clumsy_auror: (tea!)
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Distractions are a positive thing.

Books are somewhat helpful, but her attention keeps wandering; the television or music are even less effective. Doing something with her hands is a definite improvement, so Nymphadora's sitting on the couch with a scrap of fabric, a spool of thread, a needle, and her wand in her hand. She's practicing the sewing spells Molly taught her.

As a concession to Bernard's nerves, there's a blanket tucked around her legs, and a cup of tea on the table in front of her.

Date: 2006-12-06 03:22 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (worried)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
Tom knocks as he opens the door. It's been a couple of hours since he got 'Dora's owl asking him to drop by, but he came as soon as could.

"Hullo there, you. What's-" He takes in the blanket and the tea. "-up? Are you not well?"

Worried frown creasing his brow, he sits down on the couch beside her.

Date: 2006-12-06 03:41 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (3M alarmed)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"What?"

Panic flutters in his throat. He has absolutely no idea what to say or what to do. How does one respond? Condolences? Is she in pain? Should he even be sitting here beside her? What if he jostles her?

He should have brought her flowers.

After an awkward moment, he reaches for her hand. "Temple and arch, I'm sorry. Are you alright? I mean, I know that's a bloody stupid question..."

Date: 2006-12-06 03:51 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (2 troubled)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
He nods, his brain grasping for the right words to say.

"But still. Your Healer's keeping a close eye on you, yes?"

Date: 2006-12-06 04:00 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (3M concerned)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
Only it's not, he thinks, not really.

"Can I get you anything?"

And then with a wry, barely-there smile, he adds, "You can call it by its proper name. I have had some experience with, er, periods."

Then his cheeks spot with color, because while others may call it period all they want, he'll forever think of it as 'time of the month'.

Date: 2006-12-06 04:27 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (curious)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"Then I shall distract you. Trying your hand at sewing charms, eh?"

Date: 2006-12-06 04:43 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (another happy)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"I never tried that kind of thing. For all my magical prowess, I'd do better conjuring clothing out of thin air than trying to stitch one together."

Date: 2006-12-07 02:21 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (another happy)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"I can spend hours working on theoretical charms and transfiguration, but getting stitches straight would drive me barmy."

Being a distraction is something Tom can do.

Date: 2006-12-07 04:54 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (dreamy)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"A trip to Valdamar. It's all she's asked for, so I figured either Door or I will escort her there and let her stay a couple of days. Plus a ridiculous amount of toys and/or dress up clothes, of course."

Date: 2006-12-08 03:39 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (veddy British)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"I imagine we'll make it to the cottage for a few days, if we can. Are you going to your house in Brittany at all?"

Date: 2006-12-08 04:30 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (listening)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"Already?" He watches her closely without seeming to. "He'll be one in, what, a little over a month?"

Date: 2006-12-11 03:08 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (that hurts)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"A great deal has happened in that year, eh?"

He notices the rubbing of the eye. She must be tired. He puts his arm around her, and then leans his head against hers. "Look, if you need anything - and I mean anything - you owl me? Alright?"

Date: 2006-12-11 03:28 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (serious)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
He kisses her on the forehead. "Why don't you get some rest? You look knackered. Mastering sewing can wait a little longer."

He stands up, not letting go of her hand.

"I'm sorry this happened, my dear. I'm here if you need me."

Date: 2006-12-11 03:43 am (UTC)
young_tmriddle: (hopeful)
From: [personal profile] young_tmriddle
"Coffee? Er, I suppose so, yes. I mean, yes, definitely."

Tom is very literal, sometimes.

"Coffee it is."

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