11639/A little quiet time

A little quiet time
Date of Scene:	19 June 2020
Location:	Apartment 214, Hugo Building
Synopsis:	Another late night chat between Buffy and Willow.
Cast of Characters:	Buffy Summers, Willow Rosenberg

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Buffy Summers has posed:
It's another late night patrolling and Buffy steps in, a bit scratched and bruised but no worse for wear. She is also sporting a shiny new battle axe with a sharpened wooden end, dried with blood. Yep, she's been out hunting again and apparently rather enjoying testing out her latest new toy.

But gosh is she ever hungry! if only she could find a quick and easy meal, slaying sure takes up a lot of energy..

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow, meanwhile, sits in the apartment, munching on cookies, deep into a book on magic. She really meant to be in bed an hour or two ago. Oooops? "Weird," she talks to herself, "if you take a.. ooh. Cool.."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers draws a deep breath, stepping into the bathroom briefly, rinsing her bloody axe in the bathtub and making a mental note to invest in a proper cleaning cloth in the future. She steps out and heads next for the kitchen, grabbing some cookies from the cupboard before pulling open a can of chicken noodle soup. Cuz honestly she can't cook to save her life.

It takes her a moment or two to realize that hey, she's not alone! "Willow! Hey, how long you been sitting there? I hope I didn't wake you up!"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Eek!" Willow comes just this close to giving Buffy a magic spell, but remembered at the last minute *who* she was. "Sorry! You're at Thomas' just as often as you are here. I think you were there tonight. Probably just as well, I haven't perfected this one yet." She puts the magic book aside, "You're here though. Hi! Tell me everything since, well, Friday. I really did not tell you what happened! Oh would you like some cookies? I'm really good at them now. Try!" And a plate of cookies appears.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers oohs, "More cookies! Thanks, did you bake em?" she grabs one or two, munching hungrily on them and shrugs, sighing as she flops down tiredly on the sofa. "Yeah, I guess I am there more often than usual, especially now he's back in town...Sorry Wil's, I know were room mates, I hope it doesn't feel like I'm abandoning you all.."

She does quirk a curious brow though, peering t her thoughtfully, "Ooh, something happen to you recently?"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Wils takes another cookie, "Yeah, now that we're not in public, we went to a Greek island, and rescued Wonder Woman. Wait! You aren't going to tell anyone about this, are you? I guess I should have asked about that first. And no, sometimes it is lonely. But it is normal, right?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers oohs, "A Greek island huh? that's really cool! Soo is that where Wonder Woman's from? That's crazy.." she smiles, "Well, the Justice League is really lucky to have someone like you on their side, they're probably pretty short on magic users! And don't worry, I won't tell anyone.."

Buffy shrugs and sighs, "Well, I do really like...No..I love him.." her face reddens a little as she says that, "I know, I've said that before but..This is different it's nit like Angel, you know, no terrible curse although I suppose it came close.." she laughs, shakes her head, "How about you, anyone special in your life?"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Well she *is* from a Greek Island, but this one had a curse. We just got out before things happened again. Wonder Woman had been fighting for a long time but wasn't able to break free. I helped to get everyone off, with Thor. It was really unusual, my magic felt so easy."

The listens to the tale of Thomas, and can't giggle. "Why do you think that love is simple, and that we can pick and choose where our heart falls. That for romance novels. Real life?" She shakes her head. But the question brings a furrow to her brow. "I don't know?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers oohs, "Ahh, I've fought alongside Thor before. Good guy to have your back." she grins, resting her axe on the floor now that it's clean and shiny. "No, love is never simple and I've only ever been in love once in my life.." she sighs, closing her eyes, resting her head against the back rest.

"I know a lot of people think I'm crazy. Pretty much every girl is in love with Thomas. He is an incubus Afterall. But even knowing that I kept my distance from him for a really long time, and...Well, it just felt right, through all the trials and tribulations we've been through."

