the shelf."

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soundsfamiliar
2015-08-06 09:23 pm UTC (link)

"Gardens are lovely, do you have a gardener that maintains it or are you trying your hand?" Katie was a bit taken aback by him grabbing her hand. She tried to hide her surprise.

"I never would have made it pro... I couldn't handle the diet," leave it to her to try and laugh her way out of surprise. Although she did somewhat pout when he let go; she missed that feeling.

"That's why you get multiples. To keep then entertained."

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olliewood_
2015-08-06 09:37 pm UTC (link)

"Well, not much is growing there, honestly. I had a lad to mow the grass but beyond that it is rather sparse." Oliver couldn't keep a cactus alive if his life depended on it (and he knew this because he'd accidentally killed a cactus but not watering it enough).

Maybe grabbing her hand wasn't the best idea; Oliver often acted first and thought later. He'd missed the surprise on her face, though mistook the subtle pout for him having touched her. Mentally, Oliver kicked himself, thinking it was okay to just touch essentially a stranger. They had their past, but that didn't mean it was relevant in the present. Quickly busying his hands with the hem of his shirt, Oliver offered an apologetic smile before continuing on, hoping to put the uncomfortable feeling behind him. "I also want a dog, you know? Something I can go running with and that will keep me active."

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	soundsfamiliar 2015-08-06 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	Katie felt like kicking herself now. "Dogs are great. I couldn't bear leaving one behind with all the traveling I hope to do with a team. Cats are self sufficient." Katie looked around the pub, before looking back to him, "when does season start?" She knew; just wanted to move past her error. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

olliewood_
2015-08-06 10:04 pm UTC (link)

"I haven't much experience with a cat beyond Hermione's... thing." Oliver still wasn't exactly convinced it was a cat, or a kneezle, but it was fluffy and good for petting so he put his suspicions aside.

Scooting back ever so slightly, Oliver leaned back in his chair and tilted the front legs a few inches off the ground. "Couple of weeks. I'm excited. Summer is nice to have the extra free time to swim and loaf about," despite his idea of 'loafing' being as active as possible, "but I'm ready for the season. Puddlemere was middle of the pack last season." The corners of his lips twitched ever so slightly as they often did when hiding his disappointment. "I've been collaborating with the coach and captain all summer. We're going to be ready, Kates."

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	soundsfamiliar 2015-08-06 10:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Crookshanks was adorable. He was a good... cat." Katie chose her words carefully. "You and I know you'll do well. It's the young ones who think they're great but need more practice. The ones scooped up right out of Hogwarts..." Katie teased. She couldn't have been prouder when Oliver made the team. He was more than ready for that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

olliewood_
2015-08-06 10:19 pm UTC (link)

Oliver nodded. He had been a good 'cat'. A slight flush of red crept on his cheeks at Katie's statement, followed by an embarrassed scratch at the back of his neck. "Heh, yeah... well, we could all use more practice. Even Aidan Lynch practices, you know?" Having enough sense to keep his mouth shut about his abilities, Oliver had secretly believed he was better than what he had been when first getting recruited. Never one for arrogance, he was simply used to being a big fish in a small pond at school. "So, I guess I'll see you on the sidelines from time to time."

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	soundsfamiliar 2015-08-06 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	"I don't know, being so close to start of season, I'm not sure if I'll have to wait. There's a couple openings, but we'll see," Katie said with a wide smile. "You'll get me tickets if I don't get a job, right?" She'd never abuse friends in such a way. She was more than happy to pay her own way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	olliewood_ 2015-08-06 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Of course I will!" Oliver had a habit of offering his comped tickets to pretty much anyone who asked; it was a known fact and something that resonated well with the fans. Of course he didn't do it just for popularity. "But you'll get a job, Katie, you managed to keep the Aussie players alive and look at everything down there trying to kill them off." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

soundsfamiliar
2015-08-06 11:16 pm UTC (link)

Katie laughed. "Everything tries to kill you, it's true. I have healed non Quidditch injuries. You sometimes just don't ask." It was better that way at times. "No, I can buy my own tickets and I probably will see you from time to time. It'd be difficult who to cheer for."

She was enjoying her time spent with Oliver. It had been much too long. She remembered their brief fling as kids. That was funny. They had no idea what they were doing.

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olliewood_
2015-08-07 12:10 am UTC (link)

"That's not difficult, Puddlemere is the only answer." Oliver winked. "Well, fair enough but if you ever find yourself without a ticket just owl me." He paused for a moment, a fox like grin spreading across his lips. "But you'll have to cheer for my team. That's the only condition." He'd wanted to say 'for me' but the idea of not being a team player didn't set well with him.

Oliver looked over Katie once more. "You know, I really am glad I ran into you. I wasn't going to come out but, well, you know." Despite his insisting the years had changed Oliver; he was no longer the burly slightly awkward teen with closely cropped hair and a broad Scottish accent. He'd grown out his hair into a short ponytail and the Scottish gave way to a softer London speech.

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soundsfamiliar
2015-08-07 12:23 am UTC (link)

"I can understand. There are days when I just want to hide away. I'm glad you came here. I hope we can get together again some time." Katie hoped that didn't sound wrong. She didn't want to give him a wrong impression.

"I like your hair, it looks good on you." Her own had been shorter in school, but not by much. Now it was to the middle of her back. Her accent had a bit of Australian here and there, but it wouldn't be long before it was all Britain English.

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olliewood_
2015-08-07 08:02 am UTC (link)

"I get lost in hiding out, even though I'm not really hiding. I'm just keeping myself busy." That wasn't out of the usual for him, Oliver had always been an on-the-go type of guy, but lately, following the rollercoaster of a relationship with Melinda, his anxiety toward feeling as though he wouldn't be able to perform properly this season, and the mental scars left over from the war he simply busied himself in more work than normal.

"Yeah?" His features brightened, and he toyed with the dark blond tendrils. "You should have seen it earlier this year; it was quite long. I decided to chop it off after a Chaser yanked on it while trying to score a goal. You still look the same, scrappy Katie Bell, except you talk a bit funny." He'd always teased Katie, never maliciously of course, from the way she gripped her broom to the crinkle in her nose to the weird, girly things she would do at Hogwarts.

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soundsfamiliar
2015-08-07 11:42 am UTC (link)

"Sometimes I hide just to hide. I guess it's a way of restarting my system," Katie said. While she by no means had an introverted personality, every now and then she spent long stretches of times - upwards to three or four days - by herself to just get her mind back in order.

"I'm not scrappy... just..." she couldn't think of a way to describe herself. That was nearly an accurate term. Katie wasn't sure if looking the same was a good thing or not. She was content with how she looked, so she supposed that was all that mattered. "Give me a month or so and I'll be back to talking as funny as you."

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olliewood_
2015-08-08 04:46 am UTC (link)

"Hah, you're still as easy to rile up as you were at school." Oliver snickered, blue eyes alight with amusement. "I'm kidding; you look great. No worries." He looked down to his watch and sighed. "I need to get going. I've turned into a bit of an old man these past couple of years."

People often wished to Oliver how they could be famous; they seemed to think their lives would be fancy-free and without any rules. Ironically, the further up the fame ladder he traveled the more constricted and regulated his life had become. "See you again some time?"

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	soundsfamiliar 2015-08-08 01:14 pm UTC (link)
	Katie nodded and stood; she hated having to part ways, but understood completely. "We'll definitely have to do this again. It was fun catching up." She made a move towards him to hug him but stopped herself. "Be safe during practice." (Reply to this) (Parent)

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