YarnKittymon: TY: ::goes to Libby's shop near
closing time, wanting to get this out of the way as soon as possible,
and not wanting to wait until Libby and Jack get back on Sunday
or Monday--he goes inside, and hangs back upon seeing Maeve's
helping a customer::
Maeve Owens: MV: ::she's doing her best to be
as nice as Libby is, and may be accomplishing it more than she
thinks. She thanks the customer, gives them their change and wishes
them a good evening. She catches sight of Toby and smiles:: Hey,
what brings you over here this time of night?
YarnKittymon: TY: ::looks up at Maeve, hesitance
in his expression; quietly:: Are you closing up? I can come back
if you're busy.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::she nodsd, glancing around
the store:: The place is empty but its fine. Whats on your mind?
::she goes about her chores preparing to close up::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::looking at a silk blouse
hanging near him, to avoid looking at Maeve; softly:: You know
how me and Becky are back together, right?
Maeve Owens: MV: ::she smiles a little, trying
to hide her pleased look:: Yes. ::looks at him, waiting for him
to go on::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::still not looking at Maeve::
She...she was worried we were going to fight. You know, about
changing the future or whatever.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::she frowns, a twinge of guilt
twisting in her gut when she cant think of any other future he
could be talking about:: You mean about whats no longer going
to happen in two years?
YarnKittymon: TY: ::nods, looking up at Maeve,
a bit of fear in his eyes:: If...if something *does* come up,
I'll do everything I can to protect you. But...just don't get
killed, because my friend in the future's not gonna help me fix
it again, and I'm...not going to ask Becky to help either.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::the twinge of guilt manifests
itself and is plainly written on her face, she swallows hard::
I'm sorry I was the reason she left you. ::shakes her head:: And
dont worry about it Toby. Its *not* going to happen. And if it
does... ::she pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath; quietly::
I wouldn't want you to chance losing Becky again. I saw what it
did to you the first time... and it wouldn't be worth it seeing
that we all know Becky is kind of set against changing things.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::quietly:: You're not the
one who made me sleep with Lu. Maeve, I'd... Becky says that suffering
and everything happens for a reason. I'd like nothing better than
to just fix everything, but if I was gonna do that, I'd have to
get in a plane and go to Europe and kill Hitler now. ::eyes widen
as he realizes what he's said, though Maeve likely hasn't heard
of the man::
Maeve Owens: MV: ::looks rather confused:: Whose
Hitler? That doctor person from... well you know.
Maeve Owens: ((so how does hitler survive in
this world full of variants? lots and lots of body guards? :D
magical barriers? :D ))
YarnKittymon: TY: ::cringes:: You could say he
liked to do heartless experiments, yeah. Anyway...maybe we're
messing with God's plans. I can't rewrite history for you, and
I shouldn't even if Becky *would* forgive me. ::softly:: I'm sorry.
YarnKittymon: ((Well, I'm sure there's Nazi variants
too; all he'd need is someone with a bit more power than Jack
and he'd be safe for good ^^; ))
Maeve Owens: MV: ::frowns:: When does he start
his heartless experiments?
YarnKittymon: TY: ::looking down:: Not for a
while yet. Do you have any idea what time of year it's supposed
to happen? Anything at all?
Maeve Owens: MV: ::looks a little concerned
but decides that he probably isnt going to tell her, she shakes
her head; rather insistantly:: Even if I did know it doesn't matter
because its *not* going to happen.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::softly:: I hope you're right,
but if you're wrong, denying it isn't gonna make it go away.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::shrugs:: We've changed things
too much so therefore logic says I'm right. ::smiles::
YarnKittymon: TY: Could be. I just wish we knew
who did it, and why, so we'd know if we'd changed them enough.
Maeve Owens: MV: For all we know it could have
been Penny. Something we did could have speeded up the time line
of events. And the reason I'm still standing here might be because
Isaac is here instead of Donald and you had to stay in town because
Isaac was out fishing. ::shrugs:: So whats the point of worrying
about it when you have no idea nor anyway of knowing? Denying
it seems like a pretty good path to take.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::nods; quietly:: I guess you're
right. Just...if I thought my number had any chance of being up
a couple years from now...I'd try to get everything in order before
then. Just in case. I guess I'm morbid that way.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::frowns, looking a wee bit
uncomfortable:: Everything in order? LIke a will?
