Margot Robbie in Vogue Australia, November 2013
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Margot Robbie in Vogue Australia, November 2013
If I don’t look sharp, you just go ahead and clock me. I’d probably deserve it. [Another cocky smile. It’s nice to have someone who takes banter light-heartedly. Ryan doesn’t make friends easily (even if it was probably him being an asshole 95% of the time), and it’s relaxing to have someone who just kind of…gets him, per se. Or not. That would require sharing more of himself than he’s willing to divulge, but that’s on him and not on her.]
Penny, huh? Alright. Turkey - got it. [He smirks slightly.] Can’t believe a damn dog’s picky enough for turkey. Probably a spoiled brat by now, and it’s all your fault.
[His smile fades slightly again.] It was just one time, really - and…well, I’d like to. if you didn’t mind.
Oh, I take care of Penny incredibly well, thank you very much. And, if that includes showering her affectionately with a delicious treat every now and then, so be it.
[Though she extended the offer genuinely, Letha didn't quite expect him to take it seriously, certainly not when his smile falls ever so slightly. She tries her best not to mirror his expression, though the bright grin dims out inevitably.] Yeah, uh... Yeah, we could go after here, or you could come by for dinner later. Whenever you'd like, really.
fleurette | Letha & Lucas
Ever since the bombing, Lucas had tried to avoid Letha without really thinking about it consciously. Considering what he knew of her past encounters with the mob, he figured she wouldn’t be likely to understand why he’d become involved with the Lombardi. As low-profile as his position was – he was really just a glorified errand boy who happened to carry a gun around – he knew Letha wouldn’t see it that way. So he’d deliberately tried to hide it from her. After all, ignorance is bliss, right?
And then fate had intervened and made both of their lives more complicated than they had any right to be. He was just thankful that, amidst all the confusion, she hadn’t had a chance to figure out what he had been doing there. With a gun. But ever since then he’d been subconsciously dreading the day he would see her again. He didn’t want to lose their friendship over something like this, but how could he expect her to be on his side?
And then fate intervened again. Seeing her face startled him a little and he let out a short, awkward laugh, his lips turning up into a wide, semi-forced grin. He forced himself to calm down and act as normally as possible, though; maybe, if he pretended everything was the same as before, she wouldn’t even think about what had happened.
“Oh, no, just – ” He waved a hand vaguely at the flowers and laughed again, this time less awkwardly. “I just like to look at them on my breaks sometimes. There aren’t too many flowers in my book this time.” There was a girl who liked flowers quite a lot, but that was another story altogether.
“How about you?” he asked, quickly turning the conversation around. If he kept them off of the topic of the mob and the bombing and all related incidents, maybe he could escape this meeting unscathed. “Looking for things for the shop?”
There was something off about him, she was sure of it. Of what, Letha had no idea, but there was something lurking, behind the grin that seemed a little too wide for the Lucas she knew - or thought she knew - so well. Come to think of it, they hadn't really seen hide or hair of each other lately, save for that awful bombing, and it wouldn't be much of a surprise to her if things between them turned out to be quite different than before.
"Far from it, actually. Today, I'm trying to stay as far away from the shop as possible, actually. People end up picking their own flowers in the summer, so I've got a bit more free time on my hands." She responded, a little laugh following her words. It was a small kind of reassurance that he needn't worry about the state of her business, though he certainly was welcome any time he wanted to stop by for a visit.
She let an awkward silence come between them for a moment, though the pleasant smile on her face never fully wavered. Letha knew better than to bug a writer during his process, and yet she found herself wanting to somehow keep him around, if only for her own selfish reasons. Above all things, she just wanted to know that things were okay between them, and that things would be alright in the future. After all, he saved her life.
Before she could stop herself, the words came spilling out of her mouth "Lucas, I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you back there. I didn't know I was gonna react like that, but when I saw everything happen and I saw that gun of yours, I couldn't..." Her voice trailed off for a moment as her view shifted from his warm brown eyes to the warm earth below. "Thank you, for everything. I wish I could do something to make it up to you - anything, really. I can run errands for you, or make sure that you have enough ink and paper. Whatever you need."
