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Post by brthrarnold on May 23, 2007 22:44:47 GMT -5
Dimitri followed along with sufficient ease. The Russian did not own a car (not because he could not afford one, but simply because he did not want one) and made it to and from work on foot most days. Sometimes, when he was feeling especially tired or the weather was especially unpleasant, Dr. Karloff would take a bus, but he still had to walk to get to and from the bus-stops and his home and places of work. He always thought it was a good way to exercise and keep in good health. Was not a person supposed to take two-thousand steps a day or something of the like?
Then again, those walks were not three-mile hiking endeavors with a backpack. Yes, despite his unlikely tales of 'the old country,' Dimitri had packed a more than a knife and a can and that was obvious. As they walked along, Dimitri clapped his hand on Derek's shoulder and said, "This is your idea to have campink trip? Very good idea, I think! You are alvays thinkink, yes?"
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Post by jmkgeb on May 24, 2007 20:06:16 GMT -5
When Dimitri went up a few steps ahead to talk to Derek, it left Mike and George walking back behind them. Since Mike really didnt know any of the men too well outside of the hospital he hoped this camping trip would be a good opportunity to do that. Maybe he'd leave here with a few friends. He could start by talking to the intern. If Dimitri could be friendly with people he barely knew, so could Mike right?
Mike looked over at George with his well packed bags. "So have you done much camping before? Boy Scouts or something? " He asked trying to start a conversation while they walked so they wouldnt be in silence.
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Post by Dr. Derek Shepherd on May 28, 2007 1:14:45 GMT -5
As they walked along, Dimitri clapped his hand on Derek's shoulder and said, "This is your idea to have campink trip? Very good idea, I think! You are alvays thinkink, yes?" Derek looked over at his fellow worker. "I was more a idea tossed out and everyone joined in." Derek said and wished the creepy morgue guy would walk slower, and talk with O'Mally, or someone. Derek did not dislike the man....but....He was often saying things that was so far out there...
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Post by euphoria on Jun 2, 2007 11:37:43 GMT -5
George turned to Mike, glad that he was able to meet this doctor, and in the process hopefully find the answer to his question. When George was curious, he would do anything to find out the answer. "Yeah! How did you know?" He asked, impressed. Although it was common for young boys to go to boy scouts, he still thought it was a great guess! "I love camping. My dad and brothers and I always go camping...and hunting, every Thanksgiving. You know store bought turkeys? Yeah, we don't believe in them...my dad insists on getting his own. So yes..we shoot turkeys...poor, innocent, even though they are pretty dumb animals, turkeys. They haven't done anything wrong...they are just wandering around on their land. And I am ashamed to say that I shot the last one. Yes...I, George O'Malley murdered a turkey! I'm supposed to save lives, not destroy them...good thing I didn't become a vet!"
He was rambling, but he couldn't help it. Once he started on a subject, it was hard to shut him up. "What about you? Have you done a lot of camping, or is this your first time?" Maybe if Mike had zoned out during George's whole rant (which he would not blame him for at all), asking him a question would bring his attention back. George just hoped Dmitri wouldn't get jealous that he was talking to his boyfriend.
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Post by jmkgeb on Jun 2, 2007 13:42:21 GMT -5
(Boyfriend LOL I love George!)
"Lucky guess, you looked like you've done this before" Mike responded when George asked how he knew. He smiled as he listened to George talk about camping with his father and brothers. Mike envied him, being that close to his father. He used to secretly dream of doing all the normal father son stuff with his father, until he accepted the fact that his father wasnt that man. Mike knew if he was ever lucky enough have kids he'd want to make up for it with them. Maybe this was good practice. "That sounds really nice...I mean other than the killing a turkey, but if you hadnt someone else would have so you cant blame yourself"
"Me? Well...actually this is my first time, but I'm looking forward to it." He said hoping he wouldnt seem lame for being so inexperienced.
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Post by brthrarnold on Jun 8, 2007 13:59:33 GMT -5
Dimitri could hear the other men talking about turkeys, but thankfully, he could not hear George's thoughts regarding boyfriends (the Russian had no telepathic powers whatsoever.) Despite his interests in George's turkey story, Dr. Karloff focused his attention on Dr. Shepherd. After all, it only seemed natural that since George and Michael were already getting chummy and having a conversation, Derek and Dimitri should pair off as well! Right? Of course right.
