[It's said in an undertone, almost to herself as she half-turns away from her. She already knew that he was a bit full of himself, but it's a force to behold in person.]
Tell me something, do these cheesy pick-up lines of yours ever actually work? Or do you just get a kick out of embarrassing yourself in front of women?
[ Now that's a laugh, and Jack isn't afraid to show it. He knows she isn't trying to be funny, but damn if she hasn't nailed it. ]
If I let every little thing bother me, I'd never get anywhere, now would I? And oh, yeah - they do. Why, you looking to try some of your own? 'Cause I would be honored to be your sounding board.
I don't need pick-up lines; what I need are put-down lines for cheeky boys that think they're going to get anywhere with me.
[Okay, so she's met someone else from the Retrospec network and it's stopped making noise... does that mean she can leave now? Kath's checking around, trying to figure out the easiest out she has.]
Don't you have anything better to do than waste other people's time?
[ For a second he doesn't respond and just stands there, looking mildly confused. Deja vu? He could swear they’ve had this conversation before, but Jack’s also pretty sure he’s never seen this girl before in his life - at least not before this whole Retrospec thing started.
After a moment, he pulls himself together and tries to cover that hesitation with the usual smug grin, and holds up his hands in a gesture of peace. ]
Hey, I was just minding my own business and following some lights. It’s not my fault we ended up here. Together.
Alone.
[ Just in case you forgot about that part.
Both hands flop to his sides, and Jack takes a step closer. ]
What’re you doing out here, if you’re so busy? Didn’t look like anything important to me.
[In spite of herself, the sense of bemusement she's reading from him causes Katherine to drop her defenses momentarily, peering at him with a sense of faint concern. Is he all right...?
And then he continues, and the walls come back up, eyebrows raising with the come-on. Yeeaaahhhh, okay....
Luckily after a moment he's moving on, and Kath will be more than happy to follow him to that new topic, eyebrows dropping back down and hands going to her hips.]
I was on my way to campus, if you must know. We may be a tenth of our normal sizes, but the world hasn't stopped spinning just because it's stopped making sense. Some of us have exams to prepare for.
[ Please, Katherine, we all have lives to attend to here. Just because Jack isn’t as big a fan of homework as his roommate doesn’t mean he’s going to just slack off! ]
You’d be better off getting yourself a dog to get there, you know. Can’t get too far on your own as a half-pint.
I’d suggest wearing a poncho, though. All that dog slobber might ruin that pretty skirt of yours.
[Now it's Katherine's turn to look momentarily bemused--why does this feel so familiar...? The two of them have never met in person before, she knows that for certain, and yet...
"I'd rather tell you about what I'm hoping for tonight."
It's the same voice, the same tone, even the same face shape--though there's dirt on his face, a little smudge right there on his cheek... Kath blinks, mentally giving herself a shake to snap out of it.
What was he saying?]
A dog?
You know, that's actually not the worst idea I've ever heard. I'm sure I could take one of the rotties, maybe Orthus...
[She wasn't expecting him to wind up being helpful at all! Surprise, surprise.]
[ He tips his head in acknowledgement. No one likes to believe that he can have good ideas, but the fact is, he does, once in awhile. Sometimes they just need a little work is all. ]
Happy to be of service.
[ And now that the time for being helpful has passed… ]
And if you ever want to return the favor…
[ He’ll just let that stand. The implication should be obvious in the way he grins. ]
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[ He flashes her a smile, not deterred in the least. You tried, Katherine, but Jackie tries harder. ]
You’d think that’s fate.
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[It's said in an undertone, almost to herself as she half-turns away from her. She already knew that he was a bit full of himself, but it's a force to behold in person.]
Tell me something, do these cheesy pick-up lines of yours ever actually work? Or do you just get a kick out of embarrassing yourself in front of women?
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If I let every little thing bother me, I'd never get anywhere, now would I? And oh, yeah - they do. Why, you looking to try some of your own? 'Cause I would be honored to be your sounding board.
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I don't need pick-up lines; what I need are put-down lines for cheeky boys that think they're going to get anywhere with me.
[Okay, so she's met someone else from the Retrospec network and it's stopped making noise... does that mean she can leave now? Kath's checking around, trying to figure out the easiest out she has.]
Don't you have anything better to do than waste other people's time?
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After a moment, he pulls himself together and tries to cover that hesitation with the usual smug grin, and holds up his hands in a gesture of peace. ]
Hey, I was just minding my own business and following some lights. It’s not my fault we ended up here. Together.
Alone.
[ Just in case you forgot about that part.
Both hands flop to his sides, and Jack takes a step closer. ]
What’re you doing out here, if you’re so busy? Didn’t look like anything important to me.
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And then he continues, and the walls come back up, eyebrows raising with the come-on. Yeeaaahhhh, okay....
Luckily after a moment he's moving on, and Kath will be more than happy to follow him to that new topic, eyebrows dropping back down and hands going to her hips.]
I was on my way to campus, if you must know. We may be a tenth of our normal sizes, but the world hasn't stopped spinning just because it's stopped making sense. Some of us have exams to prepare for.
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[ Please, Katherine, we all have lives to attend to here. Just because Jack isn’t as big a fan of homework as his roommate doesn’t mean he’s going to just slack off! ]
You’d be better off getting yourself a dog to get there, you know. Can’t get too far on your own as a half-pint.
I’d suggest wearing a poncho, though. All that dog slobber might ruin that pretty skirt of yours.
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"I'd rather tell you about what I'm hoping for tonight."
It's the same voice, the same tone, even the same face shape--though there's dirt on his face, a little smudge right there on his cheek... Kath blinks, mentally giving herself a shake to snap out of it.
What was he saying?]
A dog?
You know, that's actually not the worst idea I've ever heard. I'm sure I could take one of the rotties, maybe Orthus...
[She wasn't expecting him to wind up being helpful at all! Surprise, surprise.]
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Happy to be of service.
[ And now that the time for being helpful has passed… ]
And if you ever want to return the favor…
[ He’ll just let that stand. The implication should be obvious in the way he grins. ]