Night Out With The Lesbians

[Richard Buckles]

Richard had been so busy he hadn't even enjoyed his 21st birthday anywhere near traditional fashion. With his training, schooling, Elsa and preparing to teach he had been a whirlwind of busy. He of course made time for Selena but that was mostly in with his training schedule as they were friends but most of their encounters were pretty business like as they didn't go out and have fun like most friends their age. That was due to him being so focused that he cut out almost all partying from his life even when presented an option.

So when he had let it slip how it had been his 21st months ago Selina seemed to pounce on that as an excuse to get out and have some fun. Though he was not entirely sure why they were meeting in a lesbian bar and club. He didn't mind as he was pretty well taken already that there would be no women interested in him inside. It was actually nice he thought but still felt strange. Though he mostly just felt strange being in a club at all but he certainly appreciated Selina pressing him to come out with her.

He went to the bar and ordered a beer and then went to a table waiting for her to show up. He took a long drink form it and appreciated the taste as it was a Friday night so he could relax and Elsa was busy as usual so he would be good to go socializing with his friend. Though he wondered if she was going to try and take a lady home when they were done. He knew the reputation of Selina by now which didn't phase him to much since they were just friends. He wondered why she slept around so much but he didn't let it concern him to much. Just because he was lucky enough to find someone didn't mean everyone was.

Though that brought his mind to marriage which troubled him. He had to get the opinion of Selina on something. Perhaps he was stacking the deck to hear the answer he wanted as he knew what sort of person she was. And he figured he would know her response to the problem. He hated to bother her to much with it on a lovely night out but he wanted to slip it in more casual than working out at the school. This would be easier than there to talk about it. He looked around the room seeing for when she showed up. He wasn't surprised he beat her here as he was always early to think when he could.

[Selina Taylor]

    Selina was an inherently selfish being and she loved the new lesbian bar. She'd taken home quite a few lovely women since it'd opened and she hoped to add another to that list later tonight. Of course, her first priority was Richard and making sure he had a good time. He'd been so wrapped up in business lately that even Selina was worried. She'd pushed him to accept her invite out because missing a 21st birthday was just too damn sad. 

    Tonight was firstly about getting the young man to loosen up a little. He was far too young to be so business oriented. Selina opened the door to the bar and smiled at a few of the regulars that recognized her before looking for Richard and waving with a bright smile when she saw him, "Hey there Birthday-boy," she teased gently as she sat down next to him and ordered a drink with tequila. "How've you been? I feel like I haven't seen you in forever," she added with a playful grin, before thanking the bartender and taking a drink.

    "Hope you didn't wait too long," she then said as she glanced at Richard. She wasn't late, but she knew he had a penchant for being early. Damn, even for a party he was still so professional, but that would change, if only for tonight... or at least that was the plan. Selina was happy to see he at least had a drink in his hand, perhaps the alcohol would help him feel a bit more relaxed about it all.

[Richard Buckles]

He caught sight of Selina before she noticed him but that was normal considering she was busy talking as she moved through the club as well as giving small flirts he could notice "Well it might be a bit late but I appreciate the gesture. Not to mention I get to be surrounded by lovely ladies. And not have to worry about getting drunk and going home with one. Unlike you." he teased with as snicker. He knew that probably wasn't so much a worry as much as the goal.

"Oh I been doing okay as a whole. Teaching is going fairly smooth but I do have a small problem already with a student." he replies as he takes a strong drink of his beer trying to decide whether to venture outside of his usual comfort zone and into the hard stuff. But he would see how the night went before making that call. He shook his head then "No havnt really been waiting. You know me always early. That way I can scope a place out. Plus how am I to keep a lady waiting for me?" he asked with a serious expression. He had some old fashioned sense of things about him.

"So how have you been doing?" he asked her as he leaned over and hugged her. He didn't linger long as he sat back in his chair once more. He did have this odd habit of being friendly with women but men not so much. Then again his experiences when he first got here with male students were not good. He was glad of one thing being moved out of the college dorms. No longer dealing with that roommate of his.

[Selina Taylor]

    Selina nodded to him as he mentioned his appreciation, "But of course. Can't have you miss out on such a milestone," she offered with a smile. As he went on, Selina glanced at him in sardonic amusement, "For one thing, neither of us would be drunk. For another? It would never be a thing to worry about," she added easily with a slightly wicked smirk.


    "Already? Makes me even happier that I never wanted to be a teacher," she commented wryly. "Kids are always such a hassle," she added with a grimace. Her distaste for children was something most of her friends were well aware of. She avoided the creatures at all costs and refused to have anything to do with them. Selina chuckled as he talked of scoping the place out, "There's not much danger to be found here, I promise," she teased. "Besides, you're more than well aware of the fact that I'm no fucking lady," Selina replied with a cold smile. It was one of the things she hated to be called.

