♣ 005 || Voice|Action | Just a little shopping spree

[haring_to_go]

[ the ring of a cash register sounds as Liam's voice comes over the speaker phone. ]

Thank-you, but I'll just carry that out with me. Ah, but that second one you can wrap up! It's a gift for a... [ can he even count Elliot as a friend? ] an acquaintance. I failed to help him as promised so while this won't make up for it, I do rather hope...

[ a low laugh echoes in the speaker as the shop lady does as asked ] It's often the thought that counts. I do so hope your acquaintance enjoys the handkerchief. Please come again, sir.

[ Liam deprecates ] Yes, I do so hope he does. Until another time then.

[ another pause and then the tinkle of a bell echoes as he exists the shop. Anyone wishing to catch him will find him strolling through the city, a brown paper parcel under his arm and a cup of tea in his hand. Ever since he discovered it's portability, he's never been with it. ]

Comments

[caincomplex]

Quite the amends to make.

[haring_to_go]

[ he cringes. He would recognize that voice anywhere! ]

V-vincent! [ his voice may have squeaked ] When did you get here?

[caincomplex]

It is Liam, isn't it? Ah, have I ruined a roll call?

[haring_to_go]

No!

[ he fumbles at bit with his glasses, cleaning off the lens with his new handkerchief. ]

I was just surprised. I would have expected you to seek out Gilbert immediately, rather then myself.

[ Sorry, Gilbert. Please forgive him. ]

1/2

[caincomplex]

[caincomplex]

[ Liam Lunettes, you are a delight. ]

You don't have to worry—I wasn't seeking anyone. You were convenient!

[haring_to_go]

[ better then so insignificant he is never noticed, he supposes ]

I... see.

Then is there something I can help you with today?

[Video] 'ello, bb. /waggles eyebrows

[destinedtobeunpopular]

A handkerchief?

[That sounds like a bit of an odd gift.]

[Video] /STARES AT, also 1/2

[haring_to_go]

[ eep! Since when had this thing been on-- Oh. When he pulled out his change, wasn't it.

OTL He was never going to get the hang of this... ]

[Video]

[haring_to_go]

[ ahem ] It's been my experience that you can never have too many. [ And now that Elliot is here without Leo, who knows how often they'll actually get cleaned. Or pressed! ]

[Video] /WAGGLEWAGGLE

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[/inner troll pinged

Huh. Endearing reaction.]

Perhaps. But a little simple, don't you think?

[Video] /scoots away

[haring_to_go]

I prefer practical. [ Don't go knocking his gift. Do you even know how long he thought about this?! ]

[Video] Aww, don't be like that.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[Nope, he has no idea. It seems more to him like it wasn't thought through at all. In fact, it kind of seems like something Arthur would get for a gift to someone.

Which, of course, means it's not great.]

There are a lot of practical things.

[forhishonor]

You're buying a friend a handkerchief.

[ are you for real, Liam? ]

[haring_to_go]

[ eeep! The one person he did not want to see this! ]

I...!

No.

... Maybe.

[forhishonor]

Why? Handkerchiefs are boring. [ and his sister still tries to wipe his mouth with them half the time. X( ]

You should get them a book instead.

[haring_to_go]

[ DESPAIR ]

Maybe... you are right. But I do like the practicality of the gift. It can be quite... useful? [ Unlike some of the books he knows Elliot likes to read. And where would he even start? ]

[forhishonor]

[ ....what are you trying to imply, Liam? :| his book choices are excellent, thank you! ]

But not very long-lasting. And they're a pain to clean.

[ which is why he makes the maids do it! ]

[a_parting_word]

Trust you to make work for yourself in a crowd.

[haring_to_go]

Good afternoon, Gilbert. Was there something you were in need of?

[ that's what he meant by work, wasn't it? ]

[a_parting_word]

...a broom to sweep all these intruders out.

[haring_to_go]

[ tsks ] That won't be necessary. We can simply rent another room. [ but he is amused. If only Oz would appear... ]

[a_parting_word]

Or I can shoot, and Break can poke, and you can... keep count.

action

[onlyanecho]

[hi Liam you are being followed by (1) short, deadpan-is-her-only-expression, little girl]

action

[haring_to_go]

[ He's got a little itch just behind his shoulder, leading him to roll it as he walks. Now where was he going again? Oh, right. Down that street. Turning a corner, he'll just pause and wait a moment, staring into a shop window. He had to be certain he wasn't being followed after all. ]