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Post by kyne on Jan 12, 2016 21:09:42 GMT -5
This was... one interesting sort of day. After his lovely discussion with Poly regarding the other's choices about 'taking in strays' (He really wanted to help but this was.... questionable and to be dealt with later, if he had to be honest) Kyne had hightailed it out of the Upper Class district. However, someone who may have sort of recognized him had caught sight of him as he passed the luxury district in Middle Class and it had turned from 'casual stroll back home' to 'holy shit why me why this'. There was, after all, only so much running and hiding you could do with all those cameras around and still seem low-key.
Cutting past a crowd of laughing teenagers, Kyne tried to slip into an arcade where hopefully the dim lighting and taller than-him people might make it easier to give his tail the slip. It was kind of a last ditch attempt, though - sneaking out the back was too obvious, and when he tried to leave right behind a group of others he was spotted again. This honestly wasn't going well and he really didn't want to get caught by anyone. Nothing, however, seemed to be going his way and no openings were being handed to him. It was starting to look like he was going to have to get in a lot more trouble out in the open than he wanted to.
Oh boy. Awesome.
As he began to glance around for some less inconspicuous options for escape and distraction, he didn't notice a dark haired stranger - a particularly electric dark haired stranger - that was getting nearer to him in the crowd. The asshole who was following him was getting way too close for comfort and while he figured this guy didn't want a scene, he was worried that he was going to have to make one.
Oh man, Attie'd have his head for this one. He needed a way out.
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Post by Teddy on Jan 13, 2016 2:14:21 GMT -5
Ah yes, the luxury district, somewhere Teddy may or may not have slipped away to on occasion. Nothing over abundant, considering the bakery was his main haunt, but there were a few places of interest within -- such as an arcade with a particularly fun game involving dragons. N-not that he was a sucker for dragons, or anything, okay maybe a little, a lot, shut up that's not the point.
What was the point, was that it was in the arcade he'd noticed a different "dragon." The redhead from a week ago, the one who'd been there in the alleyway. Part of Teddy wanted to ignore it, who cares, not worth it. But... was he being followed?
Some sort of instinct drew him away from focusing on video games and made him chase the dragon, except this was one that he was able to catch, unlike the metaphor usually implied. "There you are!" he called out when he was close enough, reaching out to grab the redhead's hand. An uneasy smile touched his lips and he narrowed his eyes, trying to convey hey so i see you're being followed allow me to help u. asshole. (Yes the asshole part was important and necessary to be conveyed okay.) "Ha, you made me wait long enough, you better make up for it." Teddy kept his voice even and clear, absolutely intending for it to be easily eavesdropped on.
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Post by kyne on Jan 13, 2016 16:56:38 GMT -5
Things were looking like he might need to arrange for a bit of a light show to take eyes off him, or something equally as drastic. Kyne cut through the groups of people as best he could while trying his best not to look suspicious but there was only so much he could do. His not so much friend was still close enough behind, and Kyne almost didn't notice a vaguely remembered face until a voice cut in and his hand was taken. Wh- making him wait?? With no time to question this sudden decision to try and intervene, he just rolled with it. Pointy toothed grin appearing on his face, he played a much less nervous part in response.
"You think I'm the kind of person to run away and avoid you?" He said, mildly amused at the thought of being overheard. It was a little harder to just snag him while he was obviously conversing with someone, and h o p e f u l l y this would make enough trouble. Hopefully. Did sparky know what he was doing? Kyne bet that he didn't. Still - two was better than one even if he did get cornered and he knew enough to figure that this guy was on his side of things.
Okay but for real - - he'd been honestly kind of rude and pissed off last time, and yet here he was jumping in to intervene. Huh. Well, must not be that bad of a person beneath the shitty attitude and inability to complete tasks he started - go figure, he had something going for him.
With a bit of a wink as he tried to ham it up, he added, "Might as well not dig my own grave and make you wait any more. Think you can forgive me?"
Was he sort of intentionally trying to irritate his savior? Well, not intentionally but it was in his nature to be a little shit and so this is what he was doing. He waited for a sec to see if there was anything that might mean I have an idea before trying to maybe tuck into somewhere busy that it might not be suspicious to hang out in. Bar or restaurant or cafe or something nice and crowded where he could just wait things out where it was too risky for his pursuer to make a ruckus.
