what's my problem? Ladies

[gelgannel]

Had Idril on my mind since our conversation, and pretty sure she's not going to leave it anytime soon. I'm not sure what to do, when I wasn't sure I wanted her I couldn't get rid of her, and when I realized I did, she was gone.

Sweet paperwork, you'll never leave me.


Idril: *finishing up helping Turgon and goes to the bakery to pick up pastries for Gel, then heads to his room, knocking slowly on his door*

Gelgannel: Come in! *pulling on a shirt*

Idril: *goes in, seeing him mostly shirtless just as he pulls it on, biting the inside of her cheek to keep from making a noise of appreciation* Hi. I mentioned I'd stop by, and I have pastries...


Gelgannel: you're like the pastry fairy. Come on, sit down. *trying not to sound sad that she's fully turned him down and sits down on the couch beside an end table with Fish swimming in a bowl on top*

Idril: *smiles and sits next to him, putting the pastries on the table* I thought you'd like a little spoiling after your ordeal

Gelgannel: I'm sure it was worse for the girl. *reaches over to take a chocolate one*

Idril: Yeah, I'm going to visit her later today to see how she is. *takes a berry one to nibble on*

Gelgannel: tell me what you find out?

Idril: *brief stab of jealousy, thinking he might be interested in her, and takes another bite before answering* I will. I'll call you or stop by.

Gelgannel: thanks. *smiles at her* I've been thinking about her

Idril: *little smile back* I hope she's doing better. *still wanting him to stop thinking about her, though*

Gelgannel: your father surviving without me?

Idril: *laughs* Surprisingly, he's doing a decent job, and he's not even stuck all day in his office! I did help him some today, though.

Gelgannel: good woman. *looks at Fish, thinking to himself*

Idril: *watches him a moment, then reaches out to squeeze his arm* how are you doing, really?

Gelgannel: Well, I just really don't like fire.

Idril: *nods* Of course. Especially after that... Hopefully there won't be more like that, though. And hopefully you won't go running into them...

Gelgannel: well, if anyone's inside...

Gelgannel: *shrug* Especially you

Idril: Gel, if I'm in a burning building, you go find the guards.

Gelgannel: why can't I just go get you?

Idril: Because it's dangerous

Idril: And I don't want you getting hurt again

Gelgannel: tough. I'm going in after you

Idril: Why?

Gelgannel: because I couldn't leave you in a burning building!

Idril: well. *pats his arm lightly, trying not to linger but not entirely successful* I don't plan to be in any burning buildings

Gelgannel: well, good, because I don't like going into them. But I'd do it

Idril: ...thank you.

Gelgannel: *nods, not looking at her because he feels like he's talking like an idiot*

Idril: *squeezes his arm lightly, and picks out another pastry for him, holding it up for him to take* Eat?

Gelgannel: *takes it and bites in* oh. Caramel!

Idril: *smiles* I thought you might like that one.

Gelgannel: I do. I'd like taffy again

Idril: Taffy?

Gelgannel: it's a candy. *tries to describe it*

Idril: *confused look* I don't understand. Hm. Maybe you could describe it to the bakers, though...

Gelgannel: I'm not sure if not quite right taffy would work

Idril: You should try making it!

Gelgannel: I am... not a chef. That's part of the reason I accepted your father's offer to live here. My time on my own was *ponders the word* incredibly foul

Idril: You can't cook at all?

Gelgannel: No. No I can't

Idril: *smiles* but candy isn't exactly cooking...

Gelgannel: this is! There's a whole process to it. Including pulling and stretching it so it solidifies right

Idril: It sounds very complicated

Gelgannel: see why I won't try?

Idril: but it might not hurt to try!

Gelgannel: I might get banned from the kitchens by your chefs

Idril: *laughs* I'd love to see them try.

Gelgannel: You just want some drama *teasing*

Idril: *laughs* Not true!

Gelgannel: something to keep you entertained, my battle with the palace's chefs

Idril: *pouts* I'm not so bad!

Gelgannel: a bit wicked

Idril: *smiles slowly* I suppose I'd give you that, yes. *gets more comfortable on the couch*

Gelgannel: considering how fast you got me naked...

Idril: *goes a little hazy-eyed thinking about it, voice dropping slightly* You were entirely willing, I might add...

Gelgannel: yes, that's true... *thoughtful tone*

Idril: *brief glance at him before returning to her hands* Why did you concede? You barely knew me.

Gelgannel: well, it's not often a beautiful woman tells you to strip

Idril: *fond smile* That was a nice day... I still have those pictures. ...I should return those...

Gelgannel: you don't want them anymore?

Idril: I don't know that it's right I keep them...

Gelgannel: you can. I don't mind

Idril: ...are you sure? They're rather intimate.

Gelgannel: I'm sure. I really am

Idril: *small nod* Okay. Thanks

Gelgannel: *squeezes her hand*

Idril: *squeezes his back, taking a deep breath and relaxing* Are you planning to get out to make more friends now?

Gelgannel: if work allows it

Idril: ahh. I thought you were going to make time for it.

Gelgannel: right, yes, I am. But. You know.

Idril: *raises an eyebrow, becoming skeptical again* Know what?

Gelgannel: ...I'll go looking *hangs head*

Idril: *frowns* I'm not going to force you, Gel. You do what you need to do. I just thought that was what you wanted.

Gelgannel: it is! I'm just a workaholic and I *am* going to work on it.

Idril: *small shrug* okay.

Gelgannel: sorry. *sighs and takes another pastry*

Idril: don't apologize to me, Gel. You don't need to. *looks to his fish and puts her finger to the glass lightly*

Fish: *swims closer*

Gelgannel: still.

Idril: *leaves her finger where it is and turns to him, sighing* Look. We're not together any more. You don't have to explain yourself to me.

Gelgannel: I... yeah. I know

Idril: *trying not to be harsh, but not sure what else to do because she really doesn't think he'll change, and afraid of how much she still wants him* ...I should go.

Gelgannel: Right. Um. *gets up to hold the door for her* thank you for the pastries.

Idril: *small nod and touches his arm lightly* ...I'm still your friend.

Gelgannel: Wish it was more.

Idril: ...we tried that. *softly*

Gelgannel: I know

Idril: *small nod and lingers a bit, looking at him with a small frown*

Gelgannel: ... *decides to hell with it and leans in to kiss her lips*

Idril: *surprised noise but kisses back softly before she realizes it, pulling away when she does* o.o

Gelgannel: sorry. Not sorry.

Idril: *touches her lips lightly* ...which is it?

Gelgannel: Not sorry

Idril: *looks at him, going back to his lips, and then up to his eyes again* ...you're just shaken up still.

Gelgannel: No. I'm not.

Idril: that has to be it...

Gelgannel: *kisses again*

Idril: ...*kisses back, pressing her fingers into his shoulders*