CLOSED - Les (backdated 2/12)

[callmeemily]

Sure, Raleigh knew she was finally coming back to Siren Cove. Of course, she'd woken up this morning and kissed her mom on the cheek and reassured her that yes, she wanted to go home - it was still home, even after the last few months in Tennessee. She'd known she was coming back, but that didn't stop her from realising about three steps out of the taxi from the Portland airport that she'd done something really dumb.

She forgot her keys.

And it was about three degrees outside, with snow everywhere. "C'mon, buddy." Squinting in the snow, Raleigh didn't even try going to her place -- there wasn't a point with no keys. Her roller bag behind her, she made her way to Les's apartment. She'd gotten dropped off close by, and hey - she guessed that he'd be home.

Ringing the bell, she tugged her coat closer around her-- sure, she'd remembered her boots, but she'd forgotten her gloves so her hands were shoved as far in her pockets as she could manage, Oscar's leash around her wrist as she talked to no one in particular. "Please be home. Please?"

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[lesparker]

Honestly, Les hates to upset her especially over things such as magic. He would like for everyone to see magic the way he sees it, as something good and amazing and spectacular. The things about magic that upset her, upset him too, but perhaps he's less scared because he's able to defend himself. She has reason to be afraid, living in Siren Cove.

But she's right, they should talk about something else. She's just returned back, and he's happy to see her.

"I'm glad you're back home," he tells her instead of responding to her questions. "I had no one to wave pastries under my nose while you were away. You know? I've basically been starving for a couple months. Don't I look it?" He asks with a smile.