Brian arrived at the Inn that night to find Katharine half way to Margaritaville, courtesy of drinks served by Asuka. A fuzzied grin, slurred speech and happy demeanor were just the tip of the icerburg for the trip she was taking. At least that's how it seemed to Brian when he spoke with her.
Katharine was happily noting that her glass had a hole in it and none of her drinks were staying in it. Brian told her that the only hole the drinks were going through was her mouth. Luckily Miles saved Katharine's determination based on the technicality of the glass literally having a hole. Point given to the partially drunken Katharine.
Katharine was in rare form, at least by Brian's standards as she was care free and gabby as hell. A far cry from the Katharine Brian was familiar with. Katharine proceeded to let Brian know about Toby's dislike for him, which of course that came as no surprise to Brian. Miles chimed in once more and suggested his name be added to the list of people who didn't like Brian and thus it was done. Brian however couldn't give a rat's ass about Toby, his dislike, the chip on his shoulder for losing Renna or anything else related to him save Lorelie. Brian respected her a great deal and was glad for the talk they had, and really hoped one day she and Charlotte would settle up. But that was up to the ladies and not his barrel o' monkeys.
Of course Katharine was not done by any means, she poked and prodded, she kept on about Toby and finally when Brian had begun to get annoyed she decided it was time to leave and proceeded to leave the Inn. Brian decided it was best if he took her home, and followed her outside only to find her halfway in a empty cargo crate waiting to be taken home. After some insistance and a bit of persuasion, Brian was "allowed by her grace, just this once" to see her home safely.
Soon they were off in a coach, driver in the front and Brian keeping an eye on Katharine. Brian made a mental note in regards to the strange actions of the women lately in the Inn. Char and Lore fighting, Kat intoxicated and Char's lack of energy, thinning and who knows what else. An investigation was warranted and Brian decided to see if Miles wanted to assist. At any event, it would an excuse for them to run amok and do what they do best. Make snide remarks, drink, and talk to women and upset possessive males along the way. Brian and Kat talked a bit, and the conversation shifted to Brian's mentor, Dillon Jones.
Dillon taught Brian just about everything he knew and to this day somewhere on his person Brian wore the badge Dillon had given him years ago. Kat explained that someone in the Inn knew of Dillon and that made her think of years gone by, years that involved them all. Alexander, Jewell, Brian, Dillon , Midara, Devin, Whisper, Link and Megan and many others. Also the influx of older residents returning to the realm and city after many years played heavily on her.
"They have no right to talk about you like that.. They don't know what you have done for people, what you have done in the city.. No one knows. No right at all, he doesn't have no right."
Brian had to smile a bit, Kat was defensive as ever and just as onery as he could be at times. He heard her words over and over and nodded in reply. She was right, no one knew. While many great epics were recorded and put into legend, just as many if not more were not. The same thing Kat said in regards to Brian could be said for so many other incredible residents in the realm. That's what made Rhy'din such a great place to be.
Talked shifted once more as Katharine suddenly grew serious and spoke once more.
"I want you to be happy, truly happy. That means more to me than anything. So long as you are happy, I am alright."
Brian was taken back a bit by this and didn't respond for a few moments. It warmed his heart to hear her speak this way. He knew this had to have been hard on her. Think of it. You have Katharine Reno, someone he loved deeply years before and still loved to this day, granted in another way, wishing him happiness towards his fiancee' Charlotte Cross, a woman he loved beyond all measure. Brian wished he had been that understanding years back when Katharine married. Brian responded to Katharine with a nod.
"I'm truly happy, Katharine. Thank you."
Brian helped Kat inside her home and made sure everything was locked up and then headed home.
Arriving at the Villa, Brian then sent the coach back to the Inn and made his way inside. Sliding off his coat he tossed to the rocking chair and then slid off his sword and gun belts and set them with the coat. Making his way into the kitchen, he found the calendar and circled June 24th, and wrote in in the circle "Our Wedding". He chuckled to himself, and actually began a list of people to be invited and prayed his sister would be back in time for the wedding.
Brian made his way down the hall and to their room and found Charlotte sound sleep with Jean at the foot of the bed. Changing his clothes, he then sat on the side of the bed and watched her sleep. She was amazing in so many ways, he couldn't begin to describe it. It didn't matter what state she was in, be it upset, down right angry, happy or even sad, she was simply amazing. Brian smiled as he continued to watch her, and promised to himself to make her as happy as he possibly could. Whatever came, he would weather and endure with no problem, so long as she was there at his side. Brian was that happy and was more sure that he wanted to marry this woman before him than anything else ever.