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Post by Teddy on Jan 14, 2016 7:35:18 GMT -5
Success. Or, well, he guessed it was a success? The redhead didn't immediately jerk his hand away or make a snide remark or anything. No, actually, instead he tossed a comment with a grin that made a flash of irritation go through Teddy's eyes, but he bit his tongue to resist making a real reply to it. Violets probably perfectly conveyed the YOU'RE AN ASSHOLE that was going through his head, anyway. Because, yes, actually, Teddy could completely believe that this guy was the type to hightail it and avoid another encounter when pressed, and definitely didn't want to forgive him for anything.
But -- god damn it, he winked. A brush of pink touched his cheeks, because wow, what a charming asshole of a dragon -- "Mm, I guess. You're just lucky you're hot, or I'd probably kick you to the curb," he responded, maybe sort of kind of being just a tiny bit honest with his words. Teddy immediately moved with him, pointedly ignoring any potential shitty comeback to the hot comment, eyes having flickered to another building nearby. There were a few restaurant type things all bundled together near the arcade, and one of them would have to do.
He tugged the dragon toward one of them, leaning a little closer and lowering his voice. "I see you're no stranger to trouble. You did help me out though, so consider my help repayment -- don't worry, I won't freeze up this time." Words hushed, he glanced toward the other as he breathed out the last bit. Teddy still felt more than a little frustrated with himself for failing to take out that bastard in the alleyway. Hopefully the redhead wouldn't be too much of a little shit. I:
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Post by kyne on Jan 14, 2016 23:22:03 GMT -5
Okay so, maybe it was in bad taste to tease his savior but the brief flash of irritation on sparky's face was so goddamn worth it. In response to this Kyne seemed to look a little more smug than he had a moment before. The so far unnamed nerd decided to continue playing off of Kyne's bit, though, adding a thing about being hot and oh no, Kyne couldn't not say the thing that just popped into his head it was too good. With a glance at the guy who'd been following him who was, for the moment, making sure to look casual and just watch from a short distance so far, he looked back to the other and said. "Well, that's reassuring. You've got a certain spark to you that I kinda dig."
Annnd there was the return of the wink. Oops the bad joke was just way too tempting but in his defense, sparky started it.
Anyway, he was tugged towards some restaurant or other and leaned into so a quiet message could be passed. Repayment? Well, he appreciated it even though he hadn't seen it that way. Guess he was decent if still an electrojerk.
"Sure hope not," he answered, but it sounded more like a tease than a serious jab. "Appreciate it though, you've got some kind of good timing or I've got great luck."
With that said, Kyne pushed open the door of the restaurant, which seemed to be a fairly busy Cafe type thing. Good enough to lay low for a short time and come up with a plan, and a quick glance showed him at least one exit out the back besides the front doors, with spread out enough windows to make an improvised exit a decent backup option. Okay okay good enough for now. At least pretend flirting -or , in the case of Kyne who really didn't try to turn off the charm and bad one liners, not necessarily not for real flirting- was a good cover for quick planning. Something could probably be come up with, and with that thought said, Kyne grabbed them a seat not very far back from a potential patio door exit.
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Post by Teddy on Jan 15, 2016 1:55:38 GMT -5
Teddy was having regrets over choosing to interact with this asshole again.
Okay, that was a bit extreme, because if he was honest -- the stupid spark joke warranted to faintest twitch of a smile onto his lips. Wait, no, don't get wrapped up in that. Focus on what you're doing, help the guy out, then leave when he's free. "Maybe a little bit of both," he replied as they entered the little cafe.
But then, as soon as they came in, Teddy realized which restaurant he'd inadvertently pulled them toward. "Shit," he muttered under his breath as the redhead lead them over to a table. Menus were already resting on the tabletop, and Teddy slipped into a seat with a flustered bit of frustration on his face. "I didn't realize we'd come into this place, it's so -- ... ah."
He'd been speaking as he reached for the menu, because if they were going to pretend to be on a date gotta play the part, right? But his words had fallen a bit short as violets scanned the menu items, eyes widening and lips parting in surprise. There was a definite sparkle there, and he flipped the menu down to stare dead at the redhead. "What was I saying? What a good choice of restaurant, I'm so happy to be here with you." Teddy flashed him a thumbs up, before laying the menu flat.
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Post by kyne on Jan 15, 2016 4:07:33 GMT -5
Kyne noted a bit of frustration that the other wore when the location was noticed. That was uh, not very good cover what was that that sparky'd literally just said about not messing this one up? Still, it wasn't enough to get suspicious looks from people who thought they were being weird or anything and for the most part it just made sparky look like the bitchy half of a couple going on a date and not like not a couple at all. Good enough still.
