Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 6:16:33 AM)
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Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 6:21:24 AM)
*Sitting unaccompanied at the bar was a young kid--was he even legal to drink?--gazing at the dance floor with a speculative, and yet focused eyes. Adorned in an unbuttoned white shirt and tank-top, with nice black slacks and shined shoes; odd apparel for a common folk.*
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 6:22:26 AM)
(( and I ALWAYS make up my own places. This bar was off the top of my head, but I figured it'd be more appropriate than the graveyard, or a music studio :D ))
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 6:23:14 AM)
Mid-week drinks. Not an uncommon thing for Charlotte but she craved something new. She had just gotten rid of her hangover several hours ago and wasn't sure she wanted the usual clubby atmosphere. Tired. Just wanted a beer, she parked her car and headed towards The Storm's Eye. Maybe somewhere new to drink would be the remedy she had hoped for. Once inside, at the bar she ordered her Guinness and wandered towards a pool table. She was crap at pool. Super crap, but she decided maybe it was time to learn. Using the provided triangle, she lit a cigarette as she tried to make sense of how to arrange the coloured balls and where to put the cue. That's when she really noticed Ben. Kid. Well. She started that early, she never got the US's high drinking age.
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 6:23:21 AM)
(It's good for me :D)
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 6:23:36 AM)
(( gotta change das bebe, brb ))
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 6:31:22 AM)
(( back, sorry ))
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 6:32:34 AM)
(tis ok. when a baby needs to be changed it needs to be changed. bowel movements wait for no one! XD)
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 6:38:59 AM)
*Glancing at the tall woman that walked by, he tracked her movements to the pool table, carefully watching movements and shifts. There was a lot of heritage, hidden under silent skin and assuming curves. Seeing some of her difficulties at the table, Ben couldn't help but grin and walk slowly to the table, placing soft hands along the green rails. In a velvet smooth voice:* "Mind if I join you?"
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 6:42:49 AM)
She was mid-concentration, as he spoke with that voice the pool cue goes skew, knocking the white into the black 8 then hopping off the table, clacking as the 8 sank in the corner pocket. What a fucking voice. It sure got her attention. She straightened up to look at him, taking a puff of her cigarette... Damn. If she had been born just a couple minutes earlier people would be pointing and shouting 'cougar' at her right now. "Sure. Watch out I'm pretty lethal with this thing."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 6:52:54 AM)
(earlier=later >_<)
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 6:53:03 AM)
*Taking a step back as the ball left the table, he smiled and retrieved it. Tossing it around in his hands, he replied:* "I'll keep an eye out. Want me to rack 'em?"
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 6:55:31 AM)
She looks down at her cleavage, obviously confused, looking back up to him with a quirked eyebrow, "Uhm.. no thanks, sounds painful." Another puff of the cigarette followed by a sip of beer. She hands over the stick, "But since I sank the 8 ball you can do the little triangly thing to make them all nice and neat." She gives him a knowing smile and a little wink.
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 7:01:47 AM)
*He continued to watch her movements carefully. Those were definitely nice curves, but it hardly seemed appropriate given his current status. With another crystal chuckle, he explained:* "Racking is doing the triangle thingy. And I guess since you did just win . . . " *Returning the wink, he quickly set up the rack, obviously knowing where to put what. After all was said and done, he chose his own queue and bowed sweepingly to Charlotte.*
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 7:06:11 AM)
(( *as if to invite her to shoot first.* ))
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 7:06:16 AM)
"..And a gentleman too. Must be my lucky night..." Ah, to be 18 and have those surging hormones! Charlotte remembered what it was like. She smiled and sat down her cigarette in a nearby ashtray before breaking. While it was a decent break for a beginner - she was lucky enough to hit the cluster and break them apart. Well at least a little. She looked to him and shrugged, taking another sip of her beer as she gave the table over to him.
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 7:13:59 AM)
*Nodding at the break, he aimed for a cluster, but failed to actually sink any.* "So, what name should I call you by?"
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 7:16:24 AM)
"Charlie is good." She moved to take her shot, concenration creasing her brow for a second. One lucky sink forced her to take another. Afterwards, the table was his again. "What about you?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 7:20:52 AM)
"Benjamin, but folks usually just call me Ben." *Sinking his first, he nailed the second one, but missed the third by a sizeable margin.* "Wow, it's like it's been decades since I've played."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 7:22:34 AM)
She laughs outright, "That's funny to say for someone your age." She moves to the table and takes her shot. She sinks, but scratches, the white ball following right in to the pocket.
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 7:28:59 AM)
*As she laughed, he smiled winningly at her, examining the table carefully.* "Call me an old soul. Probably last week and I just don't remember. So what does a fine woman such as yourself do for a living? Model, perhaps?"
