15104/Searching for memories

Searching for memories
Date of Scene:	19 May 2023
Location:	The Magic Box, Sunnydale
Synopsis:	Faith and Harry have a heart to heart about memories and stuff.
Cast of Characters:	Faith Lehane, Harry Dresden

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Faith Lehane has posed:
There are a few people who run the shop in Giles' absence, mostly college students looking to earn an extra buck between studies. However, maybe surprisingly, Faith is here, perusing books and actually not trying to lift stuff - honestly she knows better than to face the wrath of the Scooby gang. But even then, she doesn't usually take time to sit at tables and actually read *books*! She usually just prefers to beat stuff up and do more physical, less intellectual stuff.

Harry Dresden has posed:
Harry walks into the store, heading towards some needed supplies. He glances at the stacks and at the person at the table. His eyes widen and he actually reaches into his coat pocket initially. He studies her mannesisms for a moment and eases.

Closing the distance he mutters,"You almost got shot. I thought someone was wearing your skin or something. Reading books. Cofusing the hell out of me that way." Of course he is somewhat teasing and terrible at it.

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane yawns and stretches, rubbing her eyes. Really, books are definitely not her thing and it shows. "How the hell does Giles do this?" she frowns, peering around as she hears a familiar voice and laughs. "Harry, what's up, What's wrong, you think I'm too stupid to read a book? You'd be surprised.." the books on the table are mostly about memory, memory altering spells, memory demons. interesting.

Harry Dresden has posed:
There is a soft snort and he replies,"It takes patience. Something a certain slayer I know doesn't have in abundance." He looks at the books she is studying and nods,"I have been thinking about that as well. I considered talking with the council, but I am not quite to the point of self degredation. Besides I have some new books to study and just have to find the time."Q

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane smirks, "Guess desperate times, blah blah.." She peers at him when he brings the council into this and scowls, clenching her fists.

"Are you kidding me? You wanna drag em back into our lives? no thanks, they hardly helped me in the past..Other than to send in that dud watcher.." she rolls her eyes and climbs to her feet.

"Dunno what you're thinking but I was thinking, what if there are some memories I'd actually *like* to get rid of? Maybe all that memory stealing shit ain't such a bad idea afterall.."

Harry Dresden has posed:
"Different coucil Faith. I promise you have never seen anything like the one I speak of." he explains,"A huge gathering of the most pompous, arrogant magic users you can imagine. Most of them hate me and it's a fair trade really."

He doesn't comment on the council anymore. He does nod as he considers what she is saying,"I am not going to lie, the lost memory is one part aggravation, but some part relief too. I know if I remembered her it would complicate things and cause a hurt since she clearly isn't around."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane arches a brow at that. "Oh yeah? more arrogant than the Watchers council? That's impressive." she smirks, "At least you're not like them, what, are you a black sheep too?" her tone is almost taunting.

As for memories she seems thoughtful. "Who is 'she', you got a special girl in your life?"

Harry Dresden has posed:
"By far." he replies to her,"I would take my chances with yours than mine. As for the black sheep, let's say that there are black sheep and then there are those that have black in their mouth and nose, as well as their blood. That's how they see me."

"I have a special girl yes. However, there is one that is hiding in my memory lost that I am told I cared about a great deal. Remembering her might cause all sorts of issues considering where I am right now."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane groans, "Geez, sounds like they got a freaking stuck up their assessor something, I mean you're pretty chill, if they're anything like the Watchers council I ain't want nothing to do with them.."

As for his girl, she just shrugs, "Gee that's harsh but you know, chicks come and go, I'm sure you'll find another to replace her. That girl Zatanna seems nice." she grins.

Clearly she doesn't put a lot of value on dating, or maybe she just doesn't understand live..Her smile and tone do seem oddly bitter though.

Harry Dresden has posed:
"I am the one with the least amount of stick that is for sure." he agrees,"I'd rather not meet either of them again." He knows her personality about men so it doesn't really bother him,"It's less about the come and go. It's more about being denied the memory that annoys me." he explains,"Zatanna is nice yes." he agrees,"I intend to look into her library soon about the missing memories if only for other people's sake."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane smirks, dark eyes studying him thoughtfully. "Heh, I guess Thonas is your brother, isn't he? doesn't it bother you that we had a thing..That we still might? That I might just be toying with his feelings? But of course he is basically a vampire anyway but.."

Harry Dresden has posed:
"Yes. Don't hold that against me." he replies in regards to the brotherhood. He shakes his head and sighs,"I worry about him about as much as I do you. The two of you will work through whatever you are doing to each other and with each other." He is straight forward at least,"Uf you are toying with his feelings, it would be a good lesson."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane chuckles, "Geez, you're away too forgiving, yknow that? besides, I think we both are using each other, although.." she sighs, shaking her head.

"I dunno, maybe things got too intense, too deep. I ain't into that whole love shit, and I hate feeling like Buffy's replacement. Guess it's why I've been avoiding him so much. Things are...Confusing, complicated between us."

Harry Dresden has posed:
"Less about forgiveness, more about letting you two live your lives." he replies and takes a seat finally. He settles a bit and adds,"Sometimes you have to use each other to survive. I don't really think you are a replacement for Buffy. You are both slayers, where the similarities begin and end." he advises,"Buffy has a way about her, you do as well. In honesty, you fit him better. There is a hint of a devil in both of you."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane sighs, "That's what he says too, hates when I bring up her name, but I've always lived in her shadow, you know?" she frowns.

"Anyway, not like I want to be the great love of his life, I think we're both just distracting each other, taking the edge off only sometimes it gets too...Serious?"

Harry Dresden has posed:
He crosses his arms and tells her,"So give the devil his due. You two have your own world and whether that is for keeps or for a good time. I can't make that decision." He leans forward, looking her in the eye, but only for a second, the energy about him rises and ebbs again when he breaks the contact,"Buffy, while brave, would have flinched back when I looked at her that way. Did you?"

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane frowns, folding her arms. "You know, I'm really not into the counselling scene, Thus is getting away too touchy feely for my liking, so we should probably stop.."

When he peers into her eyes she just laughs and attempts to push him away. "Really? She would flinch? what a coward. Ain't nothing to be afraid of yknow?"

Harry Dresden has posed:
He smirks a little and agrees,"Enough of the heart to heart like stuff." He laughs softly and tells her,"You felt that energy. That instant before I looked away. Most people run from that like it is trying to kill them."

"A soul gaze opens you and I. We each see everything there is to see about one another. I have no intention of committing that, but you sensed the energy and didn't blink. Whether that makes you braver or crazier I can't answer. Be mindful holding the gaze of a wizard my friend."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane blinks. "Soulgaze huh? Gee that's kinda creepy. I don't need anyone in my head messing around with me.."

Although he may be right, maybe she's a bit crazy and foolhardy who knows? But suddenly she's in a hurry to leave as she pulls the books on the table, zipping up her jacket. "Well this has been fun but I gotta go, seeya, Harry."