She smiles thoughtfully, glancing sidelong at Willow thoughtfully. "You dont...Know?" she echoes quizzically.

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Well I didn't love him. In fact probably didn't really like him much. But I learned to like him and I learned about him because of you." Willow grins. And then doesn't. "I don't know. There were things I liked about Daniel, and Tara.. and I really hurt back in the past, but now I don't know. Why? Are you wanting me to so that you do feel guilty if you decide to move in with Thomas?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers arches a brow. "Oh, we're talking about Oz right?" she shrugs, "Ah. I really thought you guys were in love, but I guess 'love' is a funny thing, and hard to pinpoint sometimes.." Buffy smiles faintly. As for Tara, well, she hasn't seen her in a while. Had she and Willow ended up getting together or..?

Buffy decides not to push and she just shrugs again. "Oh, just curious, Tara seemed like a nice girl. And...Well, I guess I just want you to be happy, you know? I know there were times when I felt lonely in this apartment while you were travelling the world, but I understood. And now I'm back, i'm just thrilled you're here, but I suppose.."

Buffy ponders that a moment longer. "Yeah, I guess I would feel a bit guilty if I left..Although honestly, I'm sure Thomas wouldn't mind either way. It's not like he doesn't have a key to my room and it's not like I can't go over there any time I like either. So I wont worry about it right now."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow cocks her head. "But why? We're two different people, and we have a lot in common, but I'm not in love with you. In fact I wish everyone would quit trying to set me up. You're my friend. Take me out on patrols, but leave me to work out my private life. And you certainly don't have to be guilty for falling in love." Willow giggles. "Sheesh."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers blinks slowly and shakes her head. "Yeah. Okay, I wont worry so much then...Guess sometimes it's all part of growing up. At least we're not as distant as we used to be." she nods slowly. "Ok. Got it. I wont ask again.."

With another shrug, she peers towards her spell book. "Soo, whatcha up to, doing homework or..?" yeah, she's always curious about magic. Never been that good at it herself but..

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
She nods. "We've grown up, surprisingly. I mean, I like that you care about me, but I've grown too. Maybe we should meet in the middle? I mean, when you started to go out with Thomas I had to sit on my fingers to let you go out with him. Really." Willow nods, then she sighs. "Actually, it's pretty quiet in my life. No boys, no girls, just.. nothing."

She picks up the magic book. "This? Personal study. Interesting, but not in your wheelhouse. Leaning a lot about making big and minute strikes."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers nods slowly. "Yeah...I sometimes wonder about the others. Xander, Tara, Anya..Oz. haven't seen them in so long, but I'm grateful that you're still in my life. Soon we'll be finished with college and pursuing careers. Well..I suppose you will. Not sure about me, maybe I'll still be slaying, or maybe I'll join the police force. What about you, think you'll become a computer teacher or..."

She peers at the book and grins, "Or a professional Wiccan? I guess you're better at answering questions at the Magic Box than I am. Hey, did you ever meet Harry Dresden? He's a professional wizard, I'll bet you'd have lots of interesting magic theory to discuss and all that."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow shakes her head no. "I recognize him, but no. I'd like to? And I have been delaying my graduation for the same reason as you. I like studying. I am good at it. But who am I besides that." Willow shrugs.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers chuckles a bit, shaking her head. "Dont think I could ever understand your love of studying. I get impatient sometimes just itching to finish college..Just one more year, then I'm free! No idea what I'll do with a psych degree, I hear you can only get anywhere with a master's or phd. But heck, it'd come in handy if I did decide to join the police force.."

She shrugs, "As for Dresden, he's a good person, clever, witty, pretty darn powerful as far as magic goes. I'll have to introduce you two sometime. Just wish he weren't so grumpy. Of course he's up there with Castiel even." Buffy grimaces.

