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[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

Who: William T. Spears, Angelina Durless & Grell Sutcliff
When: 2/2, directly following this thread
Where: Angelina and Grell's flat
Style: Action tagging
Status: Closed

[ An can probably hear William huffing and grumbling behind her as they walk towards her flat. Seems every time he wipes his glasses free of water droplets, more just end up falling from his bangs and fog up his view. Plus, just having his hair out of place is annoying him, in and of itself! ]

Comments

[ladyinscarlet]

[An just smiles to herself, because William hasn't changed one bit. He's still as grumpy as ever.]

We are almost there, William. I am no longer living in that estate Ciel used to own. It was too large for only myself.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

Yes, Ronald Knox informed me that Ciel Phantomhive and... [ he catches himself from saying something inappropriate, but there's still a tinge of disgust on his words ] ...his butler returned home.

[redcinemareel]

[Meanwhile, Grell is at home, sitting in a comfy chair with a blanket and hot tea, reading a book she borrowed from that fellow from the host bar. It really is quite the read. Who knew magic was so intricate?]

[ladyinscarlet]

[She notices the pause, but she sort of understands that they are natural enemies.]

Yes, about a month ago. And since the house we were living in is too big to keep without a butler, I decided to move.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

Understandable.

[ Hoping that they're nearing Angelina's flat, William removes his suit jacket and wrings a bit of water from one of the sleeves. He wouldn't want to drip water all over her floor. ]

And this is where we wait fro Grell once more...

[ladyinscarlet]

[She opens the door and invites William inside, wondering if Grell is at home or not. Maybe she should have warned him that she's living with the red reaper...]

Please, be welcome to my humble home, Mr. Spears.

/slides in

[redcinemareel]

[Hearing the door, Grell responds without looking up from her book.]

Welcome back~! [Turns a page idly. She's quite engrossed in her reading.] You were gone for quite some time.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ William's ears perk up at the sound of that voice. He glares over An's shoulder into the apartment. ]

Sutcliff? Honestly, what have I said about sneaking into other people's flats uninvited?

[ Because that's obviously what's going on here. ]

[ladyinscarlet]

[Ok, An has the decency to blush.]

Uh... Mr. Spears... I might have forgotten to mention Grell is living with me. A proper arrangement for two ladies, you see.

[redcinemareel]

[Between William's entrance, his comment, and An's clarification, Grell is quite clearly uncertain about where to divert her attention first. So she'll start with An, since whatever she'll say will be enough to kill two birds with one stone. So Grell marks her place in the book, pulled back her blanket and walks over to them.]

Yes, dearest Angelina was kind enough to share some wonderfully furnished territory with me, William. Don't be rude, since YOU'RE the one who's a guest~! [GRINS]

Now, hurry up and strip. You'll catch cold in those dripping clothes.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ William certainly looks like he's double thinking this decision to follow An home. ]

I am not stripping in front of you. Honestly.

[ladyinscarlet]

[And this is why she didn't tell Will Grell lived with her. He would have taken off running.]

Grell, please be a dear and allow Mr. Spears to make himself comfortable. Before he takes off his wets clothes, we must offer him something to cover himself with.

[She looks at Will and proceeds to bring him to the bathroom, hoping Grell won't follow.]

I apologize on behalf of my house companion. I will bring you a towel and some dry clothes.

[redcinemareel]

Must we? I didn't think he would care!

[Hoping Grell wouldn't follow? OH PLEASE! This is Grell! Of course she's gonna follow! But just to be safe, Grell will do so quietly. Wait til she sees Ronald!]

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ Quiet or not, William's already bracing himself to be pounced on by Grell, at some point or another.

He lets An lead him to the bathroom, and thanks her, shooting Grell a warning glare before closing and LOCKING the door behind him. This will not end well, he's sure of it. ]

[ladyinscarlet]

[She sighs and glares somewhat at Grell.]

Seriously, Grell. Just let Mr. Spears dry off in peace. He's not exactly happy to be back here, you know.

[redcinemareel]

[Grell obviously could care less about the glares she receives. One can tell by the eye roll she gives.]

When is he ever happy? [Grell points to the door where William locked.] I've known that man for centuries and he has never smiled. So excuse me if I don't really bother with trying to make that happen.

[What is peace, anyway?]

Besides, I don't see you giving him some peace yet~!

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

I am entirely capable of both being happy and smiling.

[ William's cold, defensive voice coming from behind the bathroom door does little to back up his claim!


Oh and btw, he's naked right now and feeling rather uncomfortable. That may have come through in his words, too. ]

[ladyinscarlet]

[And she half-ignores her flatmate.]

I am, in fact trying to help him, of course... [She'd love to get a robe for him, even if it's feminine and red, but she doesn't dare leave Grell unattended.]

And I sure you are perfectly able to smile, Mr. Spears.

[redcinemareel]

Don't fill him with false hope. [Grell grins while saying this, because it's a bit of a challenge for William. She's give anything to see him smile.]

Help as much as you can, but don't expect the progress you envision, my dear.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ William may or may not be looking in the mirror right now and trying to get those frowning lips to turn upwards into a cheery smile. But, honestly. How can he be expected to do so when he's standing here naked and chilled, with nothing to cover himself with besides a bright red bath towel that hangs from the rail behind him?

Huffing, William grabs the towel and fashions it TIGHTLY around his waist. He collects the pile of wet clothing, pushes his bangs out of his eyes once more (he dried his hair rather hastily so it's somewhat resembling his younger style) and opens the bathroom door. ]

Where is your dryer?

[ He's keeping his voice as flat and calm as ever, pretending as if he's not throwing himself to the wolves right now. ]

[ladyinscarlet]

You mean that device that blows hot air to your hair? I honestly never thought something like that would be so useful until I got one.

[She squeezes past him into the bathroom and takes out the dryer from under the sink.]

Mr. Spears, I will get you a bathroom, it will be better than that towel. [And she discreetly takes a peek at him.]

[redcinemareel]

[SHE SAW WHAT YOU DID THERE, AN. Not that Grell can blame her.]

Will~! That style brings back so many memories! [Which style she may be talking about (the towel or the hair) is up to them.]

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ William will assume hair, because any memories related to him wearing nothing but a towel are not ones he recalls sharing with Grell Sutcliff! ]

Perhaps we should cut yours short once more, then.

[ It's more of a threat than a suggestion, though, and after shooting Grell another glare, William turns his attention back to An. ]

That is what the device is called, correct? Also, where should I hang my suit so it can dry, as well? I do not believe there is enough space in the shower.

[ladyinscarlet]

[She nods.]

It is, indeed, and you can give me your suit and I will hang it, do not worry about that. [She takes the wet suit to take it with her.]

[redcinemareel]

As if I'd let you. [And Grell knows all about the beauty of wigs. Don't make her use them!]