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Ennis Del Mar [Brokeback Mountain] (quiet_cowboy) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2008-02-10 12:36:00

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death, ennis del mar

Who: Ennis Del Mar and Death
What: Meeting, Drinking
When: This weekend
Where: Random bar in Utah

Ennis double checked his appearance, using a pair of grooming scissors to trim the stray hairs at the back of his neck and along his jaw. Satisfied, he decided to wear his favorite white Stetson hat, knowing he wold take it off, because it was disrespectful to wear a hat on a date with a lady. Not that he was going on a date. he didn't even know her name. he'd met her via the message boards, where Jack had posted for help on the ranch. If he felt a little bit guilty aboutt hat, he swallowed it down.

He didn't have much time to waste wallowing, if he wanted to be ontime to meet his new friend. He stroked the dash of his pick up, still adjusting to the modern model, before turning the engine over. Roraing to life, he backed out of the drive and headed down the side of the mountain he called home, into town to find his mystery date. He arrived at the designated meeting point two minutes early, and stood at the front of his truck, leaning against the grill.

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	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-10 06:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Strange," Ennis nodded. He passed a hand over his face, looking up at the waitress who came for their order. "Own a ranch." With Jack, he thought, and something both light and dark passed over his face. "Ain't never owned nothin' b'fore. An' no I got no wife, no kids. An' I own a ranch." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

justafriend
2008-02-10 07:00 pm UTC (link)

"Well, that's not so bad. At least you have a place. And you seem to have friends," she commented lightly, not bringing up Jack, exactly. "You're not completely alone." A pause. "Do you want a wife and kids? Or was that tone implying that you enjoy the freedom?" She asked lots of questions and hoped he didn't take her curiosity as rudeness. Before she could say as much, Death turned her head and saw the waitress.

Death perked up a little and starting a very short conversation with her. It was clear that Death was a people person and that she liked hearing their stories. The waitress was a young woman, working her way through community college. After wishing her the best of luck, Death looked at Ennis. "Have you been here before? What would you suggest I get to drink?" Liquor had no effect on Death, so she didn't really care about what she had.

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quiet_cowboy
2008-02-10 07:06 pm UTC (link)

Ennis wasn't sure he could remember all those questions to answer them. he started with the drink, ordering himself whatever was on tap. "Most th'ladies I know drink martini's," he suggested. Alma didn't drink when they were together, Cassie had drank like a fish.

"We's divorced, fifteen years. I got two little girls." Ennis shifted in his seat. He missed Alma Jr, most of all. She was his baby. he'd never really bonded with Jenny. "Ain't th'type t'settle down."

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justafriend
2008-02-10 07:11 pm UTC (link)

After a moment of consideration, Death decided to have whatever Ennis got. She didn't really think this place would serve up a decent martini. Once the waitress was gone, Death turned her attention back to Ennis.

Death nodded, "That's understandable." She pushed a hand through her long black hair and smiled at him. "Sorry if I'm asking too many questions. It's a bad habit of mine."

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	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-10 07:32 pm UTC (link)
	Ennis smiled a little smile. "'Sall right, Didi." Ennis wasn't capable of carrying a conversation on his own, and already he felt like he was talking more than he usually spoke. Something about her made him feel comfortable, despite her appearance and despite the fact they had never met. Those things seemed trivial, and unimportant. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justafriend 2008-02-10 07:39 pm UTC (link)
	The waitress returned with two tall glasses. The liquor was warm amber in color and bitter tasting. Death didn't seem to mind. "You're the strong silent type." Death smiled. "I can tell." He'd grown silent for the moment, but she didn't mind. It was a comfortable sort of thing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

quiet_cowboy
2008-02-10 10:13 pm UTC (link)

Ennis sipped his beer, seeming to be lost in thought. After a moment, he shifted, and resettled in his chair, one hand wrapped around his beer. He was aware of the strange looks the pair were getting, and even he had to admit they surely looked out of place. He fit in with the clientele, his companion did not.

"You wanna blow?" he asked, dark eyes shifting toward the door. He wasn't uncomfortable, and she didn't seem to be either. But still. He wasn't sure he wanted to stay, either.

