[ 011 ] ✪ [ Voice ]

[latenightfondue]

Someone wanna run out and get me a cup'a joe? Genuis needs fuel and I'm kinda caught up in something at the lab.

Comments

[latenightfondue]

There's places that actually do that?

[thenormalsquint]

Yeah. And sometimes, if you ask nicely, they'll even bring food.

[Excuse her, sir, but have you not learned about the magic that is delivery?]

[latenightfondue]

Hey, hey, c'mon, I know 'bout the Chinese place, gotta love that stuff, 'cause, y'know, ain't much'a a cook. But coffee deliveries is news to me.

[ Everyone should freely mock the genius idiot. ]

[thenormalsquint]

You can get more than Chinese. Thai, Indian, Vietnamese. Italian... [She can go on forever, but then it might sound like she never cooks. WHICH SHE DOES... when she has time and inclination.] Even some of the coffeeshops deliver their meals if you order coffee with them. I mean, I doubt they're just going to deliver one cup, but get some eggs, bacon, and toast to go with that and you might have their attention.

[latenightfondue]

Y'know this means you and me? We're gonna have to share menus sometime. [ He really needs to get with the times and stop poking at their technology. ] If I gave 'em a good offer for their trouble, don't think they'd turn it down.

[thenormalsquint]

I don't know, buddy. It sounds like your side of this deal is pretty limited in menus. I don't think this will be fair for me.

[But he still gets a handful of menus digitally sent to his network device anyway from one A. Montenegro.]

[latenightfondue]

What if I were to drag myself outta work long enough to hunt a couple of 'em down, huh? Even things out a little.

[ He's grinning as he receives them, eyeing them keenly to the point where he even stops working for two minutes. ]

[thenormalsquint]

Then I challenge you to find one that I don't have already.

[latenightfondue]

So, what, you already sampled everything the city's got to offer?

[thenormalsquint]

I've been here for three years. If they don't know me by name already, that means their food leaves a lot to be desired.

[latenightfondue]

That long, huh?

The thing I don't understand is how I never crossed paths with you until today.

[thenormalsquint]

Could be any combination of things. Are you new? Did you come in during my six month or so break? Also, I have been... under the weather lately [AN UNDERSTATEMENT, ANGELA. Just call it what it is: you were sad.] so that could be it too. This place is bigger than we think. People pass by each other all the time.

[latenightfondue]

Been here a solid six months, but considering how long you've been hanging 'round the place I guess it's kinda new.

[ He's the worst for emotional things, but the worst is when he tries to deal with them. ] So, uh, under the weather, huh? There's been nothing going round that I've heard of.

[thenormalsquint]

Then you came in while I was gone. Mystery solved. I'm Angela, by the way.

[Oh no, Howard. Don't go poking your nose where you don't want it to be.]

It wasn't something going around. [There would be a shifty-eyed look here if this was video. Thank God it isn't; Angela's a terrible liar.] I'm still kicking for what it's worth.

[latenightfondue]

That'd do it. Pretty name y'got there, doll. Name's Howard.

[ He might want it there, but it's probably better for everyone. ]

That kinda not well, huh? You live and learn, and all that kinda stuff. Ain't that what they say?

[thenormalsquint]

[If only she knew his last name, then Angela could tell where his son got that that charm gene from.]

Something like that. Lesson learned. Never shall I be the fool again.

[latenightfondue]

[ He'll subtly try to mention it wherever there's an opening. ]

If you ever need a shoulder to cry on, or an entire arm, I got two available right here going to waste.

[thenormalsquint]

Thanks for the offer, but I'm done. I'm keeping all my water inside me. I need to stay hydrated for the summer.

[latenightfondue]

Glad to hear it, doll, I ain't really that good with the whole waterworks business. But I do love a woman with smarts as well as good looks.

[thenormalsquint]

And a whole lot of menus. Don't forget that.

[latenightfondue]

'Course not, I ain't gonna forget anything that important. You're every guy's dream woman.

[thenormalsquint]

Yeah, I'm sure you tell that to all the girls with food or easy access to food.

[latenightfondue]

Just the pretty ones, sweetheart.

[thenormalsquint]

Thank you for the compliment, however, I'm still keeping the extra good menus away from you.

[latenightfondue]

Waiting for someone better to give 'em to, huh? Can't blame a lady for keeping her options open.