    Selina was surprised at the hug as she never encouraged platonic touch with men unless it was business related. The only other reason she ever touched a man was to beat the shit out of him or to fuck him. She eyed Richard a bit warily, but said nothing. If he did it again, she'd push him away and give him a hard warning, but at least he hadn't lingered. At his question, she shrugged, "I'm the same as always. My mothers are getting on better than ever," she added, a warmth in her tone that was extremely rare as she mentioned her beloved family. "And I'm still working so... I'm doing really well," she added in a content tone that she'd never thought would have possible in the years previous.

[Richard Buckles]

"Oh turning 21 not a big deal in my book. So I can go grab a beer without having to worry about someone asking for ID. Not like it stopped me before when I felt the urge." He shook his head laughing it was true that neither of them had to be drunk but that didn't mean it couldn't happen. Though Selene usually liked to bring her a game as the saying goes and she couldn't do that fully drunk. Then again the difference between her drunk or not was not as distinguishable as other might be.

"Well its not exactly the same when you are teaching people you know from school. Kind of weird in fact. Getting called Mr. Buckles all the time strange stuff. But I don't know feels good teaching and helping people. But Selene we both know you would love to teach kindergarten right?" he fired back teasingly. Her feelings about children her far from a secret. He didn't know why she disliked them so much really though. It one thing not to love them but they seemed to freak Selene out the idea of being alone with a kid.

"Oh sorry Selene I guess I let my words get jumbled there." he said as he covered himself a bit. Some might have appreciated his old fashioned approach but many things he found Selene did not care for on that end of behavior. But he couldn't exactly stop being who he was. Though that chilly brush of personality extended out into when he hugged her. They had been in close personal space many times before with training and fighting but he had never hugged her. Then again they never really go out of the gym much.

This was a situation which he thought warranted some form of affection but was returned with an obvious discomfort on her end. "Oh? Well that is wonderful to hear." he said about Selene's moms "Well I know how you feel about the children but apparently I am an Uncle now. My eldest brother Aaron. His wife gave birth a month ago. They named her Claudia." He said that but he wasn't sure it was the right conversation topic at a bar. But he was building up to his more pressing issue on his mind.

"You know what I think maybe we should kick this up a notch so how about we get another shot of tequila then hmm?" he questioned with a suggestion beyond himself. He was never one to be encouraging of drinking but he figured might be easier to ask Selene what had to and not ruin the evening if he was lubricated a bit.

[Selina Taylor]

    Selina grinned and shook her head, "All birthdays are a big deal... or at the very least an excuse to go out and drink," she teased as she threw back her shot and asked for another. "And now you get drunk properly," she added with a half grin as she winked at the bartender and got another drink. Yes, the two had been intimately familiar a few times before. It was part of the reason Selina loved this place.

    "True. So, should I call you Mr. Buckles as well, Richard?" she asked with a friendly smile. As he mentioned teaching kindergarten Selina visibly shuddered, "That shit's the stuff of nightmares, Richard," she replied, only partly joking. Kids were evil little creatures... no that wasn't true. Selina was just... paranoid around children. No one else needed to be aware of why.  

    Selina turned and smiled, "As lovely as Selene is, it's Selina, Richard... How much alcohol have you had?" she teased playfully. She wasn't going to harp on him too harshly for calling her a lady, but it would be good if he remembered not to do it again. Selina had a knee jerk reaction to old school patronizing sexism, such that she sometimes couldn't help the harsh words that escaped her when exposed to it. She figured Richard wasn't malicious, but that didn't even register when it came to her instinctual response.

    Selina nodded as she heard about him being an uncle, "Congratulations, Richard. I'm sure you'll be great with the kid," she offered. She didn't acre for children personally, but she could appreciate the fact that other people did. She saw it as being similar to licorice. Some people loved it and others couldn't stand it. It was merely a difference in taste.

    Selina perked up as he mentioned more alcohol, "Sure, but what's up, Richard?" she asked in curiosity. He wasn't one for drinking like this, and the fact that he'd even agreed to coming out tonight was strange in and of itself. There was something going on, and apparently he needed liquid courage for it. Not that Selina minded at all, but she was still interested in just what it was that was going on.

[Richard Buckles]

"Well that is true. I suppose it sort of just makes me think of back home. Used to go out to eat in birthdays. I know it's not a big deal around here but I got to go to Minneapolis. Was always so much fun spend half the day there. Times I miss home but then other times glad I get to be here." He said getting a bit sentimental as he was prone to.

