[Jamie grins, briefly, but makes sure to stuff some food into his mouth as he sits in case Claire happens to glance over.]
Well, I thought ye'd might like to see the printshop, lassie, if that might be of interest to ye. We're likely to find Fergus there, and wee Ian. [Upon Claire's sudden look over, he nods.] A cousin of yours. Young Ian Murray, he's been... working wi' me, for a time, but I reckon it's time to get him back to his mother.
[He shifts slightly. Oh, she'll kill him for letting the boy hang around again, but hopefully the arrival of Claire and Brianna spare him. Though that might land him a quick death, too.]
Fergus can give ye that walk around the city while Claire and I secure horses for the ride to Lallybroch. If that sounds fair to the both of ye.
One of Jenny and Ian's children are here? [Claire clarifies as she comes to join them at the table, dressed and hair pulled back.] You should have told me before, I would have loved to meet him earlier.
[Though she supposes it would have been a lot, and it's easier to explain things to Fergus, who knows her.]
[ She says that quickly, not wanting either of them to change their mind. ]
And I don't mind spending the morning with Fergus, you two can have some more time alone.
[ Maybe she'll have her own room at Lallybroch, so they can actually sleep in the same bed, though to not think too much about that so she lets her mind wander to what her apparent adopted brother is like. ]
[Time alone. What a novel idea, and he carefully keeps his expression neutral. Oh, he wants time alone with Claire, but he's not eager to leave Bree.]
I trust him wi' ye. He'll show you what there is to see, and keep ye safe. I'd just be careful what ye decide to share with him--Claire told him about America. Just... perhaps leave the time travel part out of it for now, aye?
Right. You can tell him... everything but that, really. Leave out technology and anything like television, but he's never been to America. You can tell him about your schooling, and growing up there, and that... it took me some time to tell you about Jamie properly.
[Oh, she does remember. She's still a little sore from earlier, but she does give Bree a small smile.]
I'd hope not. Fergus takes his duties very seriously--or at least he did, before. He never wanted to disappoint Jamie. He'll take being your escort as his life's mission.
Well, you're a little past the age where it'd be acceptable for you to wear your hair loose in public. I'll show you how to pin it properly, but it will take some practice.
[Just like when she was a child and Claire would help tie her hair up--of course, Bree always favored her hair loose. Another thing to adjust to here for her.]
At home, around family, it's all right to wear it down. You'll figure it out.
People in the 18th century do realize it's just hair, right?
[ But she puts her hands up in a placating gesture, knowing better than to argue about something like her hair. It's not her mother's rule, she knows that, too. ]
If you show me a few more times, I think I'll be able to do it on my own, it's just the back that's hard.
[ When she finishes eating, she excuses herself to the washroom, and when she comes out again, her hair is down and she sits to brush it out as she looks at Jamie. ]
[Claire's hand is beneath Jamie's on the table. Evident when she stands and gently pulls it away, a touch to his shoulders before she moves to sit behind Bree and holds out her hand for the brush.]
[ God, they're so cute, and when she sees things like that, the quiet touches, it makes her happier that she encouraged her mother to come back. Sitting with a little smile on her lips, she already knows her answer. ]
I'd like my own if it isn't too much trouble. I miss riding, we haven't been in a long time. And I can help you take care of them, too.
[ This, she says as she looks at Jamie. It might be a ploy to be able to spend more time with him just talking, imagining it already: the two of them in the stables as they trade stories back and forth. ]
[He looked surprised. Clearly, it's not something a young lady would do, but he knows better than to say as such. The surprise melts into something happier, and he nods. He's hardly a stablehand these days but he might find himself in the stables more often if she has interest.]
[ Of course Claire read between the lines, and Bree ducks her head a bit, smiling softly. But the hand Jamie can't see lightly squeezes her mother's arm in gratitude, apparent earlier annoyance about being on her own forgotten. Then, she speaks to Jamie again. ]
I like being outside more than indoors. There's so much out there, even exploring close to home. I used to find all kind of animal to bring home. Mostly bunnies, didn't I mama?
[Not too hard to imagine. Another thing Jamie missed, but he smiles to keep anything reflecting that thought off his face.]
Aye. Well, the dogs belonged to the family. When I was young, my brother Willie--ye uncle--and I would take them out into the fields and have them chase us. My mother caught us sleeping in the hay with them more than once, and she wasn't pleased at all about it.
[ It's the first time she's been called 'Fraser' and it makes her hesitate, only for a half-heartbeat, maybe noticeable by her mother, but Brianna recovers quickly. ]
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[ Now she knows, and she sits, looking at Jamie with a small, hidden smile before taking some fruit and cheese for herself. ]
Are we going anywhere today? Myself, fully escorted, of course.
