[Network] username: leonskennedy | ota

[needsabreak]

[The camera angle isn't the most flattering, hinting that the tired looking young man isn't too used to camera phones.]

Hi. My name's Leon Kennedy. I'm new. I know a handful of people here are new too but some have been here before. I guess, I'm hoping to talk to a few people who are returning about the things you know about this place. Talking over this thing is fine but I'd prefer to meet in person.

Anyone who's returning who'd be alright meeting in person, I'll throw a drink on me into the deal. Your choice, beer or coffee.

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@H.West

[tolife]

There is a small coffee shop near City General. If you are willing to meet there, I'd not mind sharing my experiences.

[needsabreak]

Near City General? [He'd find it on the map after they hang up, he decides.] Sure. When can you meet?

[tolife]

How does around 6pm tonight sound?

[needsabreak]

Sure. My calendar isn't exactly full.

[to action?]

Action

[tolife]

Sounds agreeable, I have a hard cut-off at 7 as I must get to work. I will see you there.

[ His tone curt and right to the point.

True to his word, Herbert was waiting at the café. Already in a booth with some coffee. The waitress knew he was waiting on someone. Time may have passed, but he used to be a regular here a few years back, and this was just normal. So Leon would be led over and offered a drink when he arrived.

The short scientist was writing in a notebook on the table, while he waited. His coffee ignored for now. ]

[needsabreak]

[Leon leaves earlier than he needs to, a little worried he won't be able to find the place and not wanting to either run out of time or piss this guy off. He ends up finding the place pretty easily, meaning he's almost twenty minutes early... equally embarrassing. Ah, well.

He steps inside the coffee place, spotting the stranger he's meeting, and finds a server first. The server begins to immediately guide him to the table but he stalls and makes sure to arrange to pay the man's bill before he heads over to join him.]

Hey, sorry I'm early. I appreciate you agreeing to meet with me.

[tolife]

[ Leon paying would certainly surprise him. He was used to footing the bill anytime he spoke to someone about the city. Devi aside, but who tells Devi no? Not even the Reanimator, nope.

He looked up when Leon spoke. Not really smiling but not glaring either, he motioned to the other seat. ] No problem at all, I see you are like me, the earlier, the better.

[ Nothing set him off more than being late. ] It is no concern at all, My name is Herbert West, this is my second time here.

@xohq

[revmeup]

[ Her shot is much better. This lady knows her angles. ]

Is this only for repeats or can newbies get a drink too?

[needsabreak]

Hmm, depends. Can I talk you into picking a bar and not a coffee place?

[revmeup]

One hundred million percent.

[needsabreak]

Deal. Do you have somewhere in mind? If not, there's a little bar not far from me. I think it's called the Outlaw? Meet you there?

[revmeup]

What district is that in? I can find it.

[needsabreak]

The Coliseum. I'll grab us a table.

[to action?]

@BigBootsD

[artistwithasickness]

How deep a dive are you willing to take on that particular cup of tea, Mister Leon Kennedy? Are we talking the hows of this place being propped up, those that are running it, or where our fresh water is coming from?

Because most of those answers are ~Magic~.

[needsabreak]

All of the above?

Whatever you know that you wouldn't mind telling me about.

[She'd gotten his hopes up, now he doesn't look too impressed.] Magic. Right.

I guess, I need to clarify - serious answers only.

[artistwithasickness]

Yeaaaaaah, that's a little tricky. Reality is not always serious. It is, in fact, wildly ridiculous but I can promise to tell you the truth.

You've.. How new are you, Leon? This your.. your first skip over the ponds of bullshit, let me know how hungry I should come for something to drink.

[needsabreak]

[He hates to admit that she isn't exactly wrong. Looking back at some stuff he's seen, it is just wildly ridiculous. The kind of thing that would almost be funny if it weren't so awful.]

The truth is good.

I just got here. It's been a few days. I'm guessing this is a return trip for you?

[He tilts his head slightly.] How hungry?

Uh, you said tea, right? Do you know a place?

[artistwithasickness]

It is. And I do, so long as you don't mind the smell of Americanized Chinese food. It's called 'EAT OR DON'T' and they have the best noodles around.

[That answer though sounded like Leon was fresh off his first ride on the interdimensional bus. She would try to be gentle.]

I can be there in five minutes, but I understand if it will take you longer.

[needsabreak]

Chinese food? Love it. I'll be there as soon as I can.

[to action~~~>

Leon ends the call and spends a minute looking the restaurant up. It seems easy enough to get to. Unsurprisingly though, she beats him there. He spots her easily enough after walking in, making his way over to the table she's at.]

Hey. Thanks for agreeing to meet.

un: cupkate

[bossyboiler]

Leon, I am more than willing to talk to you over the network or in person as long as you don't mind a little dust.

[needsabreak]

[He raises a hand to wave, the gesture coming off a little boyish.]

Hi. I think, I'd prefer in person. ...Dust? Maybe I could help? [He's put together a bookcase before.]

[bossyboiler]

I have a bakery here but it's been closed for a while. It needs a bit of tidying up but that's where I am. It's called Flour Power. I'll send you a pin.

[ Insert location here! ]

[needsabreak]

Got it.

[She hadn't said anything about coffee but he still grabs some, hoping she'll like whatever fancy Frappuccino he picked out for her, and heads to the spot pinned on his map. The sign outside does say Flour Power and, just like she said, the place looks like it'd been closed for some time.

He tries the door, letting himself in but he doesn't immediately spot her. Perhaps she's in the back.] Hello? It's Leon. We spoke over the network.

[bossyboiler]

[ Kate has left the front door of her bakery unlocked because she knows that Leon is stopping by. Also, maybe someone who knows her will stop by. She doesn't know. She's not worried about being robbed.

His entrance into Flour Power is signaled by the bells hanging on the door. She can hear them in the back where she is busy working. ]

I'll be right there.

[ She calls and a few moments later she appears. She smiles at him as she walks around the counter to greet him properly. ]

Hello. Glad you were able to find the place alright.

[needsabreak]

No problem...

[He looks around the place, aside from a bit of dust, it looks really nice and the big windows by the door let in a nice amount of natural light.

He offers her a smile when she steps out of the back and holds up the coffee he'd brought her.] Yeah, wasn't too hard. I wasn't sure what you liked, I think it's something caramel.

[He gives her another smile, this one apologetic.] So, what can I help with? The place looks pretty good already.