[itp: STAKEOUT]

[getintomyplants]

[just before dusk, plants started moving closer around the barn known as La Grange. by the time it's dark, they've all settled themselves down into inconspicuous clumps. just kind of hanging out. you know, like you do.

someone who was particularly wary might notice that everything seems a little quieter than normal. but otherwise, just your average plant-filled night in camp.]

Comments

[getintomyplants]

You tell me it's an effort of will not to kill me every minute and expect me not to take it seriously?

[apainintheneck]

I'd take it as a compliment, personally.

[getintomyplants]

Why?

[apainintheneck]

Well, I choose not to kill you, don't I?

[getintomyplants]

[does that sound as unconvincing to you as it does to me]

And if you change your mind when I'm not expecting it, the plants might not be quick enough.

[apainintheneck]

If it worries you, you're free to stay away.

[getintomyplants]

You don't scare me.

[apainintheneck]

Then why are you here?

[getintomyplants]

[have a smile. THAT'S ALL YOU GET.]

[apainintheneck]

[it's hard to look smug when you're bleeding from your face, but i'll try]

[getintomyplants]

[ffft that's distracting you know. her smile is flickering a little.]

[apainintheneck]

What now?

[getintomyplants]

You're still bleeding.

[apainintheneck]

[washcloth to the face again]

Yes, it happens.

[getintomyplants]

You shouldn't have stayed awake.

[apainintheneck]

Oh, should I have continued to allow you to break in every day?

[getintomyplants]

I wouldn't call it breaking in.

[apainintheneck]

I certainly didn't invite you.

[getintomyplants]

You didn't really try to stop me.

[apainintheneck]

Maybe not.

[getintomyplants]

I'm sure you could have.

[apainintheneck]

I didn't expect your daytime visits to be a recurring thing.

[getintomyplants]

Pity it wasn't under better circumstances.

[apainintheneck]

Yes.

[getintomyplants]

Go back to sleep.