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Who; Tommy Shepherd, Open
What; Network Post, Pumpkin Spice Brew
Where; Network, Tavern
When; September
Warnings; N/A at the moment

Network

Hey all. Just checking in. Things have been busy with deliveries and finishing up our renovations before the winter comes about, but I've got to ask.

Who all has received a weird package lately? A box with dirt or something. Do you know who delivered it to you? Are you messing around with it or rightfully throwing it out? Let me know. I'm investigating a bit. I guess. It's probably not a bad thing going on. Maybe. Let's hope not.

Let The Pumpkin Spice Flow! | Tavern
Sometimes you had to go out for lunch, and not to the other place where you work. Face it, Tommy had issues with going to the Lodge for meals because he always wanted to start cleaning and busing tables or helping in the kitchen when he was there. Clearly he'd just gotten used to working there and the way that it made him feel like he was doing good.

So sometimes lunch was just a nice slice of roast, some good vegetables, a nice hunk of bread, and whatever was on the drink menu at the Market Tavern. Which was pretty nice too. The cooking wasn't up to Ignis's levels, but it was filling enough when you ordered double, and the drinks were actually pretty impressive. And this fall?

Tommy grinned as he finished his pint of the ale and summoned another one. Because, yeah, so great. He felt so bright and excited.

"This stuff is so good. You know, back home this is the season they start putting this into coffee and lattes and all sorts of food and drink. Call me a basic bitch, but I love Pumpkin Spice season. Have you tried this? You should. Let me get you one."

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Like hell you will, I'm almost to the damn door.

Oh noooooo this delicious drink, I might need to down it!

[Leon scowled and reminded himself not to throw the door open. A quick scan of the room showed him where Tommy was, and he shook his head.]

You saved some for me, right?

Oh! There he is.

[Tommy grins, smile wide and joyful because the guy was there. Leon was there.]

BUNBUN!

[He wasn't sure what to make of that joyful face, but those thoughts shut down quick when he could feel eyes staring at him as Tommy made his little 'announcement.']

You need to come up with something else.

But I like it. Bunbun is who you are. Or do you want me to call you Sweetcheeks? You've got some.

[Leon really wasn't sure how to answer that.]

No.

[It earns a smile from Tommy as he sips his drink.]

Well then, Bunbun, pull up some chair and enjoy lunch with me.

[There was a half hearted scowl, but Leon did as Tommy said.]

Thought you were drinking, unless that counts as lunch.

I've got my spice. Gonna have another. But I figured I'd wait to order another one. And hte food, of course.

[He nodded.]

Let's get some food then.

Food sounds like a great thing.

[He grins and gets to his feet.]

What do you want? I can get you anything.

[Leon held his tongue and shook his head.]

Surprise me with something that you like.

[Secretly, this was his way of telling Tommy that he trusted his judgement.]

[Tommy grins and he's away in a flash. Shortly after he's back, putting a mug of pumpkin spice ale in front of Leon, along with another one for himself.]

They're going to come over with some chicken dish soon. This is what's really worth it though. Tastes like happiness.

[There was something about that grin but Leon shook his head. He couldn't be thinking about that. So it seemed the other just left when he returned with pumpkin spice ale. Picking up the mug, he looked at Tommy and nodded, although his brain turned to lead even if he tried playing it off.]

So..is this a date or do I need to ask you out for one?

[Damn that pumpkin ale looked good to stare at for a moment.]

[What the literal fuck? Tommy grins, wide and happy. Because damn, that wouldn't have occurred to him to ask. He braces his chin on his hand, his arm on the table, and he grins stupidly at the guy.]

I don't know, are you saying you'd enjoy dinner with me as more than friends? Because it would be really nice, you know? You're fucking stunning, and you don't seem to hold back and I fucking love it, Bunbun.

[What was with that grin? And then a part of Leon realized what he'd said. What the hell was wrong with him? Maybe he just needed another sip of the Pumpkin ale so he took one to avoid that look. Tommy's eyes were all lit up like one of the trees here. But he'd had his fill of the ale and set the mug down, looking at the other.]

We haven't had dinner yet.

[Leon looked at Tommy again.]

Are you saying yes?

I think I am. You know. If you would ask. And asking is something you should maybe do.

[Because he'd like to say yes. Well, he thinks he'd like to say yes.]

You think you are?

[The logic isn't making sense to him, especially since the cider is getting to him. But he can figure out the last part and he nodded.]

We don't have to count this as a date if you don't want to. But if you don't, then would you want to go have dinner with me tomorrow night? Or..whenever you have time.

[And to shut himself up, he's having more cider.]

[Listen, he's smiling wider and wider with each word.]

I feel like a first date should be a bit more exciting than this, don't you? Because this is just, like, any other day. So yes, dinner. Tomorrow. You and me.

[Leon risked a glance up when he heard the change in Tommy's tone. The guy seemed genuinely happy for some reason and inwardly he was relieved.]

So where are we having dinner? Where do you wanna go?

[Shit, this almost sounds like it's happening. A wellspring of fear tries to rush through Tommy, but on the ale he can't be anything but positive and chipper.]

Well we can't do the Lodge because my boss would probably be all smiling and approving and wow I don't need him weighing in on all of this. So we could do here again?

[Hearing Tommy go on about where not to go had him amused. So Leon sat back and took another sip of his drink. Inwardly he was really pleased and once the drink was done, he set it down on the table with a nod.]

We can do here again if you don't want your boss to know you're dating.

Wow, it's not that at all. It's that he's fucking sharp, you know? I think he realizes I'm stupidly lonely since I lost Gar, and Billy. My mom. Ultron. A lot of people.

[For a moment his expression falls. Because he really is lonely, and hurt. But then he brightens back up. Hard not to on this drink.]

But he'll just smile over me not being alone.

[Leon listened to Tommy and felt really bad. Sure he too was lonely but he wouldn't admit to it. So silently he gave the other a lot of credit to be so courageous to confess such a thing.]

Well that's good. If your boss knows that much about you, that tells me something about your relationship to him.

[He closed his gloved hand around his glass but didn't move to pick it up as he spoke next, lifting his eyes to the other only at the last word.]

You're not alone here, you gotta remember that.