A little puzzled at his question, her brow furrowed a moment. Suddenly it dawned on her, like a light bulb being turned on and her face lit up. No WAY! Oh.. wow, cool! She kept her voice from shrieking, but it was definately above a whisper. Looking a little embarassed at her reaction, she grinned at him sheepishly.
I love you guys' music! Have to admit, I'm not one of those music fans who knows the band members names and memorizes a bio on 'em. For anyone really..Damn this is cool! What are you doing here in Nachton? Serena couldn't help the huge grin on her face, and a small part of her shook her head at her own 'fangirl'-ness.
A little Thai
((Follows Working Girl Open to any with a craving for Thai.))
Ginnie held the door open for Serena as they stepped into the brisk late night air. She loved this time of night. When this part of the Strip was dead and in just two blocks they would walk into the loud screaming night life of Nachton. She loved to stand on a busy street corner and breathe in the humanity. It kept her...grounded.
She pulled her hat down more firmly over her hair, to keep it from blowing away, and zipped her jacket about half way up, high enough to block the wind but low enough so that she could draw her gun. Not that she needed to worry all that much, vampire hunters didn't exist anymore, but one never knew when one would need to put a bullet between some chucklehead's eyes.
They turned the corner on to the main drag of the Strip and the noise and smell of the city's busiest street hit her like a mac truck. She turned a smiling face to her companion.
"It's amazing how many people don't have to work tomorrow."
Serena
18 years ago
Milazo
18 years ago
Sitting back with a grin, Drev stole a quick glance at Ginnie before looking back at Serena. She was even more attractive when she smiled.
Normally Drev preferred to stay hidden, unknown when he went out if public. But he couldn't deny that it was a great feeling when, in that single instant of recognition, their face literally lights up. He can remember being on the other end of celebrity meetings. Hell, when he'd first met Rob Zombie, Drev had been barely more than a blathering idiot.
And he can also remember meeting celebrities and being completely blown off by them. He had a huge pet peeve about that. Afterall, if it wasn't for people like Serena - and even himself - who by the albums (or movies, books, etc), people like him wouldn't have their fame and fortune.
Well, Drev would still have his fortune, but that's beside the point. The point is that Drev always tried to do his best to be courteous and friendly to his fans.
"Thank you," Drev says, still chuckling lightly. "To be honest, I never feel comfortable around those super-fans that seem to know more about me than I do. We played a show here a couple years ago; the crowd was great, really got into it. I got a taste of the night life, and really had a good time. So when the band dissolved, I decided Nachton would be as good a place as any to set down some roots.
"I was only here for a couple weeks - during which I met an attractive woman with a passion for explosives," he continued with a sidelong glance at Ginnie, "and then I was yanked back on tour with the band. We thought we could do another tour, but it didn't work out. We closed the bus for good this time, and here I am again. "
Normally Drev preferred to stay hidden, unknown when he went out if public. But he couldn't deny that it was a great feeling when, in that single instant of recognition, their face literally lights up. He can remember being on the other end of celebrity meetings. Hell, when he'd first met Rob Zombie, Drev had been barely more than a blathering idiot.
And he can also remember meeting celebrities and being completely blown off by them. He had a huge pet peeve about that. Afterall, if it wasn't for people like Serena - and even himself - who by the albums (or movies, books, etc), people like him wouldn't have their fame and fortune.
Well, Drev would still have his fortune, but that's beside the point. The point is that Drev always tried to do his best to be courteous and friendly to his fans.
"Thank you," Drev says, still chuckling lightly. "To be honest, I never feel comfortable around those super-fans that seem to know more about me than I do. We played a show here a couple years ago; the crowd was great, really got into it. I got a taste of the night life, and really had a good time. So when the band dissolved, I decided Nachton would be as good a place as any to set down some roots.
"I was only here for a couple weeks - during which I met an attractive woman with a passion for explosives," he continued with a sidelong glance at Ginnie, "and then I was yanked back on tour with the band. We thought we could do another tour, but it didn't work out. We closed the bus for good this time, and here I am again. "
Ginnie
18 years ago
"Ah and here I thought you just ran away because you couldn't handle the heat." She chuckled and leaned back against the booth, propping her elbow on the seat back. She hadn't been able to pick on anyone in a while, so she was going to enjoy this.