No, no, your hair looks fine! It’s very voluminous and I am very jealous. But about that skin cream, I’d really appreciate a recommendation. God knows I’m terrible about that stuff.
Well, you're very sweet! I'm Letha, by the way.
Oh, and the one I use is Pond's skin cream. I mean, I know there are a few other brands out there to choose from, but there's just something about this one... I can't quite place it, but it sure works!
[He munches on another biscuit, licking his lips before giving her a sort of grin that could be described flirtatious were Ryan that subtle. Which he isn’t, really. He’s confident, can even be charming if the mood strikes him, but not subtle. Anyone talking to Ryan knows exactly where they stand.]
We’ll see. Kinda curious what you expect of me, but I’m not sure I really wanna know. Not that I wouldn’t pass, but y’know.
[He moves on to the entree when it arrives. Thank god it wasn’t fucking fish. He eats, happy enough. Ryan’s a pretty easy to please guy when it comes to food generally, seeing as he never grew up with high standards. He perks up, though, when Letha mentions the dog, a bit of the confidence fading from his features.]
Really? That’s great - I mean - what’d you name her? Does she still like sandwiches? I - I can? You’d let me?
[She spies a look on his face, one that she hasn't quite seen before. Granted, it's not as though she knows every little detail of Ryan or his personality, let alone what certain smiles might mean, but she starts to think it's possibly...
Letha cuts her train of thought short, feeling the blush creep up in her cheeks. It doesn't matter, really. For now, it's just nice to have a genuine friend. It's nice to have his company, to be able to share a sense of camaraderie, no matter how odd it might seem to outsiders looking in.]
Oh, I expect a horse-drawn carriage, of course! [She tries her best to keep a straight face, but can't manage it.] Look, as long as I get to say 'You look sharp, Sharpe', I'll be over the moon.
[Even that's a joke. It's not important to her, what he decides to wear or whatever else he thinks that her possible expectations might entail. She doesn't expect much, having come from little in terms of the grandiose, and she certainly doesn't have much to judge by in comparison.]
I named her 'Penny'. She's got that coppery tint to her coat, and who knows, she might even bring me a bit of good fortune. Sandwiches? Yeah, she can't seem to get enough of them, actually. Turkey's her favorite, though.
[His last question strikes her as odd, though she makes no mention of it. Why wouldn't she? Ryan was the one who found the dog in the first place, and it's not as though he'd do anything to harm Penny - or Letha for that matter... Right?]
Of course I'd let you! If you're free for the rest of the day, you could always come by. I'm sure she'd enjoy seeing a familiar face, especially one who took care of her.
"I have an irrational fear that I’m going to have a gruesome and untimely death because so many wonderful things are happening to me. It’s almost too good to be true; maybe I’ll die in a year’s time and I’ll think, ‘Oh that’s why I won the lotto so early, I had to get the good stuff out of the way."
Aw, well, you don’t have to drink if you don’t really want to. They’re mostly just there for…for show, I guess. Probably not even that strong. I wouldn’t really know. I’ve never liked any of the stuff, so I never really drink. [Ryan shrugs slightly - he has more reasons than just that, but it doesn’t really change the fact he feels comfortable enough to at least semi-explain it to Letha.]
Um, well…[He rubs at the back of his neck a little nervously, laughing as he does so.] You ain’t gotta worry about impressing me, just whatever you want. And yeah, there’s one in…uh, I think it’s a couple ‘a weeks. At one of those big hotels or whatever, I don’t know. I didn’t really read the invitation.
Yeah, I know. But then again, I gotta make sure I live up to your expectations of me in a really glitzy dress, 'drinking champagne and all that shit'. [A near-exact imitation of his own words. It's become surprisingly easy to tease him, even if it gets her nowhere, really. She wonders if that's simply a result of hanging around him, or something else entirely. Soon enough, the waitress comes along with their sandwiches and bowls of soup, and Letha digs in hungrily, taking a bite and swallowing it before continuing.]
