Fflewddur Fflam

Helen kissed him back happily and smiled as he pulled away. She watched him with a starry eyed expression for a moment before moving onto her own task. Putting the movie in the player, she sat back on the couch and waited for him. Her want of water over wine wasn’t for her lack of loving the stuff, but the most alcohol she’d ever had at once was several glasses when she was upset; she’d never even been drunk. She just hoped that her not wanting to drink it most of them time didn’t make him stop drinking it if he enjoyed doing so. When Fflewddur walked in with a pitcher full of water, she smiled. “Thinking ahead, I like it.” She turned the television’s sound back on and got ready to push play. “I believe it is, let’s watch some Harrison Ford.”

"I generally try to think ahead. When I think of it. It's partly because this is Indiana Jones and really no one needs that many interruptions while watching this movie. And I'm planning on holding you for most of the movie once we finish eating and if we have to get up that will interrupt that. Which was not what I had planned on saying. Why don't you play the movie now." Pretending to be completely composed, he settled next to her on the couch and picked up his own food. He couldn't say anything embarrassing if he was in the middle of eating. Well he could, but it was more difficult. Still, the movie was on a moment later and he could lose himself in the familiar action, eating almost absent mindedly. 

Indeed it is, and you’re right; much less stress this way. •• Good, I’d hate to ruin a perfectly good surprise. That’s very true, and an excellent point; I can’t inquire after something I know nothing about. Ah yes, well I’ll be sure and not ask you when it comes to those specifically. Thank you so very much Fflewdur, I appreciate you agreeing to accompany me. •shrugs• No it’s not, but for all I know she’ll be doing this again; she’s not great at relationships. No I don’t, and that’s just it, I have never met this man before, and in less than six months he’s going to be my stepfather. She’s had beaus before, even been close to engagement a few times, but I’ve never met any of them, just heard about them. •smiles sadly• I suppose so, but seeing as my bravery tends to land me in fights with my mother, I’d rather not ruin her day with it. •scoffs• While I’ll try and remember that, it doesn’t offer much comfort; you should be more careful. •nods• They are, and I to am sure you three will get along splendidly.

See? We're already figuring out good compromises, we'll have the whole surprise business sorted out in no time. It is no trouble, really. I'm glad to be there. That is-odd. Since you are her daughter you would think that she would be more interested in sharing this part of her life with you. Especially if it has gotten serious enough that she is intending to marry him. Hm, I can see why you wouldn't want to do that. Well you can rant to me instead of yelling at her. [trying to keep the mood light] As long as there are no dungeons around, we should be fine. For some reason people who own dungeons like to put other people inside them for very silly reasons. Great! I can't wait.  

"Yes we did, but I don’t think it was the conversation, it was just you." Helen blushed an even deeper red at her own words before clearling her throat. She was easily distracted by Fflewddur when he was around, and while it was a lovely feeling it could also make her forget things. "Thanks, it’s going to take a minute to find the movies." As he began searching through the cupboards, she went in search of the movies. It didn’t take her too long to find them, but the remote was a whole other matter. She looked up when he spoke to her, and she answered quickly. "Water is fine for now thanks; I don’t drink alcohol all that often." Turning back, she saw the remote in plain sight and shook her head with a smile.

Fflewddur grinned at her, still amazed that he had found someone who would say something like that. Impulsively he leaned forward and gave her a quick kiss before moving into the kitchen. "Water, got it." It was also interesting to know that she didn't drink alcohol that often. he was a casual drinker, changing his preference depending on the context he was in but he had no special love for the habit. Easy enough to let it go now. Back in the kitchen he found a pitcher easily enough and he filled it up with water. This way they wouldn't have to get up too often during the movie. One glass full of milk, another empty, and the pitcher in hand, he walked back to Helen and set the drinks down, mildly impressed he hadn't spilled anything. "I think that is everything. The movie all set?"

•smiles against his lips caught a little off guard• Exactly. •chuckles• I get it, and while there would never be a reason for you not to bring it, I understand your caution. Aside from watching my grandfather give my grandmother roses, I’ve never had Valentine’s either, so I’m sure between the two of us we’ll work it out. •chuckles• That’s a good point, okay I’ll cooperate; promise. Should you ever have future surprises though, just warn me not to ask about them, or remind me. •smiles sadly• Thank you, I very much appreciate that. I love weddings too actually, but I’m not really forward to this one. •clears her throat again• Well there is, it’s my mother’s wedding actually; to a Patrick..I don’t even know his last name. My mother decided to tell me after everything was planned and settled that it was even happening, so I’m a bit… Well I’m upset with her to be honest, but there’s nothing I can do about that now. •smiles at him gratefully• I’m certainly glad we’re dating then, I don’t know what I’d do if I had to go alone. •kisses him sweetly• I hope you realize that it means meeting my family, and while I’m sure my grandparents will be nothing short of wonderful, I make no promises about my mother.

At least the caution isn't necessary this time, which I can appreciate. It's nice that it is the both of us learning at the same time; it removes a little of the pressure. [grins] I can do that. The nice thing about surprises is that as long as you don't know what I'm planning, you can't ask about it in a way that makes me give it away. Of course birthdays and Christmas and anniversaries and the like will be a bit more difficult, but I'm sure we can work around that. I'll try to make this wedding as fun as possible then, remind you why you like them so much. That sounds-bizare in its way. It isn't every day that you are part of the wedding party for your own mother. Wait, you don't know the man's last name? How often have you met him before? You'd handle yourself as bravely as always, of that I have no doubt. [returns the kiss, trying to offer as much comfort as possible] Don't worry about me, I've handled myself in worse situations than meeting a difficult family member and if you say your grandparents are wonderful I'm sure I'll like them.