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 7:31:50 AM)
"Archaeologist and lecturer at Tulane." She gives him a strange look at the 'just don't remember' part, but lets it slide. "But thanks for the compliment. You still in High School or have you started college yet?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 7:36:51 AM)
*Chuckling a bit louder than he expected, he politely covered his mouth, said 'excuse me' and repostured with a knowing smile.* "Sorry, I'm a bit older than I look. Actually just finished my Bachelors degree." Lining up a shot, he almost knocked in the 2, but there was a bit too much english on it. Frowning for a moment, he continued:* "Archaeology, eh? An interesting field. It always seems that no matter how much we learn about the past, there's always a mystery."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 7:41:32 AM)
She grins at that, looking a little relieved as she lined up her next shot. "Always. Which is why people are still studying it." She took it, sinking one, and then another. She lined up her third shot... "What did you study?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 7:46:50 AM)
"Believe it or not, psychology. I'm nowhere near my masters of course, so all I can really do is be the kid somebody calls if their feeling depressed." *Smiling as she sunk the 11:* "I've had an offer for a position at a local school, but didn't want to be confused with a student every day."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 7:49:23 AM)
She laughs at that, "Sorry you really do look a bit young." She missed her next shot, stepping back from the table. "Don't you think working with kids your appearance would kinda lend you the upper hand?" She takes another sip of her drink. "How old are you then?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 7:58:14 AM)
"23, as of a couple weeks ago." *Taking some time to line up the next couple shots, it was obvious he'd practiced a bit on banking in the past. Two more were down, but still three to go.* "And yeah, working with kids while looking like one has certain advantages, but the problem is that they don't take you seriously." *Standing up straighter, he leaned on the queue.* "The moment someone believes they shouldn't trust you, the whole she-bang goes out the window."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 8:03:42 AM)
"I suppose that's true." She smiles at him. Still older than him but at least he could drink legally. "Plan on furthering your studies for a few more years then?" Charlotte lines up her next shot, sinking another two-in-one. Her next shot doesn't prove as lucky, however. "What University are you going to?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 8:10:32 AM)
(( test ))
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 8:10:44 AM)
(( boo, I can't see anything
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 8:11:15 AM)
(crap, restart the chat?)
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 8:17:01 AM)
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Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 8:27:50 AM)
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Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 8:28:02 AM)
(( STUPID machine . . . ))
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 8:28:18 AM)
(XD It's ok, digi does that :) )
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 8:28:19 AM)
"I suppose that's true..." She smiles at him. Still older than him but at least he could drink legally. "Plan on furthering your studies for a few more years then?" Charlotte line up her next shot, sinking a two in one. Her next shot doesn't prove as lucky, however. "What University do you plan on going to?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 8:33:39 AM)
*Taking a few moments to consider the table layout before preparing to take out the 13.* "Honestly, I'm not really looking to take the next steps just yet. Graduated about three weeks ago, and I'm still living up-" *CRACK, right into the pocket* "-the non-homework-inundated life." *He smiled lazily as he considered his next, and got it, but also scratched.*
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 8:38:27 AM)
She smiled and lined up her next shot. Sink. Her next. sink. Then finally the 8 ball - whiff. She pouts a little, trying to consider how to distract him a little as he makes his next attempt. She watches, remaining at the side of the table, extinguishing her cigarette in the ashtray. She waited for his next move, remaining on the opposite side of the table... "Ah yes, I remember what that's like." She grins, "Don't become a lecturer, then the homework never stops. And it's not yours, it's everyone else's homework. Dreadfully boring." As he lined up his next shot she smiled, took a sip of her Guinness again and just before he was ready to pull, attempts to lean down, eyeing it, giving him a perfect eagle's eye view of her cleavage.
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 8:48:17 AM)
*Taking a gander at the remaining targets and lined up for the last two, he couldn't help but noticed the brazen attempt at distraction. While it most certainly worked for a second here and there, he was able to block out the impulse and nail the first shot.* "Sounds like a glamorous lifestyle I'll try to dodge a bit." *Offering a dashing grin.* "I think I'll stick with being the interpersonal shrink and making music." *Again acosted by his 'opponents strategy', he attempted to bank the 8 into a side pocket, but ended up again putting too much english and gave a perfectly lined up opportunity.* "Looks like I need some serious practice. You're kickin' my butt here!"
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 8:51:29 AM)
"Not as bad as I had hoped." She gives him a little laugh and scoots him over, leaning across the table delicately to sink the 8 ball. With the sound confirming her direct hit and the satisfying clunk as it disappears into the pocket, she immediately does a little happy dance. Yes, indeed, a super nerdy happy dance. She gathered control of herself and grin as she throws the cue onto the table, declaring her victory, she scoots over to him and hops up on the side of the table, "What kind of music?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 8:57:30 AM)
*Chuckling a little at her happy dance, Ben gently placed his queue on the table as well, and leaned against the table right next to her, running a thin hand through somewhat mussed brown hair.* "Well, Charlie, I like to sing progressive rock mostly, but . . . " *gesturing at his odd outfit:* "Opera occasionally gets thrown in for an odd scene or two."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 8:59:05 AM)
"You any good?" She cants her head to the side, watching him as she continues to sip her beer, finishing it and setting it on the side of the table, out of the way.
