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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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[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.

[It wasn't courage. It was something outside of him forcing him. Or, well, inside the drink. Later he would hate himself for saying such things. Tommy didn't whine like that.]

I mean, I'm not because I've got all these kids I'm responsible for. And Speedy of course.

[That had him shake his head.]

Alright I'll bite. But while you're busy taking care of the kids and Speedy, who's taking care of you?

[Leon paused just for a moment before finishing.]

And yourself doesn't count.

[Tommy opens his mouth to say himself. And then Leon cuts him off. His teeth make an audible noise as his mouth snaps close. What the fuck?]

Hey! Who takes care of you then?

[He shook his head and sat back, picking up his drink.]

You didn't answer my question.

Which one?

[Of course he didn't, but neither did Leon.]

[There was a slight eyeroll and a sigh as Leon put his cup down.]

The one about who takes care of you.

You didn't answer either.

[Look at that triumphant smile. He's got you there, Leon.]

[Leon rolled his eyes. That was answer enough.]

Alright, have it your way.

I tend to. But if you answer, I'll answer.

[Because that seems the fairest way to do this.]

[He shook his head.]

I already have my answer.

Sounds like cheating, but okay, handsome.

You should look in the mirror.

[In the meantime, more coffee.]

[Okay, he likes that line. Tommy smiles.]

I'm fucking stunning, and I've always known it. Good genetics.

[Leon sets the cup down slowly with a laugh.]

At least you know it.

[Yeah, Tommy's grinning. He knows what he is.]

Of course I do. Do you think I should feel ashamed of my beauty?

[He couldn't help but laugh slightly.]

Not at all.

Well then, I can be confident in it. But I already was. Guess it's just how I am.

Its not a bad thing.

[It was that same confidence that got him to go talk to Leon in the first place.]

Really?

[Tommy laughs and shakes his head.]

Not everyone would agree with you.

[There was a slight smile.]

I'm not the type to try and win any popularity contests.

No, you don't seem to be. But you're winning one here.

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heartofalion - 2024-03-24 03:58 (UTC) - Expand

wrap this one soon too?

doubled_speed - 2024-03-25 17:09 (UTC) - Expand