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 Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:17 pm
While waiting, Jerry had sunk into the plush chair, his eyes closed.. under the soft chatter of coffee-gatherers, he could hear music playing... the radio, no doubt- some band he had never heard before, a song he had never heard before. He had shut down, just trying to memorize every note, every beat... as the coffee was set in front of him, he blinked, staring at the caramel stripes over the foam on top of the paper cup.
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:31 am
Jordan opened his eyes after a moment and blinked at Jerry. "Earth to Jerry," he said. "Come in, Jerry. Coffee has docked with the station."
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:48 am
"Oh! Ah... s-sorry, I was just... I hadn't heard... it's just so..." Jerry blinked back to reality, pulling his latte close for a quick, tentative sip of the hot liquid. His eyes closed in momentary bliss...
Before he suddenly crumpled into barely stifled sobs, nearly spilling the drink all over himself if it wasn't for quick, if trembling, reflexes.
"We're doing normal things."
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:20 am
"It's been a while," Jordan agreed gently. He nursed his coffee, paying attention to the cup to give Jerry time to compose himself.
Ferros rumbled concern, but quieted as he caught the silent explanation in Jordan's mind; Jerry was stressed, and some of his tension had finally broken. This might be a little embarrassing, but it was probably good for him.
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:59 am
It took Jerry several long breaths and a good long sip of latte to get his bearings back, his mouth trembling into a watery smile as he pointed up into the air, "I hadn't heard this band before. Is... is it new? I like them."
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:30 am
"It must be," Jordan said. "I don't recognize them either. I think I like it." He took another sip of coffee, enjoying the drink and the moment of relative peace. Then he said, "So what's the plan of attack?"
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:43 am
He sniffed, desperately trying to pull himself together, "Sorry, sorry. Yeah um. Um. W-well... I ah... definitely need some new clothes and... and I need to hit up a music shop. I promised Otto I'd get him bongos and... and I'd really like some blank sheet music and um." Just go sit in the music shop for a long while. "I don't know what I should do as far as Holiday Shopping besides that though... what about you?"
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:48 am
"Clothes, a bookstore, a drugstore. Uh, I wanna stop at a jewelry place. Besides that, whatever looks interesting, I guess," Jordan said. He sipped his coffee again. "Feeling warmer?"
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:02 am
Jerry grinned, a bit of foam obliviously from his latte on his upper lip, "We're going to need to buy a shopping cart, aren't we? Ahahaha. Yeah, I can feel my toes again thankfully. We might need to take a cab if what we're looking for isn't close... I don't know the area well, and ah... I don't know how far I can walk with my er..." He cleared his throat and tapped his crutch. "Could ask the Barista on our way out."
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:09 am
"Probably." Jordan laughed. "If we need a cab, I can get some cash on our way out, I saw an ATM on the corner. Probably a good idea anyway." He shot a slightly dubious look at the barista. "We can try," he said. "Hopefully we won't get skewered by her eye lasers."
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:17 am
"I bet I could sweet-talk her," he mused over another sip, glancing over appraisingly.
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:51 am
Jordan grinned. "I double dog dare you, man."
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:56 am
He brushed his fingers through his hair, straightened his glasses and snapped the collar of his jacket. He still hadn't noticed the foam. "I'll be right back then."
Crutch under arm, he looked quite the catch.
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:00 pm
Jordan debated with himself for a moment. Then he tapped his upper lip. "You got a little foam, dude. Right there."
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:04 pm
His face went red as he quickly licked and wiped himself clean via sleeve. "Alright! Alright. Looking good. Awoowoo!" And he spun on the rubber stopper before lurching his way toward the counter before he lost the nerve completely.
He could do this.
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