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Maeve Sheridan knows she's better than you. ([info]few_and_far) wrote in [info]wished,
@ 2010-07-26 23:28:00

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Entry tags:!2003: 07, !complete, delaney twilfitt, maeve sheridan

Characters: Maeve Sheridan and Delaney Twilfitt
Setting: Slugs and Jiggers, Monday late afternoon//The Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley, Monday evening
Summary: Maeve attempts to have a nice, normal, quiet day at work and Delaney is determined she have otherwise.
Rating: PG, some kissing and awkward flirting.

Staring up at the top of the shelf, Maeve pulled her wand out and waved it in it’s general direction. Two jars on the top floated down to the table gently, directed by her wand. Both were neatly labelled with the ingredient, lacewing flies, and the date they’d started stewing. Maeve carefully removed the lids and surveyed the contents of both containers, deeming them still unripe, and levitated them back to their place. Across the shop she heard the door creak open, admitting what was surely another irritating customer in but she chose to ignore it, surely Susan or someone else was that could save her from suffering that torment twice in one day. She'd already gotten caught that morning and been forced to walk one old biddy through the differences between the Draught of Living Death and a simple Calming Draught.

She shelved away the pickled mandrake she’d brought out in the first place and picked up a few empty phials before heading back for the other side of the shop, more than ready to hide herself away in her tiny workshop for the rest of the day. There weren’t many orders to keep her busy but she had her own solution simmering that had been brewing for two days and wasn’t almost mature. She’d be damned if she was going to let hard work be ruined at this point. Before she could retreat completely she remembered she’d also needed saltpeter shavings and turned back, so surprised to find someone behind her she gasped softly.



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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-27 03:46 am UTC (link)
Tired of beating about the journals, Delaney had put on a long coat and made her way down the alley to Slugs and Jiggers, looking for a bit of fun.

She was feeling nice and mellow and calm after the events of the day before, even if she was a little bruised and tender, and so she had no immediate plans to push if Maeve really didn't seem to be into her advances. But there was something in her protesting replies on the journals that screamed denial to Delaney, and she was determined to see for herself.

It was almost too easy to sneak up on the girl - who was even more adorable than Delaney remembered, especially when concentrating so hard the way she was, so when Maeve gasped, Delaney's face broke into a wide, predatory smile.

"Hello, cutie."

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-27 03:53 am UTC (link)
Wielding the case of phials strategically, she used it's bulk to try and push past the other woman. "Twilfitt," she acknowledged, nodding cordially. She'd been fairly certain she recognised Delaney just from past encounters but that "Hello, cutie," line had been more than enough to clue her in.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-27 03:59 am UTC (link)
Smirking, Delaney stopped her from getting too far, taking the case from her gently and setting it aside.

"Oh, come now," she protested mildly. "Is that any way to greet a customer? I mean, I know from the journals that you dislike inanity, but you haven't asked me how I am, so I haven't had a chance to be inane yet, have I?"

She took a step back, out of Maeve's personal space, and made a great show of surveying her surroundings. "A little bird told me that I could have anything I wished from this store, owled to me... I assume at my convenience... So I thought I'd take a look and see if you have anything that I might be interested in."

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-27 04:06 am UTC (link)
Sighing heavily, Maeve folded her arms across her chest and watched Delaney take her supplies away from her. "Customers generally buy items that are actually for sale here," she pointed out, her eyes following her as she took in the store. "There's plenty..." she said sceptically, "and I'm sure there's someone around here who can help you. There's a handy bell on the counter over there."

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-27 04:21 am UTC (link)
Shaking her head, Delaney returned her gaze to Maeve. "I don't want someone around here who can help me, I want you to help me."

Sighing, she pouted a little. "I guess this was a huge waste of my time, was it? You're not going to play along even a little?" She narrowed her eyes. "Do I really make you that uncomfortable, or are you really so socially inept that you can't understand when someone is attracted to you, when someone is flirting with you?"

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-27 04:30 am UTC (link)
"Buy something. Then it won't be a total waste," Maeve deadpanned, taking her box back before she turned back for the door to the workshop. She faltered slightly at Delaney's next statement and turned back to return a glare. "Do you make it a habit to insult people you are supposedly flirting with?" She snapped, overlooking the many other implications in that statement she wasn't prepared to deal with.

Not waiting for the other woman's comeback, Maeve slipped into what she assumed would be the safety of her workshop, her sanctuary. She set the phials on the desk and promptly gave her solution a stir, prodding the flames with her wand to cool them down. She was still wound up over Twilfitt's audacity, barging into her place of work and just assuming she could push her around like that, but even a few moments of work made the frustration start to dissipate almost instantly.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-27 04:38 am UTC (link)
Shrugging, Delaney was about to respond with, "I do if I think it will get a rise out of them", but she was a second too late, and Maeve had walked out.

Nobody walked out on Delaney Grace Twilfitt.

Incensed, she followed, more determined than ever to make this snippet of a girl stand still and at least acknowledge her flirtation. Clearly, her current approach wasn't working. And Delaney wasn't entirely sure why this was suddenly so important to her. She had spent her entire life following one simple rule - Delaney Twilfitt does not beg, she is begged. But there was something about Maeve, and she had made up her mind to see it through.

