the ground could open, he could still say please

[slavophile]

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[pumping]

Think we've been talking long enough for me to call you 'friend?'

( It's nice having a vampire friend. Hell, it's nice not being awkward with his bff. )

[mojitos]

[He smiles a bit at that before nodding.]

I think we've definitely broached friend territory. And if you ever want to talk more about this shit, you know where to find me. Most days, anyway.

[He gestures to the bar around them.]

[pumping]

Yeah? You wouldn't hate if I found myself here again say, later this week. Give you the low down on what comes next and all the awkwardness at Chez Queen.

( Between Cooper's parenting strife, Cooper and William, Oliver and his wife, and Mia - it's a downright party. )

[mojitos]

I do love good gossip.

[But if they wanted to actually be truly friendly about it:]

I work through the weekend, but I'm off Wednesday and Thursday, if you would prefer my undivided attention.

[Because he's definitely been addressing other drink orders throughout this conversation.]

[pumping]

I earned your undivided attention? Yeah, I'd take you up on that. Show me Star City, Wes.

( On Wednesday or Thursday, that is. )

[mojitos]

I'll do that.

[He pulls out a pen and grabs one of the napkins, scribbling his number down on it. He does have a phone, but with Tommy currently on the floor, he doesn't want to get caught by his boss. Plus he's a little old fashioned.]

Text me and we can make plans.

[pumping]

Yeah.

( He takes the napkin, smile turned upward. He isn't a man who recognizes when things might be taking an upswing. He leans forward. )

This isn't just because I'm a vampire, is it?

( Cause he's not looking for a Yoda. )

[mojitos]

[It is, but not for the reason he's thinking.]

It's not not because you're a vampire, but that's more a comfort thing. It's nice, not to have to dance around that stuff - especially if you really want to be friends with someone.

[He prefers being honest over speaking in innuendo.]

But I did enjoy this conversation and I would enjoy conversing with you again. If that's an acceptable reason to want to spend more time with you.

[pumping]

Yeah, probably is.

( It is, but what do overeager worms get. )

I really want to be friends with you, too.

( And not just because he has barely any friends. He should probably get to know Mia, even though he's still Garrett the bachelor in her eyes. )

[mojitos]

Good. Then I will see you later.

[And with that he heads back to work, before his boss starts to get on his case.]