"Some people might be worried about you trying to corrupt me." he said looking serious "Of course I know you are just trying to make it special." he snickered. "Oh ha ha ha. Apparently I went into a chat as Mr. Buckles once and someone messaged me if I liked belts. I did not catch on fast enough. That was a rather embarrassing build up." he shook his head remembering that.

" I know I know Kimble don't worry." he said making a Kindergarten Cop reference. But he found his 80's references were usually a bit lost on people his own age. "Sorry sorry got distracted thinking of sexy vampires for the moment. I am back I swear." he shook his head for emphasis.

"Thanks, to be honest I am okay with kids but a baby. They just feel so fragile like you could hurt one just holding it by accident." he commented as the round of shots came around that he had ordered. He took the shot down fast then breathed out sharply as he had never had tequila before. "So that's whatnot tastes like." he said rubbing his chest.

"So I need some advice about what to do about something and I need you not to ask any questions about who." he said waiting for her to agree to that before he spilled his guts on the topic.

[Selina Taylor]

    "Hmm, I know what you mean. I wish I could return to Santiago occasionally, but as you said, there are good things here in Kalispell as well," she admitted. Homesickness had wrought havoc on her emotionally when she'd first come to Kalispell, but now she was slowly adjusting to the little town. Of course, she still missed her old home, but she wasn't hating Kalispell quite as much as sh used to either.

    "Corrupt?" she asked as she took another drink. "And here I was thinking you were already properly debauched," she teased. Hadn't he had a thing with some girl or other? Surely he wasn't still an innocent after so long... Either way, Selina nodded to him, "But of course, you only turn 21 once." She wouldn't turn down a one night stand if he wanted it, but she wasn't going to offer on her own, mainly because she was pretty sure he was in... some sort of relationship. 

    "I'll bet," Selina offered wryly. "Though, if you ever gain an interest in belts, feel free to let me know. I can show you the ropes," she offered with a sly grin. Occasionally it was interesting to see just how much Richard could pick up on nowadays.

    Selina merely raised a brow at being called 'Kimble,' but she smirked slightly, "Sexy vampires? No need to apologize, I can understand the appeal."


    Selina nodded at his comment about babies, agreeing with him, "They really are." It was one of the reasons she refused to go anywhere near them. At his reaction to tequila, Selina laughed, "It's good isn't it?" she asked as she took her own shot.

A    t his question, she turned slightly more serious and nodded, "Sure, I can do that. Whatever you need," she offered easily. "I'm not exactly the best one for giving advice, but I'll give you what I can."

[Richard Buckles]

Her mentions of being home sick only reaffirmed the normalcy of his feelings on that end. He did spend almost his entire life there except these last three years so it was natural to enjoy being back there. Seeing his brothers was so much nicer now that they were all older. Also since he learned to fight and they couldn't pick on him as much as they used to.

"Nope not me. Still that same shy fella that came all them years ago. You know for the most part. Small differences. Some of which cause a sprain in my older brothers wrist last visit home. Thank you by the way." he said with a laugh remembering how his brother kept messing with him till he had to fight back and how he regretted it.

"Well that's probably good cause I am thinking some belts and ropes might be useful some day besides boy scout knots." he sais shaking his head and laughing some more. He was kidding but he did not know how Selena would take that joke. Though in hindsight he might have realized she would take him serious about that.

"Well its good that it makes things feel all floaty but wow that taste goodness. Guess that's why I always see people with salt and limes." he drank down the rest of his beer. It tasted so good after that shot of tequila. "Well I think you are the one to ask about this since I am stuck between morality and the law on it and I am just not sure what to do."

"So lets say I have this friend okay?" he said like it was hypothetical and not actually happening. He started talking a lot quieter and moving in closer so she could hear him "Well she seemed so cheery and happy with a fella. Then suddenly she started covering up more. Started walking funny like she was hurt. Avoiding people and actually like a shadow of their former selves. Lets say this girl is getting beat by her husband but wont leave him for some reason. Do you think it would be wrong to say go over and tie said beater up and pummel them into the hospital?"

[Selina Taylor]

    "You're welcome. I do what I can," she offered with a wry smile. "And if you ever want to change that, feel free to let me know. I can help you find your way to good old fashioned debauchery. It'll be fun," she offered with a wicked smirk. 

    "If you hang around me long enough, they just might," she responded with a light laugh. "Come by my place sometime and I'll give you a few lessons. I won't even charge," she teased. 

    "I'm not one for salt much, but I do love the limes... and the taste isn't that bad, surely?" she replied with a smile as she took a drink. "Hmm, asking me about morality? You sure you're going to the right person?" she asked with a slight grimace. She hated morality. Usually.

