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undergrounds2016-10-15 05:04 pm
catphishing) wrote in undergrounds2016-10-15 05:04 pm
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[OPEN] October Post
Redbright Institute
Open to Redbright affiliates.
[Oliver is getting settled into his new role now. He can often be seen out and about, fixing computers, phones, or whatever else might need doing. It's often basic stuff. Not too different from his last job in the end besides the kinds of people he's working around. Turns out the supernatural are just as prone to not realizing their printer isn't plugged in as anyone else.
He tries to make small talk with other staff members where he can, but he's a little awkward about it. Definitely still an outsider, and not just because he's a standard human. Much of the time he's not working on projects he's in his office, typing at his computer but more than available if anyone should come knocking.]
Some Bar Somewhere
OTA, Friday evenings.
[After a week of work it's nice kick back and relax with a beer or two. He stands at the bar, tending to keep to himself at first, though he's responsive to small talk.
It's later on when he's a little more tipsy he's less capable of that. A little more likely to bump into someone followed by a stuttered apology. He can be found outside too, attempting to clear his head, but maybe wincing a little at the smoke of cigarettes inevitably lit near the door.]
Coffee Shop
OTA, whenever.
[Sometimes a guy's got to have coffee. He's more than capable of making his own, but he appreciates the fancy kind beyond his skill that no good barista would consider coffee anymore. Especially when there are seasonal varieties for him to enjoy.
Maybe his pumpkin spice latte is a little eye roll worthy, but hey, it tastes really good.]
Open to Redbright affiliates.
[Oliver is getting settled into his new role now. He can often be seen out and about, fixing computers, phones, or whatever else might need doing. It's often basic stuff. Not too different from his last job in the end besides the kinds of people he's working around. Turns out the supernatural are just as prone to not realizing their printer isn't plugged in as anyone else.
He tries to make small talk with other staff members where he can, but he's a little awkward about it. Definitely still an outsider, and not just because he's a standard human. Much of the time he's not working on projects he's in his office, typing at his computer but more than available if anyone should come knocking.]
Some Bar Somewhere
OTA, Friday evenings.
[After a week of work it's nice kick back and relax with a beer or two. He stands at the bar, tending to keep to himself at first, though he's responsive to small talk.
It's later on when he's a little more tipsy he's less capable of that. A little more likely to bump into someone followed by a stuttered apology. He can be found outside too, attempting to clear his head, but maybe wincing a little at the smoke of cigarettes inevitably lit near the door.]
Coffee Shop
OTA, whenever.
[Sometimes a guy's got to have coffee. He's more than capable of making his own, but he appreciates the fancy kind beyond his skill that no good barista would consider coffee anymore. Especially when there are seasonal varieties for him to enjoy.
Maybe his pumpkin spice latte is a little eye roll worthy, but hey, it tastes really good.]
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It's nice to meet you, Oliver.
[Johnny looks up at Oliver's greeting, says hi very softly, then focuses back on his game.]
That's not a bad response from him these days. He hasn't been speaking a lot to strangers.
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[He can appreciate that. He was always a shy kid himself. Still is as an adult much of the time.]
I wouldn't say you missed out. You get a lot of people complaining about what kids are missing out on these days. I think it's a matter of preference though. Some people like to be on their computers. Some people don't. It's not like there aren't plenty of other things to do outside of electronics.
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[She hopes a visit from Bran will help things, though she doesn't quite know when her husband will be back in the city. He promised to try his best to make it here soon.]
I think I'm beginning to catch up, with this fancy phone of mine. But rural services are quite different from what you have in a city like this.
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[He clears his throat, taking a sip from his drink. Hopefully he hasn't unintentionally made her feel bad about the move.]
I bet it's pretty different being in a city in lots of ways, huh? I've never lived anywhere small enough to be rural.
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I can hardly even list the differences, there are so many. Some good, some less so. But I know that with time, we'll both adjust to it just fine.
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And getting places does tend to be a lot more convenient here.
[It's one of the things he'd hate about living somewhere less populated.]
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It is nice to have so many places within walking distance.
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I'm sorry. I only meant he's a kid still. I'm pretty sure I'm older than you, and I like to think I still coped with moving countries okay.
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[He laughs back, relieved he doesn't seem to have actually offended her.]
Good. I wasn't trying to upset you.
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[Though that is better than the people who look down at her for being yet teenage girl who ended up pregnant.]