She slowed her angry footsteps as she entered the little room Maeve had retreated to, checking her body's reaction of anger and making sure her outward appearance was equal parts predatory and inviting. "If you walk out, we'll never get to know each other," she purred. "But I know something about you already - want to know what I know?"

Without waiting for an answer, she leaned in and breathed her next sentence right into Maeve's ear. "I know that your sexy little Irish brogue is making me weak in all the right places."

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-27 04:47 am UTC (link)
Maeve spun quickly, honestly surprised that Delaney had followed her into the back. She tried to play it off and kept her expression schooled as she turned back to her potion, charming the ladle to keep stirring it slowly for her. She wasn't used to others being in her workshop, not at least without asking permission or acknowledging it in some way first.

"I-uh-you," Maeve stammered and fiddled with the apron draped across the long table she had covered in notebooks. She wasn't used to flirting and the switch from words to physical gestures threw her. Words she could always cope with, even if it required false bravado. "You must not have met many other Irishmen if my accent sounds sexy. I promise you, it's very plain."

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-27 04:54 am UTC (link)
Now she was getting somewhere. Delaney smirked at the obviously flustered girl and moved in even closer, wondering if she could get away with much more than she had already - and hoping she could.

"I don't know if it's just the accent," she purred in her most seductive tone, "or if it's the accent coming out of that pretty little mouth of yours. Either way..." Taking a chance, she nipped Maeve's earlobe gently as she took a half step backwards. She was still standing well within Maeve's personal space, but she was now in a position to see the younger girl's face and judge her reactions.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-27 11:06 pm UTC (link)
Delaney wasn't sure that Maeve would even show up, but she arrived at the Leaky Cauldron a little less than an hour later, dressed in the same clothes as before, determined that this should be a casual, pleasant outing, and that Maeve should be put at her ease, as well as Delaney could manage.

As she sat there she ordered a cocktail and turned so she wasn't facing the door, but had a clear view of it in a mirrored surface, and she watched to see Maeve's arrival.

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-27 11:26 pm UTC (link)
Having only one hours warning wasn't what Maeve had expected when she'd tried to compromise but Delaney had up and left before she'd even thought to argue. Still, she'd agreed to it and had lacked the foresight to set the fine details herself so she assumed this was no more than what she deserved. She'd taken a few moments to tidy her space and cool her potions so they could rest before she headed upstairs to change. Even if she didn't have the same things in mind that Delaney did and wasn't much of a social butterfly even she didn't fancy going out in her brewing clothes smelling strongly of the Apothecary.

The whole walk down to the Leaky Cauldron, Maeve alternated between scolding herself for letting Twilfitt pick the time and wondering what she'd been playing at. She found it hard to accept someone would be so forward with someone they'd met only once or twice. But she was getting a new job out of the deal, something offering a little creativity, and that made up for a lot. Maeve glanced around a few times but didn't see the other woman initially and headed for the bar.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-27 11:54 pm UTC (link)
Smiling brightly as she saw the younger girl walk in, she stood and made herself known to Maeve, indicating the table she had secured them.

Part of Delaney's motive in giving such short notice, was she wanted to see how well Maeve would cope with it, and she had performed admirably - Delaney genuinely couldn't help the appreciative look she gave the other girl, up and down her body, taking in her outfit.

"You look nice," was all she said, and sat back down, signalling the waitress to bring two more of what she had been drinking.

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-28 12:07 am UTC (link)
Nodding in recognition, Maeve moved through the crowing crowd easily and joined Delaney at the table, sitting across from her with another nod of hello. "Thank you," she said simply, well aware she looked nice as she always aimed to. At least whenever she was out of the workshop. "I do make it a point to get out of smocks and the smell of sulphur when I can. Occasionally."

The waitress returned with a brightly coloured drink that Maeve couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at. "What are we drinking," she asked, looking at it suspiciously before she took a sip, her surprise evident when realised it was actually rather good and didn't taste predominantly of liquor.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-28 12:32 am UTC (link)
"The sulphurless look is a good one on you, I'll grant you," Delaney acknowledged,, sipping her drink.

The service in the Leaky Cauldron was hardly known for being world class, but Delaney always enjoyed prompt attention when she came here. She wasn't sure why that was - she'd heard a handful of horror stories through the journals and elsewhere, about long waits and bad tables - but whether the reason was her looks, her money, or just plain bad publicity for the Cauldron, she'd never had a problem. She winked at the waitress, smiling flirtatiously for a moment, then turned her full attention back to Maeve.

"It's called a fuzzy fireball, if you blow on it, it glows red, orange and gold. See?" She demonstrated, blowing gently on her drink and smiling at the little halo of light that illuminated the rim of the glass.

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-28 12:36 am UTC (link)
Maeve's smile lit up slightly as she watched Delaney's drink glow and promptly tried it on her own. "That's neat," she admitted, doing it again before she took a sip. She didn't often go out and when she had it had usually been with her brother in the muggle world. "What's in it?" It didn't taste very strong but even if she drank wine most of the time she knew enough to know that was often a dangerous sign.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-28 12:43 am UTC (link)
It was probably the first real smile Delaney had ever seen on Maeve's face, and if she hadn't been interested before, she was now. The uninitiated might call her "smitten", but Delaney Twilfitt didn't get smitten with anyone.