YarnKittymon: TY: ::shakes his head:: I don't
care where my stuff goes when I'm dead. Just make sure everyone
knows how you feel about 'em, that there's no loose ends. You
know. ::smiles slightly:: I feel a lot better on that front now
than I did a couple days ago.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::grins:: Yeah, and I for one
am happy the two of you finally ironed everything out.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles warmly:: I don't know
if we'll get everything back on track from the future she saw...but
I hope so. ::more brightly:: And one of our kids said you were
alive then.
Maeve Owens: MV: :::surprised:: Eh? Well I obviously
missed a lot. ::frowns:: If one of your kids said I was alive
then whats the problem?
YarnKittymon: TY: ::frowns; quietly:: Well, they
said someone named Maeve was alive...it sounded a little like
it was their friend, maybe a kid their age who got named after
you.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::sadly:: Oh. ::still looking
rather confused:: When did you guys meet your kids and are you
out of your mind? ::bites her lower lip::
YarnKittymon: TY: She stumbled across them when
she was in the future I don't know how many years. And I...kinda
saw into her mind on Wednesday.
Maeve Owens: MV: :a little fearful:: Dont tell
me that woman is back again...
YarnKittymon: TY: ::shakes his head quickly::
No, it was a freak thing, this kid at the orphanage, I guess she
kinda merged us together, kind of. We could hear each other's
thoughts. ::quietly:: It was kinda scary.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::nods:: Yeah, I bet it was.
Did this happen before or after the two of you settled your differences?
YarnKittymon: TY: Kinda during, I guess. It's
hard to argue with someone when you can see everything they're
thinking.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::muttering good naturedly::
Talk about some good counseling sessions.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles a little:: I would've
done a lot worse to get back in her good graces.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::laughs:: Well, I'm glad you
managed it. So are we going to be having another wedding soon?
::grins::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs weakly:: I doubt she's
ready for *that* just yet.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::shrugs:: You never know,
weddings tend to do things to people.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles:: You think she's
jealous of Libby?
Maeve Owens: MV: Jealous? Or envious that its
not her? Or are they both basically the same thing?
YarnKittymon: TY: Well, you know...does seeing
a friend all dressed in white really make every woman want to
do the same?
Maeve Owens: MV: :::shakes her head quickly::
Makes me want to run screaming.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs a little:: I guess
you wouldn't *have* to wear a white dress if you think another
color becomes you better.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::laughs:: Its not so much
the dress but the committment that goes into it.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles:: I figured. I guess
I'll know if Becky ever grows up more than you. ::quickly:: Hey,
you need any help closing up?
Maeve Owens: MV: ::laughs:: Well, theres not
much left to do but clean out the register and lock the door so
I think I've pretty much got it covered. Thanks anyway.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: I could always change
the locks for you.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::laughs again:: Then you'd
have to change Libby's key too or she'll have a heart attack if
she cant get in.
YarnKittymon: TY: Nah, she'd know it was me.
Which means she'd come knocking on my door with death in her eyes.
Which I guess'd be OK if I was over at Becky's, but I can't be
sure of that.
Maeve Owens: MV: Oh yeah, I can definitely see
*that* happening. Its the same look I keep imagining when I think
she might find out about the fire.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::shrugs:: She'll probably
find out about it someday, but you fixed everything, and sales
have been good, right?
Maeve Owens: MV: ::sighs:: Well, the sales weren't
as good on the day of the fire as they should have been but other
than that its been going pretty good. And I'm just about dead
on my feet to. I've never had to smile and pretend to be friendly
to so many people in my life.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles:: I'm glad I don't
have to be polite.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::she arranges everything the
way it should be then takes the money from the register and places
it in the box Libby gave her. She grabs the keys as she walks
to the doors::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles at Maeve, opening
the door for her:: You gonna go see Isaac tonight?
Maeve Owens: MV: ::looks up at him, smiling
her thanks, then once the door is closed she makes sure to lock
it nice and secure:: I dont know. Not sure if I should bother
him. Its kind of late isn't it?
YarnKittymon: TY: ::shrugs:: Maybe, but I doubt
he'll care. Not too late to catch the second showing of that movie,
either.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::smirks:: Are we trying to
play matchmaker Toby?
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles:: Maybe. I'm pretty
fond of both of you, so if you got together it'd be real convenient
for me. That's all.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::chuckles:: Okay. At any rate
it would all depend on him now wouldn't it? He has his brothers
and sister to look out for and I'm not sure he's looking for anyone....or
would even... oh I dont even know what I'm trying to say.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles:: Only one way to
find out, huh?
