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[theshabbiestofmen]

And since when have you cared about manners? I wasn't aware you'd suddenly become so polite. She must be a truly remarkable girl.

[doggedly]

Oh, I don't care, I don't give a damn, but she does. And she's interesting, anyway--a lady, but that's with a capitalised L, don't you know.

[theshabbiestofmen]

[He frowns. There's many women on the ship, but he can only think of one girl in particular who'd insist on being known as a Lady.]

Surely you don't mean Alayne?

[doggedly]

You didn't call her lady! That's improper, Moony. You will be fined, or-- something, I'm really not certain of what the punishment is. Possibly a scathing and adorable look.

[theshabbiestofmen]

[He rubs his hand against his face for a few seconds, looking a bit put out. This is not a gesture unknown to Sirius.]

I cannot imagine this ending well, Sirius.

[doggedly]

[Yes, this is very familiar, this is like Hogwarts all over again. What A Bad Idea This Is Sirius, that's Sirius' name for this particular combination of expression and gesture. It's like an old friend on its own.]

Oh ye of little faith! It ends brilliantly, just as it always does for me--especially when there's girls involved.

[theshabbiestofmen]

Not if they have older brothers involved. You do remember the threats you received over the years, don't you? I certainly do, seeing as how I usually watched as you got them.

[doggedly]

[Wow Remus what a wet blanket. Immediately, a little scowl comes over his face, and he scratches at his nose.]

That's different. She hasn't any actual brothers--just guardians and things. It won't be near as bad. [And a father, though he leaves that unsaid. No need to give Remus extra ammunition, right?]

[theshabbiestofmen]

Guardians with direwolves, I should remind you. Guardians who come from a world where courting girls is still a thing.

[doggedly]

So I'll court her!

[He sits back, quite pleased with himself. Job well done, Sirius!]

[theshabbiestofmen]

You will court her.

[doggedly]

You know, there really isn't any need to sound so shocked. Or for you to look at me like that. I'm perfectly capable!

[theshabbiestofmen]

Capable, yes, inclined, no. When have you ever dated a girl! Dated, not simply strung her along.

[doggedly]

Just because I'm not married!

[Which isn't really answering the question, but he fills it in with a load of scoffing.]

Perhaps this is a test, did you ever think of that! No, 'course you didn't, as you were too busy criticising me to even think of thinking of such a thing.

[theshabbiestofmen]

A test of what!

[doggedly]

Me! My, er, abilities! My strength of will--oh, come off it, she's a girl and I like her, and that ought to be enough, yeah?

[theshabbiestofmen]

Just don't hurt her, Sirius. I don't think she's built to handle it.

[doggedly]

Hurt her! Just who d'you think I am! I'm more than a little insulted, Moony, I don't mind telling you. I'm not out to hurt anyone.

[theshabbiestofmen]

No, but you will anyway, once you're bored of her.

[doggedly]

I'd really much rather you simply pat me on the back and tell me to get to it, y'know. That would be much better than this lecture.

[theshabbiestofmen]

When have you ever known me to pat you on the back and tell you to get to it?

[doggedly]

I was sort of hoping that you'd come around in your old age....

[theshabbiestofmen]

And I'd once hoped you'd someday mature, but it isn't to be.

[doggedly]

[He snorts.]

Oh, come off it. Me? I mean, my hope was vaguely possible, whereas yours is just mental.

[theshabbiestofmen]

You did from first year to fifth. I'd rather hoped the process would continue on.