Chris would look uncomfortable as he stood in a straight form, bowing his head slightly as they came in shaking Doc's hand in a friendly manor smiling slightly."You know just got a tiny bit lost."He'd jokingly say. "Its a pleasure to meet both of your acquaintances again Monsieur."He'd bow slightly to Doc. "Mademoiselle."He'd do the same again. He'd look down at the water slightly but not reach for it feeling it may be rude. "I am sorry there is no real reason for my visit, I just felt that it was time I would come here."He'd look outside to the nice view as if he was still taking in all the sights seeming to enjoy how the place was set up.
For him being in new places often put him on edge, he had to see every detail before he ever felt comfortable but strangely enough for him at felt slightly at ease in the atmosphere he could feel that was being emitted from the room. his eyes moved back to Doc and Midori."I am sorry for my wondering eyes, Just like to enjoy the significance of every room I enter."
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"No apologies needed my good man," replied Doc, "if I were in your shoes, i would act the same." Doc then reached out, putting his outstretched hand on his back, "if you like this, man do I have things to show you."
He then turned to Midori, "Join us if you like.''
She smiled, "No, no, I go make some snacks. Besides, I feel a bit uncomfortable in walking too much right now."
Doc nodded his approval and he escorted Chris to his pride and joy, his West Room. Inside the door, he just motioned for Chris to take a look around as he explained things.
"In this room, you will find things from my past....my extreme past. Look around."
As Chris made the slow walk around the large room, awe must have struck him. Old pictures of the Earp family were on the wall.
Pictures of Doc and his old friend Wyatt could also be found.
"That's my personal favorite," said Doc as Chris looked at one with him and Wyatt leaning on a fence.
Yes, they were very old. The room itself was made in the style of the old American West. As Chris passed a wall, he found some old western style guns hung for display.
"They all work too," he said, "they just need ammo."
In the far corner, taking up a large chunk of the room was a baby grand piano. It wasn't old itself but it was conditioned to look it. As Chris lavished over the fine instrument, Doc walked over and took a seat at his piano and without a word, began playing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmruHc4S9Q...feature=related
Half way through the song, he turned to Chris with a smile as he continued playing, almost to ask him "you like?''
He'd smile nodding slightly quickly, although it was not his type of music it never stopped him to listening and enjoying the song, he would listen to every pitch listen so carefully he even started to hear his own heart in his ears. he'd stalk around the room slightly as if not wanting to make a noise to disrupt the playing seeming fairly relaxed as his bare feet moved along the floor the only sound would come from any of the floor broads that might creek. he looked in great detail over the guns individually before moving again to the pictures, smiling as he wondered if Doc was born with that facial hair noticing the pocket watches in each of the two men's coats
Chris wouldn't have touched anything barely even being in arm's reach of most of the items in the room just so he wouldn't have the possibility of damaging anything seeing all he needed with his eyes even though he was more of a physical person."This looks like you put alot of effort into it, easy to admire everything in here wouldn't you say?" He'd say softly as he turned back to Doc looking at him as he speaks, his arms would be behind his back holding his right hand with his left.
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"Hm, it is easy to do," he answered, "admiring relics from a world long past is easy especially when it is one's home." He then motioned to the front door, "we should go back out. Mrs. Holliday has some hors'deuvers for us."
He wasn't wrong and timing was perfect. Christopher and Doc entered the large dining area as she entered with a tray of food and a bright red chrysanthemum in her hair. She made a turn for the bar and was intercepted, "sit and take a load off, Dahlin'," Doc said to her, "I'll get the drinks." He pulled her chair out and helped her to her seat before he went over to serve up some beverages.
"Please, Christopher, eat," insisted Midori with a smile motioning to the tray. It had some simple yet satisfying snack type foods on it, spreads, dips and all with a Kusari touch to it. "I must apologize, Christopher, I normally not so.........cheap."
The Hollidays enjoyed some dining time with their guest although both were at a loss on how to entertain their guest. What did he like? Did he want something? Was this soon to be something diplomatic or medical? Only time would tell.
He just smiled. "Don't worry about it Mon Ami's, its better then the cardboard food rations I'd have to eat while on an operation. Actually I remember, I re-framed from eating when I was on such, set on the task at hand." He paused for a moment, he knew he let the word slip from his mouth and most likely Midori heard it. "I was an Order agent when I first met you." He'd be talking to Midori looking at her as he speaks
Chris took a little sip of his drink hoping it wasn't alcoholic but he did like the taste what ever it was, his glaze switched between the two. "I realize with most people I meet that they tend to have questions they wish to ask and if I find them respectable enough I answer them Both of you I think of you both beyond respectable and would be happy to answer any questions you have, truthfully." He added as he spoke to both of them rubbing a small black ink shape on his left hand in-between his thumb and palm being well hidden. He would seem slightly nervous and at ease as he waited for either of them to speak.
He took one of the snacks slowly chewing on it, as if to be polite to not reject what was offered, it was in his nature to be shy and nervous which wasn't common for some one that was in the position he was during the service time with the Order, he knew he only got to where he was because he was one of the original Black squadron members before it dissolved and was renamed to the Order primary fleet being only a few of them left now.
