Harry Reesen (in_reserve) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-07-30 23:56:00

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Hometown tour
What had started out as a very stuttering and fumbled attempt of asking if she'd like to see his hometown with him had actually turned out successful. Of course it had required some disguises since he had a secret ID still and Jess was green, but he didn't mind wearing the costume's goggles around. Most people if they saw them took them as sunglasses anyway.

After a tour of some tourist attractions (including the famous Flash Museum) and his personal favourite spots, Jess and Harry had ended up in the neighbourhood he was currently living and working in.

"I work over there. And there's a really good greasy spoon down the street we can go to later if you want," he says pointing to a community center then a place farther down the street.

Perhaps he should show her his place. It was expected if they were already in the area. But he hadn't really cleaned it up...

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in_reserve
2012-07-31 01:38 am UTC (link)

"Well it's easier not to be shy around kids," he admits with a blush. He was still quieter than most of the instructors but he didn't yell and the kids seemed to like him even more than they already did because of that.

"It's nice because work is close to my apartment." He realizes that's sort of an invitation if she wants to see it. Even if it isn't so clean at the moment.

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	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 01:40 am UTC (link)
	"Oooh!" She nearly pounces. "Can I...?" She wants to see it. She's just curious. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 01:47 am UTC (link)
	He blinks in surprise at that reaction. "Umm sure. But don't expect much. They advertise it as bigger than it is. I try not to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 01:49 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sure it's just the right size for you." She offers him another smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 01:51 am UTC (link)
	"No, it's too small." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 01:52 am UTC (link)
	"Well.... You're kind of big...ish." She glances up. He's very tall. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 01:58 am UTC (link)
	"I...guess? There are bigger people," he shrugs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 02:05 am UTC (link)
	"Well you're pretty tall," she shrugs slightly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 02:07 am UTC (link)
	"Just because you're tall doesn't mean you're big," he points out. What? It was true, there were giant buff guys out there who were shorter than him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 02:11 am UTC (link)
	That... gets a sly smile from Jess. "You're big enough for me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 02:15 am UTC (link)
	"I am? I didn't know there was a size requirement," he blinks, quietly glad he's tall enough. Yes. Tall enough. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 02:17 am UTC (link)
	Oh my. Her cheeks almost burn. "Well any taller and I might have ta wear heels," she jokes. "You do have a couple inches on he already, slick." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 02:26 am UTC (link)
	He seems confused at the blush. Why blush over a talk about height? "Umm well you can see it," he shrugs as they turn a corner. He's referring to his apartment obviously. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 02:29 am UTC (link)
	She's fine. Really. Good thing she hadn't been trying to talk just then. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 02:34 am UTC (link)
	There's a slight look of concern for her at that as they climb the stairs to his place. "It's hardwood," he says, trying to think of something positive. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 02:36 am UTC (link)
	"So... dark or light wood," she asks cheerfully. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 02:38 am UTC (link)
	He looks confused at the question. "Light obviously." The builders were too cheap for anything darker. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 02:46 am UTC (link)
	"Guess they didn't stain it then," she mutters looking way too thoughtful. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 02:49 am UTC (link)
	"Unstained and untouched," he agrees while fishing out his keys and working on unlocking the door. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 02:55 am UTC (link)
	"Huh." That gets an entertained twist of her lips. "So. Virgin wood?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 02:57 am UTC (link)
	"I guess. Though I thought they usually did something to it first. Tarnish? No not that...I'm sorry I'm a little jumbled right now," he admits as the innuendo goes over his head. He was a little nervous showing her his place. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 03:03 am UTC (link)
	"It's either called that or finishing. Hope they finished the wood. Tends to look more... Natural." Mentally Jess is howling with laughter. They sound really dirty to her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 03:08 am UTC (link)
	"You'd think they'd always finish the wood. It's a shame to leave it like that," he says as he opens the door for her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 03:11 am UTC (link)
	"The poor floor," she eyes it and just smiles innocently. "A few nice strokes with the right stuff would make it look good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 03:15 am UTC (link)
	"It looks alright," he shrugs. "I don't think I could do it as well myself though," he admits, although he's not asking for help, just stating a fact. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)