"If you're looking for something to do, I know a guy who knows a guy." Her face settled into a sarcastic grin, and she played with the condensation on her water glass.
"If you're looking for something to do, I know a guy who knows a guy." Her face settled into a sarcastic grin, and she played with the condensation on her water glass.
Milazo
18 years ago
Drev arched an eyebrow at Ginnie and tried not to look down at her chest; there wasn't much showing, but he couldn't help being curious anyway. He remembered all too well what she's hiding. 'I wonder if she's wearing that sports bra again,' he thought with an inward snicker.
"What makes you think I'm looking for something to do?"
He thought about tweaking her nipple with a phantom finger, but decided against it. She'd think he's being an asshole, instead of just playful. The two of them could have so much fun, and Serena would never even know it. But there's that stick in Ginnie's ass that seems to be in the way....
"What makes you think I'm looking for something to do?"
He thought about tweaking her nipple with a phantom finger, but decided against it. She'd think he's being an asshole, instead of just playful. The two of them could have so much fun, and Serena would never even know it. But there's that stick in Ginnie's ass that seems to be in the way....
Serena
18 years ago
That's really too bad, Star was an awesome band. You going solo maybe? Or just planning some downtime here?
She was distracted from her game of 20 questions when the waitress returned for their orders. Trusting Ginnie, she ordered the curry shrimp and waited for the others to order. Once they were all done she'd have to see what his reply would be. 'Maybe he'll be in town for a while, that would be cool.'
She was distracted from her game of 20 questions when the waitress returned for their orders. Trusting Ginnie, she ordered the curry shrimp and waited for the others to order. Once they were all done she'd have to see what his reply would be. 'Maybe he'll be in town for a while, that would be cool.'
Milazo
18 years ago
Drev told the waitress to bring him the same as Serena, then he turned back to smile at the human.
"I've thought about going solo - everyone else thinks I should - but nothing's going to happen in the near future. I'm just gonna lay low for a while, I think. I just bought a new condo and don't feel like selling it yet." Drev winked at Serena and smiled again - he was finding it awfully easy to smile at her.... "Think I might take up Bonsai," he added and took a sip of ice water.
"I've thought about going solo - everyone else thinks I should - but nothing's going to happen in the near future. I'm just gonna lay low for a while, I think. I just bought a new condo and don't feel like selling it yet." Drev winked at Serena and smiled again - he was finding it awfully easy to smile at her.... "Think I might take up Bonsai," he added and took a sip of ice water.
Ginnie
18 years ago
Ginnie ordered the Golden Duck. The waitress had left their appetizer when she came and Ginnie selected one of the spring rolls and dipped it into the dark plum sauce, using her full mouth as an excuse not to raz Drev about his tree hobby idea.
Serena
18 years ago
Picking up a spring roll herself, she did a quick eeny-meeny of the available sauces and plunged an end in. Taking a big bite as she listened to Drev, Serena nodded. Quickly swallowing so she wouldn't be *too* rude, she grinned and said, Yeah, no rush. I mean with a voice like yours you have all the time you want to take right? Might as well enjoy yourself some.
Deciding she liked these spring rolls but wasn't too crazy about that sauce, she chose a different one and took a more dainty bite. She found it much sweeter and more complimentary, earning a "mmm!" and a happy nod. Try this one, that sauce really is good. Bonsai.. interesting. Not what you'd picture for a rock star but I guess if you have a nice sunny place they could grow well. You'd have to keep them indoors I'd guess, being up north and all She peered at him with a thoughtful look for a moment.
Are you one of those guys who's all wild on stage but mild mannered at home..? 'If so what a waste..' she finished in her head.