    When he started speaking though, she got serious and listened, her face becoming glacial as he continued. "Kill him. If you know who he is. Kill him. If you merely beat him up, he's going to do it again, and likely worse than before. Kill him, Richard. If you don't, give me the name, and I will. I know a few people... and you won't get into trouble," she replied seriously, no hesitation, no doubt in her steel tone.

[Richard Buckles]

Richard nodded as he laughed a bit "Oh I am sure you would and I am sure you could very much teach me all sort of things. But I think I will keep myself away from that for now. Been far to busy for such shenanigans with work and schooling still finishing up. Teaching will never be about the good hours or money that is for certain." he said. Most people didn't think about that 7-3 frame for school didn't include grading and lesson plans and extra after school activities.

"Well I always been more a beer guy so compared to that yeahhhh it kind of is." he said shaking his head. But it did what he needed it to do which is enable him to talk to her without stalling out and dragging it out. He needed to have this talk with her and that was all there was to say. She had her serious face on which was good meaning she was taking him serious.

But even with what he knew about her he was still not prepared to what came after that. Not only advocating murder but saying to would help him to cover it up. He looked at her wide eyes and with a slightly open mouth. Once the stun began to subside he shook his head a bit "Ummm no no that's fine." he said as he wasn't sure how to act after that reveal of her personality he had never seen before. He knew she didn't take shit from people but the idea of being responsible for a murder even if not at his hand was a bit much for him.

"I think another round is in order." he said clearing his throat.

[Selina Taylor]

    “Well, if said ‘shenanigans’ ever end up interesting you, feel free to let me know when you’ve changed your mind,” she offered with a smirk. Selina chuckled briefly at his observation and nodded. She would never choose to be a teacher even if her life depended on it. Kids were sooo not her thing… but Richard knew that.

    Selina grimaced slightly at the mention of beer, “Ahh, I see, so your taste buds have been corrupted,” she teased lightly. Beer was weak as all hell and often tasted like piss. She wasn’t a fan to say the least.

    Selina realized her mistake as soon as she saw Richard’s expression. He was far too naive to do what needed to be done. She should have known that before she ever opened her mouth, but… she quickly figured out that she didn’t mind too much. Selina already had enough information to give to Logan, and Logan could easily figure out the rest. “So sorry, Richard. I just get a bit… emotional about things like that. I hope you’ll understand. I never should have even mentioned it,” she offered honestly. No, she shouldn’t have said a word. He would likely only get in the way if he knew.

    “And yes another round would be lovely…” she offered with a slightly apologetic smile before her expression turned serious once more and she spoke in a low tone no one else could hear, “If you feel like you can protect her, do as you think you should, Richard. But from what I can tell, that man is dangerous. Don’t do anything foolish, or you might not live long enough to get him to the hospital,” Selina warned.

[Richard Buckles]

 It was funny because him and Selina were very very different people as a whole. While he might not have approved of her sleeping around he wouldn't criticize her for it at all. Though he did wonder at times why she was so against settling in with a girlfriend once and for all. Some reason he thought it had something to do with her disliking of kids. Like the idea of anything domesticating was scary to her.

"Well I don't know about corruption or anything but beer is fine. A nice slow and steady drink." he said to her with a smile. He never understood some people's reaction to beer as he thought it tasted fine. Then again he was in it for a buzz not to get smashed.

He was not really entirely surprised she said that now that he thought about it. She was always such a proponent of strength that he knew she would suggested a violent course to an abuser. Though he hadn't thought she would go so far as to suggest murder. He didn't understand how she could say that but then he was quite in the rage at times over the situation himself.

He shook his head a little "I understand." was all he said further about the topic. He waved over the waitress for another round. Then came a warning he didn't understand as he didn't mention who it was. As far as he knew Max was just a lawyer even if he had some training to fight Richard didn't think it would be enough to be over taken by him.

[Selina Taylor]

    Selina nodded to him, different tastes for different people. She merely didn’t care for the beverage. Selina then glanced at him and wondered how much he understood. This husband had already sent his wife to the hospital… how much longer she had to live might depend on Richard’s actions. The only reason Selina had given him a warning of her own, wasn’t because she knew who it was, but because if the man was willing to go so far against his wife, who was to say what he might do to Richard? She didn’t know the other man’s strength and Richard could take care of himself, but still… it was a concern.

    Selina sighed and drank down another shot. These issues were always so much more complicated than they should be. If Richard could scare the man off permanently, that would probably be best for all involved… but she also knew that abusers never changed. They just became more subtle about their abuse. Selina wondered at how many more women would fall victim to him, and her resolve to kill him herself hardened until she deliberately reminded herself of the consequences.

    Goddamnit. Why did the law always get in the way? Logan had her ways, Selina knew. And if it came down to it, Selina wasn’t above giving her a call. The two had had their differences, but she didn’t think Logan would deny her this request. The woman technically owed her.