Maeve Owens: MV: ::shrugs:: We've been going
places together and he hasn't mentioned a thing. And I'm not going
to because I dont know and then he may not want to hang around
me at all! ::frowns::
YarnKittymon: TY: Well, maybe it'll turn into
something more. It did with Becky, though I gotta admit, I was
flirting with her almost from the getgo.
Maeve Owens: MV: I dont know but I'm not doing
anything until I know for sure. ::she smiles then starts walking
towards her house::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::walks alongside her, smiles::
You aren't supposed to do anything except show you're interested,
besides. The man's supposed to do the work.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::laughs:: Maybe so but do
you really think Isaac would? I'd feel better if he did then I
wouldn't have to worry about anything. Which I'm not really worried
about anything but... ::sighs:: Oh well, what happens, happens.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smirks:: Give him time.
Maeve Owens: MV: Guess I'll have to.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs:: But it wouldn't
hurt to wear something low-cut once in a while.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::she looks a little shocked
but it wears off quickly since she's getting used to Toby and
his jokes; smirking:: Somehow I think that might be too bold.
::gives him a look that says his comment was too but she still
looks amused:: It might scare him away.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs:: I've never met a
man scared of *that,* Maeve.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::rolls her eyes::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::smirks:: Nah; it's best to
get a man who likes you no matter what you're wearing. I wonder
if Libby has some of those awful flapper clothes; that'd be a
real test.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::laughs:: You know, I still
want to try those jeans all the girls were wearing. ::she looks
down at her skirt:: Seems those would be a lot easier to run around
in.
YarnKittymon: TY: I guess if you were a miner
you could wear some. Now all you have to do is find a mine near
Marquis...I guess I could make one if you didn't have any luck,
though.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::has no idea what he is talking
about so she just smiles and nods:: Then again that sounds like
too much work.
YarnKittymon: TY: Well, you could wear short
pants...clamdiggers, I've heard 'em called, I think. Lu...::trails
off, inhaling deeply:: I've seen girls ride horses with 'em.
Maeve Owens: MV: Thats true. I could always
start a new fashion trend. Although Libby probably wouldn't like
it if I tried while I was working.
YarnKittymon: TY: Either that or they'd catch
on and make you both rich.
Maeve Owens: MV: Now theres an idea. Then I
wouldn't have to smile at people all day.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: Or you can marry
well, you know.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::wrinkles her nose:: If I
happened to really really like them maybe. But for the sake of
having money... I'm afraid I might regret it and end up like Libby's
mom. You wouldn't have to worry about someone coming back for
revenge cause I'd find the tallest building around and jump. ::smirks::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::weakly:: I think that's like
a three-story hotel in Gate Town, and with our luck that'd just
hurt you. Unless you figured out how to scale the radio tower.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::shakes her head:: Somethings
are just easier done in New York.
YarnKittymon: TY: Just as well. If you're gonna
marry for money, just make sure I'm not around, 'cuz I won't let
you go through with it.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::laughs:: In that case I might
as well not even try because I doubt Libby would either. ::frowns::
Or maybe she just intervened because she hated Donald.
YarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs slightly, then pauses::
Wait...she convinced you to call it off?
Maeve Owens: MV: The doubt was already there
she just gave me a little push I guess you could say.
YarnKittymon: TY: Where was she when I met Lu?
::stops in front of Maeve's house:: Well...if it all happened
like everyone said it did...I think you made the right decision.
Maeve Owens: MV: I imagine she was the same
place I was... back here ignorant as to what was going on. ::she
walks up to her door and unlocks it, turning back around to face
him; quietly:: I have no idea what rumors are flying around and
I dont know about making the right decision... probably just should
have said no to begin with. ::shrugs::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::shrugs; quietly:: If you'd
been clear about it before Donald was locked up, that man might've
killed you...or if you'd told him earlier, he might've gone off
and been happy, instead of stumbling upon Josh. I'm biased, but...I
think things worked out for the best.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::her expression sad:: I think
it worked out for the best too. I wouldn't wish Donald back if
it took away Josh. I'm just saying I might have handled the whole
thing a little better.
YarnKittymon: TY: Well, we can't change the past...but
you can change how you act in the future. ::puts his hands in
his pockets, turning to go:: Good night, Maeve.
Maeve Owens: MV: ::deep in thought, she nods;
quietly:: Good night. ::she turns and goes into the house::
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