she wants the silence but fears the solitude

[acrossyourpath]

WHO: FELICIA HARDY and KATE KANE
WHERE: Around the City!!
WHEN: Evening into the night.
WARNINGS: Probably nothing.
SUMMARY: Felicia and Kate get down to some real bonding.
FORMAT: Whatever.


[ Felicia usually dresses not to grab attention -- too much, anyway -- but at night it feels more appropriate to dress up slightly; she sits at the bar in a black and white striped dress with a black coat, buffing her nails idly with a file as she waits for Kate.

It's been a while since they've really ever done anything, or spent time alone together. Felicia meant it when she said she was starting to feel crazy, not getting out much. ]

Comments

[gevurah]

They're between nine and twelve. Not too young and they're all girls. People always say girls listen and learn better when boys aren't around.

It's not bad. Never going to be what Hamilton Rifle makes, but I'm managing.

[acrossyourpath]

I'm not at all surprised to hear it. Who can hear anything over the sound of boys? Or men, for that matter.

Are you on the market, or... satisfied with what you have already?

[gevurah]

What do you have in mind?

[acrossyourpath]

I don't know. I'm just curious about what your plans are.

[gevurah]

Work, pay the bills, and try to carry on with what I already have going here.

[ Among other things, like stomping out crime. ]

[acrossyourpath]

No careers in mind? [ With a shrug: ] Same, for the most part. Never seemed worth the investment when you don't know where you'll be tomorrow.

[gevurah]

Going back to the Army is a big commitment and like you said, never know what'll happen.

[acrossyourpath]

[ She tilts her head. ]

Who knows if they let imPorts in the military here, anyway. Not sure anyone's tried.

[gevurah]

I had my stint with it. [ A beat. ] Wasn't meant to be.

[ She just did things her way. ]

[acrossyourpath]

Hm.

[ She looks at Kate for a moment, but doesn't ask. ]

Probably for the best, then. Like they say -- when a door closes a window opens.

[gevurah]

I do like to move at my own pace.

[acrossyourpath]

So do I.

Not everyone is meant to be ordered around. A girl needs her freedom.

[gevurah]

If I ever find something else, maybe I'll consider it. I think I've had enough career changes in two years, though.

[acrossyourpath]

Fair enough. I think you should do whatever you're happy doing.

[gevurah]

[ She smiles. ]

I'll cross my fingers that you find something worthwhile yourself.

[acrossyourpath]

When I want to, I will. I try to keep everything I do worthwhile somehow.</i. Guess we'll see.