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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	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)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 03:21 am UTC (link)
	"Well if you ever need help.... I know how to hold a brush," she offers avoiding the obvious puns. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 03:26 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks. But you don't have to. I can manage," he blushes, not used to being offered help. "So umm...here it is. It does the job though," Harry shrugs as they enter the tiny one studio style apartment. Which really seemed to be only one small room. He did have a decent pull out couch though. Although he preferred his bed at the HQ a bit. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 03:29 am UTC (link)
	"Wow this is..." A tight fit. She looks around and smiles up at him honestly. "I like it. It suits ya Harry." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 03:34 am UTC (link)
	"...Thanks?" He figures she's being polite. But he doesn't make that much money and he can only work so many hours with what's going on, so he makes do. "You can umm sit if you'd like? I'll get something do drink. What did you want?" Although it's clear the only place to sit is the pull out bed since the chair serves more as a place to put things than to sit. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 04:01 am UTC (link)
	"Got any Coke," she asks as she moves to go sit. The pull out is the only spot where there is any room for sitting unless she gets creative. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 04:05 am UTC (link)
	He goes to crouch down by a small fridge to retrieve two Cokes then goes searching for glasses in what counts as the kitchen. "Sorry that it's a little cramped," he apologizes again. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 04:09 am UTC (link)
	"It's not that tight of a fit," she tries to reassure him. "I like it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

in_reserve
2012-07-31 04:17 am UTC (link)

"Well it's a little messy here I wish I had time to-ah!" The mess decides to make itself known and trip him up, which causes the coke he poured for her to fly straight at her and on her clothes.

The colour seems to drain from his face. "I'm so so sorry Jess! Hold on, let me get some paper towels and-Sorry! I really am! I didn't mean to-I should've moved stuff around and..." He moves quickly to grab a roll of paper towel and come back quickly to try and dab her dry. "Sorry, I really am. I probably ruined it, I'll get you new ones. Sorry Jess!" Once into his apologizing groove it was hard to get him out of it. And boy was he in one.

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	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 04:20 am UTC (link)
	"....Harry that's my boob you're patting," Jess says a little loudly to get his attention. If he just gives her a moment she can fix this. But he is really good at panicking. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

in_reserve
2012-07-31 04:26 am UTC (link)

He doesn't seem to hear for a moment then it dawns on him. There's not much colour left to drain from his face but what little there is does. A new string of apologies come out and he cringes at his screwing up. Some might call it a double facepalm, others might call it covering his face out of frustration at his momentary clumsyness, but the result is the same.

He feels real bad about spilling Coke on her. As if that wasn't evident.

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	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 04:30 am UTC (link)
	Jess is so sorry for him. Then she uses a construct to carefully lift the soda off her person and....into someplace else. "Harry. It was a mistake. An honest mistake. You were nervous and I'm not upset you.... patted by girl part." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 04:33 am UTC (link)
	He's still looking very sorry and cringing. "Sorry. I just...didn't mean to screw things up. It's been a nice day," he admits while looking down. "And I ruined your shirt and..." Well that last thing was obvious. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 04:36 am UTC (link)
	"Harry. Look at my shirt. Does it look ruined," she orders using a firm tone. He shirt is just fine. "And by now? I'm perfectly okay if you feel like patting something, but hopefully there's kissing involved first," she teases t try and distract him from his OHMYGOD embarrassed thing he had going on. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

in_reserve
2012-07-31 04:39 am UTC (link)

Yes, he really was easily embarrassed. "Well...not quite," he admits then manages to calm down enough to sit beside her an offer his, luckily unopened, can of Coke. He was very grateful that Jess seemed to be able to put up with him and never seemed to get mad at him. He hated people mad at him.

"..." There's really no response he can formulate to the patting comment. It's dawning on him that she said patting was...okay.

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	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 04:41 am UTC (link)
	She just leans and kisses his cheek. "It's okay. I got the coke back in the can." She beams up at him. "You're sweet, you know that?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 04:45 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks," he blushes slightly as he switches their cans so she has the unopened one and he has the formerly spilled one. It hits him about now that they're sitting on his bed in his apartment, alone. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 04:56 am UTC (link)
	In his apartment with his hard wood floor! "You don't have ta...." She trails off then just pops the pop and takes a sip. "I get it. I think." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-07-31 05:00 am UTC (link)
	It hasn't been tarnish-uh varnished yet! "Get what?" He takes a sip of his coke and shoots her a curious look. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-07-31 05:02 am UTC (link)
	"Why you took the opened can," she says simply. "There's no dirt. I was careful and this floor was really clean.... But ya got good manners and were feeling nervous.... and um." She pauses and smiles a little shyly not sure if she should keep rambling. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)