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Orla Quirke ([info]elegantchaos) wrote in [info]unexpectedrpg,
@ 2008-08-13 03:09:00

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Who: Orla Quirke and Dempster Wiggleswade
When: Today starting at ten and ending whenever they get tired of each other
Where: London
Rating: PG
Summary: The two finally meet and enjoy the day together.
Status: Closed/InComplete

For someone like Orla Quirke, meeting a complete stranger whom she had only spoken to sporadically and through their journals wasn't a normal occurrence. She was someone who typically stayed within her small niche of friends and rarely ventured out, and that usually took considerable force. Sure, she was comfortable with talking to everyone on paper; they couldn't see her face and she couldn't see theirs to judge their reactions. Speaking to someone in person was completely different and she always had a horrible habit of reverting into her shell. The quietness came from being an only child - an only child who grew up with only her father since her mother died when she was younger. Mr. Quirke was quiet and it was only natural that Orla would be, too. However, once she finally got to know someone, there was hope that she would open up, and she really hoped that would happen today.

Dressing hadn't taken long; she wasn't the type to fuss about her appearance and wore a simple pair of trousers and a top, as well as a pair of trainers. Though, there was one last touch she had to add: her camera, which she placed carefully around her neck. She apparated close to where the London Eye was and walked the rest of the way to it. She couldn't see it at first because of several buildings, but turning a corner -- there it was. It was one of her favourite things to photograph despite the fact she had never been on it.

Walking closer, it dawned on her that she really had no idea what Dempster looked like. Luckily, he had suggested that they wait for one another next to the queue for the Eye, so she crossed the lawn and leaned against the fence. Her eyes danced across the crowd, looking for anyone who might meet the mental image she had created.


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[info]askwiggle
2008-08-18 10:58 am UTC (link)
"Getting used to the pace I think would be the hardest for someone not used to it."

Dempster laughed, enjoying Orla's creativity. "I have a friend that writes those. Mystery novels with a charm to change the ending so you can reread it again and again. It's addicting." Following her look to the window, he nodded, holding out his hand for her for a moment before awkwardly dropping it and taking a half step away. Looking back to her he grinned. "It really is a great view."

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-08-18 08:33 pm UTC (link)
She supposed he had a point there, even though she believed it would still be exciting for awhile. Sure, the novelty would wear off eventually, but that happened regardless of where someone lived.

When he laughed, she smiled and gave a small laugh herself as some of the awkwardness of this initial meeting was starting to quickly ebb away. Even though they had just met, she felt comfortable with him - she had to, otherwise she wouldn't have even thought about getting on the Eye. "Unfortunately, this one is a muggle novel, so the ending can't be changed. Hopefully I like it." She held up her fingers and crossed them playfully.

Some of the awkwardness crept back in when he held his hand out to her and she stupidly looked at it for several seconds before he withdrew it. Ducking her head to look at the camera around her neck and fiddle with one of the settings, she nodded. "It is," she said and looked up again once she was satisfied. She looked at him briefly before standing up and slowly, hesitantly, anxiously made her way to one of the windows in the pod. Her hands gripped the railing in front of her and she felt slightly dizzy when she looked down. "We're getting higher and we've still got a ways to go," she observed and finally looked out at the horizon; she immediately understood why so many people came on this thing each day.

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[info]askwiggle
2008-08-18 09:53 pm UTC (link)
"If you've made it this far into the book, I'm guessing you will. Even without the ever-changing ending." Dempster's smile was easy and broad at her crossed fingers.

He knew he'd pushed her too far when he held out his hand, but it had been an instinctual gesture and now, one that he regretted. Wiggleswade had turned his attention to the scene through the window, only catching a glimpse of Orla in the reflection as she moved closer. "It's beautiful, isn't it?" From this height, the view of London was incredible but he didn't suggest she look anywhere than where she was right now. Something told Dem what an achievement this was for Orla.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-08-18 11:18 pm UTC (link)
Even as they climbed higher and higher, Orla gradually became accustomed to this adventure. Her legs still felt like jello and if she held her hands out straight they would shake, but she was insistent on making this experience worthwhile.

Nodding at Dempster's comment, her eyes scanned the horizon. Immediately, she was able to spot Big Ben and the Parliament building. "You can see for kilometers and kilometers," she said, glancing up with him with a smile before reaching down for her camera and snapping several pictures. "Oh, I think that's Buckingham Palace too," she said, zooming in carefully and snapping a shop so she could examine it later.

"I'm really glad we decided to meet up and do this. There's no way I would have been able to ever do it on my own."

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[info]askwiggle
2008-08-19 06:37 pm UTC (link)
Leaning back against the railing, he gave up the view to watch Orla's reaction. "I am too. I kind of thought you were putting me off after I asked for the tour in Dover." Dempster shrugged. "As with most adventures, two are better than one."

