Anazitisis… (1972), dir. Erricos Andreou
familiar ( and often found irrelevant on faye's day to day life ) faces pass by and for the first time in forever, the bored bartender actually sees the lot of them ⸻ and none of them seem innocent though faye is all too self aware that she does not trust easily. then again, in a place like fabletown, who is? their silent challenge falls short of the entertainment faye wished to drain from someone else's manifestation of guilt ( or maybe just one bad night, an evasion of sleep mimicking what would be a heavy conscience ) and yet, she is more than glad to change spots and try her luck somewhere else. perhaps closer to the sheriff's station, catch as someone turns on their heels far too quickly as they change their mind.
plans change just as quickly as they are made, though.
the corner of tink's lips curl into an amused and knowing smile ⸻ she might be melting away from the boredom of it all but she at least is well aware that finn is too. knowing he is suffering just like she is helps the feeling of numbness ( and faye will tell herself it is because there can only be one blonde faerie ⸻ and she is so clearly the better choice ⸻ and leave out the part about the relief of someone knowing exactly what goes inside her mind ). eyebrow raises and hazel eyes meet his own, only for a moment. "i was not offering, fionn." another sip, attention stolen back by nothing at all. faye scoffs at her companion's words, head shaking at how silly he sounds. "i thought you were smarter than this, my companion in blonde. you and i both know i am not that easy to get rid off. and who else would keep this town interesting?"
a whole day of lurking ultimately capitulated into a bed of unsuccess. perhaps it wasn't smart to play look-see all day instead of attending to matters otherwise productive in comparison. he had lurked around the main enclave all day, examining the faces of each passerby to hopefully absorb their current state of mind. guilty ? innocent ? mourning ? a mix, even ? regardless, he was dully disappointed — karmic retribution for nosing in everybody's business. if he couldn't get his fill then, perhaps trifling with a familiar blonde would help mustardseed feel, well, something.
he crouched down beside them, an exasperated, dramatic as ever sigh poking at the ears of anyone nearby. fionn has never said he wasn't one for theatrics, especially during a lull that felt so painfully lackluster. " i'm not exactly the type to beg for warm beer — even i'm not that desperate yet — but i appreciate your gracious offer, my companion in blonde. " a flat palm to his chest in faux earnest, much of this simply gilded in irony. despite jests, even her presence alone was far more satisfying than the past eight hours, so he leaned back, hands resting flat against the concrete behind him, gaze following the direction faye's attention pointed towards. " so, what're you doin' out here, all by your lonesome ? don't you know there's a big, bad killer out there ? maybe they're especially desperate for a drink right now. "