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Tweak says, ""Make the world go away!""

Jamie Madrox (multidude) wrote in tensor,
@ 2011-02-19 17:38:00

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jamie_madrox, warren_worthington

Warren
It was stupid how something so mundane as a day trip into Salem Center could be exciting. Some days, Jamie felt so cooped up at school that he just wanted to bang against the walls. Which, considering his powers, would probably only exacerbate the problem.

Here at the bookstore, though, he felt at peace. This was in spite of the hustle and bustle of Saturday shoppers taking advantage of the post Valentine's Day clearance sales. The steady ebb and flow of customers, the constant hum of their conversation, even the God-awful store soundtrack (Kenny Loggins, really?) was comforting. He was part of things. It was nice.

After way too much time browsing in the graphic novel section, Jamie zeroed in on a thick book of Dashiell Hammett short stories and knew he must have them. This was at the expense of the person he actually elbowed on his rush over.

"Oh God, sorry!" he said, turning their way.

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	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 04:36 am UTC (link)
	"It's okay. I'm going to have to go get new ones anyway." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 04:40 am UTC (link)
	"I'll pay!" It was the least he could do -- jeez, he was a total jerk. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 04:59 am UTC (link)
	Warren smiled. There were very few people willing to pay for something after an incident. Even if they had caused it. General character was sadly lacking in their society. "Thank you," he replied, and gestured back toward the cafe with his elbow. "I'm not interrupting any plans am I? You were in a bit of a hurry." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 05:03 am UTC (link)
	"Uh, nah, no plans," Jamie answered, blushing slightly. Believe it or not, there was not actually a stampede of people trying to get the Dashiell Hammett book, even if he'd been acting like it. As he headed toward the cafe, he added, "Is this slowing you down?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 05:09 am UTC (link)
	"My engine likes the work out," he replied with a grin. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 05:12 am UTC (link)
	Was...that a double entendre? A really weird, indecipherable double entendre? At least undecipherable by Jamie, who was never good at those sort of things. "Your engine?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 05:21 am UTC (link)
	"My Jag. Don't ask me about the engine. Tony customizes everything. I can't tell you a damn thing about what's under the hood anymore." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 05:24 am UTC (link)
	Oh. An actual engine. That was kind of a relief, actually. Jamie had no idea how he'd deal with being hit on; it'd never happened before. "Is it getting work done or something?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 05:28 am UTC (link)
	"No, it's outside. Tony's got the Bugatti at his mercy for the time being." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 05:34 am UTC (link)
	"Can I make a confession? I have no idea what a Bugatti is." They were at the counter by now, an employee looking at them expectantly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 05:36 am UTC (link)
	"It's a car. Two more, of the same, please? Had a little mishap on my way out." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 05:38 am UTC (link)
	"I figured that, but I've never even heard of one before. Is it better or worse than a Jag?" Jamie swiped his debit card to pay, then stepped to the side to wait for the drinks to be made. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 05:42 am UTC (link)
	"And one more, for my friend here? Thanks." Warren pulled out his own card and swiped. The solid black of it gleaming in the fluorescent light. He stepped aside, waiting with Jamie. "It depends on the car. And I don't bother with which are better or worse anymore. Because Tony is a god of engines and they all end up better in the end." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 05:50 am UTC (link)
	"Oh -- thanks, you didn't have to." He raised his eyebrows a little; Warren's card itself looked more expensive than Jamie's entire wardrobe. He also felt like he should probably know who Tony was, but he was kind of embarrassed to ask. "How about this: Which do you like better?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 05:55 am UTC (link)
	"And you didn't have to replace mine." He smiled at him as he tucked his wallet away. "I don't really have a favorite," he replied honestly. "Not yet anyway. Maybe one day." Likely one hundred percent Stark design and production. "Right now, I just go with what attracts me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 05:59 am UTC (link)
	Jamie had no idea why that last part made his stomach flip. Maybe he was more interested in cars than he thought. "Hey -- you go to my school, right? Or you did?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 06:19 am UTC (link)
	"A little of both. You're in high school?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-20 01:54 pm UTC (link)
	He nodded. "Yeah. My name's Jamie, by the way." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-20 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	Straightening, he held out his hand. "Warren." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-21 01:40 am UTC (link)
	Jamie took his hand and grinned. "Sorry we had to meet like this." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-21 02:32 am UTC (link)
	"If we hadn't, it wouldn't be as memorable." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-21 02:38 am UTC (link)
	"But you'd still have your shirt," he pointed out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-21 02:39 am UTC (link)
	"And two innocent cups of coffee," he added, with a smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-21 02:46 am UTC (link)
	"I'm a murderer," Jamie said solemnly, shaking his head slowly in shame. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-21 03:12 am UTC (link)
	"You'd only have been a murderer if there had been dessert involved." He took the cups as they were handed to him. "Thank you." Turning back to Jamie he leaned into the display case. "Do you need a ride back?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)