"Still is your idea," Dimitri replied, keeping his hand on Derek's shoulder and shaking the man slightly. Dr. Karloff seemed oblivious to any discomfort Derek displayed. "Is very good idea, I am thinkink, and this is vhy everyvone joins. -- So you are campink often? This is vhy you think it up? Yes?"
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Post by euphoria on Jun 9, 2007 13:17:58 GMT -5
"Thats true!" George exclaimed when he said that if he hadn't shot the turkey someone else would have. "My father and brothers refused to leave until I shot the turkey because it was my year to shoot the turkey; so I guess by shooting one first, I saved other turkeys from getting shot by my family." That was certainly some twisted logic right there...but no matter. George knew that when Thanksgiving came, it would be someone else's turn and the whole thing would happen all over again.
"You haven't? Well theres a first time for everything!" He said grinning. He didn't know whether Dmitri had been camping before; it would be nice for the couple if their first camping trip ever was together. It was then that he noticed Dmitri's hand on Derek's shoulder. George glanced at Mike wondering if he had noticed, and wondering if he thought the wrong person would be jealous. Was Dmitri supposed to be touching someone else like that? Derek had a girlfriend though, so he wasn't any real threat to them and their relationship. But never the less, George felt he needed to distract Mike.
"So..you never went camping...was it because you just never got the chance, or just didn't want to?" Since Mike said he was looking forward to it, that was probably answer enough seeing as he assumed it meant he never got the chance, but he was just trying to keep the conversation going. And of course in the process, hope Mike didn't experience any feelings of jealousy. What if he tried to make Dmitri jealous back...George was the only guy left! Okay, no...that couldn't happen...hopefully. Perhaps he was just thinking over things too much.
[HAHA! I'm glad you do love him! He's so stupid!]
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Post by jmkgeb on Jun 13, 2007 18:12:43 GMT -5
((He's not stupid he's so cute!!))
Mike nodded agreeing with George as he said that he saved the other turkeys from being shot by his family. "That you did, and besides, it was for thanksgiving so I'm assuming you ate it right? Its better than just killing for sport" He wasnt sure that statement would help at all but he thought he'd try.
Mike smiled at George's reaction to learning it was his first time. He was grateful he hadnt seemed to think Mike was extremely odd or anything for not having camped before. "Yeah, its should be fun" He said, following George's glance for a minute at Dimitri and Derek before looking back towards the man he was actually talking to. He was a bit relieved to see that Dimitri was touching someone else now.
"Umm, never really had the chance I guess...I mean I suppose I could've tried to find someplace to go, but no one ever invited me before this" Mike said smiling, he felt honored that he had been invited despite none of them really knowing him that well. He hoped he'd make a good impression so they wouldnt regret it.
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Post by Dr. Derek Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007 18:56:04 GMT -5
"Still is your idea," Dimitri replied, keeping his hand on Derek's shoulder and shaking the man slightly. Dr. Karloff seemed oblivious to any discomfort Derek displayed. "Is very good idea, I am thinkink, and this is vhy everyvone joins. -- So you are campink often? This is vhy you think it up? Yes?" Derek did not want to confess he lived in a trailer in the middle of the woods. "Yes, I go camping allot. It helps clear ones mind." Derek Said and took a few steps faster and up some tree roots that acted like steps as a way of taking the lead...and getting the hand from his shoulder. "Let me know if I go to fast!"
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Post by euphoria on Jul 13, 2007 6:30:57 GMT -5
"Thats true!" He said, relieved that Mike didn't think his family was completely insane for doing that. Maybe if he met them, he would think differently, but for now, he wasn't going to try to convince him of their insanity. "We ate the entire thing...had lots of family over too to enjoy it. What about you? You like Thanksgiving?" George had to admit that at times it was nice, spending time with the entire family, but it was also irritating as his father had to practically start every conversation with 'Georgie shot the turkey this year!' and although it was nice to make his father proud...should a father really feel pride over something like that?
