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Cal Chandler ([personal profile] americas_son) wrote2010-10-16 12:57 pm
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Sunnydale AU: knowing what this world is about

Two days, Violet Chandler has declared, are more than enough time for Cal to mope around avoiding school. It's time for him to get back onto a normal schedule; just because he doesn't like the new arrangement doesn't excuse him from his responsibilities.

So Cal is at school, the high he's carefully maintained for the last couple of days wearing off. He's out back smoking a cigarette during lunch, but nicotine is hardly a decent substitute.

Only three and a half more hours to go.
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if_inconvenient: (!= that was Victorian)

[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
He smiles, wryly.

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"So break in sometime," Cal suggests, his tone sightly lighter.

Though he makes no promises about trying to be sober for it.
if_inconvenient: (!= brief but powerful)

[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, now that you invite me."

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm in the same wing as Peter's office," Cal says. "Down the hall a little, on the other side of the hall."

It hadn't been a bedroom, but Peter had it turned into one.
if_inconvenient: (!= any such experiments)

[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you. I'm sure I can find my way without any trouble."

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure you can."

Maybe breaking in is a better idea right now, anyway. Cal isn't - well, it might be better if not everyone knew Sherlock was there.
if_inconvenient: (!= quintessentially Stark)

[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
He flashes a smile.

"And here I thought I was done circumventing your security. I am sure I will have a lot of fun with Mr Beardsley's new arrangements."

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Cal smiles back, just a little.

"I'd think it would be easier on the first floor than the third."

Less climbing.
if_inconvenient: (!= brief but powerful)

[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, but the first floor is more populated. I might have to climb in your window."

A thought strikes, and he grins mischievously.

"Or his."

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
. . . Cal looks blank, because Sherlock is right - that pronoun could refer to several different people.
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[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mr Beardsley's, of course. It would be quite expedient, if I had news to give him in any case."

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh."

Cal pauses.

"I dunno, I'm not really sure it's a good idea to fuck with him right now."
if_inconvenient: (!= that was Victorian)

[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"Perhaps only if I have good news, then."

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"It might help."

Maybe. A little.

Cal draws from his cigarette.
if_inconvenient: (!= quintessentially Stark)

[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Who knows. A little whimsy might do him some good."

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
. . . that actually draws a noise somewhat resembling a laugh out of Cal.

"I, uh, I don't think he'd agree with that."

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"- what?"

Cal blinks at him.

[identity profile] americas-son.livejournal.com 2010-10-16 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Cal snorts, but he looks the closest to at ease he's been for the last two days.
if_inconvenient: (!= that was Victorian)

[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-10-16 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
In which case, Sherlock feels he has accomplished something worthwhile.

It's a nice feeling.
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