Brian scooted into bed, and laid on his side and just watched her, he did so for a good while until he fell sleep.
Katharine was happily noting that her glass had a hole in it and none of her drinks were staying in it. Brian told her that the only hole the drinks were going through was her mouth. Luckily Miles saved Katharine's determination based on the technicality of the glass literally having a hole. Point given to the partially drunken Katharine.
Katharine was in rare form, at least by Brian's standards as she was care free and gabby as hell. A far cry from the Katharine Brian was familiar with. Katharine proceeded to let Brian know about Toby's dislike for him, which of course that came as no surprise to Brian. Miles chimed in once more and suggested his name be added to the list of people who didn't like Brian and thus it was done. Brian however couldn't give a rat's ass about Toby, his dislike, the chip on his shoulder for losing Renna or anything else related to him save Lorelie. Brian respected her a great deal and was glad for the talk they had, and really hoped one day she and Charlotte would settle up. But that was up to the ladies and not his barrel o' monkeys.
Of course Katharine was not done by any means, she poked and prodded, she kept on about Toby and finally when Brian had begun to get annoyed she decided it was time to leave and proceeded to leave the Inn. Brian decided it was best if he took her home, and followed her outside only to find her halfway in a empty cargo crate waiting to be taken home. After some insistance and a bit of persuasion, Brian was "allowed by her grace, just this once" to see her home safely.
Soon they were off in a coach, driver in the front and Brian keeping an eye on Katharine. Brian made a mental note in regards to the strange actions of the women lately in the Inn. Char and Lore fighting, Kat intoxicated and Char's lack of energy, thinning and who knows what else. An investigation was warranted and Brian decided to see if Miles wanted to assist. At any event, it would an excuse for them to run amok and do what they do best. Make snide remarks, drink, and talk to women and upset possessive males along the way. Brian and Kat talked a bit, and the conversation shifted to Brian's mentor, Dillon Jones.
Dillon taught Brian just about everything he knew and to this day somewhere on his person Brian wore the badge Dillon had given him years ago. Kat explained that someone in the Inn knew of Dillon and that made her think of years gone by, years that involved them all. Alexander, Jewell, Brian, Dillon , Midara, Devin, Whisper, Link and Megan and many others. Also the influx of older residents returning to the realm and city after many years played heavily on her.
"They have no right to talk about you like that.. They don't know what you have done for people, what you have done in the city.. No one knows. No right at all, he doesn't have no right."
Brian had to smile a bit, Kat was defensive as ever and just as onery as he could be at times. He heard her words over and over and nodded in reply. She was right, no one knew. While many great epics were recorded and put into legend, just as many if not more were not. The same thing Kat said in regards to Brian could be said for so many other incredible residents in the realm. That's what made Rhy'din such a great place to be.
Talked shifted once more as Katharine suddenly grew serious and spoke once more.
"I want you to be happy, truly happy. That means more to me than anything. So long as you are happy, I am alright."
Brian was taken back a bit by this and didn't respond for a few moments. It warmed his heart to hear her speak this way. He knew this had to have been hard on her. Think of it. You have Katharine Reno, someone he loved deeply years before and still loved to this day, granted in another way, wishing him happiness towards his fiancee' Charlotte Cross, a woman he loved beyond all measure. Brian wished he had been that understanding years back when Katharine married. Brian responded to Katharine with a nod.
"I'm truly happy, Katharine. Thank you."
Brian helped Kat inside her home and made sure everything was locked up and then headed home.
Arriving at the Villa, Brian then sent the coach back to the Inn and made his way inside. Sliding off his coat he tossed to the rocking chair and then slid off his sword and gun belts and set them with the coat. Making his way into the kitchen, he found the calendar and circled June 24th, and wrote in in the circle "Our Wedding". He chuckled to himself, and actually began a list of people to be invited and prayed his sister would be back in time for the wedding.
Brian made his way down the hall and to their room and found Charlotte sound sleep with Jean at the foot of the bed. Changing his clothes, he then sat on the side of the bed and watched her sleep. She was amazing in so many ways, he couldn't begin to describe it. It didn't matter what state she was in, be it upset, down right angry, happy or even sad, she was simply amazing. Brian smiled as he continued to watch her, and promised to himself to make her as happy as he possibly could. Whatever came, he would weather and endure with no problem, so long as she was there at his side. Brian was that happy and was more sure that he wanted to marry this woman before him than anything else ever.
Brian scooted into bed, and laid on his side and just watched her, he did so for a good while until he fell sleep.