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:03:14 AM)
*Shrugging quickly, rolling his head from side to side slowly.* "Compared to A Perfect Circle and Placido Domingo, I'm still just a kid. But good enough to pay my way through college. That counts for something, right?" *Raised eyebrows and a hand held out almost in question.*
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:05:23 AM)
'Don't know if you've heard of them, but I sing for the band 'Falling Pyramids'. We do alright."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:05:57 AM)
"Not a fan of either so I wouldn't know. And no, never heard of them..." She gives him a broad grin, "But I'll take your word for it, if you paid your way through something as expensive as college well it does count for something. Do you guys gig?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:07:35 AM)
*A slow grin formed on his face, and he nodded.* "That we do, trying to keep it to Thursday nights. Thinking you want to pay me a little visit? I'd love to see you around sometime."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:10:18 AM)
"Sure. Why not? That means there's a gig on tomorrow night, right?
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:10:33 AM)
(whoops premature enter-jaculation)
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:10:52 AM)
(( lol, happens ))
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:12:22 AM)
..Right?" She grins and crosses her legs, "You have an id proving you're 23 or should I be expecting the fuzz to throw me in the cuffs if I get too excited?" She winks playfully
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:18:03 AM)
*The grinning never stopped. Looking the ground bashfully, Ben looked back up at Charlie's eyes--hint of wickedness?* "I MIGHT have one on me, but I'm good at improv." *Shrugging, he looked out the corner of his eye innocently* "Who knows what could happen."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:23:10 AM)
She laughs at the expression in his eyes heartily, that childlike innocence. "Well as long as you got my back when I'm thrown into the questioning room and grilled for answers, I'll plead ignorance." She grins and nods him over to the bar, "Come on, getting thirsty again." She winks at him, "Can I get you something to drink? Milk? Orange juice?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:25:34 AM)
*Shaking his head at the joke, and leans off the table and offers a hand to help her down.* "Thanks, but Freddy over there doesn't like to sell anything to kids in a bar. I'll get you something though. What's your poison?"
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:27:09 AM)
She takes his hand and allows him to help her down, laughing, "How about another Guinness?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:35:14 AM)
"Guinness it is!" *Walking over to the bar, it was obvious that 'Freddy' was not a fan of Ben, given the immediate grimmace at his approach.* "Hey, come on now. The beautiful lady here whooped me in pool, so I'm gettin' her next drink, alright?" *After a hard stare, Freddy eyed Charlie before handing her another drink, grabbing Ben's money with thick hands.*
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:37:14 AM)
She laughs at Freddy's grimmace, taking the drink with delicate hand and sipping. As she turns her back on the bar, she nods towards Ben, still grinning, "You two know each other it seems?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:39:15 AM)
*Sticking his tongue out at Freddy's back, Ben shrugged with innocence.* "Barely know the guy. Of course, he seems to know me to well." *Raised both eyebrows knowingly* "So what got you into archaeology? Old passion from childhood, or a spark during school?"
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:46:28 AM)
"My dad." Her eyes grow a bit sad and she's forced to take another long drink. "He was an Archaeologist and he took me out of school when I was a kid. I grew up in Macchu Picchu, Anakena, Gizah... He taught me math and science while we were hunting for Atlantis and Shangri La and Avalon" she sighs whistfully. "He was my teacher. When it came to decide what I studied in University there was no other choice. He had an infectious - some would say - mad passion. He was delighed when I inherited it and joined him in the field." Another long drink. He might have found her reason for drinking!
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:49:11 AM)
Quickly she tried to change the subject before she had to explain Atlantis and Shangri La and Avalon... "What about you? Why study psychology not music?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:52:14 AM)
*Benjamin listened intently to her story, nodding periodically, and was obviously enthralled. Shaking his head in amazement:* "Wow, that's quite a history you got there, Charlie. Traveling the world, seeing so many things in search of even more wonders of the world." *Ben became introspective for a short time before her questions came, a sudden pace changer.* "Oh. Heh, I guess when it comes down to it, you've got to have reliability to make anything happen in this world." *Making a small motion to his companion* "There will always be incredible wonders to explore . . ." *Gestured toward the small group of people on the dance floor in the corner, slowly swaying to the rhythym.* "And there will always be a need to understand people."
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 9:53:13 AM)
"Music is in everything, and everyone. Going to college for something as . . . innate as that seems silly to me." *With a carefree smile, he looked back at Charlie. Satisfaction.*
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 9:56:59 AM)
Charlie looks a bit surprised at his answer, grinning at him broadly when that look of satisfaction crossed his face. "Insightful. You surprise me, Benjamin. I like that."