He saw Mike's glance shift to Dmitri and Derek. Darn! He saw them. Should he say something comforting? Perhaps he wasn't quite ready to talk about their relationship. Just because some people like Joe were able to talk about it, didn't mean he was. "You okay?" He asked. It seemed like a good question since it was an open one, and if he wanted to express his concern, he could.
"Well then I hope your first time will be a great time!" He said grinning. "Theres loads to do out here! Exploring the wild...fishing...hiking...uh...exploring the wild...I'm sure you'll have a good time!" He assured. Even if his partner was touching another man, George would help him to have fun (in an entirely appropriate way).
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Post by brthrarnold on Jul 14, 2007 10:53:49 GMT -5
Dimitri had a sneaking suspicion that Derek did not want the Russian touching him. Dimitri wondered why this would be. Perhaps the man had some kind of phobia or dislike of contact with others. Or maybe he thought that Dimitri was trying to slow him down by grabbing his shoulder like that. -- But the most likely case, so Dr. Karloff thought, was that Derek simply didn't like him. Dimitri didn't think that many people liked him at all, but this was why he had invited himself to the camping trip! He wanted to convince people that he wasn't so horrible as they thought.
Jogging a bit in an attempt to catch up with Derek again, Dimitri said, "No! This is very good speed! Is not like death-marches at all, I think."
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Post by jmkgeb on Jul 17, 2007 19:50:49 GMT -5
Mike nodded as George asked him if he liked Thanksgiving. "Yeah I do. I think its a nice holiday, people seem to get nicer around that time of year, and everyone tries to spend some time with their friends or family actually appreciating them....plus turkey, stuffing, mashed potatos and pie...all good stuff"Mike said with a smile.
When George asked him if he walk okay (after he had looked up towards Derek and Dimitri) Mike was a little confused, and he hoped he hadnt been acting nervous or uncomfortable (since he had never camped before). "Yeah I'm good, excited" He said smiling.
"Yeah I'm sure this'll be great, even if its just a few guys sitting around a campsite relaxing in nature. You can show me how to do the whole 'exploring the wild thing' "
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Post by euphoria on Aug 29, 2007 18:00:22 GMT -5
As Mike described Thanksgiving, George found himself wishing it was that time of year. Of course, as long as he could skip the hunting part, the other part of it was alright. "Yeah...too bad it only comes around once a year," he said. "The food is definitely the best part." He suddenly felt the emptiness of his stomach, but didn't want to say anything. They hadn't been walking for that long...and he didn't want to seem weak in the presence of the other doctors.
"Thats good! I'm excited too." He was relieved to hear that Mike was alright and that he wasn't too jealous that his lover was with another man. When he said that it was going to be great, even if it was just a few guys, thats when George realized that Mike probably had wanted his first camping trip to be with just Dmitri...but perhaps Dmitri wanted to come with other people (since he was spending most of his time with Derek). "Don't worry..the more the merrier. We'll have fun!" He assured him.
George's eyes suddenly widened as he recalled the ending to Mike's sentence. Exploring the wild? Somehow that sounded wrong in George's head, but he convinced himself that the doctor was just referring to wildlife. "Yeah...sure...I...can....I can show you around the woods, and we'll have a good time...I mean...a decent, appropriate time...not like, you know...a good time in THAT way...I just mean good ol' fashioned fun in the wild....life! Wildlife I meant..."
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Post by jmkgeb on Sept 28, 2007 14:54:22 GMT -5
"Yeah it is too bad its only one time a year, but I guess that just makes people appreciate it more..and stuff themselves full of more turkey. You gotta store it away for the winter" Mike joked hoping that George wasnt thinking he was weird for talking so much about Thanksgiving when it wasnt even that time of year. He was really hoping to become friends with the young intern. He knew he'd probably be seeing him a lot at work, and it would be nice to have someone to talk to.
When Mike heard George assure him that they'd have fun, he started feeling worried that his nervousness and inexperience was really showing through. He didnt want to be the odd man out if the others were all experienced campers. He smiled trying show excitement more than nervousness. "Yeah, it'll be great, the more the merrier"
Mike then started getting confused as George's eyes widened and he started rambling about having a 'decent' and 'appropriate' time in the wildlife. "What do you mean in THAT way?" Mike questioned him confused. "I'm not sure I'm following you "What would you think innappropriate could be happening? "
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