9 - before the pool party

[gezellig]

[A - Shopping, particularly the clothing store]

[He was definitely planning on going to the swimming pool party.  Even without pretty girls in swimming suits, relaxing was nice and Holland was always desperate for something new to do in Mayfield -- something to relieve the boredom. 

Now, he simply had to convince Canada to go.  They could both enjoy a break. . .

But really, he just wants to see her in a swimsuit; she'd be lovely.  So that's why the tall man still in his pharmacy coat from work is shopping in the ladies' section of Bodine Fashion looking at bathing suits.  Feel free to ask him what on earth he's doing.]

[B - for residents of 1447 Mitchell Rd.  Neighbors who might be able to see through the windows are also welcome.]

[He finally decided on this suit.  The nautical theme was pretty appealing, at least to him.  Once he puts his bike away and hangs up his coat, Holland approaches Canada while she's making dinner, announcing he's home as he comes into the kitchen, carefully putting his wallet in the kitchen drawer where he always put it, day after day.]

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[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

Hi. How was your day?

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

[Neutral expression still intact, he blinks.]

Sounds better than yours, at the moment.

. . . are you alright?

[Obligatory question. Also, pay no attention to the small shopping bag he has in his hand.]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

I'm fine. Just making a mess of things, apparently.

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

[With a slight frown, he takes the towel from her and dabs at a few of the spots himself. ]

If you don't soak it, it'll stain.

[Just do what he says and it will be fine. This is probably why Belgium left]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

You're probably right. Umm... yes. I'll go change before dinner, then.

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

[Any excuse, any excuse. Well isn't that convenient.]

You should try this on before dinner if you're going to change.

[Holland is going to look right at her now, holding out the bag with the swimsuit he just bought.]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

What is it?

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

[No Canada you weren't supposed to ask him that you were just supposed to do it. Now he will look to the side a bit with a almost unnoticeable huff.]

It's for the pool party.

[Of course, when he replies he's looking directly at her again.]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

Oh.



Is this, umm, one of those times I have to show what I've been given to try on once it's on or can I just report?

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

We should really check if it fits as soon as possible. . .

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

I'll... be right back down, then?

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

[He'll try again.]

If it fits then you don't need to do anything else.

[He's patient; any good strategist is.]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

[Waiting. . . waiting. . .he idly stirs at whatever she was cooking on the stove.]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

It fits nicely. Thank you.

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

Ja. . . so you won't have any problems with it at the party, right?

[Right. He's still stirring.]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

Well, I wasn't really planning on going -- -- but I suppose since I have something to wear I'll have to put in an appearance, now, won't I?

a

[kleinefurstin.livejournal.com]

[Liechtenstein doesn't have any questions about him being in the women's section. Actually, she doesn't seem to have realized he's there and is busy trying to get out of the section. It's not like she can swim in the first place, why does she need a suit?

She might even bump into him in her hurray to get out!]

o-oh

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

[He looks down as the girl bumps into him, only to realize who it is.]

Hei, Liechtenstein.

[This could be a little awkward, except Holland is unphased. He's definitely going to buy the nicest suit for Canada he can find.]

[kleinefurstin.livejournal.com]

Oh--excuse me, I didn't see you there... [okay he's kinda hard to miss but that's not the point]

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

[Exactly what he's thinking, too. She looks a little rushed.]

Are you going to the pool?

[kleinefurstin.livejournal.com]

Ah--[she doesn't want to but she's been asked by Ukraine and Ukraine looked just so happy...] Maybe.

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

It just looked like you were shopping. . .

[Way to point out the obvious. He does get out of her way though.]

I'll be there.

[kleinefurstin.livejournal.com]

I lost track of where I was going, that's all. [she's not at all scandalized by the scanty swimwear, nope]

Oh, I hope you enjoy yourself.

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

You too?