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[Cooper takes in all this information with a small level of amusement. So official. As long as he's been a hunter, things have been so loose and unstructured that you tend to just go with the flow.

But he picks up what's happening between the lines. And then he reminds himself that this was suspicion he asked for by laying everything out on the table.

He does raise his eyebrows at the first comment though. The fumble is kind of cute.]

We can eat. I'm starving, actually, so I'll probably make a better impression on a full stomach.

Okay. Good. Me, too. I'm always starving. I think I get that from my dad.

( Another thing he gets, ignoring how hungry he is always. Like his dad. )

Trick is finding the time.

Then I'm happy to be an excuse.

[Was that a little too flirty? He doesn't know where the line is here, but he's willing to toe around to find it.]

How have you been?

( Please. He does better with flirty than timid. )

I've been working with you-know-who. I stayed with them. And Mia stayed with me. She told me to tell her if you showed up without pants. I don't think she understands what people do in or outside restaurants.

[He laughs.]

If I had showed up without pants, we would have much bigger problems.

[But no, he is in fact fully clothed.]

( Thank god he's not drinking or eating when he says that, or he'd spit/choke. )

Yeah. She just - has that one impression of you. Other than your bachelor party fake name.

You know, some people have told me that that's my best side, but I don't think she appreciated it as much.

[Which is probably for the best, as she's not the one he's interested in.]

I'm getting to know you, and I think you have pretty great sides. Plural. But, I am a fan of that one.

( The waitress arrives, bringing what they order with her before refilling any coffee or drinks. Once she leaves. )

You know, I think she didn't appreciate it since you were in her brother's bed.

Probably true.

[Having her brother involved likely kills the vibe.]

She's not really my type though. It wouldn't have worked out anyway.

You like men who don't fully trust you?

( You're like all of his exes. )

Sorry. Just. Our beginnings. Also, I'm assuming I'm your type.

We're just starting out? Does anyone ever fully trust someone when they're getting to know each other?

[It's not an uncommon occurence in Coop's world, anyway.]

But yes. You would be my type.

We're just starting out.

( He doesn't hide the smile that comes as he eats, until he does, behind that sip of coffee. Does he want to telegraph what he feels? Well, it is how he feels. )

So, tell me about the last guy. Was he another hunter?

No.

[And this is the awkward part where he admits that he and Dean Winchester may have similar rituals when it comes to getting laid.]

He was someone I rescued? But it wasn't exactly a long term thing either.

You were there, he was there. Adrenaline. What did you rescue him from?

( He takes a bite from his gluten free toast, curious. )

Wendigo?

[He takes a moment to think, because prior to William it had been a minute, so he tries to focus on the details of the encounter.]

Yeah, there was camping. I think it was a wendigo. But if you don't already know what that is, we should save it until after we eat.

It's gruesome, isn't it?

( He's heard the myth. Something that bites or scratches and makes another Wendigo? It was in one of the first Charmed series. )

Let's save it, then. Is there anything you want to know? That you may not have Wiki'd or seen on E. I promise. I'm an open book.

[He takes a deep breath, trying to see if there's anything he wanted to know that hasn't come up organically.]

I guess I'm kind of curious what you're looking for in this world. I mean, with your dad it makes a little bit of sense, but there are other ways that you could be a hero.

Yeah. And, I've done most of them, my company is doing everything else. I'm on a sabbatical right now doing what you know I'm doing.

I don't know, ( he totally knows ) I want to better the planet, save it before we lose everything completely. I want the disenfranchised to have a better chance. And I want real, fair justice. I want equity. I want... a lot. Right now, this is how I'm going to be the hero. To help Isaac, help Allison.

I want my sister safe. I want my father to be happy. Mia's mom, she died when we were younger. He - he remarried but, I just want him happy.

I guess I do want a lot. What about you. You got into hunting because it was all you knew? Did you go to school?

Yeah, to high school. I have been on college campuses but I didn't actually go there.

[He always knew where he was going and hitting the books wasn't it.]

But it was the family business. It seemed like a natural fit.

You do - fit it well.

( Everything fits him well. )

Thank you.

[He smirks as he reaches for his coffee.]

And it seems like you're really happy with what you're doing. That has to count for something.

I fell into what I love, easily. Between what my brain wanted and what I clearly saw in front of me. The deterioration of the planet, injustice, where technology needed to be improved - for the better - money just... came with it. And, happiness? That comes from what I do, from my family. What makes you happy? What counts?

( What's his thing? )

[Well, that is a good question. He's never really thought about it. But if you're going to put him on the spot.]

Well, before Monroe got involved it was ... this. Hunting. I might not have been affecting anything on the grand scale the way you or the Winchesters would, but I saved people, in my way.

[He shrugs.]

And then my dad got me pulled in with a group intent on genocide, so ... that's kind of not what it used to be.

Hunting still saved people. It only takes one. It doesn't matter if everyone knows. Or not. I'm guessing hunters prefer people not knowing. Before Monroe.

( His dad hasn't really taken to Slayers and the supernatural. Uncle Constantine seems to be their limit for that. Or, it was. )

We tended to fly under the radar, yeah.

[Coop shrugs.]

I don't know what's coming after this. I can't think about it. Not until Monroe is dealt with.

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