#rescuemiriam

"Bite your head off," A nod from Magnus.

August's voice is still MIA but he mimes fangs....

The bridge of Death and three questions

And finally, the police arrive.

A blink. "That...wait...what?"

"Okay, what the heck?" Says the other lady in the room

"Did...wait. What happened?"

August grins at her reaction.

"Told you it was absurd. The knights were arrested for breach of peace by the police."

"They did hack a lot of people," Magnus nods

She blinks, then laughs, shaking her head. "They meant it to end that way?"

Claire sighs, "I had hoped for a happy ending." Pokes her boyfriend, but smiles.

"Yep."

Still shaking her head. "What a ridiculous movie!"

Smiling.

August manages to chuckle. "Yep."

"was funny though." Claire says, then she looks at Magnus, "Now that I've seen it, am I forgiven for my ignorance?" //"Yes, but it did startle me," he tells her , "I thought I showed you that one."//"Nope. Knight's Tale yes, but not that one."

"So it's your fault, Magnus."

Chiding.

"It usually is," Magnus says.//claire gives him a pleased look, "Just remember that, and things will go so much smoother."

A soft laugh at the two of them, then she checks the time. "You're probably not tired yet, but if you're staying I can show you where you'll be."

"Thank you,' Claire says, "Do you have a room for Magnus as well?"

Magnus coughs on his drink "Ahhh..."

"Would you prefer he stay in a room? I was thinking to put him in the stables...." A wink to Magnus.

"Ahhh..." Magnus says again

August clears his throat, and gets up to retrieve the DVDs.

"No, the horses shouldn't be punished like that, "Claire says after a moment of consideration.

To Claire, "You're probably right." A smile. "Seriously, though, one room or two? There are several guest rooms."

"Oh sitting right here," Magnus finally protests

Claire laughs, then says "One please. I..sleep better that way." A blush that she tries to force down by willpower alone.

"Of course. Come on," she waves them to follow. "August, I'll be back down to show you yours in a few minutes."

August stows things away, then after a pause he starts on the pizza stuff.

He looks up, a bit in-the-headlights. "Oh. Ok."

"Enjoy your tucking in, August." Magnus gets up and puts a hand around Claire's waist to follow.

He gets a warm smile before she goes.

He flushes at Magnus's words, and focuses on pizza stuff.

She leads them up the grand staircase in the main hall and down a corridor to a nicely appointed room...with its own bathroom. "The best guest room, I think. Do either of you ride? In the morning, after breakfast, we could all go down to the stables together."

"I ride," The lady Knight says, "And Magnus..ah, does not. But he's trying to learn."//"I did ride. I just didn't do it well." He says recalling an incident on a trod.

"There's a gentle mare who might take to you, Magnus. We'll see. Anyway...make yourselves comfortable, and sleep well when you do. Oh, and feel free to wander outside if you like...don't want you to feel like I'm trying to lock you away in a closet." A smile.

"Oh, I think we can leave you two some time alone, thank you for inviting us," Claire says delighted.

"Yes, fun night," Magnus says, "good idea August had to see the movies."

"I'm glad. That means we're more likely to do it again." A grin and a wink to the two. "Have fun! Good night!" And she goes.

Coming back down the staircase, she returns to the rec room to find August...tidying pizza?

Sitting on the sofa with his backpack.

"Hey." She smiles and sits down on the sofa...possibly with the backpack between them, if he's left no other room.

The bag is on his lap. "Hey." A gentle smile in return. "Listen, sorry about that. I honestly forgot about that part of the movie."

A blink. "Do you think I was shocked, or offended?

And they close the door, Magnus looks at Claire, "well, that..ah..."//"Went better than you expected?" Claire guessed, "I confess, I was worried my House would offend August, but I refuse to hide it forever so better out at the start." //"I suppose, and I'm sorry. I have been an ass trying to hide you away as if you were a dirty secret. I know I keep doing that but..." A sigh, "I'll try to get better. I never mean to hurt you."//"Oh, Magnus, I know you never mean to hurt me. I mean, you're alive, aren't you?" Blink blink.//" I..ah..." Magnus then breaks into a laugh.//Claire blushes again and puts her head against his chest, "thank you for taking me here."//He strokes her hair, "thank you. Let's go to bed?" /"To bed, but not to sleep," Magnus suggests.//"Fiona..." She rolls her eyes, but at the same time begins to disrobe for a good night's -rest- ...good night's whatever.

"I... well, it just doesn't seem good manners. I guess. I mean, I wasn't trying to suggest anything."

She smiles...and stands...and takes his backpack. If he moves to stand, she puts a hand on his shoulder to keep him seated, and sets the backpack on the floor. Then she re-settles herself on the couch, legs across his lap, arms draped around his neck, all in a smooth movement.