mayfield_rpg | II. ( action ; phone )

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II. ( action ; phone )

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( Library - Morning )
[ Charles has gotten quite used to life in Mayfield since he had arrived. It was even easier to get around in a wheelchair now. He had even developed a routine until the school year had ended. Now, he was developing a new routine. His day always started at the library, going through a few books. Anyone who notices him there, would find that he pulls things off the shelf, puts them on his lap, and decides if he would like to read. Once he has several books, he moves to a table, and settles down there with about seven books. ]

( General Store - Early Afternoon )
[ Charles always intends for his trip to the general store to be quick. He never gets much. Just a lined notebook, a graph notepad, a new pen, juice, and a snack for the day. He's just browsing through the aisles and seems to be enjoying the quiet. ]

( John Doe Park - Mid Afternoon - Early Evening )
[ Charles leaves himself sitting near the edge of the park. He leaves the juice and chips in the bag hanging over the arm of his chair, as he starts with the graph paper. He's plotting out moves in chess games. He occasionally says things out loud, mumbles, though. Nothing anyone could really understand, at least. ]

[ Phone; Evening - Unfiltered ]

I see that things have settled down; however, is anyone in need of assistance? I understand things such as this can have a bit of a lasting aftermath and I don't really expect everyone to be okay for a little while.

[ He pauses. ]

Also, I was wondering if anyone here knows where I can obtain a chessboard, and if anyone knows how to play. I would love to play it with someone soon, if it is possible.

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[Inara's browsing through the aisles herself, not really looking for anything in particular. It was just really something to do to keep her out of the house and from losing her mind.

She pauses though, picking up a journal and flips it over in her hand. She looks over and sees a man in a wheelchair coming down the aisle and steps a bit to the side to make room for him.]

Good afternoon. [She smiles a little, polite as always.] Lovely day outside, isn't it?

[ A small smile and he looks up to her, a notebook on his lap as he moves down the aisle. She's very polite, at the very least. ]

It is quite nice. Indoor's isn't my preferred place in this weather.

[ But still, he makes sure his hands are free and offers one to her. ]

Charles.

[She grins, completely agreeing with him.]

Indeed it is. Sometimes I think an outdoor market would be a much better idea.

[She leans over a little as she reached out and takes his hand within her own and shakes.]

It's lovely to meet you, Charles, I'm Inara.

The pleasure is mine.

[ It is so interesting to learn things, even as simple as a name, on his own. Being without his skill for over a month taught him how. He doesn't even need it right now. ]

It would be fantastic. They could use the park for something like that, I think.

[ It would certainly get people to the park, at least. ]

[Her smile warmed and she nodded.]

If only it was as easy as thinking it.

[She studies him for a moment.]

I know this could be considered rather personal, but do you mind me asking how long you've been here? I don't remember seeing you before. [Though to be fair she's been rather preoccupied by the strangeness of the entire town.]

If only.

[ His smile softens. He is perfectly comfortable talking about small details like that. ]

I've been here two months. That is hardly personal. [ His eyes fall briefly on his chair, and then back up to her. ] I have a disadvantage involving me getting around.

[ He's good humored about it to keep from making others uncomfortable. ]

Then I'm surprised we haven't met before now.

[Though truly, with the way the town could be? It really wasn't all that surprising.

Her gaze moves slowly over his wheelchair.]

So I can see. Has the town at least done anything to better accommodate you?

Very little, but I have acquired help from friends. [ They were very helpful, at least. And the town didn't seem to think too much of them deciding a ramp would be helpful. ]

I'm going to the park, would you like to walk with me? [ Smile. ]

Oh, well that's good. I'm glad to hear your friends have been so helpful.

[She beams at him.]

I'd be absolutely delighted. I just need to pay for this, [She motions to the journal she's holding.] and it would appear you have some purchases of your own to make. Shall we?

The people here tend to be friendly. [ So far. And it wasn't as though he was completely incapable of keeping himself safe. ]

I do, just some small things. I will meet you near the door. [ Already making his way to the check-out. ]

[Inara nods, and after quickly picking up a few more needed things, makes her own way to the check-out. Once everything's paid for, she's moving over to where Charles is by the door and pushes it open.]

After you.

Thank you. [ How polite. He moves his chair through the door and waits for her outside. He has every intent to move beside her. ]

And thank you for joining me.

[That's Inara, forever polite. Part of her training and her natural self.

She grins as she walks along side him.]

You're welcome, though I must admit, it wouldn't have been right to turn down such an offer from such an attractive and charming man.

I appreciate it. It isn't as though I ask beautiful women to join me at the park often. [ Yes. This is him flattering you. Or attempting to. 8) ]

I'm surprised people are right back to going outside as if nothing happened before, basically.

[She laughs, and does appreciate the flattery.] Well, I don't see why your don't.

[And then she's sighing softly.] I think in this place we all have basically learned that we have to keep moving forward and not truly dwell on... well, the things that happen here.

[ Charles was regaining his confidence slowly but surely. The whole wheelchair thing sort of threw him back several steps. ]

I don't think I've yet mastered that skill. It may take some practice.

[Inara understand that completely and reaches over, resting her hand lightly on his shoulder for a couple of moments.]

I'm certain you'll get the hang of it. Though, if it makes you feel any better, I'm still trying to master that skill.

Your confidence means a lot.

[ Hard to tell if he's sincere or just flirting here. Maybe both. He looks up towards her. ]

I won't be too eager, it gives me something to do in the down time, at least.

Isn't adjusting part of what makes us all human? [Though this place requires a little too much of it in her mind. Things somehow changing other's personalities and just every really.]

Surely you have something else to do to occupy your time.

I expect such a drastic change to be slow for adaption. I try not to be too optimistic when people aren't prepared for something.

[ Smile. ]

I teach and the school year ends, so not right now, at least. It's a disappointing. What do you do to pass the time?

I think the fact that we're all having to adjust should give some leway with the adaption process. It... [She pauses for a moment, thinking.] It makes it easier others are going through the same thing.

Here? Oh, they have me working as a housewife so I have plenty of time to do whatever I want, like reading and I do some backing, but I read a lot. [Translated to, she's pretty bored most of the time.]

I can't imagine that is exciting. [ He is sympathetic, at least. He can't imagine what it is like to be a 'house wife' and he enjoys his job that he's been given here. ]

Here and at home. I love to teach. I'm sure as long as I have that, adapting here will be much easier. [ the summer break left him too much time to think, and he was still struggling to keep occupied. ]

It doesn't hurt to know others are going through the same thing...regardless.

Oh, it's about as far from exciting as one could possibly get. [She chuckles though.] But it is nice after one of the town's more... interesting events. Though having a drone child thinking I'm its mother is rather disconcerting and not to mention the drone husband.

[She looks down at him, and is glad to have run into him so to speak. She's finding she rather likes his company.] What do you teach?

The drone children were a bit much. And if you mean the zombies, yes. They were ...considerably exciting. [ But by exciting he means 'horrible'. ]

I teach biology. Specialize in genetic mutations at home, but...biology here. It seems the town was kinder to me than it was to others. Maybe sometime the city will return to you a book from your home. At least it would be something new?

Oh exciting isn't exactly the word I'd use. Though I suppose it works well enough.[Inara chuckles.]

Genetic mutations? [Her eyebrows lift a little and she can't help but think Serenity had found on Miranda. Though she didn't think that was the sort of thing he'd be involved with, or at least she hoped not.

Her smile grew a bit.]

Yes, a book from home would indeed be lovely. Though, I admit I find the literature here pretty sufficient. Some of the books I'd only heard about, so it's nice to actually have a chance to read them.

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