New Year's Date for 'Josh' (([personal profile] mynameisnotbrad))

Dec. 28th, 2017 09:03 pm
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Mid-afternoon on New Year's Day, and Crossroads Café is more or less empty.

The early birds and people nursing hangovers from the previous night's festivities have already cleared out, and the dinner rush has not yet begun. Adia has claimed a table in the corner -- by herself -- although Ice Bear had stopped by to bring her a chai latte and a blueberry muffin while she waits for Josh to join her.

Caspar had made noises about coming, but Adia insisted that he stay home this time. She had a lot of catching up to do with her friend, and Caspar would make it awkward. Her one concession is to keep her PINpoint out, and so when Josh arrives, he'll find her eyes on its smartphone screen instead of the door, texting quietly and smiling at whatever she reads in return.

Date: 2017-12-29 03:04 am (UTC)
mynameisnotbrad: (in the dark)
From: [personal profile] mynameisnotbrad
'Josh' gets Adia's text at an unusual moment, mainly due to his negligence of time or his own hesitance to meet up with her. He's sitting at a noodle bar deep in the heart of New York's Chinatown, celebrating the new year with a dear friend. The older gentleman, sitting next to Josh, stares at him with sickly eyes, while noticing the blinking cell phone on the table between them. He reads the message before Josh gets a chance to hide it, turning to face him sharply.

"You should go talk with her."

"She has a boyfriend, John. A real jerk that doesn't even deserve her. He's the type of guy who gets overconfident and cocky...egotistical..." He pockets the cell phone, choosing to stare at the empty noodle bowl in front of him instead of his cancer-stricken friend.

"So, you're going to sit here and let him win?" John's words are crisp and full of strength, as if challenging Josh's pitiful excuses. He has to think about it for a second, before standing up and grabbing his jacket. "No. I need to save her. Make her see that he's not worthy."

"Let me know how it goes." He nods, watching as Josh drops off enough money on the table to cover their bill, before stepping outside and into the busy city.

It doesn't take Josh long to find a quiet spot, a safe place to PINpoint out and arrive a few feet away from the Crossroads Cafe. He takes a deep breath, then steps inside, immediately greeted by the scent of baked goods. Given the empty room, he's able to spot Adia easily, walking over to her table.

"Sorry if I kept you waiting, Adia."

Date: 2017-12-31 07:22 pm (UTC)
mynameisnotbrad: (maybe listening)
From: [personal profile] mynameisnotbrad
"Oh...That's great to hear. No problem, do what you need to do." He nervously rubs the back of his head, trying not to stare at her phone, but catching sight of her typing something. He can't read whatever it is, but his gut reaction is to assume it's someone close.

He takes a seat across from her, and just as quickly as he sits down, the looming polar bear is descending upon the table. Without thinking, he asks Ice Bear for some green tea and whatever dessert the bear feels would be a good fit. Content, Ice Bear walks back to the kitchen to fulfill his task.

"So, um...did you have a good New Year's Eve?"

Date: 2018-01-02 02:12 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] mynameisnotbrad
Josh, on the other hand, is really uncertain about this whole meeting. He can't help but stare at the table instead of Adia, fiddling with a nearby napkin idly. When she starts talking about her new-found home-world, he manages a smile.

"That's great. I'm so happy for you." Is he really? Yes, but he can't shake the thought about Caspar taunting him. In fact, he can't help but bring him up almost immediately. "So...Is that where you met Caspar? On the new Earth?"

Date: 2018-01-02 03:20 am (UTC)
mynameisnotbrad: (the feels)
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Ouch. He can't help but turn his gaze from the table to her upon hearing her speak. It's hard to get it together, and even harder to hide his hatred and sadness towards being delegated to being a friend.

"So where was he during the war?" Now he wants to know what Caspar was up to while Adia was fighting for her life in space. As for her second comment, he can't help but scoff under his breath. "Sure he will. Guys change so easily, after all." The sarcasm drips from his voice, as he doesn't expect Caspar to be anymore friendly than he was the first time they met.

He's almost to ask Adia why she puts up with him, but Ice Bear returns to the table with a teapot and cup full of green tea. The ursine also places a tray of japanese sweets before them, bowing, then heading back to the kitchen. Josh can't help but stare at the bear's masterpiece in shock.

"Geez...he makes stuff I can only dream of putting together."

Date: 2018-01-16 10:18 pm (UTC)
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Josh fails to notice his lack of composure, only salvaging the conversation by focusing on the ursine's sweet treats. Does he even want to destroy it? Not quite. He favors drinking a bit tea first, mainly because it'll keep him from saying something stupid or irrational.

"So he did a bunch of bad things and you forgave him?" He can't even look at her, especially given his dislike towards the man she's in love with. "Does that mean anyone who's ever done something evil just has to do something good in order to gain your favor?"

Date: 2018-01-17 02:51 am (UTC)
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"Maybe I'm still trying to understand what all happened on your world. Sorry." It's painfully obvious that he has some questionable feelings towards Caspar, but is unable to see that his actions are not the best. He manages to sample a small piece of the sweets with his fork, but doesn't react or show any emotion.

