Beast of Bray Road

[doctormagnus]

As promised, Helen arranges a mission for just her and James. This mission will send them to a quiet Midwest town in the state of Wisconsin, where a wolf-like creature (locally nicknamed The Beast of Bray Road--how original) has been making occasional appearances to residents since the 1990s. She's booked a bed and breakfast for the two of them, where they can pose as a couple on a weekend getaway and do a little investigating in their spare time.

She slides a case file over to James as she drives down a country road with hundreds of bowing pine trees and lush overgrowth.

Comments

[dr_jd_watson]

"I won't say a word," he chuckles, eyes glinting. "I'll just be thinking very loudly..."

[doctormagnus]

She kicks him gently and keeps eating.

[dr_jd_watson]

James just smiles more widely at the kick and enjoys his own food. Days like this, he loves her even more than usual.

[doctormagnus]

She licks the salt off a finger and shoots him a 'don't you dare say a thing' look.

[dr_jd_watson]

James smiles sweetly and enjoys the view.

[doctormagnus]

She finishes her meal and moans, resting a satisfied hand on her stomach and reaching for her shake.

[dr_jd_watson]

James takes a sip and makes an appreciative, startled noise. "Dear Lord, they've used actual strawberries!"

[doctormagnus]

She chuckles and gives him an innocent look, which he should fully recognize as 'I'd like a taste'.

[dr_jd_watson]

Beaming, he picks up a spoon, scooping up a generous spoonful, complete with little strawberry chunks, and brings it to her lips.

[doctormagnus]

She opens her mouth and moans as soon as the ice cream hits her taste buds. "Oh that's lovely."

[dr_jd_watson]

"Isn't it, though?" he asks, feeding her another spoonful.

[doctormagnus]

Groaning, she nods and offers him a taste of her double chocolate. It's not dark chocolate, but it doesn't have the sickly sweetness that some chocolate shakes do. She thinks he'll enjoy.

[dr_jd_watson]

He takes the mouthful and makes a surprised, sweet noise. "Oh, lovely. We must come here again some time..."

[doctormagnus]

"Just for the shakes?" she says with a grin.

[dr_jd_watson]

"Well, you can't have a shake without a burger first," he intones wisely.

[doctormagnus]

"Oh, perish the thought."

[dr_jd_watson]

"And you can't have a burger without fries. Then, next time we're in Wisconsin, we must come back here for burgers, fries, and shakes. It's settled..."

[doctormagnus]

"Indeed," she replies, finishing up. "Shall we take a walk around town to walk these calories off?"

[dr_jd_watson]

"Sounds like a lovely plan. I don't suppose this Beast of ours has garnered a tourist following? Those guided tours tend to be tripe, but I'm sure a professional would be happy to tell us all about recent sightings in the area..."

[doctormagnus]

"Oh, I hear there's all sorts of souvenirs. Perhaps we can get you a button."

[dr_jd_watson]

"What, not a t-shirt?" he scoffs.

[doctormagnus]

"Why not both?"

[dr_jd_watson]

"Woman, if you expect me to wear either..."

[doctormagnus]

"Oh, calm down, James. I'm only teasing." She wraps her arm around his and walks down the street.

[dr_jd_watson]

"Actually, I've worn worse for undercover work and you know it. If it's required, I'll just need to pick up a pair of jeans somewhere first..."