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Tweak says, "Tacos & Mojitos!"

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 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)

	multidude 2011-02-21 03:18 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I took the bus here, so I can just do that again," he answered, turning his cup in his hands. He wasn't used to coffee, but he'd fake it if he had to. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-21 03:25 am UTC (link)
	"But you were rushing." He looked at his watch, realized it had gotten splashed as well and dismissed it. "You've probably missed it. I can drive you back. I can get you there faster," he added, leaning in to wink at him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-21 03:43 am UTC (link)
	Jamie found himself flushing faintly. Maybe he was sick? "I...sure. Thanks. That's really nice of you." He flashed another smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-21 03:49 am UTC (link)
	"Did you need to do anything else first?" he asked, suddenly recalling there were other - if not as likely - reasons the teenager could have been rushing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-21 03:57 am UTC (link)
	Jamie shook his head. "Nah, I'm pretty much done." He so didn't want to explain about Dashiell Hammett. He took a -- attempted -- casual sip of coffee and tried not to make a face. Turned out coffee was not delicious. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-21 05:01 am UTC (link)
	"Not your cuppa?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	multidude 2011-02-21 05:03 am UTC (link)
	"Um. It's so tasty?" Jamie wasn't adept at lying on a good day; right now, with his nerves all weirdly frayed, he was miserable at it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taketotheheir 2011-02-21 05:09 am UTC (link)
	Warren tilted his head at him with a small smirk. "What's your usual?" he asked, flagging down a barista. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)