Possible Suits spoilers in comments.

[parapraxis]

I'm not that kind of lawyer and I have definitely never smoked pot.

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[harbert]

That is really good to know.

[parapraxis]

[A happy sigh to see his face.]

Which part? That I don't deal in big business or that I'm not using drugs?

[harbert]

Both actually. Mostly because I like having you around.

[parapraxis]

Are you saying that as my boss or as my boyfriend?

[harbert]

It is both, but mostly as your boyfriend.

[parapraxis]

I was going to say. I've missed you, and I think we're overdue for another vacation together.

[harbert]

We are definitely overdue for that.

[parapraxis]

I'm looking at you, Ed. I've been here the whole time. Mostly just missing you.

[harbert]

I'm sorry, mun was just....indisposed. She feels bad.

[parapraxis]

[Shakes her head.] We both know I'm not the best woman you could be with. I don't blame her.

But I do want to see you.

[harbert]

Oh it had nothing to do with you, and we disagree with you on that anyway. Just personal drama in her life.


What shall we do?

[parapraxis]

Something where you and I can be alone, and not have to worry about someone catching us. And something private because I'm going to have to kiss you when I see you. I never did get to enjoy that hotel bed of yours.

[harbert]

Would you like me to set something up, or would you?

[parapraxis]

Surprise me. Although obviously not in my office again.

omg. let me fix that tag, because i suck. :(

[irrefutable]

[ yup, this is definitely weird. ]

You're not the kinda lawyer that could be baked and still kick ass?

lol it's okay, that should've happened a long time ago

[parapraxis]

I'm not the kind of person who needs to use drugs.

If I really wanted to get in trouble, there are more fun ways to do it.

[Like, you know, sleeping with your boss.]

haha! i think my brain just went "donna!!" and shut everything down.

[irrefutable]

Need is a bit of a jump from occasionally needing to let off some steam.

[ he really hopes that mike doesn't read this. ]

Alright, rookie. What kind of trouble did you have in mind?

lol i do actually have a donna, i'm just too nervous to play her

[parapraxis]

Well.

[Avery pretends to give this some thought.]

We could find an egregiously overpriced hotel suite, an equally expensive bottle of wine, and generally behave irresponsibly.

i would happily thread with you if you wanted to voice test!

[irrefutable]

[ he's trying to pull off a poker face but there's a tug of a smirk threatening to slip. ]

That's your idea of fun — [ fake disgust. ] Wine? I'll raise you one on that suggestion and propose that the hotel suite sends up their best bottle of scotch instead.

totally down for that, if you've got ideas.

[parapraxis]

I don't normally drink scotch. Could be interesting.

[Chuckles. This trip to New York is proving to be way more out there than she expected.]

You're on. Though I will give you shit about that hideous painting in your office. What's up with that?

Re: totally down for that, if you've got ideas.

[irrefutable]

Well. Here's to new experiences.

[ Quirking an eyebrow, but smirking. ]

It's got away of growing on you. Nothing like that in your office? Where do you practice? We happen to be hiring.

[parapraxis]

I'm the counsel for Angels Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.

[irrefutable]

A hospital? Do you like it?

[parapraxis]

A little less than I used to, but yes. If I do my job I'm protecting doctors and nurses and hopefully keeping them saving lives instead of battling nuisance lawsuits.

[irrefutable]

I can see why you're on the market for some excitement.

[ not even gonna hide how much he likes his job. or what's left of it. w h e l p. ]

[parapraxis]

It's not that boring!

[btw, this is your fault.]

[irrefutable]

But it's boring enough to want a rendezvous at some expensive hotel.

( ooc: omg yessssssss. ♥ that's super cool. )

[parapraxis]

I don't get to leave Los Angeles often. I'm trying to broaden my horizons.

Plus the last time I went on a business trip I almost froze to death.

[irrefutable]

Not judging. Judging in this scenario doesn't work in my favor.

What's the story behind that?

[parapraxis]

Medical conference in Chicago. I went outside and it was way too cold.

[irrefutable]

That happens to be what the scotch (or the fooling around) is for. I mean sure, a nice coat helps too.

[parapraxis]

I had three layers and it was still too cold. [Laughs softly.] I'm not known for making the smartest personal decisions.

[irrefutable]

[ just quirking an eyebrow, but smirking slightly. ]

That's way too much clothing for someone to have on.

[parapraxis]

Oh like you've never frozen your cute little ass off.

[irrefutable]

I find inventive ways to get warm.

[parapraxis]

[Chuckles.] That's not a new pickup line.

[irrefutable]

It's not an ineffective one either.

[ 8) ]

[parapraxis]

You'd like my ex-husband.

You both share the same corny sense of humor. Although you haven't drunk dialed me yet.

[irrefutable]

[ he's not even going to pretend he isn't offended. ]

Corny?

[parapraxis]

Please. You know there's nothing original about that line. But I bet you make up for it with charm.

[irrefutable]

It's not unoriginal. It's called a classic.

[parapraxis]

Not to me, but hey, you can use it all you want. Marcus does the same thing.

[irrefutable]

That's so weird.

[ it's weirding him out on a spiritual level. ]

You look like Donna, and you've got an ex-husband named Marcus.

[parapraxis]

It's an odd coincidence, isn't it? Or maybe the mun was just subconsciously channeling you.