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Post by daniel on Oct 1, 2010 12:27:39 GMT -5
So it wasn't turning out to be the best day for Daniel. Big deal. He'd had worse days. He was off duty for today which always made it a bad day since he loved what he did. Unfortunately, his brother had to go in and his sister had work as well. Somehow he ended up at the state park. This had always been one of his favorite places, having been born and raised here. He remembered the countless hours he and his siblings would play until their parents said it was time to go home. They'd always objected and whined but it was good times.
Daniel saw a lone basketball sitting on the court. Since no one else was around, he went up it and and picked it up. Now would be a good time to shoot some hoops. It had been a long time since he'd done this. It didn't matter if he was doing it by himself. Just getting out here and getting back to his roots was exactly what he needed on a day like today. It was sunny, it was warm and there wasn't a dark cloud in the sky. Today was a good day, even if it hadn't started out the greatest. Daniel shot the basketball from the free throw line--approximately--and it went in with a swish.
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Post by andeshii on Oct 5, 2010 13:51:43 GMT -5
Catelyn wasn't sure what is what that made her decide to drive out to the state park that day. She really should be looking for a house rather than wandering around, she lived here before, she knew what it all looked like. With a sigh she threw the car into park and got out, going to her trunk and getting out her field sketch kit she always kept there. Pausing to look around she spies the war memorial, but where to sit?
Turning at the sound of a basketball going through the net she spies someone she doesnt recognize, but really doesnt mind looking at as he is easy on the eyes. Noting the benches with a good view of both the courts and the memorial she walks over to set up her collapsable easle and postions herself to begin sketching.
It was always a hope that one day she would look upon her canvas and find the answers to all the questions that ran through her head. None had shown up yet, but at least for awhile she could forget about all the things she needed to do and shirk the tedious responsibilities while her charcoal danced across the paper. Vaguely wondering who this guy was playing basketball all alone.
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Post by daniel on Oct 5, 2010 14:13:01 GMT -5
It wasn't so much playing basketball with yourself when you weren't even running around with the ball that much. Daniel moved around but found no sense in running around the court if it was only him out there. Maybe his brother would surprise him and show up, having gotten off duty early. Not likely. It was nice to wish though. His family was great and he wouldn't trade them for any other family in the world. He loved his half-brother and his sister. They were wonderful, well grounded people.
Daniel suddenly looked up and saw someone was sitting on one of the benches nearby with what looked like a sketch pad. He'd never been one for art but he appreciated the people who could draw well. That certainly wasn't in his expertise. Some of his friends were good artists but not him. Daniel made one last shot, which went in with a swish once again, then went to retrieve the ball before going over to the girl who was sitting on the bench. "What is it with artists and parks? Do you find your best inspiration out here?" It was a genuine question. "I mean, I guess so. Some of the best pieces of artwork are of nature." That was a true statement.
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Post by andeshii on Oct 5, 2010 14:44:21 GMT -5
Catelyn jumps slightly at the sound of another person's voice making a stray mark on her paper. Frowning slightly and reaching for her strongest eraser to remove the offending line she looks up to see it was the guy playing basketball that scared her out of the trance she gets in when sketching. Smiling slightly she replies"It provides us with people as models and scenes to sketch all for free, but that is our secret no telling anyone"Places her finger over her still slightly smiling lips to share the joke.Takes in his outfit, not exactly what she would expect for sports activities,"What brings you out here?" hestitating worried that her question might seem impertinant.
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Post by daniel on Oct 5, 2010 15:02:35 GMT -5
A smile came to his face when the girl answered his question. "Well I promise not to tell. I don't usually give away other people's secrets. It'll be between us." Daniel held the basketball at his side as the girl asked what brought him out here. "Boredom mostly. No work today so I figured I'd come relive my glory days as a child. So far....not working out like I'd hoed." He laughed. "What about you? Besides the sketching, of course?" This girl was cute. She had to be younger than him. He was 27 and without a doubt she wasn't any older than him. She couldn't be.
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Post by andeshii on Oct 5, 2010 15:19:33 GMT -5
Catelyn laughs lightly and flashes a grin his way thinking of a younger version of him while repsonding"Playing ball and trying to impress girls, seems you are reaching your goal". Hoping he might want to sit down she moves her things to the side and makes space for him on the bench. She shifts before responding to his question settling in for the usual reaction to her dodging responsibility but feeling the need to be honest. Taking a deep breath she replies Well, Im avoiding unpacking my hotel room, looking for a more permanent place to have the rest of my belongings shipped to and stalling on allowing my family, expecially my mother, know Im back in town." Catelyn stops, realizing that she was sounding much younger than her 25 years and looks off across the park. |
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Post by daniel on Oct 5, 2010 15:33:05 GMT -5
Daniel laughed. "Well if I'm impressing girls I wasn't aware of it." He got the hint. This girl had been watching him play as she was sketching. Not like he cared...he wasn't one of those people who hated when strangers stared at him. he sat down when the girl moved her stuff over and put the ball at his feet, keeping it in place with one foot on top of it. It wasn't his, but in case he wanted to go back and do some more playing when he was done talking to the girl.
