They didn't make it very far, retreating to sit on the back steps of the building and occasionally shifting to let other volunteers by. Tommy passed one of the popsicles, pilfered from the freezer in payment for services rendered, and held it out to Kate.
Tommy tore open the paper wrapper then turned to look at her. He'd promised he'd think about it and Kate had promised him a date. Well, this was kind of a date so he'd kind of thought about it. He'd never been big into the hero thing growing up. Yeah, they were inspiring and sometimes they were way cool but...
"You know Kate, it's not like I don't want to spend more time with you and get to know you better," he added, eyebrows wiggling. "But, I dunno that it's my thing."