Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 9:54:48 AM)
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Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 9:57:07 AM)
*And Alex has once again goojied up his Motorcycle GPS by duct taping his phone to the gas tank of his bike. He drives moderatly more sedatly when he doesn't know where he is going, so theres still a few moving violations, but nothing too rediculously drastic like when he knows where he is going, but as he turns towards hsi destination, he slows dramatically, his head sweeping checking address numbers*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 9:57:31 AM)
*meets him at the door of the renovated 2 story, the open floor behind her a polished study of flood damaged old wood..pressed and polished with care back into place..rather than removed and replaced like most others' homes* Hey there stranger.. come on in! *in her usual cami and torn jeans..her flip-flops missing in her own home*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:00:05 AM)
Hey Cas. *he looks better than he has in days, more rested, more alert, though still operating at the high end of the DEFCON scale. He slips his shoes and socks off as he enters. Maybe from a "when in rome" stand point, or maybe the verbena jsut doesn't like shoes.* Nice place you have here. Really makes me embarased of my little hell hole in the Ninth ward. *He moves behind her at a respectful distance, his eyes moving thisway and that to take in the sights*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:02:13 AM)
*her furniture is sparse..actually..the living room he enters is entirely bare but for a pair of low square tables ..and heaps of pillows. To one side he can see two doors at either end of the long wall..both leading into the large steel kitchen.. the opposite end of the room opens to a sitting room with an overstuffed sofa and a few blankets with two papasans nearby*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:04:07 AM)
*He takes it all in apreciatively* I like your sense of decore. Still way more furniture than I own. Fewer boxes of comics, though. *he still pads along behind her on bare feet, a little bit of a smile playing at the corners of his mouth*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:06:17 AM)
I don't own many..no. Used to read them a lot but I lost my collection a few years back. Something to drink or eat? I have cookies and cocoa going for me. I think there's some milk and Coke in the fridge..
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:08:04 AM)
That's terrible! You know, if you ever wanted to borrow some back issues, it's not like I don't have a large number to pick and choose through. *he thinks for a second* You know, i don't think I have had cocoa since I was a kid on the farm. Could I trouble you for a mug of that?
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:09:07 AM)
I doubt your momma made it this way. *gestures for him to follow her into the expansive kitchen..that unlike the rest of the house is startlingly modern and cold with an abundance of steel*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:10:55 AM)
My Momma heated milk fresh from the cow on a wood burning stove and gave us two heaping teaspons of hershey's powder. How do you make it? *he grins, following her into the kitchen and looking around in here* (( Polished or brushed steel? ))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:13:21 AM)
((bit of both, floors are still wood like the livingroom, the cabinets are matte black..and everything else from the appliances to the countertops to the tools are all a mix of steel..portions of the counter buffed in swirls and arcs to mimic the patterns the water damage made on the floor))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:14:06 AM)
Fresh milk and heavy cream, ganache, cinnamon and pressed vanilla.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:14:44 AM)
I have to say I like the fact that it's not all mirrored surfaces. Makes me a little paranoid. I keep seing my reflection move out of the corner of my eye and I never feel alone. *he seems to perk up* Do you have cows? *he seems... hopeful*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:15:36 AM)
*indeed there is a double boiler going with a luscious chocolate burbling to release a tinge of cinnamon on a rich dark chocolate scent* Not personally, but I know a lady who keeps two dairy cows and a whole mess of chickens. She's about 12 blocks down.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:17:07 AM)
*He breathes in deeply, enjoying the scent of it* Nice. Before going to Ireland with Aislinn, it's been years since I milked a cow. Kinad like riding a bike, though. You never really forget how.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:20:14 AM)
I wouldn't know. I was a band geek growing up, but I was still an urban band geek.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:21:21 AM)
What did you play? *he smiles* I played a little guitar on the farm. Daddy taught me how. He wasn'texactly thrilled when I started learnign a little rock and roll.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:22:30 AM)
In band.. mostly I played xylaphone and sometimes clarinet. Orchestra though..I play violin. It' my favorite.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:22:37 AM)
((xylophone even))
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:24:02 AM)
(( I played xylophone! )) Do you still play? *he moves to casually lean against a counter as he stuffs his hands into his pockets, looking every inch the big goofy farm boy he was raised as*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:24:02 AM)
*she sets out two large mugs, drops in a couple hug dollops of the ganache, and then pours boiling milk over it, stirring them carefully with a spoon in each hand, watching the mix*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:25:25 AM)
((Hug dollops! Huge)) I do, often. Though..sometimes I don't like the memories and I have to stop for a few days. *she looks up and smiles softly before setting her eyes back on her work, adding cream to cool the mugs before offering Alex one*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:27:04 AM)
*He takes the mug with both hands carefully* Thanks. And I know a thing or two about bad memories. I used to be covered in them, but Aislinn took away the physical reminders. *he takes a sip and makes a noise that speaks of deep gratification* This... this is fantastic!
