Re: Kate/OPEN - 8pm - pool area
James related to the sentiment - he was a man of science himself, he needed to have explanations and facts. If he did not, and the answers were wide open (especially when it concerned his own well being, for fuck's sakes), then that sort of got him a bit prickly. "Well, I'm glad you stayed long enough for me to come across you, at least," he noted, following Kate's lead and pushing off the fence to head back into the rec room. He'd sampled a bit of the feetloaf, and the deviled eggs, but had yet to try anything sweet - maybe some candy would do him good.
"Ah, sort of - me moving here's a long story," he added, holding the door for her. Ladies first. "In general, I was looking to start over. A fresh start, I should say, after a period of when things were all topsy turvy. What about you? What do you do, Kate?" She appeared very quiet and calm. He might be a little surprised if she said she was a burlesque dancer (impressed, but surprised).