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Well, I thought ye'd might like to see the printshop, lassie, if that might be of interest to ye. We're likely to find Fergus there, and wee Ian. [Upon Claire's sudden look over, he nods.] A cousin of yours. Young Ian Murray, he's been... working wi' me, for a time, but I reckon it's time to get him back to his mother.
[He shifts slightly. Oh, she'll kill him for letting the boy hang around again, but hopefully the arrival of Claire and Brianna spare him. Though that might land him a quick death, too.]
Fergus can give ye that walk around the city while Claire and I secure horses for the ride to Lallybroch. If that sounds fair to the both of ye.
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[Though she supposes it would have been a lot, and it's easier to explain things to Fergus, who knows her.]
It sounds like a plan to me, then.
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[ She says that quickly, not wanting either of them to change their mind. ]
And I don't mind spending the morning with Fergus, you two can have some more time alone.
[ Maybe she'll have her own room at Lallybroch, so they can actually sleep in the same bed, though to not think too much about that so she lets her mind wander to what her apparent adopted brother is like. ]
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I trust him wi' ye. He'll show you what there is to see, and keep ye safe. I'd just be careful what ye decide to share with him--Claire told him about America. Just... perhaps leave the time travel part out of it for now, aye?
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Right. You can tell him... everything but that, really. Leave out technology and anything like television, but he's never been to America. You can tell him about your schooling, and growing up there, and that... it took me some time to tell you about Jamie properly.
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[ She actually isn't flippant about it, nodding in understanding. ]
We could meet you back at the print shop when we're done, or here. And I promise I won't wander off or go anywhere without Fergus.
[ Bree figures it should be said, just to reassure them both after this morning. ]
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[He looks to Claire. She'll remember him and his dramatics.]
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I'd hope not. Fergus takes his duties very seriously--or at least he did, before. He never wanted to disappoint Jamie. He'll take being your escort as his life's mission.
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I just need to pin up my hair again before we leave, it's coming loose. It's always coming loose.
[ Then, she pauses. ]
Unless pinning isn't actually required?
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[Just like when she was a child and Claire would help tie her hair up--of course, Bree always favored her hair loose. Another thing to adjust to here for her.]
At home, around family, it's all right to wear it down. You'll figure it out.
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People in the 18th century do realize it's just hair, right?
[ But she puts her hands up in a placating gesture, knowing better than to argue about something like her hair. It's not her mother's rule, she knows that, too. ]
If you show me a few more times, I think I'll be able to do it on my own, it's just the back that's hard.
[ When she finishes eating, she excuses herself to the washroom, and when she comes out again, her hair is down and she sits to brush it out as she looks at Jamie. ]
Will I have my own horse to ride to Lallybroch?
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Aye, unless ye'd prefer to ride with me or ye mother.
[He doubts that.]
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It's up to you, darling.
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I'd like my own if it isn't too much trouble. I miss riding, we haven't been in a long time. And I can help you take care of them, too.
[ This, she says as she looks at Jamie. It might be a ploy to be able to spend more time with him just talking, imagining it already: the two of them in the stables as they trade stories back and forth. ]
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[He looked surprised. Clearly, it's not something a young lady would do, but he knows better than to say as such. The surprise melts into something happier, and he nods. He's hardly a stablehand these days but he might find himself in the stables more often if she has interest.]
Aye. Aye, Brianna, that would be... very nice.
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You can have all the time with the horses--and Jamie--that you'd like.
[She says it in a whisper, amused, but not so low that Jamie can't hear.]
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I like being outside more than indoors. There's so much out there, even exploring close to home. I used to find all kind of animal to bring home. Mostly bunnies, didn't I mama?
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Aye, well, you'll find a lot of rabbits near Lallybroch.
[He knows. They're for hunting.]
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[She smiles at the memory. Even Frank had found amusement in Bree's love of rabbits.]
Though I knew whenever I couldn't find you, you were likely outside with the dog.
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[ Bree smiles softly, then looks at Jamie. ]
We used to go everywhere together, but I loved sleeping against him. He was huge and so loveable. Did you ever have a dog?
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Aye. Well, the dogs belonged to the family. When I was young, my brother Willie--ye uncle--and I would take them out into the fields and have them chase us. My mother caught us sleeping in the hay with them more than once, and she wasn't pleased at all about it.
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Frasers and their animals.
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[ It's the first time she's been called 'Fraser' and it makes her hesitate, only for a half-heartbeat, maybe noticeable by her mother, but Brianna recovers quickly. ]
Should we go to the print shop now?
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