Oh! I don't think I ever got around to telling you. I took in the stray dog that we ran into that one time. You remember her, right? I mean, she looks a bit different now compared to then - she's got more meat on her now, thank God, and she's much more groomed than before, but... You know, you should come around and see her. If you wanna, I mean.
I don’t think I can win with this weather. I’m redder than my damn hair.
Ah, um... I can recommend a decent skin cream, if you'd like. But, at least your hair is staying put nicely - mine just keeps on poofing out underneath all this heat!
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Lucas couldn’t help but smile as he made his way down the street. A month ago, he’d been having trouble finding reasons to be happy; things had been going alright, but it seemed as though he hit a snag at every turn. Now, though, things were beginning to turn around. The sun was shining, the weather was slowly warming up, and even the rain didn’t bother him very much – in fact, he felt as though it was the main reason he’d finally been able to get a good chunk of his next novel written. Of course, there was another possible reason, one that had far less to do with the weather and far more to do with a particularly charming young man… but that wasn’t the point.
After finishing the rough draft of another chapter, Lucas had decided to take a break and enjoy the rare bit of sunshine that was gracing Chicago. He decided to visit the park downtown – it was a bit of a walk, but he figured his legs needed the stretch. Besides, there might be some interesting people out and about, grateful for the sunshine.
There weren’t a whole lot of people there, but it didn’t bother Lucas too much. Upon taking a look around, he spotted a bright flash of green in a nearby patch of soil. Grinning to himself, he stepped over to it and squatted down, peering at it more closely. A tiny sprout had sprung up there, young and delicate, and though Lucas couldn’t figure out what it was exactly it still stirred something inside of him. It felt like a good omen, somehow.
He was so wrapped up in the tiny plant that, when he finally stood up once more, he backed right into the person standing next to him. While it wasn’t a violent motion, it was still pretty abrupt, so with a sheepish frown Lucas turned and mumbled apologetically, “Ah, sorry, I didn’t see you there.”
There was something Letha had always admired about her friend, though she had never quite found the words to describe it. He was so reverential, so careful with just about everything that came his way - not cautious, as though he was simply waiting for his own life to pass him by, but so attentive to the ways of the world and the needs of practically every little thing, person and otherwise. It was no wonder they got along so well, though Letha did wish she had an ounce of his thirst for adventure.
Then again, her most recent 'adventure' of sorts didn't exactly render her with the most pleasant of experiences. In fact, the bombing at Macalester's had left her with more scars than happy memories, though her one saving grace throughout it all had come by way of Lucas, even if she never really did quite understand what he was doing there in the first place. While it had been hectic, Letha didn't remember giving him a proper 'thank you', and so she resolved herself to seeking him out, a message of gratitude held close to her heart.
By chance, it seemed that they both seized the beauty of the day, giving a day's work some rest and instead coming down to the park to enjoy the bright sunshine and pleasant weather. Recognizing his cheerful smile immediately, Letha made her way over to him, gingerly at first when she saw him studying the little sprout. She waved away his apology, giggling as he backed up into her, and instead offered a warm smile. "Research material for your next book?"
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[Ryan’s mouth turns slightly upward at Letha’s excited speech. He’s mostly happy, but a little sad, too. It’s obvious she’s never been, and while it’s not like those parties are for everyone, it’s a little sad that no one’s ever ever invited her. Ryan knows what it’s like to feel…he can’t put the words to it, but the feeling motivates him to nod.]
Nah, they won’t fuck with me, if they even really care. Which they won’t. And c’mon, it’ll be fun…I mean, even if you don’t like it, most of the food’s usually good, but sometimes they get that nasty imported European shit or whatever, but usually it’s alright, and there’s drinks if you want ‘em, and…
[He trails off, suddenly looking somewhat abashed. Ryan still feels bad about lying to Letha, but at the moment, the thing he wants most is to take her to a stupid party and show her a good time. Which is something he’d have never really wanted before, and it’s confusing.]
Oh, yeah. Sandwiches are great. Cake’s great, too. [He grabs a biscuit, aggressively taking a bite, chewing, and swallowing it before continuing, looking at Letha with a raised eyebrow.] So you thinkin’ about what kinda dress you want to wear?