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:28:00 AM)
*she grins a little, sipping her own before commenting* It's absolutely horrible for you too, but it's the first thing I really learned to cook. Still my favorite.
mitternacht (Mar 31, 2011 10:28:11 AM)
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Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:29:27 AM)
A wise person once said "everything in moderation, nothing to excess." I figure I will do a few more laps on my afternoon jog to make up for it. First thing I learned to cook was cornbread. Not quite so tasty, but it keeps you going out in the field.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:30:23 AM)
*she chuckles* Can't argue the sense in that. I..for my part, was just okay getting fat.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:30:39 AM)
*says the impish waif*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:31:20 AM)
Y'ever see a fat farmer? *he grins, his southern coming out a bit* But whatever you are doin' to keep in shape now, it's obviously workin' for you.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:31:50 AM)
Drank so much my acne used to act up. *she snorts a laugh, taking another sip* Hm? Oh..I don't actually. I have the metabolism of a blast furnace. *winks* Literally.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:33:39 AM)
I was really happy I had about two weeks of acne and then nothin' I was goofy lookin' enough, you know? *he runs his fingers through his hair and then smirks* Well, some of us have to use old fashioined excercise. I guess we can't all be blast furnaces and plants.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:34:13 AM)
Kinda funny isn't it? The fire and the fern, hanging out? *she wrinkles her nose* Oh well.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:35:48 AM)
Any funnier than the Princess and the warrior? *he gives a half smile* I mean really, It sounds like the plot to one of Momma's romance books.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:36:12 AM)
It's also the title of a movie. Or two. *raspberrying him*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:36:57 AM)
*he takes a long sip of his cocoa* You know, on the farm, the proper retaliation for blowin' farties at soemoen like that was to noogie the crap out of them.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:38:25 AM)
I'll singe your knuckles if you try. *laughing* Seriously.. you know that saying about 80% of your body heat coming out the top of your head? it's true.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:39:35 AM)
Oh believe me, I know, but still, it may be worth the risk. *he laughs a little too, relaxing further than Cas has ever seen him* Besides, what's a few second degree burns between friends.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:40:39 AM)
Don't say I didn't warn ya! *downing the rest of the steaming mug in one go..much as if it were room temperature..or even refleshingly cool*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:42:23 AM)
*he continues to sip at a much more leisurely pace* Oh, I have been warned, like touching the stove or taking a leak on the electric fence, any pain that comes my way is due to my own sheer damned stubborness. *he flashes a toothy smile* So, what else do you want to know about little old me?
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:43:21 AM)
*she laughs* Oh don't do that. This was fun..don't make it an interview. *pulling a face*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:45:25 AM)
Fine, it's not an interview. But I realize as the best friend you gotta check out Aislinn's new bohunk. *he sips a little more of his cocoa and runs a hand over his chin* I feel like I could curl up in this cup and just... wallow.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:48:46 AM)
While I admit I may have considered filling the tub upstairs with chocolate and hot milk..I have it on record that it has never happened..Yet! 8stabbig a finger in the air*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:50:24 AM)
*Alex is obviously getting a mental image and he blushes a little and laughs* I imagine if that does happen, those little scrubbing bubbles are going to be working overtime. I mean, you really don't want to have a funky brown residue in your tub.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:53:01 AM)
I on't say that the potential clean up hasn't been a large factor of what's kept me back... but I had some ideas for that..
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:55:08 AM)
((won't)
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:55:20 AM)
Simple solutions are the best. You could just lay down some plastic, caulk it to the drain and tape it to the lip of the tub. Once you are done, drain the thing, throw out the plastic, and scrape off the caulk.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 10:55:30 AM)
(( *is fluent in typo* ))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 10:59:33 AM)
*her lips twitch as she fights the grin* ..Same theory works well for .. *and pulls the phone from her pocket as it lights up like a carnival and plays "Turning Japanese"* Hello?
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:00:04 AM)
Same theory works well for what? *he grins and lets her answer the phone*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:01:55 AM)
Yeup. Hey Bryan, what's up?
