Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 8:57:29 PM)
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Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:03:11 PM)
(Do you want to set the scene?)
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:04:35 PM)
He'd head out the building, looking around at the evening life of the city and heading toward his car. A nice midnight blue 2011 camero, opening her door for her, and then getting in himself. After making her put on her seat belt he'd head out. (Sure gimme a min)
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:05:09 PM)
After slipping into the vehicle awkwardly, she looks to him, curious where they're going.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:06:09 PM)
"Surprise." He would comment with a smirk. The resturant he went to was a bit out of town and looked like a ma and pa version of an olive garden. Lots of roman themes, grapes, vines, etc etc. There are a lot of private booths with high walls and outdoor seating in a nice garden behind the building itself. Given it was a weekday it wasn't all that busy but it looked fairly upscale.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:06:57 PM)
"Surprise, yes." She says with a smile, looking over the outside of the restuarant. "It looks nice."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:08:02 PM)
"I like it. I don't actually get out here much but I like to when I have the time off." He said, then frowned a moment and shook his head. The expression only lasting a second before the friendly smile returned. "Would you like to sit inside or outside?" He'd again open the door for her. At least he seemed to have manners where ladies were concerned.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:08:37 PM)
She steps out, speaking quietly, "Inside would be nice. I don't like the cold."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:10:45 PM)
"Are you cold?" He'd take off his suit jacket to settle it over her shoulders. Smiling at the server as if he knew them. "Table for two, a bit seperated if possible."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:11:21 PM)
She bundles herself in his suit jacket as they walk inside, "This is a nice place." She looks up at him curiously, "Thanks."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:13:52 PM)
"Your welcome." He said, following the server to the back and sitting after she did at the booth they were taken too. Picking up one of the offered menus. "So what do you do Caoimhe? Other than write poetry and be sad at blues joints."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:15:21 PM)
"I work down by the harbor at a shipping company." She says easily, taking a seat comfortably, feeling safe with him under her thrall. She wasn't physically strong whatsoever, so he was good to have around if she was going to be in strange places. "And you're a weather man."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:17:09 PM)
"Yes thats me. My other doctorate. Meteorology." He said with a laugh. "A lot of people tell me it's a odd combination."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:17:33 PM)
"It sounds like magic to me. Predicting the future." She says wistfully.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:19:30 PM)
"Not really. It's not even an exact science. Sometimes there are changes in the atmosphere that we can't predict. I think that's the part I like. When I get things wrong. Like playing a game with mother nature." He said with a grin.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:20:36 PM)
She can tell he's more interested in this than poetry, so she leans forward, "What's so good about getting things wrong?" Her voice is curious and playful.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:23:09 PM)
"Well, I suppose it does make the world feel more like there's still magic in it. For all the science and mathmatics that goes into predicting the patterns, all the radars set up to help predict. The world still gets the better of us. A nice humbling reminder that there are things out there we can't fully understand." He said, chuckling. "I'm sorry, I'm rambling."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:23:52 PM)
"No, I like your rambling. It's your passion, I can tell." She says, leaning on the table with an elbow.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:26:15 PM)
"Well, I guess I come off a bit like a nerd but yes I enjoy the varibles of weather." He said with a chuckle. Ordering a lemonade and a seafood pasta when they came back to the table, nodding to Caoimhe.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:26:52 PM)
And she orders the same thing. It was a safe bet. "What's your favoriate weather, as a weatherman."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:28:53 PM)
"Other than myself?" He asked with a grin. "Ron's not bad from work. I don't watch much other news anymore. It seems like it'd be promoting the competition."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:29:36 PM)
"Ron?" She narrows her eyes with a grin, "Boyfriend?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:30:14 PM)
"Ron? No he works with me, he's the afternoon shift." He said with a laugh. "Besides, Ron is a bit to old for my tastes."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:31:22 PM)
She laughs quietly, "Oh, sorry. What's your shift usually? Are you a night person?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:33:08 PM)
"Yes generally."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:33:38 PM)
"Oh." She says, surprised at the straightforward answer, not sure where to go with that.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:34:51 PM)
"Sorry. What do you do at the shipping buisness, bookkeeping?"