"I'm not entirely sure what's in it," she admitted. "I just know that they taste good and don't knock me flat on my back, which is always good in an alcoholic beverage. Drinking purely to get drunk is so tacky, don't you agree?"

She sipped at her drink, having a thought and signalling the waitress again. Maeve might have only agreed to a drink, but there was no reason the two of them should go hungry. She ordered a platter of tasteful finger foods - no mean feat in a place like this - and smiled at Maeve. "I can't imagine you had time to eat - I know I didn't."

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-28 12:51 am UTC (link)
"I don't eat much," she explained, blowing on the drink one last time before she forced herself to drag her eyes away. "I peck throughout the day, whenever I get a moment." Or, more likely, she forgot all together until her stomach yelled angrily and forced her to recognise her neglect.

Maeve sat back and played with her bracelet idly, surprised that so far things were tolerable, even verging on enjoyable. She'd half expected Delaney to jump her the moment she sat down, what with her actions earlier. She took another drink and promptly filled the silence with the only thing that ever readily popped into her mind. "You had enough time to look over the list?"

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-28 11:56 pm UTC (link)
Delaney grinned. "That is true," she agreed.

When Maeve stood, Delaney stood too, silently following her outside. The air was brisk, but not prohibitively cold, and she took a moment to inhale deeply before catching up to Maeve. "I hope you don't mind," she said quietly, falling into step. "I wasn't quite ready for the night to end..."

She was silent for a long moment, merely keeping pace, before speaking again, even more quietly this time. "I want to kiss you..."

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-29 12:12 am UTC (link)
Maeve glanced over when Delaney caught up and shrugged. "I would have said good night back there if I minded," she pointed out, walking slower than she normally would have, aiming to enjoy the act of walking rather than just reach her destination.

But her step faltered when Delaney made her next statement. Maeve had never been interested in anyone before, she'd been more interested in herself and whatever work she was caught up in. She'd never given much thought to things like relationships or even sexuality, not until Delaney's determined pursuance of her. She'd been too involved in her work to even get around to kissing someone before. And an admission like that from someone she barely knew...threw her easily.

Her brain was slowed by alcohol but scrambled to determine a suitable response. Instead she stopped walking and turned toward the other woman with a genuinely surprised expression. "You don't know me," she pointed out.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-29 12:17 am UTC (link)
Maeve's simple statement was encouraging. It put Delaney somewhat at her ease, to know she wasn't totally trampling on the younger girl's wishes.

When Maeve stopped, so did Delaney, facing her with an expression she hoped wasn't too pathetic or desperate. "No," she agreed, "I don't know you. But I'd like to."

She leaned in, aware that if Maeve pulled away too suddenly she was going to end up looking very foolish, and slowly brushed her lips over Maeve's, in a light whisper of a kiss.

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-29 12:24 am UTC (link)
Maeve was too thrown by the situation and between surprise and the alcohol couldn't have reacted fast enough to pull back, as she would have this afternoon. Delaney's kiss was short and light but not unpleasant at all. Maeve stood still and watched her pull back with the same surprised, bemused expression she'd sported before, only now she was wondering what she was supposed to do next. "Thank you?" she said, feeling foolish as she tried to fill the silence.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-29 12:29 am UTC (link)
Letting out a delighted giggle, Delaney stepped closer to her. "You really are adorable," she breathed. Unable to help herself, she leaned back in, pressing their lips together more firmly. "Adorable."

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-29 12:39 am UTC (link)
Maeve blinked at Delaney's assessment, very sure she didn't feel at all adorable at the moment. "I'm not-" she started to say when she felt herself getting kissed for the second time. Maeve let herself be kissed but didn't react immediately, comparing the two kisses against each other instead. She knew it was the alcohol and emotions causing her head to spin slightly, not the kiss, but still found the second was more enjoyable than the first. She stepped back before Delaney could take it further and was spurred into walking forward again, wordlessly, by the warmth in her cheeks.

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[info]delaneytwilfitt
2010-07-29 12:46 am UTC (link)
Falling into step with her again, Delaney couldn't keep the smile off her face.

"Well," she began lamely. "That was... I mean, it's better when you kiss back, obviously." She wriggled her eyebrows at Maeve playfully. "But you know as well as I do that it's better when both people are participating... so tell me, pretty girl, did I do it wrong?"

There was something about those two brief kisses that had seemingly turned her into a blethering idiot, but the faint blush in Maeve's cheeks was enough to tell her that she had had at least some effect on the younger girl.

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[info]few_and_far
2010-07-29 12:53 am UTC (link)
"Do I?" Maeve said, letting the words pop out at the assertion she knew anything before she could reign them in. Rather than let that hang about she continued walking, focusing ahead of her. "Can't imagine you actually need any sort of lesson on how to do that from me," she quipped, trying to get back to the cool, calm demeanour she was used to sporting.

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