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[wingedcrown]

it's been almost two months since I showed up. not a lot of time, I know, but I'm finally feeling caged in around here for some reason. maybe it's the heat or something but I feel like I need to go somewhere...but I don't know where that is. and it's not like I can snap my fingers and go on a vacation in the bahamas or anything, either.

wonder if anyone has that kind of power. that'd be cool.

[Oops, off topic.]

sorry, not the point. I was wondering if anyone'd like to go out for drinks or dancing or something. I'm way too antsy in this apartment these days, even with a job.


[Ten minutes later, the message is edited.]

does anyone know how to take care of a cat? a big cat. very big.

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[electricitytrick]

You work at a coffee shop? Perhaps I'll have to stop by some time. [And find out what coffee is...]

I suppose that's one way to look at it, although sometimes it feels like just putting a big target on yourself.

[wingedcrown]

I actually work as a dance instructor but there's a coffee shop on the same block I visit almost every morning. I'll show it to you one day.

You don't go out alone, do you?

[electricitytrick]

I take it you really like or use a lot of this coffee, yes? I wouldn't mind seeing it, if you like it that much.

[wingedcrown]

You've never had coffee?

[Oh, no, this is a tragedy. She marks that down for another thing she'll need to get him to try.]

It's a hot, bitter drink people have in the mornings to keep them awake, since it has caffeine in it. But you can dress it up, add milk or sugar or chocolate... There are hundreds of ways to fix it up to your liking. I'll bring you some one morning and you can try it out.

[electricitytrick]

I've never even heard of it, really. Sometimes we drink tea, if you can get it or for things like beneficial reasons - certain herbal teas are good for aiding others, and I'll make them if I can get the ingredients - but other than that, I've really only had hot drinks like cider or mulled wine during festivals.

[A grin tilted the corners of his lips.] And sugar's a little outside of how much coin I'd usually have. More of a thing for nobles, really.

[wingedcrown]

[No sugar? No, no, she'd need to fix this immediately.]

Well, sugar's not like that here. You can buy it at the grocery store and it's fairly cheap. I'll bring you over to my apartment sometime and make you some coffee and some other things.

[No missing out for him any longer.]

[electricitytrick]

Ohh, I certainly won't say no to visiting your home. In fact, feel free to invite me around as often as you like. I could even stay over one night, if you ever wanted.

[That last part gets a grin and a wink.]

[wingedcrown]

[She chuckles.]

Be careful what you wish for. I might just have you stay over often.

[And then she remembers and she nearly slaps a palm to her forehead.]

Oh. The cat. I...need to figure out where the cat's going to sleep. And what he's going to eat. Dammit.

[electricitytrick]

Hmm, I might enjoy that.

[Anders perks up visibly at the mention of a cat, all traces of flirting temporarily forgotten.]

A cat? You have a cat as well? Ohh~ what's the sweet little kitty like?

[wingedcrown]

He's...uh. Not little at all, actually. I found him out one night and he was pretty mangy. He didn't look well but I guess he just needed to get inside and sleep.

[She smiles a little lopsidedly.]

He's pretty affectionate when he's not being possessive. He can be pretty restless when he's hungry, too.

[electricitytrick]

Oh, size doesn't make me love cats any less! I've got two of my own, you know. I think even Fenris and Zevran like them.

What's yours like? Does he have a name?

[wingedcrown]

Do you? I've never been much of a cat person until last year. They...kind of grew on me.

[Ugh, her dad would laugh if he could hear her now.]

I've been alternating between calling him Dammit and Snow. He keeps clawing at one of my pillows when I'm not looking. He's all white with some patchy black spots on his stomach.

[electricitytrick]

Oh, he sounds adorable! I'd love to meet him, if I can? I have two cats myself, and another cat lives with us! It's always nice to hear the sounds of little paws on the floor.

[Any minute now he's going to launch into full cooing mode over them, Dani. Be grateful that photos aren't a thing where he's from.]

[wingedcrown]

Well, if you come over at any point, you'll definitely meet him.

[Oh my god, Anders, you sound like a mom talking about having babies. Do you realize this? She laughs.]

Like they're your kids?

[electricitytrick]

I think I treat them a bit better than that! [He laughs.] They're probably spoiled, but then, Ser Pounce-a-lot has fought darkspawn before. Maybe he deserves spoiling.

I'd certainly like to meet Dammit Snow, though. [He smiles at her again, utterly charming.] And I'd definitely never say no to spending time with you.

[wingedcrown]

Ser Pounce-a-lot. That's cute, actually. He's yours from home, right?

[Dani laughs. He has such a nice smile.]

Flatterer. Total flatterer.

[electricitytrick]

He is! He's the sweetest little darkspawn scourge ever! I could even bring him around to meet your cat, if you liked.

And is flattery such a bad thing?

[wingedcrown]

I don't want him to get flattened but that'd be okay with me. Maybe Snow will actually get a friend.

[Or he might eat him. You never know.]

Can't go wrong with a little flattery, especially not right now.

[She leans on his arm a little. +10 friendship for you, Anders.]

Here, let's find something to do. I don't want you to be bored out of your skull, after all.

[electricitytrick]

Flattened? How big can your cat actually be?

[He slides one arm around her, grinning.]

I'm happy to go wherever you like, dear lady! Shall we get something to eat, perhaps?

[wingedcrown]

Big. You'll see.

[And she'd be able to offer up a better explanation when they weren't wandering around in a crowded mall with strangers.

She forgoes it, anyway, and leans into him further.]

Sounds good to me. What kind of food do you like? This place has almost everything.

[electricitytrick]

Something that isn't stew made of whatever we happen to find. [He says with a laugh.] You probably don't want to know some of the things I've eaten in the Wardens. I don't want to know some of it!

[He tilts his head a bit to get a better look at her, though doesn't really pull away. This is too nice to give up easily.]

What sorts of foods do you like? You've probably a better idea than me.

[wingedcrown]

That doesn't even sound remotely appetizing. Remind me never to join your Wardens if I ever happen into your world somehow.

[She purses her lip in thought.]

There's this fondue place here I was recommended. You cook pieces of meat in a pot of oil, and you dip bread pieces into melted cheese, and some fruit into chocolate for dessert. We can try that, if you'd like.