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:35:31 PM)
"Mostly bookkeeping." She says vaguely, "I take inventory and bookkeeping, I suppose." She's really thinking about it.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:37:02 PM)
He nodded lightly, letting her have a moment and considering her curiously.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:37:28 PM)
And she nods and looks to him silently with a smile.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:40:30 PM)
"All right...any hobbies other than poetry?" He tried to move the conversation along.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:41:02 PM)
"Not really. I like to watch people but that's.. not really a hobby. What's wrong with silence?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:42:04 PM)
"Nothing." He said with a chuckle. "Just trying to get to know you better. Usual first date protocol as I understand it."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:42:47 PM)
"I'm not really ennamered with protocol. Are you?" She grins.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:43:07 PM)
"Well, depends on the social situation. Some more than others."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:43:35 PM)
"Though, in the place like this, don't you feel comfortable?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:44:20 PM)
"Yes." He said, glancing around. Adding quietly. "Probably more than I should."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:44:58 PM)
"Why would you say that? Are you usually distructful and grumbly?" She says wih a mock frown, then bursting into a smile.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:45:40 PM)
A light laugh. "No, just generally not this comfortable with someone I've just met."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:46:48 PM)
"I have one of those faces, though. People have told me so." She says quietly, confidng in him.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:47:28 PM)
"And a beautiful face it is too."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:47:54 PM)
"Thank you. I won't turn away compliments, but for an actor you're pretty good yourself."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:48:31 PM)
"Actor?" He asked curiously, smilng a bit in acceptance of the compliment as he asked.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:48:56 PM)
"You're on TV, arn't you? I just assumed...."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:49:43 PM)
"Well, a weather man isn't really an actor. It's just reporting weather." He said with a shrug. "I'm hoping to move up to full newscaster sometime but I haven't gotten around to it yet."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:50:16 PM)
"Like an anchor, or a 'in-the-field' type?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:52:23 PM)
"Well, I'd prefer to anchor. I've done a bit of travel and I much prefer having my own home to go to at the end of the day."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:53:33 PM)
"Me too, actually. Moving across to here kind of... well, I don't like being alone too often, and it's suprisingly difficult to meet good people."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:54:22 PM)
"I like being alone sometimes. Thus my mother's thoughts I'll end up a confirmed old bachelor. It's peaceful to just relax and be oneself."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:54:42 PM)
"So you'd call yourself a loner?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:56:11 PM)
"Most of the time I'd say so. I enjoy people's company but...I'm not really have a bbq and play board games at the house type."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:56:23 PM)
the have a*
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:56:46 PM)
"Would you mind another loner around?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:57:30 PM)
"I think that'd be nice sometimes." He said, seeming reflective, thoughtful.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:57:43 PM)
She leans forward, considering him.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 9:58:58 PM)
Camden isn't too bad with keeping his expression neutral. Though as she looks at him, it seems a moment almost like his iris was moving slowly but when he looks back up with a smile they're normal.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 9:59:30 PM)
She leans in closer to see his eyes with a frown.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:00:23 PM)
"What?" He asked, they were their normal grey color - odd by itself really as it wasn't at all common, but they weren't moving.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:01:33 PM)
"I thought I saw something odd." She leans back and studies his features.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:01:45 PM)
"Oh? Do I have something on my face?"
