capeandcowllogs | Bar Log ((OPEN))

WHO: Tom Bronson + OPEN
WHERE: the bar
WHEN: all week
WARNINGS: none
SUMMARY: Tom now owns the bar, and everyone gets their first drink free for the first week.
FORMAT: quick

[It was Tom's first couple weeks running the bar, and, surprisingly, it had gone pretty well so far. The transition itself was a bit of a challenge, but once he'd become accustomed to it, it really wasn't so bad at all. In fact, he found himself even enjoying the work, even if it meant extra hours for the time being, since the promotion and port-outs lately meant that they were running a bit understaffed.

That wasn't why he was pulling other duties besides just managing the place, though. Working behind the bard was one of the best jobs he had, and he really enjoyed it. He got to talk to people at the bar (and occasionally have a drink or two himself). It was the social aspect that he liked, which was why, to maybe draw in a few new regular customers, he was offering free drinks for the week.]

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That is not necessary. I was...different...then.

It does not matter.

Why doesn't it?

[It does because you brought it up.]

Because it doesn't.

[She shifted away from him slightly on her stool, hooking her arms loosely around her waist and pressing her fingers into the skin of her forearm.]

[He watches her for a minute, then dips his head. He's smiling, but he looks more perplexed than anything else.]

I want to make it better, not worse.

[A pause. Half to himself, not really thinking.]

I wish I knew the thing to say that wouldn't make you move away from me.

You do not have to make it anything, Julian.

[After a few moments she turned back. She's still somewhat curled in on herself though.]

It doesn't matter.

No, you don't understand, it does. And I do, because--

[And here he trails away, because what does he even want to say here?]

[Quietly]

Because you mean a lot to me, Laura.

...Thank you.

[She smiles faintly at him and uncurls. Slightly. Her arms are relaxed now, at least.]

But my past is not something that can be made better Julian. You don't need to worry about it.

[He lets out a breath he hadn't really been aware of holding.]

I want to make you feel better. That's all. I don't like making you uncomfortable.

[Which has happened way too often lately. He hates that.]

[A pause.]

...Then can we talk about something else?

[He folds his arms.]

Sure. Whatever you want.

[She turns back to her drink and takes a sip of it.]

I don't know.

[And he searches for a subject that's in some way...neutral.]

'Kay. What do you like best about the City? We'll talk about that.

[...He doesn't do neutral too well.]

[A little pause as she thought about.]

I...like having no past. It doesn't matter here. And the people that know about it. Really know about it. You, Selina, Doctor McCoy...

You never held it against me.

It's...a relief.

[He nods. He can understand that. Some people at home act like douches to her and she doesn't need it. One of those names makes him raise an eyebrow, though.]

Selina? How does she know?

She knew my mother. And...a younger me. From the Facility. Before I had a name.

Oh, man. [That's bound to be weird as hell for her.]

Well, she's got the right attitude. Lady must be okay.

You've got good people round you, Laura. All of 'em. All the ones I've met, anyhow.

She is.

[Laura smiles faintly and nods.]

I do. I am...glad you are one of them. It was strange when you left. Before. When you don't remember.

[ His eyes slide to her. She hasn't talked about that before. ]

What do you mean, strange?

[Laura had no idea how to explain what she meant, because she honestly didn't know. She was quiet, looking slightly lost as she studied her drink.]

I don't know. It just...was.

[ He raises an eyebrow, completely thrown. He hadn't expected her to say any of that. ]

You've...never talked about that. When I was here before. Not since that first day.

It does not matter.

[ Uh huh.

...

He frowns. ]

Did I do something wrong? ...Before?

No.

[She's not sure how to explain.]

You were just...distant.

[ He stays quiet for a minute. ]

Distant. [ Not looking at her. ] I wasn't around?

...We weren't... [ He kind of signals between them because that makes so much sense. ] We didn't hang out like this.

No.

[One answer for three questions. She just shifted in her chair.]

But as I said it does not matter.

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