Benton Fraser (the_mountie) wrote in valarlogs, @ 2014-10-13 22:24:00 |
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Entry tags: | benton fraser, john constantine |
Who: John Constantine and Benton Fraser
What: Dinner.
When: Tuesday, October 7th
Where: Fraser's house
Rating/Warnings: PG for language
Status: In progress
Fraser wasn't in the habit of inviting strange men into his home, but he'd impulsively decided to invite John Constantine over for a meal. Although the magician did not appear to be down on his luck, Fraser decided that the decision was motivated by charitable impulses, and a general curiosity and desire to make new acquaintances, and potentially friends. After all, hadn't that motivated his decision to join Valarnet to begin with?
Not knowing the preference of his guest, he'd decided on simple but seasonal food, suitable for autumn, even though the Southern California weather begged to differ on that point, and took advantage of the local farmers market as well as the access to fresh fish from local fishermen to decide tonight's selection: fresh mussels in marinara sauce, asparagus with hollandaise, and a cranberry-apple tartin for dessert, should the evening wend that way.
He'd also procured alcohol, both beer and wine, should John have a preference for either, both of which were currently chilling in the refrigerator. The mussels were simmering, the asparagus steaming, and he was just about to whip up the hollandaise when the doorbell rang.
Flustered, Fraser hastily opened the door.
"...hello," he said, smile slightly awkward as he greeted his guest. "Would you care to come inside?"