RP - Checking on Aidan

[on_holy_ground]

Darius had been concerned about Aidan ever since he had heard about what happened. However, he had wanted to give Aidan some time on his own to try and come to some sort of peace with what had happened, before contacting him and seeing if he needed some outside assistance. He also decided that it would be best to call and see if Aidan wished for a visit, rather than simply showing up on the doorstep, so that his presence wouldn't disturb unnecessarily.

And so he waited several weeks, then picked up the phone and made the call.

Comments

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

The bad thing about Darius is that he is a monk or priest or whatever and is used to doing his duty early in the morning. So, when he called at 9 (which isn't early to some of us but it is to a man that sleeps till noon-3...) Aidan wasn't aware of what was going on. Finally, he realizes that it is the phone and grabs it, but doesn't budge from his spot in bed. "'ello?"

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Darius frowned slightly at the sound of Aidan's voice, and it took him a moment to realize that Aidan had probably still been asleep. He did a couple of mental 'Our Fathers' without thinking about it as he spoke. "Good morning, Aidan, it's Darius. My sincerest apologies if I have awoken you."

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"Hmmm? Oh...no...you didn't. I was awake."

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Darius chuckles softly. "It's not a good idea to lie to a priest, Aidan. We have ways of knowing."

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"Well...I was getting awake?"

Another lie! Fuck! He's going to hell!

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

"By which you mean that you had your eyes closed, you were snoring, and were dreaming about you and someone else doing things that I would likely rather not know?"

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"Darius. I am surprised that you have these naughty thoughts so early in the morning. Especially over things like that!" He tsks and sits up.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

"It was a simple guess based on what I know of you, nothing more."

He sounds amused however, as he often is when Aidan is involved. Well, either that or exasperated, but right now it's the former.

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

Aidan will take what he can get from Darius. "I'm glad you called, Darius. I wanted your advice on something."

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

"I am always happy to help in any way that I can, Aidan. What is it that I can do for you?"

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"Will you stop by this afternoon? Or...I could...go there."

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

"I was going to ask you if it would be all right if I came by actually, so it should work out just fine for me to come there. Say around 2pm?"

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"Perfect!"

Pause, "I mean, that would be fine. 2 is fine. My sister is here and will let you in, but that should be fine."

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

"I will be there. I look forward to meeting your sister, and I hope you enjoy your nap."

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"Nap? What nap?"

FUCK! AGAIN!

"I mean, thank you and see you soon." Aidan hangs up and heads back to bed again until about 1:30.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

At just before two o'clock, there is a soft knock at the door.

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

April peeks out to make sure that it is a priest/monk outside the door. She then answers it and grins at him, "Ye must be Darius. I've heard a lot about ye, and I wanted tae meet you."

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Darius smiles. "And you must be April. I have been wanting to meet you as well."

The smile turns slightly wry. "I admit that I am slightly leary about what it is that your brother might have said about me."

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"Oh only good things! Well as good as Aidan gets at any rate. Please come in an make yerself at home. Aidan will be with ye shortly. Would you like a good Scottish tea or anything?"

Which...a good scottish tea taste like guinness watered down...

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

He drinks stuff made out of moss on a regular basis.

"I'd love some, thank you."

He comes inside and glances at the couch, then decides to make himself at home on one of the kitchen chairs.

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

She comes back with the tea and goes back to get Aidan. Aidan was doing his afternoon routine which is a 'normal' persons morning routine. He took a shower and is now changing. He comes out shortly with slightly damp hair.

"Hey Darius. It was nice of you to come." He says as he holds out his hand to Darius.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Darius takes Aidan's hand in both of his and squeezes slightly, that being his usual method of saying hello. "I was more than happy to come by, Aidan. I fear it has been far to long since we spoke last."

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"Yeah...the last time was a long time ago. Sorry about that...I meant to talk to you some more...but life." He pulls up a chair and sits down.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Darius nods. "It does happen."

He makes himself comfortable in the chair, and looks at Aidan, his eyes warm and concerned. "How have you been doing, Aidan?"

[aoutlaw321.livejournal.com]

"I've been doing...fine."