Bet you can't

[Lovely]

May 20, Year 2
afternoon


Seth was the older of the two 'boys' which means he's in more trouble - supposed to be the one in charge and set the example... specially since he's sophisicated and been in the city and all.... means he also tries to convince dad that it's bast's fault...

Bast just gruffed and called him a city boy.

yeah yeah... go pay the nice lady, would ya?

Why don't you.. you have all those refined manners and all.. city sissy

so? you broke the stuff

it was your head that broke those dishes

it was your head gettin' all hot in the first place... I was just talking to the girl. You didn't have to lose your temper.

She was a pretty girl.. aint enough of em in the city for you? You have to come steal ours?

*looks around as they're walking* ... you did notice... I'm here... the city ain't? And I wasn't stealing... and she wasn't yours. Cattle you steal. Girls you sweep up and appreciate. I was just about to the appreciating when you showed up.

Good thing.. cause I woulda killed ya if you got any further *kicks a rock and stuffs his hands in his pockets*

How's I s'posed to know you were sweet on her? Look, I'm sorry, okay? You got that? I didn't know.

Yeah, okay.. like you woulda cared if you knew.. gotta sweet talk every skirt you see.

Aww, don't be like that. I care. I care. And it ain't every skirt.

Sure it's not.. bet you can't walk past that blonde without saying something *points to the beautiful girl standing on the walk, gorgeous silky curls cascading from her pinned up do*

You couldn't pick a brunette, could you? *scowls softly and nods... deal*

I could have, but she was on our way and she's mighty pretty.. nice little slip of a girl. *he smiles, doing a little hop step as the walk.*

The girl ahead shifts and turns towards them to reveal a stunning face to go with her nearly perfect shape.

Seth gave his brother a fuming sideways look that meant more than dishes might be broken later. The terms of their bet hadn't been stated, however. The girl was heavenly in every way and he was certain he'd fare better than Bast with attempting to get her attention. He sighed and held his tongue, though he was wishing...

[Lovely]

Bast grinned broadly as the approached the girl, he tipped his hat and winked. "good afternoon miss."

The girl smiled beautifully in return and nodded her head to both boys. "Afternoon gentlemen.. fine day isn't it?"

Even her soft voice was like a sweet song, Bast nearly tripped over his feet as she spoke to them.

Seth was set in motion with the beauty's voice. He'd only promised he wouldn't use his own. He nodded and paused, offering a grand gesture as Bast stumbled, half-wanting to push him over further, but let him go. His hat in hand, he pulled it off and bowed politely, offering a warm smile.

She continued to smile warmly, her eyes sparkling in the sun's light and her hair giving a honey gold glow. She bit her lip as Bast tripped but did not laugh and the expression slipped away. She turned to Seth, expectantly waiting for his greeting and tipping her head as he said nothing.

He turned away and coughed, gesturing to his throat with a wince as if he'd lost his voice for a short while. His nod was apologetic and polite.

"Oh.. poor thing.." She murmured sympathetically, and motioned for thm to wait, she went into the merchantile and came out a moment later. With a gentle smile she handed a small package to Seth. "A sure remedy.. drink this mixed in warm water, like tea and you'll be good as new in a couple hours."

Bast leaned against the rail just about glaring at Seth the entire time, though his expression shifted to a smile for the girl. "Oh he's not sick.. he's just shy around girls.. "

He smiled and shook his head. The wink would tell her otherwise as would the softly piercing and murderous glance he gave his brother. He offered the girl his utmost thanks, asking silently to take her hand for a kiss on the knuckle.

"Oh goodness just talk to her!!" Bast huffed and shoved himself off the rail. Damn his brother, he was even more disarming when he didn't speak so it seemed.

Again he nodded and apologized out loud, though softly as Bast walked away. "Actually, he's the shy one around girls. He wanted to tell you you're the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. I'm sorry for the ruse. Please... go talk to him. I'll go get your money back for this." He gestured to the package.

[Lovely]

the girl was shocked and stood there a moment staring at Seth, then shook her head. "No thank you.. it's quite alright." She gave a small smile and turned from him to head down the walk.

"Miss... may I have your name at least? It wouldn't be right. It already ain't ... isn't... right. Same as stealing and we don't steal from ladies. Please?"

The girl paused and turned, her smile shining warmly again. "Angel." She gave a slight curtsey and waved towards the small package. "Please.. save it, I'm sure you or someone you know will be able to use it."

"Well thank you, then. Your kindness will be remembered," he nodded, curious and astonished as she snubbed the both of them and walked away. "Well how d'ya like that. Hm." He would return the package anyway in her name. Surely the shop would let her buy something else. If they gave him the money and she didn't want it back though... was that still stealing? "Bast... Sebastian... get on back over here."

He stayed off to the side, kicking the dust with his boot and just about pouting. "No.."

"Oh would you sweeten up some? What's the matter with you? I tried. I'll go on Sunday and swear I tried. I didn't break it til you told me to."

"you didn't even have to talk and she liked you better."

"You got snake oil in your ears? She walked away, not interested. She's a kind soul'd thought I was ailin', Bast. She didnt' like me. She just went on her way like you saw."

"Walked away cause we played tricks.. bet she'd would have just melted for you."

"Bet she woulda just beat me on the head with that bag for being a menace. You know what your problem is... you don't think you can."

"Shut up."

"Mmm hmmm. Maybe after gettin' our whoopin and gettin' our chores done for Maggie, we should see about finding you a skirt or two what likes you like you painted the moon up in the sky."