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[mrbackwards]

 [ When the feed clicks on.. Curtis is soaked.  He looks pretty pissed about it, too, as his eyes focus to the dark cloud above him. Rain continues to fall down on him as his glare hardens. Some people were going to find this so funny; he probably should have chosen audio. ]

I don't know what the fuck it is, but if anyone can tell me how to make it stop I'd appreciate it.  [ And he continues to stare up, almost hopefully, before shaking his head and running his hand down his face.

His wet hand. Down his wet face.

It isn't as productive as he'd hoped it would be. ]

I wanted to ask about jobs in this place.  Is there a bar or... anything.. that's hiring?

[ It's  d i s t r a c t i n g. ]

[[ ooc; find a rainbow event! ]]

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[mrbackwards]

[ Sigh, Tessa. He can't be mad atchu. ]

All right. Where's there to go for coffee?

[likeboudica]

There are many cafés by the square.

[mrbackwards]

I'll meet you there?

[likeboudica]

Of course. I will be there in ten minutes.

[mrbackwards]

All right. [ And he'll be waiting. ]

[likeboudica]

[ And ten minutes later, Tessa's walking onto the square, as usual in one of her dresses, an umbrella under one arm. ]

[mrbackwards]

[ By now, his cloud has reduced to a light drizzle. ]

Hey. [ He's cold :( ]

[likeboudica]

It seems your condition has improved somewhat. [ Smiling quite broadly. She can't help but be a little amused, but it certainly isn't malicious. ]

[mrbackwards]

Don't talk 'bout it. [ He gives the smallest smile back, his arms folded tight over his chest and his clothes-- clinging to him.

But hey, the rain seems to have stopped! ]

After you.

[likeboudica]

If you would prefer. [ Leading on, to one of the cafés. ] Should we sit outside, perhaps?

[mrbackwards]

Think it'd be best. [ Because getting the floor wet & making people slip and fall is just wrong. ]

[likeboudica]

[ There's a nice little table with some flowers on it out front of this café. Sitting down. ]

Have you started on the book yet?

[mrbackwards]

[ And he'll sit across from her. ]

Not yet. Things've been.. busy.

[likeboudica]

Is everything all right? [ Perhaps she shouldn't ask, considering that the rain only just stopped, but... ]

[mrbackwards]

Something happened with a girl that came here, she landed in the fountain, yeah? So I brought her an outfit that belonged to my friend Alisha.

Pretty sure she's still mad at me, but she won't let me do much about it.

[likeboudica]

Why would she be mad? That seems like a nice thing to do.

[mrbackwards]

Because I didn't ask her if I could take her shit. Now everything that happens in her room is my fault.

[likeboudica]

[ Wincing the tiniest bit at his language, but hiding it quickly. ] I suppose it is understandable that she did not want her things taken, but it was for a good cause.

[mrbackwards]

.. sorry. [ He's getting used to her. ]

You ain't never met Alisha, have you?

[likeboudica]

It is no trouble.

I think that I may have talked to her, once. She seemed very nice.

[mrbackwards]

She is, but I should have asked her before just taking her stuff. She's no fun to deal with when she ain't happy.

[likeboudica]

Surely she will forgive you after a while, if you apologise.

[mrbackwards]

Not sure how long that while'll be.

[likeboudica]

[ Her smile is almost cheeky. ] At least you will be able to read while you wait for the time to pass.

[mrbackwards]

[ He pauses and smiles, and he's about to say something actually kind of optimistic and nice but..

This big rainbow-halo replaces the cloud above his head and he just kind of has to stare at it. ]

What. The fuck.