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	justafriend 2008-02-10 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	"I don't mind the stares," she said lightly, picking up on some of his thoughts. Death looked around and the wandering gazes seemed to get stuck elsewhere very quickly. "But if you'd like to go, we can find somewhere else. Have you ever traveled by portkey?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-10 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	"I read 'bout it," Ennis stated after a sip of his beer. "I ain't never done nothin' like 'at." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justafriend 2008-02-10 11:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Well," Death drank the last of her glass as though it was water, "there's a first time for everything, don't you think?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-10 11:38 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, ma'am," Ennis tipped his head. "I reckon so. But where?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

justafriend
2008-02-10 11:41 pm UTC (link)

"Hm." She gave thought, leaning forward a little so that the silver ankh that hung around her neck glinted and nearly knocked into her empty glass. "Is there some place you've always wanted to go visit? Or something you've always wanted to see? I've been all around the world. There are a lot of fun places to visit in an afternoon." She didn't want to lead him without giving him a chance to go somewhere he wanted to go.

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	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-11 12:57 am UTC (link)
	"I ain't never been nowhere outside Wyomin'." Till now, of course. he'd been in Los Angeles. And now owned land in Utah. Aside from that, he'd never been farther than Brokeback, which was symbolically the ends of the world. "Y'tell me. where's the best places t'go?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

justafriend
2008-02-11 01:53 am UTC (link)

"Well," Death ran through an incredibly long list in her head, but thought it best to try and keep the possibilities simple for the moment. She didn't want him to feel completely out of place. "Disneyland? Or Disneyworld." She grinned, looking much like a sweet teenager. "There's New York, which I'm a little partial to. London. Moscow. Rome, Italy." She looked him over. "If you've never been outside of Wyoming, you should see a city today, I think."

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	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-11 02:00 am UTC (link)
	Ennis shook his head, at first. he didn't want to go anywhere like Disney without Jack. Though, to be fair, jack had been out of Wyoming before. Jack had lived in Texas quite a while. "New York," he agreed with a nod. How they would get there in a matter of moments, Ennis couldn't understand. It was a lot to wrap his head around. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justafriend 2008-02-11 02:01 am UTC (link)
	"New York it is!" Her smile was bright as she waited for him to finish his drink. Then she rose, offering him some cash to pay for her drink. Death had a feeling he'd refuse it, but it seemed the right thing to at least offer to pay. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-11 02:08 am UTC (link)
	"'S on me." Ennis held a hand up, refusing her money as she'd expected. He lay a ten down on the table to cover the drinks and a decent sized tip. Of course his frame of reference was the 1980's, when drinks were a bit cheaper. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

justafriend
2008-02-11 02:13 am UTC (link)

"Thank you, Ennis." The bill paid, they walked out of the bar, side by side. Death winked at the bartender, who'd been the one to stare longest and most critically. He looked slightly confused by her kindness.

Once they were outside, Death pointed them in the direction of the nearest portkey. "It's pretty close," she said. "And it's a little disorienting. We can portkey together because the first time's weird."

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	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-11 02:34 am UTC (link)
	"Y've done this b'fore. I'll trust you." That spoke volumes for how Ennis felt about her. Comfortable, in an odd kind of way. Like he'd known her all his life, or at least more than a half hour sitting in a skanky bar at the bottom of a mountain in Utah. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

justafriend
2008-02-11 02:38 am UTC (link)

The walk was a peacefully quiet little hike down a few narrow roads. Eventually they reached an old looking boot that lay forgotten on the floor. She looked at Ennis. "We're here." She grinned. "You said you trust me." She met his eyes warmly, "All you need to do is touch it. On three. Then things will spin. I'll be next to you the whole time. It's like... a weird rollercoaster ride."

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quiet_cowboy
2008-02-11 02:51 am UTC (link)

Ennis glanced back the way they'd come, just once. And then he reached out, waiting for Didi's count to hit three, before touching the boot. All at once, he felt himself sucked into something not unlike a cyclone. Spinning out of control, he couldn't even scream. And then it was over, and he was standing in New York. At least he assumed it was New York. He certainly didn't seem to be in Utah, anymore. Dark eyes searched frantically for Didi.

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	justafriend 2008-02-11 02:54 am UTC (link)
	"Fun, hm?" She was smirking. "Welcome to New York, Ennis." They weren't quite midtown, which was probably for the best. There were tall buildings everywhere, but the huge crowds weren't really around. It wasn't the right hour for the large crowds anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

quiet_cowboy
2008-02-11 02:56 am UTC (link)

Once she spoke, and her voice reassured Ennis, he doubled over, puking. He held his hat to the side of his face toward Didi, his other hand braced against the ground while he heaved. After a moment, he settled back on his heels, hat on his head, and swiped the back of his hand across his mouth.