[She listens eagerly, excitement growing as her smile widens more and more. Everything sounds amazing, so much more brilliant than the simple life she knows. Admittedly, Letha's somewhat hesitant about the idea of surrounding herself with so many people, having never done particularly well in large, loud crowds, but she trusts Ryan enough to know that he'll be by her side should anything go badly.]
Drinks? Like...alcoholic drinks? You know, I haven't had one since I turned twenty-two or so. Not that I ever really grew a taste for them, but still. I suppose it'd be good to try one after all that time, though the food better be more exciting than just a boring old beer or something.
[She notices something come over Ryan for just a moment, and she wonders if she's said something wrong.]
God... How did I even forget? Thank you. I know, I know I should have said something earlier, guess I just got too excited... Thank you. I really do mean it.
[Letha can't help but laugh at the expression on his face and the words which follow soon after.]
Ah, and just when I was starting to think that was your job. [Another laugh.] Well, honestly... I have no clue. I don't really own any fancy dresses, certainly not ones fit for a party like that, but I'll find something. Can't guarantee it'll get your seal of approval, but I'm sure I'll find something. Why, you already know of a party you wanna go to?
Like I said, I think you’d look good in one. [His smile is vaguely teasing back, and he’s being deliberately ambiguous. What a jerk. Ryan tilts his head to listen to her - he’s no fan of the parties, but he has to admit that he’s been to more than he likes and still has to go.]
Well, y’know, if you were ever curious, I know how to get my way into one. You’d be my plus one, but…[He shrugs, leaving it up to her. He doesn’t like them, but he’d bring Letha to one just so she could see what it’s like. He neglects to tell her the circumstances they’d probably be under, but whatever.]
Uh, yeah. Right. Good.
[He spots a pair of familiar faces. Ryan ducks his head slightly an doesn’t acknowledge them. He doesn’t need complications over fucking dinner. Dammit, why’d he lie in the first place?
Because she’d probably just get rid of you, he tells himself. His face darkens, and he’s caught be surprise when the waitress comes to take their order.]
Uh, yeah. Same thing. I mean, I’ll take it. [Shaking his head, he looks at Letha now and laughs self-consciously.] Hope whatever we just got isn’t fish. I can’t stand fish.
Oh, very smooth. Just leave a girl hanging like that, I see how it is. Guess I’ll just have to pull out my glitzy party dress and get all dressed up with nowhere to go and… [She stops short, surprised at his offer. Of all things, she wouldn’t have ever expected to hear what’s practically an invitation to a party coming from him. Unable to help hit, Letha starts chattering excitedly] You’d do that? I mean, you wouldn’t get in trouble or anything, would you? God, I’d… I’d love that! I mean, I dunno if I’ll actually enjoy it, but… No, I’m sure it’ll be great. You’ll be there, fancy suit and all, right?
[She stops talking as the waitress comes along with their drinks and biscuits on the house. Sipping at her tea, she calms down some and attempts to return to normal conversational manners.]
Should be something simple like a ham and cheese sandwich with a cuppa soup or something like that. Maybe a slice of cake with it, too - though I’m more of a pie person, myself. I dunno. I digress… [It’s obvious that she’s far too excited to properly chat about trivial things.]
[He shakes his head at the thought of fancy - Ryan hated having to go to parties to collect money, though it did help in catching people unaware. He was both slightly and not really surprised that Letha felt the same way, too.]
I dunno, I can imagine you at one of those parties. Y’know, with a really glitzy dress and drinking champagne and all that shit. And you’d probably deserve it more than some’a those…uh, people who make it there.
[It’s meant as a compliment, however else it could potentially come across. And he’s almost smiling. Almost.
He follows along more or less contentedly, hands shoved in his pocket until they come up to the diner]
Wait, you sure? I can pay for myself. I can pay for both of us. [A little uncomfortably.]
Are you saying that you think about me in glitzy dresses? [She teases, laughing a bit despite the expectant look on her face. Truth be told, she wouldn't mind hearing an answer, though she doesn't really count on it.]