As for Willow's last comment, Buffy shakes her head slowly. "Well, i think you're a lot more than just a shy bookworm. I mean, you're a badass witch, a good friend, and a superhero too! Isn't that why you joined the Justice League?"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"He definitely does sound like someone I should meet. Could you? Please?"

Willow sighs. "You want the truth? I could always get my parents attention if I brought home good grades. So I did. I really don't have anything that is mine." Well, there was magic. "Even the Justice Society was a mistake, sort of. Don't get me wrong, I did, but I didn't set off to join. Sometimes I wonder, is this me?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers grins and nods. "Sure! Always good to exchange notes with another magic user. He sometimes comes to the magic box too."

She frowns a bit at Willow's explanation however, nodding slowly. "Wow, I guess I can see why you'd do that then..That must be tough, always struggling to get attention from your own family.."

Buffy ponders her words then, falling into silence a moment longer. "Well..Do you enjoy working there, with the Justice League? Do you make a difference in other peoples' lives? It's really up to you and I'm sure you'd be free to leave if you chose. Though from what I hear, you made quite the impression on them."

"As for nothing that's your's. I dunno about that. I mean, your intellienge, your quick thinking, your desire to help people..Your natural talent with computers and science and magic. That's all you Will. No one can take that from you. You should be proud of yourself."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Well we were thinking about a junior justice league. Like the big one, only junior. We didn't come up with the name, but we're working on it!" Willow's features light up."I just have to think about what I like. I like magic. Pretty good thing, huh?" Then, "You met Castiel?" She winces.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers oohs, "Really? That'd be cool, who else would be part of it? I know I met Supergirl, and she seems pretty cool..Or is it super secret for now?" she smirks but shrugs, not wanting to push if it's all hush hush.

As for Castiel, Buffy just shrugs, grimacing a bit. "Yeah, friend of Dean's, so I figured it would be good to talk to him. Never met an actual angel before, aside from Zach, but I'm beginning to realize there are many different types of angels too. Dunno why he's so grumpy though, maybe it has something to do with his wings being clipped or something? And sounds like he's a fallen angel.."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow furrows her brows. "Maybe? Sam said he didn't have wings at all. And yeah, he isn't welcome is heaven, at least without saying he was wrong. He saved Dean, did you know that?" And to the other.. "There's me, Supergirl, Zach, someone better and I an the comperters, and a couple we're looking at. Small."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers frowns. "Oh that's weird. So what's his deal, anyway? I mean, he doesn't seem evil..why would he be thrown out of heaven..And how did he save Dean?"

That of course reminds her of Zach and she smirks a bit. "Ah, so he's joining too huh. Well..That's nice. He seems like a nice guy."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"From what I can gather, and Sam tells me, he doesn't have an angelic body. He's borrowing Castiel's. And I don't know. But he can't go back unless he grovels, and he doesn't seem to do that." Willow shrugs.

As for Zach, "I thought you'd really like that. Zach wouldn't be in your way, doing good so that maybe you'll trust him, and feel good about himself."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers hmms, "I've met Sam only briefly but should really talk to him more. I hear he's not quite as...Goofy..As his brother. Of course Dean means well, he's just...A bit of a troublemaker." she smirks. As for Zach, Buffy just nods and smiles a bit. "He doesn't have to go out of his way just to prove anything to me. Given that I'm dating an incubus who is the exception to the rule, I've already decided that Zach deserves a chance. How's he doing these days anyway?"

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow is smiling, "He's good. We went for a flight one morning. It was really great. We went around Central park, and ended up near Sunnyvale. Now I have to learn flying!"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers ooohs, "Really? He took you flying? What was that like? Must have been exciting!" she grins, "Yknow, I've always wondered, do witches really use broomsticks to fly, or is that just a myth?" somehow, the image of Willow flying on a broomstick doesn't seem all that out there.

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Well, there is something neat about flying on a broomstick? But, really, anything can be used. And it was great. Looking down instead of up? Neat. I like him."