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Tweak says, "I'll be here when you get back"

Artemis (maidengoddess) wrote in outofshadowsrpg,
@ 2016-08-21 19:00:00

WHO:Artemis and Aden
WHAT: Chatting
WHEN: Late afternoon, 8/21
WHERE Cosi 12th and Walnut
RATING: low probably.

Getting food was important to make sure she kept her energy up, and there were a number of small cafes near her school, which made life easier when she had to stop in and pick up materials. Even though it was Sunday there were always students around, but no classes thankfully. She had gathered up the things she needed and headed out, and now she was sitting with tea, a bowl of lentil soup, and a turkey sandwich. It was raining outside and so having something warm to eat and drink was nice, even though it was warm outside.

Her fingers absently tracked over the screen of her computer, moving things around and occasionally taking a bit of her food. It was easy to get lost in her schoolwork, since it was something she was passionate about, though she did look up once in awhile - being born and raised in the city gave an innate caution and wariness of people, since she did not want to lose any of her things or have any problems and so awareness helped a lot.

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aden_walker
2016-08-22 05:32 pm UTC (link)

Aden laughed and shrugged a bit, "I wanted to help people, so I suppose there was some part of it that was about being a hero, though I didn't want to drive fast cars, and chase down criminals while jumping off bridges bringing down the worst of the worst. Nothing Bruckheimery, that is," Aden grinned and watched her, "Though saving the occasional damsel does have its rewards, and I enjoy that."

"You do need a strong support system though," He took a long sip, "So there is that." He thanked the waitress when she brought his sandwich to him, and took a bite from it. Chewing before he then raised up a brow again, "I'm not trying to make fun of the fashion thing, just had no idea that was a legitimate degree or a real thing. But I know there's a lot of money in it, so good on you. And I'm certain you're much better at it than I ever could hope to be."

He grinned and then raised a brow, "Yea, boyfriends take a lot of time. They're like puppies, take most of the time out of the day. It's why I don't have one."

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maidengoddess
2016-08-22 05:59 pm UTC (link)

Artemis grinned. "So, you're like the knightly type?" A teasing look flickered across her face. She doubted he would see it that way but helping people was an important goal. It wasn't really her calling, though she supposed in some ways she would be able to if she reached a level of success. There were always charities, and she could do a donation program where purchases gave to developing countries or the poor here too.

She noted that he acknowledged her statement without addressing much more, which was logical enough. She didn't know him and he didn't know her, so that was more private, she knew. "It's something I've always loved. When I was little I wasn't out as much as my siblings so sketching and sewing became something that kept me busy."

A soft laugh and she shook her head at him. "No boyfriend. Girlfriend?" She tilted her head to examine him, thoughtful for a moment. He was pleasing to the eye, so she wouldn't be surprised honestly. "Or wife? Husband? You look older than I am, I think..."

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aden_walker
2016-08-22 10:49 pm UTC (link)

"Knightly Type. I like it, it's like Diet Knight or Knight-Lite. Something like that, I like it," He laughed and then took another drink. Setting it back down, he watched her with his brow furrowing a bit, thinking on what she was saying, "If it's what you love then you should be studying it. Fantastic, fascinating, and all of that. And it's good you didn't follow your siblings, be your own woman, it's better that way."

Another long drink, another bite, and then a smirk, "No girlfriend either. Not gay, like women too much to even try it, but no not married. being a cop makes relationships a bit difficult. Sometimes a girl hates that my hours can be sporadic, another hates worrying about me, others just hate me. It can be any number of reasons really."

He raised a brow, taking his own moment to examine her, though he already had to be honest, "I am older though. 29. How old are you? 20? 21?"

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maidengoddess
2016-08-22 10:59 pm UTC (link)

"Knight-lite. Protecting damsels from dark rooms since...whenever?" She offered him a grin before taking another sip of her tea. She couldn't often stop herself from joking. It made life easier to go through it with a smile, and she had had a hard enough time with things that she didn't see any sense in being unhappy. Life was meant to be lived and enjoyed.

"Wow. Sounds like you've had some rough girls then. I mean, hate dating can't be very pleasant." She raised a brow at him. "You seem interesting enough. Maybe find like, a nurse or something that has similar crazy hours?" Because it would make sense. Couldn't be angry about crazy hours when you had them as well.

"I'm 22 now, so yeah, a bit younger." It didn't matter much to her. She could make friends with people of any age. It came from her time in hospitals, as well as time with extended family and her father's former teammates.

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