The Beast of Bray Road, Part Two

[doctormagnus]

The evening is colder than she expected, and the sun seems to be setting unusually early. Helen looks up and is greeted by angry clouds, billowing on the horizon. The entire sky looks dull and overcast, and she wonders to herself how long this investigation is going to last tonight.

She shuts the car door, shoulders her pack, and turns on her flashlight, leaving the venison for James.

"Ready?"

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[dr_jd_watson]

"Helen Magnus, behave yourself!" he chuckles in answer, taking her hand and tucking it under his arm before starting back the way they came.

[doctormagnus]

She grins and gently swats him.

[dr_jd_watson]

He smiles warmly at that, leaning down to kiss her cheek. "If we bring it food for several nights, we should make more headway. The poor thing obviously wants company..."

[doctormagnus]

"We may end up with a new friend," she says with a fond smile.

[dr_jd_watson]

"Between my smarts and your charms, it seems highly likely..." he agrees complacently.

[doctormagnus]

She smiles and tosses him the keys.

[dr_jd_watson]

"Letting me drive?" he asks with a grin, opening the door for her. "That's unusual..."

[doctormagnus]

"Sure you remember how to drive on the right side of the road?"

[dr_jd_watson]

"Well, you'll find out, won't you?"

[doctormagnus]

"You're not exactly inspiring confidence! Don't scratch my car."

[dr_jd_watson]

"What's wrong? Isn't it insured?"

[doctormagnus]

"Not a scratch!"

[dr_jd_watson]

"I make no promises. Next time, move to a country that uses the proper side of the road..."

[doctormagnus]

"You are so close to not getting lucky tonight..."

[dr_jd_watson]

"All right, all right. I promise to drive like an American. Only for you..."

[doctormagnus]

"Good boy."

[dr_jd_watson]

"For you, always. Except when you prefer me to be a naughty boy..."

[doctormagnus]

She smirks and shakes her head. "Just drive the bloody car..."

[dr_jd_watson]

"As milady commands," he answers, shifting into gear and driving them back to the B&B.

[doctormagnus]

She rests a hand on his thigh as they drive, and watches out the window while raindrops begin to roll down the glass.

[dr_jd_watson]

He drives in silence, occasionally smiling over at her. As they approach the B&B, he notes of the rain, "At least we'll be able to get clear impressions of the footprints tomorrow..."

[doctormagnus]

"Yes." She smiles over at him and squeezes his thigh, thumb rubbing gently.

[dr_jd_watson]

He makes a soft noise of contentment at that, smiling more widely.

[doctormagnus]

"Remember the days where we'd barely make into a building at times?"

[dr_jd_watson]

"Fondly," he assures her, chuckling. "We were so young and randy in those early days, weren't we?"