practicality: (upset)
[locked to Sheska]
Sorry I didn't get in touch with you yesterday - are you doing alright? I know that was a bit much, over dinner...if you'd like to talk, just drop me a message.
[/locked]

[locked to Elena]

Fucking hell, with everything that's happened, it totally slipped my mind - his birthday is tomorrow, Elena. And I think, with everything...he deserves something special, this year. I'll make arrangement, just...get something nice, and leave your evening free. I'll let you know once I've made dinner reservations.
[/locked]

I think high on my list of 'things to never experience again' is getting woken up at eight am, with a massive hangover, by a five-year-old who wants to know why his breakfast isn't ready, right now. Gods. I'd rather face Sephiroth over again, I think.

[locked to Tseng]

Date: 2009-08-07 09:57 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com
That's all right. You were busy.

I certainly don't think any less of you. I was surprised - relationships such as yours are either non-existent or kept very tightly concealed where I come from - so much so that I hadn't even thought... Well, at any rate, I don't think less of you. Nor... of Mr. Shinra. All of that information was probably something I needed to hear. I'd rather you two had told me together, but if wishes were philosopher's stones, we'd all be immortal. If there is anything else you two feel I should know, I should like to arrange a meeting to discuss it.

[locked to Sheska]

Date: 2009-08-07 10:18 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com
They aren't exactly widely accepted back home, either. In Wutai such a thing would be forbidden - I'd rather not think what my father would have done if he had found out about about me when I was younger, but suffice to say it would have been worse than merely being disowned. In the city, such things were more accepted, but Turks were expected to retain a certain degree of emotional distance from others, and if Midgar hadn't fallen, Rufus would have been expected to marry and raise the next generation of Shinra.

I would have preferred to tell you myself, but Rufus has always been a man of action, particularly when he thinks things need to be done. And gods, please don't call him Mr. Shinra where he can hear you, he hates it - it reminds him too much of his father.

[locked to Tseng]

Date: 2009-08-07 10:56 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com
I'm not under the impression that people would dislike the idea of such relationships at home... Just that I'm not sure they've been thought of yet. Or people were afraid that it wouldn't be taken well. Personally, I find it both interesting, and... well, I like to see you happy, which you obviously are when you're not arguing.

... My apologies. Is there something I should call him? One that does not suggest familiarity, but will not offend?

[locked to Sheska]

Date: 2009-08-08 12:59 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com
Heh. I think it's unlikely such relationships don't exist, but they probably are well-hidden. Most people in our world are indifferent to such things, but some view it as unnatural. I'm glad you don't mind, though.

Well, he asked you to call him Rufus, so...stick with that, I think.

Re: [locked to Sheska]

Date: 2009-08-08 01:52 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com
Unnatural? Love is love, whatever form it takes.

Hm. What is the name that Elena uses for him? What does it mean?

[locked to Sheska]

Date: 2009-08-08 02:45 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com
Not everyone is as understanding as you. Particularly in societies like Wutai, where family lineage is important - we are unable to have children. Not that I'd want to, but it would have been expected of me if I had stayed.

Shachou? 'President', more or less. It's his title, still, though he's not president of much any more.

[locked to Tseng]

Date: 2009-08-08 03:37 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com
So why couldn't you adopt a child, raise as your own, with all the proper family values?

No, that wouldn't be appropriate. I am not his employee. And never will be. So long as he does not ask me to call him "Rufie" or something, I suppose Rufus will be fine.

[locked to Sheska]

Date: 2009-08-08 03:45 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com
It wouldn't be of my blood, though. Not that it matters so much - my parents have my older brother to carry on the family name. We would make terrible fathers, anyway.

I think he'd consider 'Rufie' a shooting offense, so I think you're safe on that front.

[Public]

Date: 2009-08-07 09:58 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com
Oh dear... Elena was very kind and kept the little ones out of the bedroom until I got up yesterday. I must remember to thank her for that. Are you feeling better now?

[Public]

Date: 2009-08-07 10:22 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com
A bit - not the first time I've woken up hungover, and it probably won't be the last, but...one more thing I'd rather not have to deal with this week.

[Public]

Date: 2009-08-07 10:57 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com
Mm. Understandable. I've forgotten to check - did Elena bring the cake platter home with her when she returned Alex to you? Or is it still in your possession?

[Public]

Date: 2009-08-08 02:36 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com
Ah, no - we still still haven't finished the cake. I'll put it on one of our plates and bring yours back later today.

[Public]

Date: 2009-08-08 03:39 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] librariansheart.livejournal.com
Oh, that isn't really necessary. When you're finished, I'll come get it.

Date: 2009-08-08 04:37 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] turksdigblondes.livejournal.com
I forgot to remind you with everything... I have a few things for him already actually just tell me what time to be there.

Locked to Elena

Date: 2009-08-08 05:06 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] citydragon.livejournal.com
Reservation's for eight-thirty tomorrow, at [restaurant name].

Re: Locked to Elena

Date: 2009-08-08 05:10 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] turksdigblondes.livejournal.com
I'll stop by earlier to drop his presents off.

Profile

practicality: (Default)
practicality

September 2020

S M T W T F S
  12345
6789101112
131415 16171819
20212223242526
27282930   

Most Popular Tags

Style Credit

  • Base style: Abstractia by chiming
  • Theme: Abyss by chiming

Expand Cut Tags

No cut tags
Page generated Apr. 4th, 2025 03:12 pm