He glanced over his shoulder, gesturing to the other side of the pod. "Do you want to see the view in another direction?" There were less than a handful of people with them and plenty of open and private space to move around.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-08-19 06:47 pm UTC (link)
Letting her camera rest against her chest again, Orla looked at him. Had she really made the impression that she was 'putting him off' whenever they first spoke? She hadn't intended to. "I'm sorry," she apologised and truly meaning it. "We had only begun talking and honestly... it felt a little strange at the time to meet someone I didn't know alone." She hoped that her explanation didn't come off as rude.

Following his gaze, Orla looked to the other side and nodded. "Sure," she said and moved to the other side. There weren't any major landmarks, but there were still office buildings, one of which was just as tall as the Eye itself, and loads to see still. "This is amazing."

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[info]askwiggle
2008-08-20 04:38 pm UTC (link)
He smiled easily. "I can understand that. My little sister is the same way. Shy I suppose." It was a foreign concept to Dempster, but he could appreciate that others were challenged with it. "But you're doing alright now? Assuming I'm not some hexer, intent on making you my next prey?" Winking, he hoped she didn't take his attempt at humour too seriously.

"You could get spoiled by it. Having everything you'd want right at your fingertips. It does get to be too much at times."

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-08-20 05:13 pm UTC (link)
He had a sister. She added that bit of information to the few things she knew about him. Laughing, she shook her head. "If you were a hexer, you would have already tried to take advantage of me when we first met. Unless, of course, you're trying to lead me into a false sense of security," she teased lightly, leaning against the railing and actually looking down for the first time. It made her slightly dizzy, but it wasn't nearly as bad as she thought.

"Oh, I think I'm already spoiled by it."

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[info]askwiggle
2008-08-21 02:52 pm UTC (link)
Dempster chuckled. "I'm not that devious." His wiggling eyebrows were hardly menacing. "I'm a decent chap. Probably too nice in some respects and not enough in others."

As they crested the peak and started their descent, he kept his eyes glancing toward her. Orla drew him in with her natural, honest demeanor that he almost regretted seeing the ride end, but their day wasn't over.

With his hand at the small of her back, they queued up to exit the pod. "Are you hungry?"

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-08-21 03:06 pm UTC (link)
Orla hated seeing the ride end as well, especially since she was perfectly comfortable with it now. But there would be other times, and now that she knew she could get on it without having a heart attack, she could do it by herself whenever she wanted.

Nodding at his question, she waited as a few people ahead of them got off and followed them back onto the platform. "I'm starving," she said, glancing back at him. "And you did promise there would be a picnic, so where are we going for it?"

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[info]askwiggle
2008-08-21 03:32 pm UTC (link)
"I did promise that," he answered with a grin. "I mentioned the gardens, if that is alright with you. Do you mind if we apparate there together?"

Looking ahead of them, Dempster searched for a quiet nook to hide their magic. He grinned down at her and patted his pocket. "I have the basket shrunk."

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-08-21 03:39 pm UTC (link)
"Of course it's not all right with me," she teased and then laughed. "I don't mind apparating together since I have no idea where I would even be going! Knowing me, I would end up on the other side of London."

Nodding when he said he had the basket in his pocket, Orla gestured ahead to an alley between two buildings as a possible place to apparate from. "Or we could take the muggle way. The tube is a lot of fun, only calling it the tube is really funny."

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[info]askwiggle
2008-08-21 03:54 pm UTC (link)
"Do you want to?" Thinking about where they were and were they were going, Dem dug into his pocket, pulling out the handful of silver coin. "Hold out your hands." He added 'please' as an afterthought and started separating them muggle money from magical.

"Looks like we have enough. The tube it is." They moved toward the closest station, and Dempster was never more than a foot from her. "Could you do it? Leave your magic and live like a muggle?"

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-08-21 03:59 pm UTC (link)
Orla nodded when he asked if she wanted to take the tube. Though apparating would have obviously been faster and more efficient, there was something about the underground that fascinated her. Though she did hold her hands out and watched as he started counting muggle money out for the both of them, she made a mental note to pay him back for it later. "So I owe you a few pounds next time or I pay," she said offhandedly as they headed for the closest station which wasn't too far - just a few blocks away, really.

"Yeah, I think I could," she said, falling into step next to him and glancing up periodically. "I like being a witch and being able to use my wand for easy things like apparation or the occasional accio if I'm too lazy to get up, but I'm not so reliant on my wand as many others." She shrugged her shoulders. "It's just a matter of getting used to everything else muggle. Could you do it?" she asked as an after thought as they headed into the underground and got tickets.

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[info]askwiggle
2008-08-21 04:37 pm UTC (link)
Lowering his voice so it didn't echo against the tiles of the underground station, he nodded. "I have. When my mum married a muggle, it just seemed to be the way of things. It was really hard to find an interest in Hogwarts for me when I had good muggle mates back home."

Dem shrugged, checking the screen to see that this was their train. "I could go back to it, even though most of my life is magic-oriented now." The force of air through the tunnel at the approaching train made him smile.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-08-21 08:05 pm UTC (link)
OOC- replied as a new thread.

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