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:03:24 PM)
"Don't be so self-conscious. I'm just curious. Now, about this dinner." She looks off to see if it would be arriving soon.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:04:03 PM)
"Ah I'm sure they'll be out before long. They sometimes take a bit, but the food is worth it...at least in my biased opinion."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:04:27 PM)
"Why are you biased? Are you related to someone that owns the place?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:04:59 PM)
"No but I come here a lot. It's one of my favorite resturants."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:05:27 PM)
"So you're a foodie? Food is the way to your heart?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:06:13 PM)
"Ah, I wouldn't say that. I just enjoy good food, good company, I like to celebrate life in general when I have time for it." He said with a grin.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:07:03 PM)
"I'd say the same thing. And you're a dancer. I never would have put the combination together."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:07:17 PM)
They would bring out food and drinks, apologizing for the wait, though Camden didn't seem concerned, waving it off lightly. "I dance, I never said I danced well."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:08:09 PM)
She grins at that, "We'll have to see... oh, good. Great." And she twirls a fork, then tries out the dish. Her full attention is on the meal.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:08:48 PM)
Camden grins and turns to his mean as well, eating with a plesant silence unless she spoke to him.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:09:49 PM)
She seemed happy with the silence while she was eatting, occasionally watching him in the gaps between focusing on the meal. She's eats slowly, taking her time. Her relaxed confidence is radiant.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:10:38 PM)
Camden seems thoughtful mostly as he eats, occassionally glancing at her. Relaxed but easily lost in his own thoughts it seemed.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:11:32 PM)
When she's on her last, she looks up at him, "I wish I could read your mind."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:12:07 PM)
"Really? I didn't think I came off as that interesting?" He chuckled, speaking only after taking a drink so he wouldn't be talking while chewing.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:13:28 PM)
"You're obviously deep in thought, and it's probably worth a lot more than a penny." She says softly, then looking back to her meal, pushing things around with her fork.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:14:20 PM)
"Well, my mind's usually busy with some contemplating or another. I figure most people are. I can't imagine not having lots of things to think about."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:14:44 PM)
"I don't really have things to think about. My mind is clear and ready." She says with a grin.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:16:41 PM)
"Well, I like being busy. Just was wondering if I was going to get a kiss when I dropped you off tonight." He offered a mirrored grin.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:17:27 PM)
She thinks about that for a second, then smiles in silence.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:17:40 PM)
"See, now I wish I could read your mind."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:19:19 PM)
"I'm easy to read." She says, looking up to watch his expression. "I was just thinking it's nice being with respectable people instead of the usual sort I work with. Thanks." She smiles, then focuses back on finishing her meal.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:20:03 PM)
"What sorts do you usually work with?" He asked, a bit of concern in his voice. He seemed about to say something else but held his tongue.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:20:45 PM)
She frowns, obviously noticing he held back what he was going to say. She's quiet as she thinks about the face that he's now holding back.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:21:25 PM)
fact*
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:21:34 PM)
or face*
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:21:42 PM)
whichever* ^_^
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:21:46 PM)
He was still curious, seeming concerned more than anything.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:22:35 PM)
She finishes, and sets her fork aside, looking at him with a quiet smile.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:23:27 PM)
He lets the conversation move on then. "Did you like it?"
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:24:17 PM)
"It was good! Surprising good. Thank you." She beams, wiping her lips, "We'll have to come here again?" An odd question.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:24:42 PM)
"At a loss of what to do?"
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:25:35 PM)
"At a loss for what you want to do. A second date should probably be somewhere else, but still I don't even know if you're up for a second date after this one. Feeling awkward?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:27:29 PM)
"A bit. I was thinking about offering to help you find a job at the news station. I'm not really generally the white knight sort - particularly for people I just met. It's strange, and I suppose you don't have to believe me, but I want to help you." He sounded a bit uncertain at his own words.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:27:46 PM)
"Help me from what?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:28:03 PM)
"Well, your words toward your present job weren't favorable."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:28:26 PM)
"It's an interesting job, for all that's worth."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:28:54 PM)
"Either way, the offer stands."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:29:39 PM)
She smiles, with a shakes of her head, "No it doesn't. You can't fix other people sweetie." She says it like a tried and true fact.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:30:20 PM)
"Perhaps, but you can help."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:30:53 PM)
"And if I don't want to change?" Her voice is cold now. She's not impressed.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:31:47 PM)
He raised a brow. "I only offered, I can't force you to accept."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:32:17 PM)