She said she was looking for a permanent place to stay, as she was staying in a hotel right now. That gave Daniel a brilliant idea. "I have an extra bedroom at my place if you're needing somewhere to stay. It's never used and I'm sure it would appreciate some occupancy." Daniel had been looking to rent the room out for a while now but never got the time to actually attempt to do it. If the girl was that desperately in need of some place to stay, he would gladly take her in.
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Post by andeshii on Oct 5, 2010 15:52:46 GMT -5
Catelyn pauses a little taken back by the sudden offer, but considers it for a moment. "I....uh....are, are you sure? That would be a tremendous help." She pauses, afraid what she says next might be a deal breaker. "Um, I do have....more art supplies. Would that be a problem?" Her mind races at the thought of having a room mate that could act as a blockade from uninvited guests and tweak her mother's sense of propriety at the same time. She turns to him smiling, "I suppose I should ask where it is that you live?" |
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Post by daniel on Oct 5, 2010 15:55:46 GMT -5
"It's no trouble at all, believe me. I'm sure Moxy won't mind either. That's my dog. She's three months old." Moxy was a quiet little thing and didn't do much so having another person in the house would be nice. She could use someone to spend time with while he was on duty. "I don't live too far from here. Only a few blocks." But Daniel realized that they hadn't done the most important thing and that was properly introduce themselves. "I'm Daniel, by the way. Daniel Jenner." He held out his hand and grinned at the girl.
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Post by andeshii on Oct 5, 2010 15:59:59 GMT -5
She paused, this was always the hard part and when the quetions would start but she took his hand anyway. oddly feeling shy she smiled gently responding, "Nice to meet you Daniel, Im Catelyn. Catelyn Jackson." She watched him carefully for his reaction still holding his hand. |
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Post by daniel on Oct 5, 2010 16:03:17 GMT -5
A shy grin showed up on his face when Catelyn introduced herself. "Well it's very nice to meet you Catelyn." Daniel let go of her hand and laced his fingers together, putting them in his lap, still looking at her. "Believe me, it's no trouble at all. If you want it, it's yours." Even though he'd only known Catelyn for about three minutes there was something about her that he liked. Daniel didn't know what it was yet but he had a feeling it was good. But it was confusing too. That much was clear.
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Post by andeshii on Oct 5, 2010 16:08:27 GMT -5
Catelyn sighs lightly in relief as her last name doesn't trigger any questions. Taking this as a clear sign that everything will be fine she smiles and makes one more point "Well, I suppose I should see the room before deciding?' She hesitates waiting to see if he was ready to leave, lord only knew when she actually felt like doing something she needed to follow through before the desire passed. Instead she tries to look and see if maybe he drove to the park, most people walked if the weather was nice. |
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Post by daniel on Oct 5, 2010 16:26:49 GMT -5
Daniel nodded. "Yeah, I suppose you should." He stood up and gestured with his hands and arms in the direction of his house. "Shall we?" Then he started walking. It wasn't long before the house was in view. Only a few minutes. Like Daniel had said it was a couple blocks away from the park. When he got to the door he used his key to get inside. Moxy was laying right by the door on the rug. "Well hi there pretty girl," he said when she leapt up and waddled over to him. He bent down to pet her for a second and then picked her up. "Come on," he said to Catelyn. "It's this way."
Going through the living room they ended up in the kitchen which was where the stairs were. He started up them and found himself in the upstairs living room where the other kitchen was in view. "Right around this corner." Daniel lead her through the other kitchen and around the right corner down a small hallway to the bedroom. He opened the door. "My sister designed it to make it look nice, though no one uses it," he explained. Daniel looked at Catelyn to see her reaction.
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Post by andeshii on Oct 5, 2010 16:47:47 GMT -5
Catelyn scrambles to gather her things and follow Daniel as he strides across the park towards some houses. She marks down to street names in her head as they pass, so she could find her way back if needed. Pausing on the porch to make a mental note of the house number she over hears Daniel call out to someone, then sees the cutest bundle of fluff lifted into his arms restraining herself from reaching for the puppy herself murmuring, "what a pretty girl...".
Catelyn notes to herself the masculine nature of the downstairs arrangement, and yet finds it oddly tidy like it isn't home often. After reaching the upstairs area and taking in the opposing feminine feel but the same unoccupied tidy feeling she makes a note that if she takes the room to brush up on her house keeping skills. Following him into a warm and open room she hears him explain. "My sister designed it to make it look nice, though no one uses it."
Walking to the center of the room she puts her hands out a little to her sides and twirls lightly on one foot, smiling slightly "I like it, the room feel welcoming." Finishing her inspection of the room she turns to him smiling, liking him immensely though she has just met him. "If you are sure it's ok, I would like to take it." She seeks out one of the patches of sunlight coming from one of the windows, turning back towards him waiting to hear what his thoughts. [/center] |
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Post by daniel on Oct 5, 2010 16:53:18 GMT -5
Good, she likes it, he thought. His sister had done a very nice job designing it but he'd never had a chance to use it. If Catelyn took it it would be occupied and have some real use. It wasn't like he used it for storage or anything. He didn't have enough things to need a storage room. "It's no trouble at all, ma'am," he said to Catelyn when she said she would love to take it if he was sure it was alright. "We'd love to have you here," he said and let Moxy jump out of his arms and watched her run to the bed and lay down. "I'm pretty sure Moxy's gonna like you, Catelyn. She already seems to know you'll be living here."
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