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 10:02:18 AM)
*Offering a toothy smile, Ben resumed his perview of the little bar.* 'Strange things can happen I guess."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:06:18 AM)
(XD It's so fitting her first encounter with a vampire is that of a Malk, it's funny.) Charlie suddenly stands up straight and downs her beer as the song shifts to something a little bit more upbeat, "Yeah, like me dancing. Come on, lets go. Just this song, promise." And with that she grabs his hand and gently coaxes him away from the little bar towards the dance floor.
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 10:15:52 AM)
*Surprised by the suddenness, Ben lurched away from the bar by the hand. Finding the beat of the music after a few seconds, he moved right along with Charlie without further hesitation. His dance style was quite strange--a conglomerate of '50s and '90s?--but it still somehow worked. What an odd kid*
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:21:56 AM)
She laughed, but was obviously enjoying his strangeness as after a few minutes she moved in an inch closer. Not too close, of course, but what seemed fitting and proper for two that had just met. Unfortunately, it doesn't last just one song and she doesn't let him leave, having far too much fun.. Three.. four.. five... she lost count and only stopped when she was out of breath and laughing far too hard to catch it, her brow quite wet with sweat by now. Fanning herself a little with her hand, she grinned and pulled him back over to the bar, ordering herself another beer. She was stil beaming as she sat on a stool, "Should have worn better shoes." She laughs and rubs the top of her foot through her boot... "yow."
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 10:27:50 AM)
*Ben cackled as they plopped back down at the bar. She was a real good dancer, and most certainly fun to move with on the floor. The respectful distance kept was refreshing, and he reveled in the freedom of the music. Periodically, he would stop dancing--mostly towards the beginning of a song--and close his eyes and face the sky for a few seconds, as though riding on imaginary waves. Ocean waves.* "Whew, it's been a while since I've danced for that long." *Rubbing his shoulders and legs, he smiled some more like a stallion who'd won the race.* "You did amazing with those boots, as far as I'm concerned."
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:32:24 AM)
She laughs, rubbing some more before returning them to the floor, "Thanks but now my feet are protesting. Can't I get you anything? You gotta be at least a little thirsty after that."
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 10:35:00 AM)
*Waving dismissibly, he replied:* "No way; Freddy's chocolate milk is terrible!" *With that, Ben followed back to the floor, further blending styles of then and now in exotic, twisting patterns*
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:41:17 AM)
She laughs and keeps a keen eye on her drink, sipping it now and again between beats. Still she kept a respectful distance - there would be no bumping or grinding or anything of that nature, she seemed far too old fashioned to approach him for that. Instead she was happy where she was unless he stepped up to the challenge. Nearing the wee hours of the morning, after time starts slipping away from her, the announcement rings for the last call and the last song. She laughs, seeing as it was a slow song to end the night with. She turns to him, laughing again, "One last dance or you wanna walk me to my car?"
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 10:47:50 AM)
"After a night like this? I'm not letting you run away from me that easy!" *With that, Ben's small frame did the best it could for the taller woman, and they swayed slowly to the music. Not finding quite the right words to use, the teenage-looking man remained silent with a pleasant smile plastered across his face. As the dance ended, Ben offered a low bow as he escorted Charlie off the floor to the door, still grinning like a lottery winner* "You are just something else, you know that, Charlie?"
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:52:21 AM)
She was all smiles too - she couldn't help it. During their slow dance, she managed to catch her breath and wrap her arms around his neck, enjoying for the first time being close to Ben. She was almost sad that it was the last dance, but at least she managed to wrangle his arm in hers allowing him to escort her out. "You know I was just thinking the same thing about you." She looks up at him, still smiling as they leave - heading towards her car, "And it's Charlotte but only my father ever called me that."
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 10:57:54 AM)
"I'll call you whatever you'd like to hear." *On the way out, he asked for her number so he could tell her about times and the location. At her car, Ben took her right hand and kissed it gently, warm lips delicate and light. His bright green eyes kept solid on hers, seeing through . . .* "I look forward to seeing you again."
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 10:58:11 AM)
(( I needs to be heading out. It's about 1:30 AM here :D ))
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:58:58 AM)
She smiles at him, "See you tomorrow. Gotta see your band after all." She winks and hops into her car, speeding away (hehe I was wondering what time zone you were in :) )
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:59:13 AM)
(It was lovely RPing with you, we'll do it again sometime soon I hope ^_^)
Benjamin Wey (Feb 24, 2011 10:59:32 AM)
(( Et tu! I look forward to it! ))
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:59:38 AM)
(nite nite!)
Charlotte Gray (Feb 24, 2011 10:59:47 AM)
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