paradisa | (no subject)

Still Alvin. A busy restaurant isn't exactly the kind of place to drop that sort of information.

Are you planning on telling her, then?

It wasn't what I was planning, but if she already knows Dick and Bruce, not to mention is dating Ezio who already knows...[pointed look] it's only a matter of time before she figures it out.

[A nod.

She's quiet for awhile, drawing small circles with her fingers on his leg.]

I'm sorry you're getting involved in all this weirdness. You've been a real trooper.

[Watches her fingers for a couple of moments, before looking up at her with a smile.]

It's been weird, really weird, but worth it.

Paradisa alone is trippy, but then me being three years here and having almost an entirely different life... I'm glad you haven't run away screaming. You're making a really, really big effort with the people I know. I just want you to know that I notice that.

I'm not going to lie, when I stop to think about it, it can be overwhelming. There's been a few times I've definitely been tempted to a lot of yelling. [Kisses her on the cheek.]

At the same time, the changes you've gone through have made me want to try harder at things. You've matured a lot.

[She likes hearing that. She puts her fingers on his chin so she can tilt his head towards her, so she can properly kiss him.]

I said I was buying on this date, didn't I?

If you want. [More interested in returning the kiss, than he is over a free veggie burger.]

[Definitely not saying no to that.

... BUT HER STOMACH IS. It growls loudly, and for a good five seconds, at that.]

...[Breaks away from the kiss, trying to bite back a laugh.] Time for food?

[She groans and clutches her tummy :( ]

Yes, please. I'm so hungry. Lucrezia talk distracted me for a while.

Let's go before any of my limbs become endangered. [Stands up and offers her his hand.]

[Steph just quirks an eyebrow at him as she stands, taking his hand and leading him towards the door. She's so hungry...]

You need everything intact if you're taking me out dancing this weekend.

[Walks quickly into town!]

Do you have to work early on Saturday? [Reminded of his potential plans for the weekend.]

Oh yeah, Lana might game with us if we can move our sessions to Sunday.

[She leads him to a little place that boasts awesome milkshakes on the sign outside.]

No I don--what? Seriously? What did you do to her? You went all out nerd, didn't you?

Funny, she had a similar reaction when I told her Kara and you were playing with me. [Smirks as he holds the door open.]

I think you've all secretly looking for the opportunity to let your inner geek out.

[She looks embarrassed. Lana always seems so cool and mature, and now she knows Steph's deep dark secret... and probably thinks her boyfriend is a geek. SIGH.]

Or we're all suckers for a pretty face.

[Smiles at him and sits in a booth.]

I don't know if Alvin is considered a "pretty face". [Speaking of Alvin...slips his glasses out of his pocket and puts them on. Then he ruffles up his hair, ruining his previous style.]

She's interested in playing too, you know. [Commenting on the embarrassed look.]

[She hides her mouth behind her hand, though it does pretty much nothing when it comes to hiding how amused she is.]

I think he is. Must be why I'm dating him.

[She just laughs, shaking her head.] I can't believe it.

[She's still laughing as she looks at the menu.]

What's so funny?

A lot of things.

[She lightly kicks his foot.]

What are you getting?

Care to share any of those things?

[Shakes his head after the kick, looking more amused than annoyed.]

I'm not sure yet. What would you recommend?

I'm getting a caramel milkshake, bacon burger, and ummm... seasoned fries. Yeah. I've had everything that sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen on this menu.

[ANOTHER REASON WHY DANCING AIN'T HAPPENING TONIGHT: she's not going to want to move.]

[Stares at the menu longingly as he listens to her. Everything she said sounds amazing, BUT WEIRD HUMAN-BUFFALO]

I might get a frozen lemonade, and some seasoned fries loaded with cheese.