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[Dying is always annoying and painful, and Benny has had to live through dying one more time. Although it's the first time she's come back pumped full of black sparkly blood - she thinks, although she isn't aware of the blood part quite yet. Give her a few hours though and she'll find out accidentally or something because she's dumb.]

[She stretches a bit, feeling herself out again, and seems an odd combination of cranky and overly cheerful]

Yes, let's not do that again. [she stretches some more, standing on tip toes and arms stretching up and over her head] And Brax, if you're around, don't think I didn't spot you up there with that cognac. I'm still expecting it, wherever you happen to be.

[and now she's just wandering around and feeling herself out still, because coming back from the dead does feel weird, even if it's happened before]

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[Absently] Sometimes they just don't, with me. They take out the manacles and then change their mind.

[Because Brax gives them a 'Really? Are you really going to bind me?' look of disdain, and then they feel dumb.]

So what do they end up doing with you instead?

Try drugging me, generally. I usually fake the symptoms so as to not hurt their feelings.

You're a very thoughtful captive. Most villains should only be so lucky to have such a conscientious hostage.

Threats of death and violence are no reason to surrender one's manners, Bernice.

Of course not. How gauche of me.

You must be forgiven. Your upbringing.

And what the hell is that supposed to mean?

[He gives her a very, very smug smile. He loves winding Benny up.] Besides, whatever trouble you may or may not get into, I've no doubts that it will be countered by the company and the drinks.

[Damn you Brax!!!]

I will not be getting into any trouble! I plan on doing absolutely nothing but drinking and entertained by Ice Warriors. And if I do happen to find myself in trouble I know it bloody well is going to be your fault, Irving Braxiatel.

I think, Bernice, that I have the better record for not causing trouble wherever I go. You, on the other hand...

I on the other hand what, Brax?

[and that 'what' is delivered with a look that could kill]

[not even trying to make this sound innocent] Have very bad luck.

I have - I have -

Oh shut up.

[she is now sulking]

[He doesn't bother keeping the fond smile off his face.] Would you like to come home now, Bernice? Peter will be delighted to see you.

[she is still sort of sulking, but the mention of Peter gets her attention] He really has missed me then?

Yes, of course. I said as much.

[Though not in those exact words, because he's Irving Braxiatel, and directness is bad for his health.]

How could you doubt it?

[something in Brax's words triggers something in Benny. Her smiles grows wider and she nods, although her eyes betray her, as she sniffs and fights the urge to cry again. She feels rather pathetic]

Of course.

[Brax frowns at her, unable to understand what he said wrong.] Would you... care to put off the holiday for a few days? Or we could take Peter with us.

[Benny shakes her head, smiling even more]

Why would I want to do that?

[she rubs at her eyes] I think they mucked up my sinuses when they brought me back. That is going to be annoying.

[she smiles again, grabbing Brax's arm and shaking it] But let's go right away. We wouldn't want to upset Peter or Jason or anyone, so I think perhaps it might be best to just leave straight away, and you can just tell everyone I'll be gone another week or so as it's taking longer than expected to acquire whatever it is you sent me off to acquire. There's no reason to come back for a day just to leave again for a week.

Edited 2010-07-17 17:38 (UTC)

[Like a child's favourite doll, Brax lets his arm be shaken without pulling away.] Benny. Are you certain? There's no reason Peter couldn't join us. Or we could delay as long as you like.

[she lets go of his arm]

I said I wanted to, didn't I? Why would I suggest it if I didn't want it?

If you're not interested in going, I can just bloody well go myself.

Bernice.

[He looks at her very seriously. The frown stays.]

We need to go home so I can arrange the trip regardless.

[and she feels somewhat small, as if being lectured by a parent or teacher]

He might want to stay with Clarissa. Or he might not even recognize me. I'm gone so much and I miss so much and he wasn't even upset that I was missing for two days without even a goodbye.

Benny, he loves you. Of course he wants to stay with you. Countless parents are called away from their children to fulfil their other responsibilities. Their children miss them, certainly, but they don't blame them. And they're always happy for their parents' return.