(( OOC she does eat rather like a carefree tomboy.. hopefully she keeps to her own plate *sigh* ))
Deciding she liked these spring rolls but wasn't too crazy about that sauce, she chose a different one and took a more dainty bite. She found it much sweeter and more complimentary, earning a "mmm!" and a happy nod. Try this one, that sauce really is good. Bonsai.. interesting. Not what you'd picture for a rock star but I guess if you have a nice sunny place they could grow well. You'd have to keep them indoors I'd guess, being up north and all She peered at him with a thoughtful look for a moment.
Are you one of those guys who's all wild on stage but mild mannered at home..? 'If so what a waste..' she finished in her head.
(( OOC she does eat rather like a carefree tomboy.. hopefully she keeps to her own plate *sigh* ))
Milazo
18 years ago
Drev smiles to himself as he watches Serena munch on the rolls. So many girls are self-concious about eating when they're with a man. It felt refreshing to dine with a woman that wasn't afraid to take what she wanted. When she recommended one of the sauces, he grabbed a roll from the basket and tasted.
"Mmm... that is good." He took a moment to chew and swallow so he didn't appear too much of a slob. "Actually, you're supposed to expose your bonsai to the elements - at least a little bit. They are real trees, afterall, and need to experience the warmth of summer and the cold of winter. But of course you can't just put it out in the snow for three months."
You're babbling again Drev....
He leaned forward to dip the roll again, beginning to wonder why Ginnie was being so quiet. She didn't seem like the quiet-type the last time they'd met....
"Are you one of those guys who's all wild on stage but mild mannered at home..?"
Drev couldn't help the grin from growing on his lips.
"It depends who my company is..."
"Mmm... that is good." He took a moment to chew and swallow so he didn't appear too much of a slob. "Actually, you're supposed to expose your bonsai to the elements - at least a little bit. They are real trees, afterall, and need to experience the warmth of summer and the cold of winter. But of course you can't just put it out in the snow for three months."
You're babbling again Drev....
He leaned forward to dip the roll again, beginning to wonder why Ginnie was being so quiet. She didn't seem like the quiet-type the last time they'd met....
"Are you one of those guys who's all wild on stage but mild mannered at home..?"
Drev couldn't help the grin from growing on his lips.
"It depends who my company is..."
Ginnie
18 years ago
"It depends who my company is..."
Ginnie was taking a drink of water when this particular jewel was uttered. She snorted into her cup causing the water to splash back into the glass, and up her nose, down her front. This in turn caused her to begin to choke on the water that had gone up her nose. She managed to set her cup down, as her lungs tried to forcibly remove the liquid invasion. She leaned forward and began to beat on her chest as she continued to cough. When her lungs seemed satisfied with their handy-work, she flopped back against the seat back, breathing hard.
"I think I'm allergic to innuendo." She croaked, before giving a weak cough.
Ginnie was taking a drink of water when this particular jewel was uttered. She snorted into her cup causing the water to splash back into the glass, and up her nose, down her front. This in turn caused her to begin to choke on the water that had gone up her nose. She managed to set her cup down, as her lungs tried to forcibly remove the liquid invasion. She leaned forward and began to beat on her chest as she continued to cough. When her lungs seemed satisfied with their handy-work, she flopped back against the seat back, breathing hard.
"I think I'm allergic to innuendo." She croaked, before giving a weak cough.
Serena
18 years ago
Before she could even offer a retort to Drev's comment, which she thought was quite witty, suddenly beside her Ginnie was snorting and hacking. She twisted to the side and leaned away, up against the wall to give her some room. Watching and looking concerned she waited until Ginnie seemed to have recovered before replying with a sarcastic grin, Yeah, uh huh.. don't die on me, I want to try that shrimp.
Settled back in the seat now, she grinned at Drev a sec before picking up one of the chicken bamboo skewers. Scooping some of the cucumber relish onto the curried meat she drizzled a little sauce on and managed to balance it all neatly as she carried it to her mouth for a bite. Again nodding approvingly, she gave them a thumbs up and munched happily on the rest.
After a couple more bites and a few, obviously sarcastic, glances to make sure Ginnie didn't choke again, she set down the cleaned off skewer.
So what do you like to do for fun, besides raise little trees?
