A Moment of Quiet

"It's quiet... too quiet..."

Teddy softly snorted underneath Walt and Dave chuckled as he looked up at his friend sitting high in his saddle up on the horse. "They're with Harls and those Fashion Fantasy bunch... worried?"

Walt thought thought about it and grinned. "Yup... in a good way!"

Dave chuckled some more. "Yeah... she's good like that... and so are they. You're very lucky bud!"

Walt nodded. "We sure are! Sorry if they're a handful."

Dave shook his head. "Not at all! They really liven the place up. The ranch was always a nice place to come to but it feels... well, "homey" with all of them here... and you are right. "We" are lucky!" He looked off down the valley touching the soul gem. "Gotta get used to wearing this thing. I guess this place will be my home too eventually... at least for awhile. I... I don't know how I can thank you, Walter. I'm sorry for the trouble and-"

"I'm going to stop you there," Walt said. He too gazed out into the valley. "I ain't done anything yet and when I do, just know that I'm happy to help. Y'all have always been like family... and in the future you both will be. We'll be here for y'all whenever y'all need us. That's what family's for." He smiled patting Teddy's neck. "'Nuff said?"

Dave chuckled and nodded. "Just about... For what it's worth I think you'll be a good father."

Walt chuckled. "Boy howdy... Here's hoping!"

Dave chuckled too and knowing his friend was eager to he changed the subject. "Sooo... any thoughts on where you're investigating next?"

Walt sighed. "My first real day off but yeah, I been giving it some thought. There are some I definitely need to check into but... truth be told I'm tired after Marvel and I still got a pile of work in that one. So while there's others that are higher priorities I'm thinking of cutting myself just a bit of slack and takling some smaller lower priority ones that I know I need to check but might be easier to clear and a bit less of a project. Maybe clear several of them in a go."

Dave snorted. "Taking it "Easy" and giving yourself a break? You really are slipping!" He shook his head. "And just what pray tell is your idea of "easy"?"

Walt shrugged playing with the reins just a bit. "Well... I was thinking either the Wasteland or Tamriel should be next. Smaller world settings to explore before going to the next "big" thing, ya know."

Dave rolled his eyes. "Yeah... pretty sure only you would think of a post-apocalyptic world of mutant beasts and twisted science or a fantasy one full of warped alien god things and dragons as a place to "relax". Let me guess... Fallout first and then The Elder Scrolls?"

Walt shrugged. "Probably... and they are easier in a way. Hard to fuck up a post-apocalyptic world and while there's some bad stuff they could of gotten into it's a bit less worrisome than others. Should be able to get in, check and clear it and then out, no problems."

Dave sighed throwing his hands up. "And now you've jinxed it for sure! What is it you used to say?"

Walt rolled his eyes but nodded. "You might be right... "Announcing your intentions is a good way to hear god laugh". It was a favorite of my grandfather's and he ain't wrong. In my experience things do tend to work out that way..." he shrugged and smiled. "Well that's a problem for another day!"

Dave smirked. "Okay. You really are changing... or are you the imposter?! What did you do with the real Walter?"

Walt grunted. "Not funny. I'm not that bad... I think..." he cast Dave a sideways wink.

Dave chuckled. "So then what's the plan for later then? 'Cause any minute now I'm about to get dragged off by Harls..."

Walt smiled. "Yup. I owe the ladies a particular seafood feast after some stuff went down at the wedding so tonight we're having surf and turf for dinner. Tomorrow is barbecue. Bring your appetites. Other than that I got no idea." He shrugged. "Don't ask me. I only live here."

Dave laughed but nodded. He wasn't surprised. It was the same for him too. He might own Harley but the truth was she ran much of their lives with her wonderful brand of chaoticly, insane energy... and he wouldn't have it another way. He did his best to keep her from going overboard and steer her but life with Harls was an off the rails roller-coaster and he was along for the ride... *in the best way!* he thought as a loop settled around himself and, gently, drew tight.

"How was that?" Asked the familiar voice as if thinking about her had summoned her forth. "Do I still got it, Mistah S?"

Walt chuckled and grinned at both Harley's antics and the gobsmacked look on Dave's face as She'd lassoed his friend and came around into Dave's view. She'd dressed up as a cowgirl in hat, boots and chaps all in her own Harley Quinn style... but it showed a lot of herself. Definitely more a sexy outfit then a work one and the effect on Dave was immediate. He was smitten and speechless.

"Yup," Walt said tipping his hat. "You still got it, Harls. Now remember you got to make your mark on 'em an claim 'em as yers!"

Harley grinned and winked as she sauntering up to them pulling the lariat tight and enjoying the look on Dave's face. He was definitely excited. "Ya read my mind! We're going to mark each other good! The girls are having fun doing their thing." She leaned down and kissed Dave passionately as Walt looked away. "You boy's done yakking, Puddin'?" She asked playing with Daves hair and straddling his lap.

Dave nodded and swallowed. "Yeah," he said smiling as Walt tried not to chuckle at the besotted pair. "We're uh... all done. I'll uh... see you later, Walt." He engaged his chair to start moving off in the direction of their cabin.

"Yup. See y'all later," Walt said.

"Much later!" Harley said grinning and waving as they left.

Teddy's ears twitched and he quietly snorted underneath his rider upon hearing the loud approach of an engine. Walt chuckled and patted his neck soothingly. "Yup. I hear them too. Sounds like Yang and Blake are having fun tearing it up on the trails. I'll admit. Motorcycles are fun... but I prefer single horse power, myself." He looked off towards the barn and a wagon where Sasha gave him a wave. They were hauling some stuff up to Demona's cave to start fixing it up for her. "C'mon... let's get up to doing some real work," he said smiling.

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