"Fine." She looks bored again, glancing out the window.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:32:44 PM)
"Should I escort you home? Or at least back to the House of Blues if you have a car near there."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:33:09 PM)
"You shouldn't just up and out of nowhere try and change people." She says, going back to the point.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:33:50 PM)
"I said I'd try and help you get a better job if you didn't like the one you were at. That's hardly attempting to augment the very core of your being."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:34:33 PM)
The end of his sentence caught her offguard and put her into obvious thought.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:35:17 PM)
He looked surprised mostly, watching her like he wasn't certain if she was going to snap.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:35:54 PM)
"Sorry, I'm being weird. Sometimes I'm weird. Just... ignore me."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:37:11 PM)
"Um...well, that wouldn't make for the best conversation."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:37:52 PM)
She laughs at that, "I suppose not. You seemed completely terrified of me, so I was trying to be merciful."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:38:26 PM)
"I was...taken aback." He said after pondering how to put it. "I suppose I don't offer to help often...maybe now I know why."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:40:08 PM)
"Because it's rude as hell?" She grins at him, "Think about it. Hi there, I'm going to make your life better because your life isn't as good as I think it should based on what you want for your own life?" She rolls her eyes.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:41:20 PM)
He laughed. "It just seemed like you didn't like it there. People tend to be pretty nice around the office. A fairly simple offer I'd figure."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:43:57 PM)
"Nothing is simple, boyo." She says with twisted smile. "But just as an example, I have a nice secretary job for you which would give you much better hours." She balls her hands together, and then offers them to him, as if giving him a gift. "No need to thank me. All part of my humbleness and pure giving soul."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:44:43 PM)
"Well all right...I suppose that could be taken as a bit condensending when you put it that way." He nodded. "I'm sorry."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:45:07 PM)
She giggles, "Just a little? Just a bit?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:45:26 PM)
"Yeah yeah, well I meant well." He said, sticking his tongue out at her a moment.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:47:00 PM)
She laughs, "I like you like this. All happy and childish at the same time."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:47:58 PM)
"That's me..." He said with a wink. "For all my work I try to be as carefree as possible when I'm not."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:48:36 PM)
"That's a good way to be, in my opinion. I'm not at all like that naturally, though."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:49:10 PM)
"Well, work hard play harder. It's a bit of a family motto."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:49:49 PM)
"You have a family? That's rare around this town."
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:50:27 PM)
"Well, my mom lives in texas but she drives over often enough that we tend to see each other once or twice a month."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:51:24 PM)
"Aww, your mom!" She teases!
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:52:03 PM)
"Mom is..." he thought for a while then finally shrugged and said. "Mom. She means well and drives me crazy. I'm glad it's only once or twice a month."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:52:42 PM)
"But does she know you're a weatherman?" She asks seriously, then grins.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:53:05 PM)
"Yes, she sometimes leaves messages on the phone telling me I chose the wrong tie."
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:53:35 PM)
"But ties are so important!" She says with wide eyes.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:54:55 PM)
"Oh, she has a certain obsession with everything being just the way she wants it." He stated with a chuckle. "And I like my choices in ties usually." A small shrug. He was rather well matched and even a bit stylish. (Style 1 heh)
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:56:24 PM)
"I would kiss you right now, but I'm worried that someone is watching us." She glances around the restuarant, "I hate when people watch. Should we get going?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 10:58:15 PM)
"Well, let me pay and we can be on our way." He dug out his wallet, counting twenties and referencing the small receipt before putting down an appropriate amount with a nice tip.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 10:58:56 PM)
"I'm not quite tired yet. How about we go to your place for something to drink and then I catch a cab home before it gets too late?"
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 11:00:30 PM)
"ah, my house isn't quite as clean as it should be for a lady. I wasn't really expecting company. Though I can't stay out too much longer regardless. Perhaps we could take a rain check?" (I gotta take off in a few)
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 11:01:14 PM)
"A rain check is okay." She nods, collecting her purse and standing, offering a hand.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 11:01:45 PM)
He'd take her hand and help her up if she needed, leading her back out to the car. "Where would you like me to drop you off?"
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 11:02:58 PM)
"I have a house down by the beach." She gives him the address, which is a place near the edge of the city (so they're nearby) by the ocean.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 11:03:44 PM)
He'd nod, making a mental note. Once he opened her door for her and then went around to start the car he'd hook up a gps and enter the address.
Caoimhe Bain (Oct 5, 2011 11:04:21 PM)
And she slides into the car, sitting contently as the night had gone fairly well.
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 11:05:42 PM)
(Okay I need to take off, later though, thanks for the rp)
Dr. Camden Hallford (Oct 5, 2011 11:05:44 PM)
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