Going Under {Annalise}

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I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views

leksi gathered up his small sketchbook and shoved it into the well stretched back pocket of his worn jeans, sticking a pencil in the other pocket as he put his sunglasses atop his head and guzzled down another half bottle of water before sticking it back in the fridge. He grabbed his leather jacket and headed out of his loft, flicking the lights off and locking the door as he went, down the flights of stairs to the outside, immediately pulling his sunglasses down over his eyes. The sunlight was fading, as it was growing later, so it wasn’t as bad, but it definitely wasn’t comfortable either. He let out a breath and let himself acclimate before he continued on his way, looking around and observing the people as he went, unsure of what he was looking for, but perhaps he would know when he saw it. The lean man saw one of the local bars come into sight in the distance, and with an inward shrug, he headed on his way towards it, not sure what could come of a visit to the bar, but one never knew. He certainly wasn’t going to make assumptions before he got more details. He’d learned that at least.

He stepped inside a few minutes later and looked around curiously, pushing his sunglasses up onto his head and out of the way. Alek wasn’t entirely sure why he’d gone to a bar of all places, if he wanted food, one of the restaurants would have been a better place, considering he didn’t drink, because hangovers were just as bad as his visions so he didn’t bother. But he still moved to sit at the bar anyways, folding his lean hands together as he waited for someone to come take his order. He looked up at the list of choices, and sighed before finally deciding he’d go with one, and only one, glass of red wine. Just because he didn’t drink didn’t mean he didn’t appreciate the finery aspects of it.

NOTES :: Hope this works. ^^
MUSIC :: Going Under - Evanescence
WORDS :: 337
TAGS :: Annalise;

It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers

[Annalise Rebekah Shaw]

Genius! Absolutely genius Annalise! It was stupid enough that she worked in a bar, but when you were in the early stages of morning sickness and all that surrounded you, and irritated your senses, was the smell of beer…. You were generally screwed. She was doing everything she could to keep herself going. She was a hard worker but all the time she’d spent off the last few weeks, mainly avoiding her ex, were making life impossible. She was losing money rapidly and the final demands on her apartment were terrifying her, especially with a child on the way. She was painting on her best brave face!

She spotted a new face at the other end of the bar, scanning him for a moment. She wasn’t sure for a moment. He didn’t seem like their general clientèle, general being ragged and worn down hunters looking for something liquid to escape into, to take away their troubles. Still, Lise had this feeling… A strange feeling that he wasn’t exactly normal. As she stood before him, she noticed the fact he was eyeing the wine menu. Her eyebrows rose slightly and she smiled. “What’ll it be?”

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I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views

Aleksi was eager to have his food and go home, but he also wanted to relax too, because he needed to relax, needed to get his most recent vision out of his head. Because he needed to clear his head before he could even think of trying to analyze said vision. He needed an hour or two at least, before he could head back to his loft and do some investigating. He’d been dreaming lately too, dreams that had him bolting upright in bed and reaching for his pad and pencil. All of it was culminating in succeeding in driving him to the brink of exhaustion.

But he didn’t dare fight any one of them, not if it meant losing a life, letting someone down, letting them die, get hurt, etc. He felt eyes on him, and shortly thereafter a young woman stood before him, her eyebrows rising slightly as she smiled. “What’ll it be?” He lifted his gaze and was struck by the young woman’s beauty. Even as he saw faint flickers of the future, of a child in her arms, smiling and happy, even as she at the moment appeared weary and a little on the sick side. ”What wine would you recommend?” He asked after a moment, smiling kindly. ”Perhaps you can sit beside me for a few minutes and describe them to me?”

NOTES :: None~
MUSIC :: The Amazing Spiderman Soundtrack
WORDS :: 229
TAGS :: Annalise;

It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers

[Annalise Rebekah Shaw]

"Come sit with you...?" Annalise considered it for a moment, looking around the bar. She didn't really have anything to lose, so she moved to the edge of the bar, lifting the hatch and moving around, sitting on the bar stool besides him. Leaning forward, she grabbed another menu, her blonde curls falling over her face as she looked over it. "Well I guess to start... Red, white or rose?" She rested her elbow on the bar to play with her hair as she looked between the man and her menu, her spare hand stroking her stomach. She had it, that pregnancy glow she'd seen so many things about, she just didn't really have much else right now. She'd got used to the idea it was just her and her bump.

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I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views

"Come sit with you...?" She asked, seeming to consider it for a moment, looking about the bar, before finally moving so that she was on his side of the bar, sitting on the stool beside his. He watched with interest as she grabbed another menu and looked it over. "Well I guess to start... Red, white or rose?" She asked, resting her elbow on the bar as she looked between him and the menu, her other hand running over her stomach gently, and he smiled slightly. ”Hmm, red, I think sounds good.” He said finally, and then smiled. ”My name is Aleksi. How far along are you?” Alek asked curiously, not wanting to appear rude, but he caught glimpses of a lovely, laughing little face of a beautiful baby, her’s, he believed.

NOTES :: None~
MUSIC :: Roar - Katy Perry
WORDS ::
TAGS :: Annalise;

It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers

[Annalise Rebekah Shaw]

He did it. He made the best decision! Oh how she missed red wine. The subtle way it embraced all of your taste buds and held them until your throat was encased by its warmth. "Well then you want this one!" She pointed at the menu and smiled as she ignored the description. "It gets over looked because it's inexpensive but it's got the deepest earthy flavour with that kick that hits you right where you want it to. It's like a really tasty comfort blanket." Even she had to laugh at her own description. If you were to look to the menu it would describe the deep mahogany flavours with liquorice undertones and the subtle aroma of leather. That didn't really mean much to Annalise. She didn't mind so much how it tasted, of course that was assuming it was at least nice, she cared about how one sip of a nice wine could make her feel.

Looking down at her abdomen, she stroked over the material that barely fit her any more. "Four months but it can't go quick enough. Did you know you can't eat soft cheese? All I want is some cheese and sushi right now!" It never occurred to her that there was a reason someone shouldn't know she was pregnant, she wasn't exactly advertising it but she was sure as hell protective of that little bump.

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I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views

"Well then you want this one!" The young woman pointed at the menu and smiled, even as he leaned forward just a bit to get a better look at what she was pointing at. "It gets over looked because it's inexpensive but it's got the deepest earthy flavor with that kick that hits you right where you want it to. It's like a really tasty comfort blanket." She said, and he chuckled quietly, his gaze warm, kind, and amused as he noted that it wasn’t at all what the menu said, but he was alright with that. He liked when people made things more personable, it was easier to settle in and relax. ”That sounds absolutely wonderful. A comfort blanket is always welcome as far as I am concerned. I believe I’ll have a glass of that.” He said with a warm smile, looking over at her after lifting his gaze from the menu.

Aleksi watched as she looked down at her abdomen, stroking over the material of her shirt, and he couldn’t help his small smile. "Four months but it can't go quick enough. Did you know you can't eat soft cheese? All I want is some cheese and sushi right now!" She said, and he chuckled warmly, remembering a time before his sister had been born when his mother complained of similar ordeals, fondness entering his eyes. ”Is the father around, if I may ask? Apologies if I overstep my bounds.”

NOTES :: So cute~
MUSIC :: New Perspective - Panic! At the Disco
WORDS :: 232
TAGS :: Annalise;

It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers