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Judas was admittedly, nervous. Sure he'd done this more times then he could count, but there was always that small about of butterflies that always seemed spring up on the 'first date', regardless on if there was a second.

His companion for the day was just as pretty as what he'd seen on the app. At least that was a bonus. To say he was tired of people faking these sorta things... Understatment.

Judas tilted his head, offering a smile as the other man said his name. "And you must be Lonnie... It's nice too meet you."

Judas shook head. "No hurry here. I'm yours for however long you need me." However long that might be.

He slid into the seat across from Lonnie, nodding. "I don't mind either. Talking, eating. We can do whatever you feel most comfortable with." Despite their current arrangement, the last thing Judas wanted to do was make Lonnie feel uncomfortable or jump into anything before he was ready.

Propping his chin on his hand, Judas smiled. "Thank you! You as well, though I hafta admit, the picture does not do you justice. Your hair is beautiful." Judas never understood the point in lying when it came to pictures or the apps. Yeah, mystery or whatever. Sure. Whatever. But there was no fun in starting things off like that. "So..." He said after a moment. "Was there anything in particular you wanted to talk about? Or to know?

"As long as you're sure. If something changes, please let me know."

Judas stared for a moment, before blinking. "Ahaha. Is it in poor taste if I say that I don't really have anything special?" He must look horrible, that was probably such a let down. "Yeah I could brag and lie or something but eh, where's the fun in that." Judas shrugged. "I am pretty ******** flexible though. I don't know if that exactly counts as special though."

He huffed, blowing a strand of hair out of his face. "As far as your other questions... Chocolate or Strawberry. You could theoretically mix them, but I've yet to get a milk shake that actually tastes like chocolate covered strawberries and not sludge. As far as onion rings or fries... Both, but it depends on where you are, and never at the same time. But, counter point option... Funnel cake.

"They do that?" Judas stared, as if he'd seen something that caught his eye. "I didn't know you could put hot fudge on a milkshake. I'd never thought to try that." Oh god, what other food combinations had he missed. "Okay okay, fair point. It wasn't an option but you have to admit it is a valid option. If we're talking about for right now... fries? Easier to share, plus you can do them with just about anything. My sister use to dip her fries into milk shakes."

How he missed that.

"Okay but that then begs the question. Do you prefer sweeter lemonade? Or sour?" Judas grinned, reaching across the table and holding his pinky out. "Your secret is safe with me. As it's also one of my guiltiest pleasures. I promise I won't tell a soul if you won't."

Judas made a noise. "I've never worked food before. I never thought to to ask for special requests. I get enough s**t from book snobs where I work. Don't really wanna piss anyone off in a restaurant." Lord knows what they'd do to his food. "I can get behind that though. I like sour lemonade, but sweet tea. I use to thrive off those as a child."

He nodded softly, once again propping his head up in his hand. "I do... I haven't seen her in like a year and a half though. It's like she up and disappeared one day." Another shrug. "Only so much I can do about that sorta thing ya know? But... Where ever she is. I hope she's okay." Judas really missed her. "But, enough of my laments. What about you? Sisters, brothers. Anything special you feel like sharing with the class?" He grinned, hoping it was enough to distract from the topic.

Whether he was trying to distract Lonnie, or himself, was anyone's guess.

Judas winced. He would manage to pick a sore topic. "I'm sorry for your losses... I'm glad that you were able to stay within your family, that someone was able to take you in." He didn't want to imagine having to go through that as a child. Yeah he had his own experiences but, Judas was an adult at the time.

Judas smiled. "Maybe she'll show up someday... But if she's happy wherever she is, then I'm happy for her. As far as family..." He sighed. Sure, he had his biological family, but he hadn't talked to them in years. "I have the family that I've made. And that's what matters right? I may miss her but I'm not alone." A small white lie, but at least that wouldn't hurt Lonnie. "Plus I've made made a new friend, so what's there to be upset about?" Even if this was their last meeting.

Judas nodded, making a soft noise. "As long as she happy, that's all I can ask for really.." Sure it would sting but if she was livin her best life, that's all he wanted.

He stared at Lonnie for a moment before passing off his phone without question. "Oh? And what are these rules of yours? Are you a one and done kinda guy??" He didn't mean to poke fun, and he hoped Lonnie didn't take offense, he two had a few rules he put in place. And if those people didn't follow the rules... Well.. He had a back up plan for that. "You know, I would have just given it to you. This has been nice." Yeah sure, this isn't what either of them had initially agreed to but... This had definitely been more fun then he originally thought it would be.