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Q had managed to remain out of the field for a bit now, confined to his lab and Q branch, quite happily. In fact his world, as a whole, had been delightfully calm. He and Bond had spent the holiday abroad, doing things the office didn't need to know about... And he'd returned to London uncharacteristically chipper.
Today he was at a cafe not far from the office, hiding behind his laptop as usual- However, he seemed slightly less closed off than usual. Where he usually blended into the background, or made a point of not engaging with the world, today.... Today, however, he seemed interested, watching people pass by out the window, and even occasionally glancing up to see who was coming and going in the cafe.
In fact, he was so engaged with the world, that he didn't notice his laptop screen flicker strangely before returning to normal.
Today he was at a cafe not far from the office, hiding behind his laptop as usual- However, he seemed slightly less closed off than usual. Where he usually blended into the background, or made a point of not engaging with the world, today.... Today, however, he seemed interested, watching people pass by out the window, and even occasionally glancing up to see who was coming and going in the cafe.
In fact, he was so engaged with the world, that he didn't notice his laptop screen flicker strangely before returning to normal.
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Date: 2017-01-13 03:58 am (UTC)Finally, he gathered some resolve and walked over.
"I'm sorry to interrupt you," he said, steeling himself for a negative reaction to his presence.
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Date: 2017-01-13 04:04 am (UTC)"It's fine, I'm not currently busy. What can I do for you, Alcuin?" he asked.
Yes, he'd heard about Hannibal. ...And yes, he had suspicions.
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Date: 2017-01-13 04:15 am (UTC)He glanced around, and then sat down in the chair next to him. To get closer, not because he intended to stay long.
"I only wanted to make sure you'd heard about Hannibal," he said quietly. "I'm guessing so."
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Date: 2017-01-13 04:36 am (UTC)Q nodded, and though he didn't trust Alcuin, he wasn't heartless. No matter what his worries or suspicions were.
"I'm sorry for your loss," the young quartermaster said softly.
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Date: 2017-01-13 04:45 am (UTC)Then he said, "You know he was murdered?" The police had officially ruled it arson now. With no leads. No one knew a damn thing.
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Date: 2017-01-13 03:18 pm (UTC)"I imagine they're looking into his patients. ...And you."
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Date: 2017-01-13 04:40 pm (UTC)"Do you have a suspect then?" he asked, willing to hear the man out, even if he didn't trust him.
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Date: 2017-01-17 12:19 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-01-17 01:33 am (UTC)"Rude," he muttered, glancing at her again, then hesitating as he showed the very thin and dainty, silver band of a wedding ring he now wore- Before holding it up to his lips.
It had happened, yes, but they weren't advertising that fact.
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Date: 2017-01-17 03:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-01-17 04:23 pm (UTC)Q shrugged one shoulder, then closed his laptop.
"It wasn't something I ever thought I'd do," he confessed.
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Date: 2017-01-17 04:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-01-17 06:25 pm (UTC)"More than," Q said softly. "I didn't know how I would feel after- If I'd feel trapped or overwhelmed, but- It's good. Really good."
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Date: 2017-01-17 08:12 pm (UTC)If he didn't want to talk about it here, she trusted him to evade answering.
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Date: 2017-01-18 12:08 am (UTC)"Miserable," Q replied honestly. "To describe my budget as shoestring would be an understatement. The fact that Bond still has a job at all is nothing short of a miracle."
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Date: 2017-01-27 04:19 am (UTC)"Good to see you, mate," he smiled. "Can I join you?"
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Date: 2017-01-27 04:24 am (UTC)"Of course," the young quartermaster replied, closing his laptop and moving it slightly to one side. "It's always nice to see you, Hex."
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Date: 2017-01-27 04:27 am (UTC)"It's really good to see you, too. It's been a while," he said, ducking his chin and rubbing the back of his neck as he thought of that awful night when he'd last seen Q. It had been a turn around, though. A good moment in the end. Still, he was embarrassed.
"How've you been? How was your holiday?"
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Date: 2017-01-27 04:36 am (UTC)He didn't wear the ring always, definitely not at work. It was there though. Small, dainty, silver looking. A very thin band that meant so much to him.
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Date: 2017-01-27 04:38 am (UTC)"Bollocks. No way," he said in amazement, taking hold of Q's hand to see. "You did it? He finally got of his arse and did it?"
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Date: 2017-01-27 04:55 am (UTC)"We got off our arses, yes," Q nodded, since Bond certainly hadn't been alone in dragging his feet. "We decided it was time. The future is so uncertain, so we have to embrace the now."
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Date: 2017-01-27 04:59 am (UTC)"Exactly right," Hex nodded, then let Q's hand go. "Congratulations. I'm really happy for you, mate."
The server came over and Hex ordered a pastrami sandwich on rye and a cup of tea then looked to Q.
"Want anything more?" he asked. "Warm cup at least?"
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Date: 2017-01-27 05:04 am (UTC)"Another cup of tea would be lovely, yes. Thank you," Q added with a warm smile that should have looked out of place on the often cold and detached Quartermaster's face- and yet didn't.
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