Settled back in the seat now, she grinned at Drev a sec before picking up one of the chicken bamboo skewers. Scooping some of the cucumber relish onto the curried meat she drizzled a little sauce on and managed to balance it all neatly as she carried it to her mouth for a bite. Again nodding approvingly, she gave them a thumbs up and munched happily on the rest.
After a couple more bites and a few, obviously sarcastic, glances to make sure Ginnie didn't choke again, she set down the cleaned off skewer.
So what do you like to do for fun, besides raise little trees?
Milazo
18 years ago
Drev eyed Ginnie until she had her lungs safely back in her chest. "Are you alright?" Ginnie nodded, but her eyes were still watering. Turning his eyes back to Serena, Drev reached out with his mind to give Ginnie a couple light pats on the back, more ceremonial than functional. The pats became more of a massage between her shoulder blades as he smiled at Serena.
"Oh, lots of things... I like to read, watch movies... um... practice my sword work... but mostly I think I like to watch people. Sometimes I'll go to the mall, sit in the food court, and just watch people interact. It probably sounds creepy, but I find it fascinating for some reason."
Drev shrugs slightly and drops his eyes to where one hand fidgets with the base of his water glass. The phantom hand on Ginnie's back is now slow and strong on her back. After a moment longer, he gives her a couple light pats as if to say, 'all better...' and then the phantom hand is gone.
((Ginnie's nod by permission))
"Oh, lots of things... I like to read, watch movies... um... practice my sword work... but mostly I think I like to watch people. Sometimes I'll go to the mall, sit in the food court, and just watch people interact. It probably sounds creepy, but I find it fascinating for some reason."
Drev shrugs slightly and drops his eyes to where one hand fidgets with the base of his water glass. The phantom hand on Ginnie's back is now slow and strong on her back. After a moment longer, he gives her a couple light pats as if to say, 'all better...' and then the phantom hand is gone.
((Ginnie's nod by permission))
Ginnie
18 years ago
Ginnie wrinkled her nose up at Drev. While the not-there hand had felt good, it irritated her that he did that. It also creeped her out when someone else had an ability like her own. 'Just chalk it up to being weird Gin.'
She took a careful sip of her water and decided that being quiet for the moment was probably her best bet. To help she took another spring roll from the plate and dipped it into some red sauce she couldn't remember the name of.
She took a careful sip of her water and decided that being quiet for the moment was probably her best bet. To help she took another spring roll from the plate and dipped it into some red sauce she couldn't remember the name of.
Serena
18 years ago
Nah, not weird at all. People watching can be fun. Lord knows there's enough whack jobs out there to keep you entertained, have you been to the mall here? Some of the things people wear today.. Sweater vests? Black socks with shorts? She rolled her eyes and chuckled. Carefully taking a sip of her water, 'Don't choke Rena. But that *would* be funny..', she watched Drev a moment as he seemed to be lost in a thought. With a mental 'hrrrm' she wondered what had caused the momentary lull. Maybe a change of subject would help, she decided.
Have either of you guys ever been skydiving? There's this outfit in Tennessee that's setting up night HALO jumps and I'm thinking about going on one for my next vacation.. looks really cool.
((OOC She's talking about this. Me(afraid of heights) : *gulp* Her : oooooooooooo yeeeeaaahhh ))
Have either of you guys ever been skydiving? There's this outfit in Tennessee that's setting up night HALO jumps and I'm thinking about going on one for my next vacation.. looks really cool.
((OOC She's talking about this. Me(afraid of heights) : *gulp* Her : oooooooooooo yeeeeaaahhh ))
Milazo
18 years ago
Drev's eyes come up to Serena's when she asks about skydiving. "I've been a couple times..."
'Once without the benefit of a parachute,' he added silently to himself. The sounds of bones snapping still made him cringe.
"Is it a regular pasttime of yours?"
Just then, the waitress returned with their entrees, and asked if they'll be needing anything else. Drev spoke up and asked for another pitcher of ice water. The small woman nodded and slipped back into the kitchen.
The steaming plate in front of Drev smelled good, in a weird way. He pushed up the sleeves of his white shirt and waited for the girls to begin eating before he'd pick up his own fork.