"Oh...Working and such. Jumping between home and New York mostly, been helping a friend out with his job." And for the Nexus question, he manages a smile. "Yeah, it's been fun. Lonely, but interesting never the less."

Date: 2018-01-17 10:39 pm (UTC)
mynameisnotbrad: (hey gurl :D :D :D)
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"That's great! I'm really happy for you. Hopefully you'll be able to follow whatever dreams you have for the future." He does gives her an honest smile and some positive energy returns to his voice, albeit it takes a lot of effort to do so. It's becoming harder to stop stop thinking about Caspar, even if he isn't present.

"I've been giving myself a tour here and there, when work doesn't get convoluted." Being mindful to omit any trips to shady parts of the Nexus, of course. "It seems like I keep finding myself visiting this large building near the square. Red roof. Lots of buddies like your falcon friend seem to hang out there as well." He laughs a little. "Maybe I just have a soft spot for animals and creatures, they seem a lot nicer than people."

Date: 2018-01-18 02:14 am (UTC)
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"Alas, it's not really my area of expertise. Maybe you can find some books here in the Nexus that can teach those skills? If anything, the bear might be able to help..." And he gestures to Ice Bear with his fork, before talking another small bite of his dessert.

"They are! Never would've imagined something that's not real on my world could come to life here. I guess that building sells a bunch of stuff for Pokemon, but you rarely see any wild creatures there." He shakes his head. "Maybe they live out in the wilds? Either way, maybe you can talk to the owner about volunteering to help out? I doubt my world would be welcoming either...people would go crazy if they saw a Pikachu roaming about."

Date: 2018-01-18 02:48 am (UTC)
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"There has to be someway or someone who could teach you. I mean, the Nexus is full of different cultures and possibilities." He can't help but look over at Ice Bear, then back to the desserts he brought over. "Never hurts to ask."

He starts to refill his tea cup while Adia speaks, gently placing the teapot down on the table. "Yeah, it's a game where I'm from...Another plus side to coming here instead of staying on my home world." Her question gets his attention, but there's a clear look of confusion on his face. "Can't say that I have...I imagine that type of pokemon would stand out greatly though." He sighs to himself. "To be fair, I'm still learning about them. I really only know a select few."

He has to lie about having one, a spoiled cat who clearly got some screen time during his kidnapping/murder party.

Date: 2018-01-19 06:05 pm (UTC)
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"Alright." He doesn't say anything about her comment, but there's something special about getting her undivided attention. However, he can't help but ask her questions that pertain to his hidden agendas, especially once the topic of Khan's invasion rises from the ashes.

"Tell me more about this invasion and the Machamp, if you would. I wasn't in the Nexus at that time so it's completely new to me." A lie, of course, given he took advantage of the AV field going down. Perhaps he knows about the Pokemon, but doesn't want to give off any hints which could reveal the truth. "Speaking of Pokemon, there was a interesting guy at the store the other day...said something about being a professor and being new to the area. Maybe he's seen the Machamp?"

Date: 2018-01-19 10:20 pm (UTC)
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"Really now?" He gives her a curious look, hiding his excitement and glee over remembering that day. So much blood and violence; a true serial killer's play-land, even after getting to meet Khan personally. "Sounds like the guy was on a mission..."

His grip tightens around his tea cup, taking smalls sips of it while Adia speaks up, showing false concern when needed. "What happened to the boy? Have you seen him since that day?" The other two Pokemon cause him to frown, then without warning, he lets go of the teacup and reaches into his pocket for his cell-phone. It's hard for him to hide what he's typing, which is the names of the pokemon, into his phone browser. Once the cheerful pink egg and floating flower ring pop onto his screen, he looks back up at Adia.

"Sorry. I was curious to see what your friends looked like." He quickly puts his phone away once more.

Date: 2018-01-20 02:05 am (UTC)
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"The obsession people share with one another is truly a force to be recognized with. Good things can be evil in disguise, just as well, bad people might be trying for something good. Who knows?" He merely shrugs his shoulders.

"He should be fine." There's a smile creeping up onto Josh's face, which doesn't linger for very long. Winners sometime get away from him, but he's not about to reveal that the boy may not have survived a second time. Can't have witnesses, after all, especially ones with guilty consciences.

"Of course. I think it would be a fun trip, and better than sitting around all day." He's done enough of that today and the activity might help him show Adia how fortunate trainers are now that their poacher friends have been taken care of. "It'll be great."

Date: 2018-01-20 06:02 pm (UTC)
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Josh is no stranger to this feeling, given his actions are driven by emotions towards other people, and his murder streak months ago was to try and drive home a point to Adia. Maybe hearing about how she's forgiven Caspar gives him hope that she'd forgive him for his past actions.

This isn't the time to be thinking about that, however, as he takes small bites of his mini-desserts. "I'm glad you and the pokemon were able to help out." Her eagerness to move on is contagious, as Josh smiles upon feeling her touch.

"Of course. If you haven't already taken care of it, let me pay for your meal and we'll go." He's mostly finished up with his tea and sweets, and is more than willing to abandon them in order to spend time doing things Adia likes.

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