on the run... O.o

[lavandarlizard2]

Just trying to get a million things done today before the drunks come out of the woodwork and hit the roads - tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, you know; otherwise known as one of the official 'drink till you puke' holidays. =p

More BFB, a bit more Farquahar [with most of his bits still attached], nothing of particular note, really. Maybe later. ^__^

...i wonder if it's safe to get on the 78 yet...





BFB - Part 099a - Sticks and Stones


Farquahar was out of sight but not out of mind for the next day or so. Life in the MIO returned to almost-normal. Wufei was back at his desk, muttering irritated Chinese curses, his tail switching and his claws clacking loudly on his keyboard. Surprisingly, he had agreed with Duo, that the obliging Were-Tiger should be compensated for looking after the demon's animals.

"It isn't their fault their owner is a... a... feather-brained demon fuckwit," he had growled when everyone turned to stare at him. He even called the female to ask for a list of the type and number of animals the demon had collected, so that they could keep an accounting.

Trowa spent a good deal of time hovering near the recovered Were-Dragon, which only added to his irritation. Trowa seemed oblivious to the grumbles and insults thrown his way; only smirking in his Puma-ish way. He never missed a chance to pat Wufei's back or tail with his massive paws, or to curl his long tail against Wufei's scales, eliciting heavy sighs and eye rolls from the Were-Dragon.

The Elves did a lot of smirking at each other, and the rumor was that Zuma hadn't slept in his own room in several nights. Tiffany and Moira found that 'cute'. Some of Enrique's neighbors found it annoyingly loud.

Estaban spent his time with his nose firmly inserted into his parchments, trying to be as small and as unobtrusive as possible. He had enough trouble with a hysterically pregnant wife at home.

Duo volunteered to do the paperwork for the whole incident, and Inazuma and Wufei graciously allowed it. He also worked industriously on some bright green yarn, turning out a hat, a scarf and a pair of mittens during that time.

Heero was out of the office more than in, being involved in the 'examination' going on in the labs.

"Heero, are you helping the Freaky Five," asked Trowa at one point, "Or are you keeping them from killing him?"

"You know they can't kill a demon," he snorted. "But they want to use him to test some of their experiments. I have to continually remind them that he is not a lab rat."

If a decision had been reached by the higher-ups regarding what had happened to and what to do with Farquahar, the MIO was not yet privy to it. The five Wizards of R&D poked, prodded, spelled, charmed and potioned the demon every which way but inside out and there was some serious debate over trying that, as well. Heero and Q did their own examinations with no more success. This did not amuse anyone. Even Q was quite grumpy by the time they finished.

Finally, though, it was determined that Farquahar would be allowed to go back to his 'home', providing he accepted the presence of a minder. The demon agreed to every condition eagerly, even the minder part. It would be kind of novel to have someone to talk to occasionally. Maybe they could be persuaded to stay long enough to play Monopoly - he had the Wizards version, but it was boring playing alone - or even gin rummy.

Then Zephyrus arrived.

Comments

[sunhawk16.livejournal.com]

I wanna Wizard version of Monopoly, and I hate Monopoly! ^o^ Is it really, really pathetic that I find it sad that poor Farquahar wouldn't mind a 'keeper' just to have somebody to talk to now and again?
*gets all fangirl over the Trowa petting the pissy dragon parts* ^______^

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

I want a Wizard version of Monopoly too... I have Looney Toons and NASCAR, but I want Wizards! ^__^

The demon kept to himself in Wyoming, staying under the magical radar, so to speak, but yeah, that's kind of lonely. *contemplates Farquahar* Hm...

Hey, Trowa's gotta do something to get Wufei's attention after all that fish! He may start dragging home whole salmon or tuna... Gotta keep up with the competition. ^.o

[sunhawk16.livejournal.com]

There's a Nintendo version that the kid wants. I'd get it for her, but then she'd just want me to actually play it! :P

Trowa gonna start taking exotic fish cooking classes? :D

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

*snicker* Isn't that what she has friends for? A Nintendo Monopoly and pizza night? ^.o

Trowa can cook fish, since Wufei is crazy about the stuff, but he may have to up the ante now. It's a little disconcerting to realise just how much Wufei likes fish. O.O

[sunhawk16.livejournal.com]

A Nintendo Monopoly and pizza night... at somebody else's house? ^^;

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

So does this mean that Trowa's eyes have been opened? And my, isn't the spring fling bug hitting everyone?

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

Possibly... It's so hard to tell with cats. ^.~

Got yarn, gotta knit. ^__^ He's making hats, scarves and mittens; I'm making fairy wraps. If I stay unemployed long enough, I could use up all my stash. O.O

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

*pets pets pets* That's a bad thing!

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

No, no. That just means I get to start over! ^_____^

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

Where do you get your knitting supplies? Do you knit and crochette? I suck at both... badly... *sighs*

So, when's Wufei going to start using his tail to smack Trowa's roaming limbs?

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

I don't have the money or the confidence for the gourmet yarns like Colinette, so I mostly use the old standbys - Red Heart, Lyon, Bernat, etc. All of which can be found at Michaels, Joann's, Walmart. I use both synthetic and cotton yarns; I like the feel of wool, but it doesn't like me much. =p I can work with it, but not wear it. ^__^ I knit and crochet both. Learned to knit when I was eight and crochet when I was 13 or 14. ^___^ Just in time for the hippie/earth mother period.

Wufei and Trowa have a cabaret act of swatting each other with their tails. ^.o Kind of like the way guys bump shoulders and the one who gives way loses. ^__^

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

I can make pretty decent looking snarls in my yarn. My best friend just had a baby girl and I was determined to make a baby blanket for the chiblet... well... I got the very first starter row done... and can't quite figure out how to do the next step properly.

[merula31]

I love Tro's sneaky caresses. *grin*

Well, company for the demon would be good- but having Z show up... is that bad?? *bites nails waiting for next part*

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

Trowa may just be starting to get it.... ^__^

It's so hard to tell with Zephyrus... ^.O

[yanagi-wa.livejournal.com]

Well, if Farquahar accepts a minder, he'll have company. I still find the idea of Duo knitting just too cute. Thanks for another great chapter.

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

That he will, at least for a while. ^__^

Knitting-fu; a new martial art. ^.o

[yanagi-wa.livejournal.com]

*snerk* A friend of mine has an aunt who is in the Guniss book of records as the fastest crochetter.

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

I know one of the fastest crocheters has the pattern she used posted online. It's a circle thing that gathers into a nifty flower. I've made a couple of those. ^___^ I'm not particularly fast, especially with small hooks; my hands cramp. But I get done eventually. ^__^

[xiasiu.livejournal.com]

Mwahaha, yeah I like that... Knit Kwon Do. :-D

I sure LOVE this series, I hope you do LOTS LOTS more!

I **heart** purple lizards, banshees & wyverns!

[lavendarlizard.livejournal.com]

*looks at pile of future scenes* Oh, I think I have enough to keep this going long after everyone is sick of it. ^__^ It really has no end...

I should have that made into a bumper sticker. ^__^ Or a plate frame. Hm... The fair is coming next month... O.o