'Once without the benefit of a parachute,' he added silently to himself. The sounds of bones snapping still made him cringe.
"Is it a regular pasttime of yours?"
Just then, the waitress returned with their entrees, and asked if they'll be needing anything else. Drev spoke up and asked for another pitcher of ice water. The small woman nodded and slipped back into the kitchen.
The steaming plate in front of Drev smelled good, in a weird way. He pushed up the sleeves of his white shirt and waited for the girls to begin eating before he'd pick up his own fork.
Ginnie
18 years ago
"I love skydiving! I'll go with you to that HALO jump thing. Sounds like good fun." Ginnie picked up her knife and for and said a silent prayer over her food before cutting into the the crispy skin of the juicy dark meat.
"I did a base jump off a forty storey building once, talk about a rush." She grinned around the succulent bit of bird in her mouth, making a small sound of satisfaction in the back of her throat.
"I did a base jump off a forty storey building once, talk about a rush." She grinned around the succulent bit of bird in her mouth, making a small sound of satisfaction in the back of her throat.
Serena
18 years ago
She grinned at Ginnie, excited. It wasn't often Serena found someone she shared two of her favorite interests with. That made her wonder how many others they might have in common. Looking back to answer Drev, she nodded. Yeah, I love to skydive, and base jumping is a serious rush too. I've been accused of being an adrenaline junkie quite a few times. She shrugged faintly since it didn't bother her in the least. I prefer to think of it as enjoying living, you never know how short life could be so you have to squeeze the fun out of every moment, know what I mean?
After taking a deep whiff of the shrimp, she took a bite and tilted her head to the side, obviously studying the flavors as she chewed. When that bite was done, she nodded and took a big sip of water. Ahhh.. Delish, nice and spicy!
So Ginnie, what else do you like to do? Ever get into any street racing?
After taking a deep whiff of the shrimp, she took a bite and tilted her head to the side, obviously studying the flavors as she chewed. When that bite was done, she nodded and took a big sip of water. Ahhh.. Delish, nice and spicy!
So Ginnie, what else do you like to do? Ever get into any street racing?
Ginnie
18 years ago
Ginnie chuckled. 'She'd have to ask.'
"Acctually no, I have this fear of being crushed by two tons of metal, also I have a penchant for cute little things. Right now I drive a green Volkswagon Beetle"
In fact she loved that little car. It was her favorite in what had sadly been a long line of cars. She like the cute cars, but she was notorious for crashing said cars into sationary objects.
"Acctually no, I have this fear of being crushed by two tons of metal, also I have a penchant for cute little things. Right now I drive a green Volkswagon Beetle"
In fact she loved that little car. It was her favorite in what had sadly been a long line of cars. She like the cute cars, but she was notorious for crashing said cars into sationary objects.
Milazo
18 years ago
Out of the conversation for the moment, Drev took the opportunity to dig into his food while it was still warm. In his long life, Drev had sampled just about every cuisine the world had to offer, so nothing is very new to him anymore. But it was still nice to have wholesome meal. While on tour, he had to eat whatever he could get his hands on.
Drev looked up. "It is quite cute," he interjected, as if Ginnie's statement needed validation, then went back to eating.
Drev looked up. "It is quite cute," he interjected, as if Ginnie's statement needed validation, then went back to eating.
Serena
18 years ago
Yeah those bugs are cute.. I like the new ones but they're too trendy for me. She took a quick bite of her dinner before continuing. Cars are fun but when I have one, I like something with kick.. I like to do some racing when I need pocket money. Taking another bite, she smiled at the plate of shrimp. This was definately going to be added to her list of places to hit for lunch. And if they delivered she'd be in heaven. Looking back up, she shrugged.
Honestly, I'm really more of a bike person I think. My pride and joy right now has won me quite a few bucks. But I've put a lot of work into really pimping it out. Grinning at them, she wondered if either of them were race fans.
Honestly, I'm really more of a bike person I think. My pride and joy right now has won me quite a few bucks. But I've put a lot of work into really pimping it out. Grinning at them, she wondered if either of them were race fans.