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:03:33 AM)
*Now that the cocoa has cooled to less than blistering, he downs the rest in one go, recognizing the name bryan and quirking an eyebrow. His body language says he is inching from DEFCON 3 back to 2.*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:06:48 AM)
*slings an arm around his shoulders abruptly and squeezes, sorta..well..she's like a foot shorter* Funny thing is..I don't think you'll need the number.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:07:16 AM)
Alex.. it's for you. *offering him the phone* ((PM Bryan))
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:07:32 AM)
*He scrunches down at the knees and hips to let her throw an arm around him more easily.* IT's for me? That... can't be good. *he takes the phone*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:07:50 AM)
This is Alex.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:08:40 AM)
*it's one of those with the clear case and blinky lights inside..and it has a tiny metal onigiri and a hershey's kiss dangling from it*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:09:49 AM)
*Alex looks at teh phone a little dubiously as he uses it, especially the funky little charms. they keep brushing against hsi chin and he adjusts his grip on the phone to make that stop*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:11:42 AM)
(( *watches PM window... goes to make a sammich. Comes back... still waiting* ))
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:13:20 AM)
*into the phone* Sure. What's up? *his voice is tense and controlled*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:13:35 AM)
((He's a t work IRL, gets a lot of delays))
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:13:52 AM)
(( Jess was saying that ))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:14:16 AM)
((His net at home though..makes this the -better- option))
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:14:30 AM)
(( *snerks* ))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:16:52 AM)
*watching him, she slides down off his shoulder so he can at least stand up comfortably, peering between the 'bena and the phone curiously*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:19:34 AM)
*Alex slips back up to his full height, stretchign his back a bit and looking into Cas's eyes. He is giving her one of those "Eyes are the window to the soul" looks and his emotions are written clearly on his face. Concern, worry, and he sets the mug down so his free hand can tense*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:20:41 AM)
You want to meet in person we do it some place nice and public. Lots of foot traffic, and a reasonable law inforcement presance. How about the docks?
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:23:54 AM)
One sec... *he muffles the phone* Bryan wants to meet with me, he won't say what over the phone. Care to amke this a field trip? *Alex is back at full DEFCON one, and he checks to make sure his daggers are tucked into the small of his back*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:24:39 AM)
(( won't say about what. ))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:25:42 AM)
Sure! I'm done with cocoa.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:26:17 AM)
*on the phone* I am leaving from my current location imediately. I will be there shortly.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:26:28 AM)
Why..by the way..are we acting like he's the enemy, Alex?
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:27:22 AM)
*chipperly..even as she wanders off to find her hoodie, sunglasses, and choose a pair of flipflops from one of the little box-tables in the livingroom that conceal a few*
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:27:56 AM)
*covering the phone* My own persoanl interactions with him have demonstrated he has ... a lack of self control, and right now, there are three catagories of people to me. Aislinn, her cabal, and everyone else.
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:28:43 AM)
*rolls her eyes, sticking ickle white-painted toenails in under the ruffly pink flowers on her sandal straps* Ah yes. I almost forgot.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:28:57 AM)
I am not assuming he is the enemy, but right now, he's nto Aislinnor one of your cabal, so untill people stop randomly drawing guns, the everyone else catagory doesn't make me comfortable.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:29:54 AM)
*Back into the phone* Untill people stop drawing guns in my preseance, I am not inclined to go anywhere alone if possible. See you shortly.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:32:34 AM)
*Alex moves to his shoes, slipping them on* We should take my bike. Push comes to shove and this turns out to be a trap, I can take it places you can't take a car. *he double checks his daggers again, highly suspicious of a request to meet with no explanation of what is going on. First Lieutenant Stabby McShivabitch is clearly on duty*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:38:09 AM)
*as usual, Cas doesn't seem worried, but consdering the rumors of what happens when she's worried..that's probably a good thing* Oookay.. Guess I'll just hang on then, eh?
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:39:24 AM)
Hang on, lean into the turns, and if shit gets serious, I am planning on running. Unless this is a good trap, in which case, I take as many of them with me as I can. You ready? *his face, so expressive moments ago, is now an almost emotionless mask*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:44:49 AM)
As many of them as what? It's Bryan. *flatly* Okay okay.. sure you do your thing. I'll just.. stay centered. *waves him out the door so she can lock it* Do the bike thing..be there once I lock up.
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:46:08 AM)
I survived the war by thinking everything was a trap. One of these days, I may get to lay my arms down, but today is not that day. *he checks his daggers again, heads over to his bike, and the engine roars to life*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:50:14 AM)
*manages not to roll her eyes while he can see her..putting a chipper grin in place when she catches up and climbs on the bike behind him to hold on around his shoulders*
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:50:38 AM)
((Literally, arms under his, hooked up to rest her palms on his shoulders))
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:50:46 AM)
(( I figured ))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:50:52 AM)
((And sorry for the delay. I was getting the kids dinner, now I am here!))
Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:51:28 AM)
*Alex revs the engine twice, and takes off like a shot, the front wheel coming up off the ground before it slams down and he races off across teh city towards the docks* (( Room hop? ))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:51:32 AM)
((Yup!))
Cas Brimley (Mar 31, 2011 11:51:49 AM)
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Alex Steele (Mar 31, 2011 11:51:55 AM)
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