"Yes, I remember," she said with a smile through her heavy Kusari accent, "it was Freeport 18. I was travelling to Honshu."
She went over to a chair at the table where Chris was sitting and with the help of her husband, took a seat before him as she tried to get herself comfortable. She put on a good face about dealing with the cramps and the inconvenience of being over six months pregnant.
"When I met you, I was nervous," she said pleasantly as she looked into his face while her husband took a seat beside her, "but, you were gentleman and I feel better after short time."
As she spoke, John sat quietly and just listened. He could sense Chris' nervousness but said little about it. He was a doctor after all and preferred to study people. He knew something was different about him but he didn't feel threatened. He did hear him mention "operation" but kept his interest quiet for the time.
"You must eat, Christopher," she said in regards to his earlier comment, "you need your strength. If I had time, I would make you Mahi fish. It is a favorite."
She then retracted her smile for a moment as she again tried to make herself comfortable. Then smiling again, she asked with a sense of concern, one of an expecting mother, "you mention operation. I hope it nothing serious."
"Dahlin," interrupted John, "that is something we should not ask about," as he took her hand in his.
She took a breath and sighed, realizing she was wrong.
"Chris, I sorry," she said with a bow of her head, "I should not have asked."
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Chris shook his head slightly. "[color=#ffcc00]Operations, is what I should have said as I have lead more then one as I had requested Mr. Holliday not to tell you but I was a leading Order Commodore And I do not mind Monsieur Holliday, I expect you to ask what may come to mind." He rubbed his eyes slightly he was always tired with black rings around his eyes. [color=#ffcc00]"And I am sure you're an extraordinary cook, but I am sorry to say that my pallet is very picky about what it will not hurt about these days."He offered a weak smile, he found it strange the feeling of being nervous and for him it always kicked in at the stupidest times too which was never a help.
He rubbed his neck slightly finding it hard to gather what he was going to say his back was hunched slightly as he lent forward his heels on the legs of the chair and his front foot on the ground."Most of the Operations I ran were that of a militaristic nature, growing up on Toledo made me what I am into today, and if there was one thing I learned was pick your friends wisely as they are one of the rarest commodity a true friend that is at least out there."
It would be obvious that he was choosing his words carefully and despite the relaxing atmosphere he was tense, he had never come for a medical reason or diplomatic. This was more spontaneous and that he felt that he should, that he should have come long ago before he left the Order and before he disbanded the Black sun armada. "Shortly after our meeting Mademoiselle Holliday I was working with my connections with the Gallian people know as the Le Conseil, I gained there trust at spent quite a lot of time there." He seemed to wait patiently for a response or even an emotion form them
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"Ah yes, Le Conseil," Doc chimed at the name, "I had a meeting with their Ambassador not long ago." He then sighed, "Sadly, I here that group is no more. It is a shame." He said all this while he gently massaged his wife's neck and shoulders.
He then took a look at Christopher, not as an Ambassador or a host but as a Doctor.
"Christopher, and I say this will due respect but you look awful, a little sick or tired. If you want, I have a guest house where you can spend a few days of relaxation. You could even enjoy the natural beauty of where we live," he lectured. He then smiled a bit, "I mean, we can all use some down time."
After a brief silence, he added with his old Earth southern accent, "And I do agree, Sir, that we must pick our friends wisely. I don't have many myself as I prefer quality over quantity."
He'd look a little confused at Doc. "The Le Conseil is just the Council now, they just moved over I believe or so I've heard." he'd watch slightly a little confused when he started to massage her never having seen such a thing
He'd smile slightly closing his eyes as he breathed out. "I don't want to seem disrespectful, but I always look this as of late, I've had a few things pushing down on me and I can not ignore them or they may crush me in time, but thank you for the offer, I don't think Ill ever have down time with how things seem to go." He'd of rubbed one of his eyes trying to get rid of the look he had.
Chris would nod slightly. "It very rare to find one of great quality they seem to be one of the rarest things to ever be created, from my experience." He'd seem to relax a little but still thinking about his words a lot "If I am being a bother just tell me for when you wish for me to leave I don't wish to put you two through any discomfort."he'd still be in the general position he was before.
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"I wasn't aware of the change of name," responded Doc as he continued massaging his wife's shoulders, "it has been some time since I last spoke to anyone out there. I do hope they are well as they fight against an oppressive ruler."
He then stopped massaging and returned to her side at the table as he gave a smile of assurance to his guest, "No disrespect taken. I know how it is to have many issue pressing on you, fearing that if you let up even a little that they may crush you. When one is an Ambassador such as myself, it is common."
He then took a bottle of soda water that was on the table and topped off Christopher's glass, then Midori's and finally, his own, taking a sip before he continued.
"And I mean no disrespect either when I give professional advice. You should make yourself some time to rest, even if for only a day." He made a waving motion to Midori and then himself, "There are days where we just get up, head out to my stable, mount up a couple of cabalas and ride off to see how the far reaches of the estate are. The wildlife, the nature, our lakeside cabin, everything. It's amazing how a few hours in some good, natural air followed by maybe a swim and then a long nap re-energizes the body."
He then leaned forward a bit, "We are not uncomfortable by your presence. We are sitting, visiting, drinking some soda water and just being social. That is rest in and of itself, something we can all use."