Well, thanks. I wouldn't know what those fancy parties are like, though. Never been to one before - although, more often than not, the flowers there tend to come from the shop. I dunno, I guess I've just never been interested in, well, any of that. I like my simple little life. [She shrugs a bit but walks into the diner nonetheless, taking a seat as the waitress comes along to take their drink order.] Just hot tea, please.
[Letha wonders if he took her offer as offensive. Perhaps it's untraditional, or - not too surprisingly - it might just be another thing that Ryan isn't too used to.] Oh, I didn't... I didn't mean it that way. I thought that it might be a nice gesture, just as a thank you of sorts. Sorry, I'll shut up now and we can just, uh, square it away later...
[A bit of an uncomfortable silence passes. She's not exactly sure what to say, and so simply buries her face in the menu - not that there's really too much to choose from in the first place. It's just a diner, after all. Unbeknownst to Letha, two men from the Lombardi enter, though they don't seem to notice Ryan just yet. Just when Letha's had enough of not talking, the waitress appears again, asking for their orders.] Just the day's special for me, thank you.
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[She appreciates it? Does she mean it? He’s silent for a moment as a good deal many things run through his head - does he want to tell her what exactly he’s done? Would she still like him if she did? Did she really like him now? Ryan almost wishes that she would be done with him, that way he wouldn’t have to worry about all of this. Regardless, he’s gotten this far. He can’t and doesn’t want to turn back now.]
I…you’re welcome. And thank you.
[An uncomfortable silence passes. Ryan’s not used to genuine kindness, and he isn’t even entirely sure what he’s thankful for either. She makes him think of Isabella, but a little differently. Isabella had been adventerous and daring, and while Letha was not quite as outgoing, she was no less strong and interesting in her own way.[
Yeah, that’s fine. I hate all that fancy shit anyway - my rule is more than one fork, it’s probably too much money for not enough food. [He wrinkles his noses and nods, clearly intending for her to take the lead.]
[She takes his rather, well, awkward response to mean that he's not quite used to polite responses - or perhaps just friends altogether, possibly. Considering his career as a debt collector, she can see how that might be possible. After all, it must be remarkably difficult to make friends with the people you're obliged to take money from. Not that she's so much of an expert on the topic herself, though... Regardless, Letha nods and starts to lead the way, glad for once that it isn't her trailing along like a lost puppy, even if it isn't exactly the other way around.]
That's what I always say! I mean, it's something my parents used to hammer into our heads, but... I dunno, I've never heard it said by anyone else. [She giggles a bit, and soon starts to ramble, unsure of what territory her words are getting her into.] Honestly, I rarely ever hear anyone talk about trying to save a pretty penny here and there, though I'd imagine that a man of your job hears something along those lines quite often.
[She smiles at him once they reach the diner.] This one's on me, okay?
Yeah, I guess. Gotta make sure the people you leave behind are safe. [Said with an air of sadness; it’s a reminder of Isabella and a confirmation that Letha is indeed a far better person than he. Not that that wasn’t obvious before, but it made his stomach sink slightly and his fists clench involuntarily.]
Yeah, well, I dunno if they’re even the right ones, so take what you want from ‘em.
[Hearing her relief, his shoulders slump lightly. Ryan’s good at fighting, at not caring, but not lying. He’s always been a bit too blunt for that, unable to grasp the nuances of deception.]
Glad someone thinks I’m good for keeping around. Now c’mon, let’s…let’s not talk about that damn fire anymore. You eaten lunch yet?
[She wonders, just for a few seconds, who he might've lost. The twinge of anger - or perhaps a strange kind of sadness born from frustration or guilt - seems to overtake him for the briefest moment, but perhaps she's just overanalyzing everything. It wouldn't be the first time. She notices his fists clenching up, but resists reaching out in an act of comfort; perhaps it would be too bold. Instead, Letha simply nods in understanding.]
I think I can recognize a person who's gone through enough for one lifetime when I see one, and I appreciate whatever advice you may have to give, so... Thank you, Ryan. Really, i mean it.
Lunch? No, I haven't. What'd you have in mind? There's a decent diner down the street, if you don't mind something, well, not too fancy.