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[ino]

[Mark & Nora]

So. Are you guys busy this afternoon?

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Ino

[hard_talker]

[wait wait wait WHAT IS THIS.

social interaction that he didn't start on a Monday night is what it is, and he is instantly thrown completely off balance]

Ummmmm .... I .... no?

filter forevaaaaa

[ino]

[ ... lmfao. lifts an eyebrow at this]

What's with the hesitation?

Ino

[eat_me_beat_me]

[there's a smear of blue paint on the corner as she pulls her journal closer.]

Not particularly. Why? What's up?

filter forever

[ino]

Well, I thought we could all go out for coffee or tea or something?

[eat_me_beat_me]

Hey, that's an awesome idea! Where were you thinking?

[ino]

There's a nice café near the fountain in the middle of town.

[hard_talker]

Huh? Oh! No problem, I just --- I'm not used to anyone askin'. ... What's up?

[ino]

[a pause, before she remembers it's Monday] Don't worry, I won't keep you out so long you'll miss your broadcast.

Anyways, I was thinking that you and Nora and I could all go out for coffee or tea or something.

[eat_me_beat_me]

Sounds perfect. Want us to meet you there?

[ino]

Sure, if you want. Or we can walk over there together! Either way is fine by me.

[hard_talker]

Yeah, sure, that sounds pretty good. ... You got someplace in mind? I don't really know many places except that Wildkat one.

[ino]

Yeah, I know a good place. The waiters are kind of annoying [read: they stare at my boobs sometimes], but it's pretty quiet and the food and drinks are good.

[eat_me_beat_me]

I'm cool with whatever. When do you want to meet? I just need a few to clean up, unless you want me to show up covered in paint. [she laughs]

[ino]

Hmm ... [glances at the clock; we'll assume this was posted around 3 pm like it ... actually was ....] 3:30? Or 4, if you were rolling in it.

[eat_me_beat_me]

[She smears some green across the page just on principle]

3:30 works. Meet you in the lobby and we'll walk down?

[ino]

[pfft :')]

See you there.

[and she will just make her way down there by 3.30, chillin' in her cute purple pea coat]

[hard_talker]

[hey look it's 3:30 and there's a Mark chillin' a chill in his leather coat!]

-- and that beatbox they wired up to the speakers, haha ...

[eat_me_beat_me]

[Nora comes down the stairs shortly thereafter in a floral dress and black coat. She grins]

Hey!

[hard_talker]

Okay! What time you want us to meet you? We can head down, since I figure Nora might know the way, but I don't ...

[ino]

[WAVING TO EVERYONE SUP GUYS wow mark you actually look just a teeny bit badass in that coat]

Ready to head out?

[ino]

3:30 in the lobby? I'll meet both of you there.

[hard_talker]

Sounds like a plan!

[ino]

See you there, then.

[hard_talker]

[you know it, bb, YOU KNOW IT. he ditches his glasses so they won't get all cold and frosty outside, and tucks them in his pocket]

Yeah, 'course. You said it was near the fountain?

[eat_me_beat_me]

[She gives Mark a kiss on the cheek. Lookit him blush, Ino!]

Yeah. I think I know what one you're talking about. I've gotten to know the town pretty well working at the Gallery.