As they sat down, though, the words on the others' lips were that the cafe was so something before he was cut off with a sparkle to his eye as something caught his attention. Leaning nearer over the table, Kyne flashed a grin. "So what? So cutesy and all that? Makes good cover. You seem to not mind the food apparently."
Which was a drastic change in demeanor for the other, actually. Interesting - wait, cover first then personal amusement. Before he could add anything else, a server appeared to check on them and Kyne took this as an opportunity to scan the room and see if they'd been followed. It looked like they had - and were being watched. WELL THEN. Time for a plan so they could get out of here and maybe more frustrating Sparky because that actually seemed like a lot of fun :V
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Post by Teddy on Jan 20, 2016 3:27:38 GMT -5
It wouldn't end well for Teddy if he gave this guy too many honest cues to play off of -- that much was clear. He knew as soon as the redhead flashed a grin, as soon as the words left his lips. Oh no. Something about the way he said that got under Teddy's skin, honestly, and the vigilante wasn't quite sure how he was supposed to react to that. "I have no complaints when red velvet's involved."
Anyway, willing away the slight tinge of red on his cheeks, he turned to the server, flashing a smile and immediately requesting the cake. The redhead could busy himself scouting for an escape -- Teddy was far more preoccupied in doing this pretend date "right". Sitting back in his seat after asking for his cake, he crossed his arms and closed his eyes, waiting for their server to leave before peeking an eye open again.
Except. The server was still there.
"Special occasion for you two?"
Teddy drew in a breath, biting his tongue before he could shoot back a of course not do we look like we're dressed up for something special? Instead, a smile spread on his face and he tilted his head. "It's our anniversary! I can't believe how long it's been,..." Oh for fuck's sake, of course, they didn't even know each other's names. Teddy flashed his attention over to the dragon asshole opposite him. "Right, dear?"
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Post by kyne on Jan 20, 2016 3:39:11 GMT -5
Well, now that Kyne had an idea of where the exits were, it was just a case of making a clean getaway. He knew that they'd need enough of a lead to disappear properly into the crowd and one of the safehouses peppered through the area, somewhere he could hide out for a few hours until it was safe to go home. For now, though, it was more of this date stuff. Sparky ordered some cake with a look on his face that said he actually seemed to have intentions on eating it rather than dining and dashing, and Kyne just offhandedly ordered some kind of ice cream thing that was on the first page. It seemed to be good enough until - - -
Oh. Conversation. Special occasion? Luckily, the other was on the ball and decided to say that it was special, apparently. Still - 'Dear'? Oh no, come on, Kyne was sure that sparky could do better than that- if you're gonna go sweet you might as well ham it right the fuck up, right? With a overly lovey-dovey grin, he glanced from the server to his decoy date and said, "It feels just like just yesterday, doesn't it schnookems."
Honestly he wasn't even sure if he was trying to lay low any more this was just really, really amusing to him. Slate eyes watched for a reaction, and he decided to bank on the fact it'd still be too obvious to make a move in here. Either way, maybe this'd get the server away and a plan could be properly hatched.
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Post by Teddy on Jan 20, 2016 3:58:07 GMT -5
Oh no. Teddy really didn't know what to make of that face. In the split second before the redhead spoke, there was a distinct sense of what can he possibly have to say, where did I go wrong? And then it came. Schnookems.
He immediately brought his hands to his face, lit up like a fucking Christmas tree (or whatever the Novus equivalent is). Really, Teddy was doing all he could not to absolutely lose it. Really. Schnookems? Schnookems. The server seemed to get enough of a hint, though, taking this as a sign of them being the sort of couple that could probably get a bit overbearing, and left on the note of their orders being out soon enough.
When he was certain the waiter was gone, Teddy slid his hands down a bit, enough to stare right at the dragon again. "Oh, you're going to milk the hell out of this situation, aren't you?" he mumbled behind his palms, face still hot from a mixture of secondhand embarrassment and amusement. "At least that worked."
Teddy took a moment to lean back again, keeping one hand up to rub at his face. God. Either way, with the server gone, they could probably try to subtly (did this asshole know what that meant? teddy had a sneaking suspicion he did not) figure out how to get the dragon out of here without being tailed.
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