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losthunter) wrote2016-04-06 11:19 am
losthunter) wrote2016-04-06 11:19 am
Knock unbidden on the door ((Schön))
The evening on which Schön and Hunter had agreed upon a TV marathon to watch 'Twilight Zone' episodes had come very quickly, even though it had been a couple of days since the Spring Fair and the last time they had spoken.
Hunter had a lot of artwork to keep himself occupied in the time between the two events. There were a couple of sketches in his notepad from the evening of the Spring Fair that he had wanted to get on canvas. Some are watercolors. Some are color pencils. Some are using the rose petals, soaked in paint. In all aspects, he had been busy.
During the day, before Schön would arrive at the apartment, Hunter had been quite busy finishing a charcoal piece depicting an elderly couple sharing an intimate, and touching moment. He wrapped that up right before he was expecting Schön, so had to jump in the bathroom quickly to get cleaned and dressed for the evening.
Then he went into the kitchen to bring out the snacks that he had prepared for the evening. There are delights such as cranberry pretzel clusters, brownie batter popcorn, assorted chocolate-dipped fruit (bananas, kiwis and strawberries), and a cheese platter. For a wine choice, Hunter had selected a Wild Vines strawberry white zinfandel.
With everything else in place, Hunter does one more walk-through of his apartment, to make sure everything is prepared for his guest.
Hunter had a lot of artwork to keep himself occupied in the time between the two events. There were a couple of sketches in his notepad from the evening of the Spring Fair that he had wanted to get on canvas. Some are watercolors. Some are color pencils. Some are using the rose petals, soaked in paint. In all aspects, he had been busy.
During the day, before Schön would arrive at the apartment, Hunter had been quite busy finishing a charcoal piece depicting an elderly couple sharing an intimate, and touching moment. He wrapped that up right before he was expecting Schön, so had to jump in the bathroom quickly to get cleaned and dressed for the evening.
Then he went into the kitchen to bring out the snacks that he had prepared for the evening. There are delights such as cranberry pretzel clusters, brownie batter popcorn, assorted chocolate-dipped fruit (bananas, kiwis and strawberries), and a cheese platter. For a wine choice, Hunter had selected a Wild Vines strawberry white zinfandel.
With everything else in place, Hunter does one more walk-through of his apartment, to make sure everything is prepared for his guest.
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"You are ready for more than easy answers and gentle questions, I suspect," Schön replies, by way of acknowledging Hunter's gratitude.
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"I imagine the sapling feels much the same about its time as an acorn."
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Schön chuckles, because that's very apt. "Indeed."
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"To make your choices consciously, and not by accident of habit."
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"It can be a delicate balance. Taking into mind my caution and worries, to what I want to achieve and what I desire for my own happiness."
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"I can see you've put some thought into the matter," Schön observes approvingly.
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"I am even ready to hit the dating scene again." Hunter smiles lightly. Of course, due to their previous conversation this is not a pick-up directed at Schön. It is more of a fact that he is sharing with a close friend.
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"I'm pleased to hear it." With a wry smile, he adds, "should I begin screening applicants?"
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Schön chuckles. "Do you imagine a charming, handsome, kind-hearted artist will ever long lack for company?"
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"Then I shall be pleased to offer it."
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((Thank you, it's been a pleasure.))