08-05-2013, 03:09 PM
As soon as Aria spoke up, Hood dismissed Rune's offended ranting and raving and let her storm out for her beer. They both were odd ducks, but at least Aria hadn't come in guns-a-blazing like Candy. The moment the girl stormed out the door he flashed Aria what could almost past as an amused grin, then stepped to the door to call after Rune, "Rule Six. Close the door."
The kid was too easily riled up, especially considering she was the one that came in swinging.
He shut the door on any comment she might have regarding him and his rules, then fixed Aria with a long look. Swords? Really? He couldn't deny the usefulness of a good knife, but full on swords seemed a bit much. As did wearing them in public. She seemed a bit worse for wear; stressed maybe. But she wasn't bitching at him, so there seemed to be no need for a display of force.
"Mr White. Aria is it? Was that so hard? Cordial. Professional. That friend of yours needs to learn when to keep her attitude in check, or she's going to get herself in a lot of trouble."
She'd already claimed a cot, and the tour could wait till the princess was back, so he wouldn't have to do it twice. He crossed the living room and pushed open a door; the bathroom was one of the only rooms that was, indeed, finished. Out of necessity; the humidity could damage the walls and electrical. It wasn't anything lavish, but should meet her requirements.
He didn't offer to shake hands; didn't see it as much of a necessity, all things considered. "Towels under the sink. Laundry room through there. Knock yourself out."
And with that he crossed to the kitchen for an apple whiel Aria squared herself away with the washroom and a bath.
By the time Rune made her way back, Hood was visible in the garage, where he was inspecting the garage door, which was only recently installed. Anywhere the frame was attached to wooden beams, he installed steel mesh for added strength and to discourage the wood from splitting. Since most of the building's outer walls were the steel frames of the sea-cans, the weakest points were of course the doors and windows, hence the added bracing.
He left Rune alone for a bit, letting her enjoy her 'beer' in silence. Since there hadn't been any sign of Aria yet, and no tell-tale sounds of movement coming from the open door between the garage and the living room, she might not have finished in the washroom yet, meaning it wasn't time for the grand tour or for the two Atharim to explain their plans.
The kid was too easily riled up, especially considering she was the one that came in swinging.
He shut the door on any comment she might have regarding him and his rules, then fixed Aria with a long look. Swords? Really? He couldn't deny the usefulness of a good knife, but full on swords seemed a bit much. As did wearing them in public. She seemed a bit worse for wear; stressed maybe. But she wasn't bitching at him, so there seemed to be no need for a display of force.
"Mr White. Aria is it? Was that so hard? Cordial. Professional. That friend of yours needs to learn when to keep her attitude in check, or she's going to get herself in a lot of trouble."
She'd already claimed a cot, and the tour could wait till the princess was back, so he wouldn't have to do it twice. He crossed the living room and pushed open a door; the bathroom was one of the only rooms that was, indeed, finished. Out of necessity; the humidity could damage the walls and electrical. It wasn't anything lavish, but should meet her requirements.
He didn't offer to shake hands; didn't see it as much of a necessity, all things considered. "Towels under the sink. Laundry room through there. Knock yourself out."
And with that he crossed to the kitchen for an apple whiel Aria squared herself away with the washroom and a bath.
By the time Rune made her way back, Hood was visible in the garage, where he was inspecting the garage door, which was only recently installed. Anywhere the frame was attached to wooden beams, he installed steel mesh for added strength and to discourage the wood from splitting. Since most of the building's outer walls were the steel frames of the sea-cans, the weakest points were of course the doors and windows, hence the added bracing.
He left Rune alone for a bit, letting her enjoy her 'beer' in silence. Since there hadn't been any sign of Aria yet, and no tell-tale sounds of movement coming from the open door between the garage and the living room, she might not have finished in the washroom yet, meaning it wasn't time for the grand tour or for the two Atharim to explain their plans.