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Daren stuck out his bottom lip in a pout, "what, no full on n***s? booring!" he laughed, though, and shook his head. "I agree, waist up. well-" he remembered what he looked like under his clothing and dropped his eyes, "and lots of steam. need to let those colors show through! we'll put it in my room for the photos, but after that it can go into yours if you want." they were at the Verizon store now and Daren walked in with Tim, looking around at the different models and makes, "Get a good one. you'll be using it for work, might even be able to charge your company for the replacement."

Daren dug in his pockets for a coin, finally finding one and holding it out for Tim. "I didn't know you were in the photography club. cool. I took a photography course in college, and had training for crime scene photos in the force. still, i don't think i've very good. i just sort of point and shoot, let the machinery do the work, you know?" he put his hands in his pockets and glanced to the register where the two girls working were whispering to each other and one was typing something into her phone. their eyes were on Tim, but he wasn't sure that was a good thing or not. he subtly stood between him and them and looked at the phones Tim was debating between, "both are good. why not choose based on which one comes in a color you like. hey, there's a pink Galaxy. go for that one!"

The clerk smiled brightly, "Of course, Sir." she moved from behind the counter and walked towards the tall man that had come in with the man in front of her, he was a little bit scary but she kept her smile in place and focused on her job as she came to where he was standing. "Good morning, sir." she inclined her head to the man before turning to the red head, "which phone were you looking at?"

Daren grinned at the thought of Tim with a pink phone. the girl that had come up wasn't one of the ones that had been looking at Tim, they were both with other clients now, which made him a little relieved. hopefully things would go smoothly, he moved back a little, giving the girl space since he was pretty sure she was a bit wary of him. he was a big man in a hoodie, what smart girl wouldn't be wary? but it was best if Tim took care of this himself, give him a bit more independence.

He was adorable! Emma smiled, "of course!" armor, how cute! she got out the key and took down one of the Samsung that he was pointing at. "What kind of 'armor' would you like?" she lead him to where their covers were and pointed out the section for that particular phone. she held up one that was black with dark blue spots, "this one is popular for male clients. as is the camouflage one."

Daren could see the girl was interested in Tim. then again, how could she not be? Armor? really, armor!? he had to look away after Tim said that, fighting to keep from laughing out loud. seriously, just how cute could this guy get?

Emma nodded, "that is a very nice case! I think it suits you very well. is there anything else i can do for you or shall we start on the paper work?"

Daren was disappointed he didn't really pick out the pink one, but he knew exactly what he was going to get his friend for a gag gift. his phone went off and he pulled it out, seeing that it was Iroh on the line. "Sorry, it's work." he gave Tim a little smile before stepping out of the store to take the call.

Emma watched him go before looking at the customer curiously, were they just friends, or something more? she wasn't sure but the way the customer looked at him made her wonder.

Emma smiled, "Oh, I understand. i'm sure your friend does too." she walked with him to the counter and began typing into the computer, "have you had an account with us before?" the paperwork didn't take long to do, but she thought his name was familiar.

Daren was in deep s**t. Not because of work, but because he hadn't told Iroh about the envelope. Techy must have spilled the beans. "I know, I should have called you, but I didn't want to bother. you were tired, we both were, so i just-yes. I know. I call you more than i do Akane! Iroh..." he glanced at a girl who was watching him as she passed by. "i'm sorry. really, but it hasn't even been twenty-four hours since i got the picture. I was going to tell you when i got to work tomorrow, i swear." Iroh grumped a bit more, but seemed to be satisfied with that. "right. right, i'll see you at work tomorrow." he hung up and head back in, smiling at the two. "sorry about that. Iroh's none to happy with me." he grimaced slightly and pulled out his wallet, "here. we are putting it on my card." he gave it to Tim so he could give it to the girl.

Emma accepted the card and stared at the name before looking up at the hooded man, "I knew it!" she smiled at Timothy, "I thought it was you when you came in, but I couldn't be sure. You're the man from the zoo, right?" she leaned closer to Timothy, "it must have been terrifying! You're so strong to be able to just walk away from that. I think i would have just laid down and refused to get up again. at least not until i'd cried myself into mummification."

Daren grimaced, here we go. he kept his eyes on Tim's face. she was focusing on him, so it would be fun to see his reaction.

Emma smiled gently and clicked a few more things on her computer. "the new contract is printing out now, Mr. James. Let me go and get it for you." she got up and went to the printer, taking the contract and a picture she'd printed off as well. it was a shot of Daren standing, facing the lion as it turned away from Timothy. "here we are, the contract and-" she blushed a little, "if, you don't mind. maybe you could both sign this for me?" she held up the picture, looking at them hopefully.

Daren shrugged, "up to you, Tim."