littleladylord (littleladylord) wrote,
@ 2012-06-08 20:27:00

Very AU: Exiles Road
She fell in the sand with a WHUMPH, and followed the smell of coffee and muffins to a man who couldn't be haggled with. He told her horrifying stories about her father turning into a bigoted monster, and said the only way to stop it was to work with his people.

Cindy wasn't happy about any of this, anything was better than letting that happen to Daddy, to the world, if by some chance this guy was for real. So. Okay. Here she was, standing on some bizarre street, surrounded by bizarre people.

And.... wow.

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	rogue_star 2012-06-11 03:08 am UTC (link)
	"I suppose. My short-time girlfriend, and one of my friends did try and help me catch up. So I've seen... uhm... Tomb Raider. And Star Wars." she says, almost as if these are similar sorts of things. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 03:10 am UTC (link)
	"...Okay, by the time this investigation is over, maybe we can broaden that a little." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 03:16 am UTC (link)
	"Well... this hotel rents movies and stuff, right? If there's anything you want to watch, there's plenty of room on the bed for two." She totally did not mean that the way it could be taken. Well... maybe a little... she is cute, and looks kind of cuddly and... ok, maybe she did, but only sort of. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 03:23 am UTC (link)
	"Right. Okay." Cindy, lobstered again, climbs onto the bed beside her and uses the remote to turn on the TV to the movie channels. "I'll try answering any questiosn you've got to figure out which one to watch." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 03:54 am UTC (link)
	"Almost anything is probably good. Just... no vampires, please?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 03:58 am UTC (link)
	"Okay, we've got... To Kill a Mockingbird. Absolutely no vampires in that. Ever read the book?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 04:07 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah. When we managed to find it in someone's personal library, my dad wouldn't let me /not/ read it. So that one is covered, anyway. We can watch anything you'd like though... what are your favorites?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 04:19 am UTC (link)
	"The American President. But I'm a Cheerleader. The Game." Cindy keeps looking to see if any of those are on. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 04:29 am UTC (link)
	"I've never seen any of those, though I suspect The American President might make me cry, if its that good. Feel free to put anything you like on while we finish eating, and make yourself comfortable." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 04:31 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, it's awesome. The screenwriter did my favorite TV show, also about the American government. And ... it's on!" Cindy beams. "Don't worry though. It's not a tearjerker." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 04:37 am UTC (link)
	"I... didn't think it was. Depending on what it is, it might kind of remind me of my dad, though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 04:43 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, right. ...You're okay with giving it a try, though?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 04:46 am UTC (link)
	"If its one of your favorites, then absolutely." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 04:52 am UTC (link)
	"Great." And they'll settle in for backroom dealing, a little romance, and patriotism. Conniving, comic relief, and strength of character. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2012-06-11 04:56 am UTC (link)

There is definitely back room dealing, and, until near the end, she manages to not find too much of her dad in the primary characters - probably for the best. The ultimate placement of values over politics, and winning the massive acclaim for conviction does bring a couple tears though.

Somewhere in the midst of it, she's even found herself nestled in just a little more. There's only so much room - but mostly, its just that with the girls who've shown her movies, snuggling was part of the deal, even before any kind of romance came up.

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	littleladylord 2012-06-11 04:57 am UTC (link)
	And the snuggling raises no objection because it's really, really nice. And Cindy passes the tissues near the end. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 05:02 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks. Its... well, definitely not perfect, but a nice finish. How are you doing? Want to watch more, or you getting sleepy?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 05:03 am UTC (link)
	"Pretty tired. Gotta admit. I'll.... take the foldout thingy, if you want." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 05:08 am UTC (link)
	"Ok, let's get some sleep. I'd hate to deprive you of the bed you paid for though. Uhm... you can sleep here, if that's going to be comfortable for you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

littleladylord
2012-06-11 05:11 am UTC (link)

A better person would say the foldout is fine, and point out that finagling bed and board was all she'd accomplished as opposed to being up monsters and things. But Cindy has to admit, she doesn't like giving up the little things. Even if it's... awkward, what with Sarah and her perfect ears -- yes, the ears were eprfect, too, don't judge Cindy.... "...That'd be cool. Okay."

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rogue_star
2012-06-11 05:47 am UTC (link)

Likewise, Sarah doesn't want to admit it, but Cindy is the first thing since Molly that has urged her to not have to be perfect. Quinn and Dory can be nice, fun, all of that, but its still business. She's trying to be cautious... but a cute girl trying to get her to loosen up a little, have some fun, snuggle and watch movies - is hitting all the right buttons.

And gods does she miss snuggling, even just a little.

"Go get ready for bed then, I'll see you in a few. We can put this stuff in the fridge pretty quick, and clean up the rest tomorrow when I'm feeling up to helping."

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	littleladylord 2012-06-11 05:49 am UTC (link)
	"Okay." And food is fridged, teeth are brushed, etc., and Cindy comes to get under the covers. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2012-06-11 05:52 am UTC (link)
	Sarah shifts as much as she can to make room, making sure Cindy can crawl in comfortably on the side of her good arm. "For what its worth - I'm really sorry you got dragged into this, but... and don't take this wrong, but I'm glad you're here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-06-11 05:53 am UTC (link)
	"...Glad to help." And crawl in she does. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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