o6. → voice ; text

[ladyofluminosity]

[Filtered from a certain blond explorer]

I need some ideas on where to take someone that's unique and interesting around the city. The person is a bit difficult to impress, so it should be something different, maybe something you wouldn't think of right away. Something Old is already on my list, but he's probably already been there so I don't know. Most of the places I go are kind of boring. I know there are some old bookstores tucked away around here, and I've considered those too, but those aren't really impressive either. I'm trying to go for something... different.

Any ideas would be great, I need them quick. I may have gotten in a little over my head here. Oh, and places to eat, I kind of still owe him lunch too, I guess.


[Private to Brooke; text to phone]

Sorry to text you out of the blue, but I think I might need some advice on something.


[Private to Ez; text to phone]

[Well, she was going to call him originally, but she just kind of sat there like an idiot looking at her phone. So, instead of making a total fool of herself, have a text. A very well thought-out text, that took her a long time to construct.]

What are you doing Saturday?

[A very long time.]

Comments

[ladyofluminosity]

You don't have to.

[indy_wannabe]

...you don't know how this "date" thing works do you?

[ladyofluminosity]

Well, I've never been on one before, so no, not really. Why?

[indy_wannabe]

Usually the guy pays.

[ladyofluminosity]

Really?

[Slight blush.]

But what if I wanted to treat you sometime? That's not okay?

[indy_wannabe]

Well I guess, just sayin'.

[ladyofluminosity]

I just don't think it's fair that you should do everything for me. I want to do things for you too. If that's all right, I mean.

[indy_wannabe]

I appreciate it. I'll try not to ask too much.

[ladyofluminosity]

That's not how it works.

[She knows because she's read it in books.]

I want you to feel like you can count on me, no matter what.

[indy_wannabe]

It goes both ways, y'know. I want you to feel like you can count on me, too.

[ladyofluminosity]

[She laughs a little.]

But I already do that!

[indy_wannabe]

And I know I can count on you, so we're already off to a good start.

[ladyofluminosity]

I guess so!

[Standing up she grabs her bag.]

Come on, I have something else fun planned. Although I'm not one-hundred percent sure how it works, so hopefully it will turn out!

[indy_wannabe]

[He also stands]

Sounds good, I'm looking forward to it!

[ladyofluminosity]

[After a few hours of exploring--thankfully the geocaching idea worked, she would have to thank Soren profusely afterward--the two find themselves in the park, close to the trolley stop. It's not too late, but the sun is starting to go down.]

Well, that went a lot better than I expected. That was really fun.

[indy_wannabe]

Yeah that was really fun! I had heard about it but never got a chance to try it myself.

[ladyofluminosity]

See, I told you I know how to have fun.

[With coaching. But she wouldn't mention that.]

[indy_wannabe]

I always have fun when I'm with you.

Although I was expecting books were going to be involved or something. This is pretty close to how I like to do things.

[ladyofluminosity]

[STOP SAYING THOSE THINGS. She tries her best not to at least be somewhat flustered.]

Ahaha. Thank you.

[Okay, a little bit of a blushing mess. But that was all right, right?]

Well, I mean if you want to go check out some books, I can probably find a bookstore around here. I'm sure there are plenty. Or a library maybe!

[And oh does she love bookstores. And libraries. And books.]

[indy_wannabe]

Sure, let's go.

[ladyofluminosity]

Really?

[She brightens up a little. Because BOOKSTORE.]

[indy_wannabe]

Yeah, c'mon let's go!

[ladyofluminosity]

Okay!

[Getting her phone out again and looking up a few locations, she finds something, a gem, really. It's an older bookstore, a staple in the district, tucked away between two lots. They boasted some rather old manuscripts in their collection, so it seemed like a good compromise.

That, and she was almost guaranteed to find some real treasures.]

[indy_wannabe]

Interesting place. You been here before?

[ladyofluminosity]

Nope. This is just as new for me as it is for you.

[Looking around, she seems to have something specific in mind. Spotting something, she heads toward the spiral staircase, walking up to the second floor. You're free to follow, Ez, but this girl's moving with purpose. She's obviously seen something she likes.]