Ennis had never been on a roller coaster, or anything more thrilling than an old tractor. His stomach still felt queasy, but he managed a small smile.

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	justafriend 2008-02-11 02:59 am UTC (link)
	Death offered a reassuring hand to his arm, rubbing gently. She didn't draw anymore attention to the fact that he'd gotten sick. She walked the two of them to the end of the block, toward a man who sold hotdogs and asked him for a bottle of water. She offered it to Ennis. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-11 03:23 am UTC (link)
	Ennis took the water with a nod of thanks. He uncapped it and sipped a slow sip, almost experimental. Deeming it acceptable, he took in another sip and swished it around his mouth, then spit it out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justafriend 2008-02-11 02:25 pm UTC (link)
	She didn't ask him if he was okay, figuring that after a few minutes he was well enough to take to walking. Ennis was a cowboy, which meant he was of hardy stock. Death waited a minute before walking, going at a relaxed pace down the street. They were headed in the direction of Central Park, a green haven from all of the tall buildings and people in suits. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-11 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	Ennis was more than content to walk in silence. He enjoyed walking, seeing the land as his feet carried him along. He didn't care much where he was going or when he'd get there, or even when he'd get back. He liked to keep moving. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justafriend 2008-02-12 02:19 am UTC (link)
	Together, they kept moving until they hit Central Park. It was cold outside, but not terribly so and the sun was out. They could stay out for a little bit. They passed a small gated park for children and inside sat clusters of nannies who kept watchful eyes on little ones. "It's a nice day," Death commented lightly as she turned into the park. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-12 02:34 am UTC (link)
	"I got two little girls," Ennis nodded toward the park. "The din't live with me no more." More accurately, he didn't live with them. He brushed a hand over his mouth. "Don't matter, no how, they ain't here." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justafriend 2008-02-12 02:38 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sorry," Death said softly. "Miss them?" Her eyes kept on the children until they were deep enough in the park that the kids' laughter couldn't be heard. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-12 03:20 am UTC (link)
	"Sometimes," Ennis admitted. he looked off to the horizon for a moment. It was Junior he missed most. He had little affection for Jenny. He'd often thought, if they'd stopped with just Junior, things would have been different. "No matter, no how. Ain't gonna cry over it, now." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justafriend 2008-02-12 03:27 am UTC (link)
	Death nodded. "Understandable." He was a tough guy. She doubt he'd shed a tear in anyone's presence. Maybe a certain someone. Her dirty looking sneakers kicked a stray acorn across some green. "Do you like being here?" She asked it suddenly, her eyes focused on people in the distance, walking together, walking alone, walking with pets. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-12 03:40 am UTC (link)
	"Here, New York?" Ennis asked, but answered his own question with a shake of his head. "Jack's here. An', we're t'gether. The ranch, an' all." As far as Ennis was concerned, nothing else mattered. The girls were back home with their mother, who was always the one to take care of them anyway. Ennis had failed from the first day. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

justafriend
2008-02-12 03:42 am UTC (link)

"Good." Death smiled. "I'm glad you have your friend with you." She had that way about her that made her aware that asking too much about Jack might put Ennis on edge. So she didn't. If he wanted to talk he would. If not, they'd continue to stroll.

There was a man with a cart in the distance. "Would you like some ice cream?" In spite of the cold, an ice cream bar sounded good. "I think I'm going to get some ice cream for myself."

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	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-12 03:56 am UTC (link)
	"It ain't no more 'an thirty degrees out here, an' you want ice cream?" Ennis shook his head, clearly amused. "Y're insane." He met her gaze,a nd hoped she didn't take offense. "So I'll 'ave what you're havin'." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

justafriend
2008-02-12 04:00 am UTC (link)

Death wasn't easily offended. "I get that a lot actually," she laughed lightly. "The cold doesn't really bother me." It only did if she let it. They walked up to the man and Death requested two Ben and Jerry's ice cream bars. The man gave them both a look that was half amused and clearly showed his belief that neither were playing with a full deck. Death paid him before Ennis could fish for money and handed him one.

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	quiet_cowboy 2008-02-13 01:41 am UTC (link)
	Ennis took the ice cream and gave it a cursory look. Unwrapping it, he sniffed it before he bit into it. The cold hit his teeth, but he swallowed it down. "Thank you, Didi." He took care to pronounce all the sounds. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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