Vanessa really had absolutely no desire to go back to her apartment, but as Julian talked to her, she couldn't help but wish to spruce up just a BIT, after all, she had to look an absolute mess, and here he was looking so dashing. There was something classy about Julian, and that was very rare. "You're the best Julian, I'm so glad I ran into you of all people. Give me five minutes and I'll be right back." Vanessa smiled and went upstairs to put on real clothes, just jeans and a blue and white floral top, but real clothes nevertheless. She also removed all of her makeup and reapplied basic foundation, mascara, blush, and a bit of colored lip gloss.
As she went downstairs, she felt foolish for making such a big deal out of the dream, but it had felt so real, and she had a feeling that it wouldn't be the last time she would be tormented by the violent dream. True to her word, Vanessa reappeared in front of Julian in five minutes. "Lead the way to coffee."