[ Terrance's simple but blunt response made it hard for Tony not to grin even more. He turned to the side and snerked before gathering the composure to approach the pair. He arched an eyebrow at her choice of greeting, but found it to be charming. She seemed to be a complete contrast to Terrance based on her manners. He raised his hand in a brief wave before tilting it in a way that was meant to dismiss her worry. ]
Hey. It's cool. We were about done for the day anyway. [ Well, Tony wasn't but he could just make up for it later. A few drinks sounded appealing. ] I appreciate the respect but just Tony is good.
[He's not ignoring Tony but he wants her to feel as if she can text him whenever. Terrance rather she be safe than he not be bothered at work. Like Tony, he keeps weird hours and does work to get things done more than to put in so many hours. He has deadlines he's set for himself in his head and as long as he stays on track he's fine.
Tony's never really gotten on his case for getting things done anyway.]
Are you going to sit or catch flies?
[Terrance is looking up at Tony while trying to flag down someone to put in a drink order. If Tony's staying he's going to need to drink... a lot.]
*Sonico smiles at him but her expression soon turns to one of bemusement as she watches and listens to the two of them. They work together, yes, but she's trying to decide if they actually like each other. But then, why would they go for a drink together if they didn't?
When Terrance makes that catching flies comment, Sonico can't help but giggle quietly - not at Tony as such, but because he has said the same thing to Sonico before*
You guys just got here from work, so why don't I get the drinks and you two can sit and relax for a moment?
[ He smiled in return and shot the girl a thumbs up, but once Terrance opened his mouth again he shot his gaze in that direction and rolled his eyes before taking a seat at the booth. Would Sonico mind ending up between the two of them? Hopefully not. ]
You know what? I think Terrance should get them. You like getting things for your boss and pretty girls, right Terrance?
[Terrance glares at Tony before looking back at Sonico.]
What another one of those?
[She points to her drink before moving to stand. Even if she wants to go he'll have to stand anyway so he sees no point in arguing. He also realizes that Tony probably did that on purpose the god damn bastard.]
*Sonico smiles and nods in reply, then glances down at her hands in her lap. After the way Tony put it, Sonico silently wonders if this is something they've done before - going round bars and buying girls drink, since that's what Terrance likes, according to Tony*
[He turns and heads off towards the bar with his hands shoved in his pocket. He'd hoped to flag down a waitress because as a guy it's hard to get service at the bar.]
Get her the damn straw, Terrance. Don't be such a heathen.
[ Tony put his hand up and waved his fingers in a mocking sort of way until Terrance was out of range. Once he was gone, he turned his attention to Sonico. He'd noticed the subtle change in body language but didn't know how to approach it. Jokes were his default but it was too soon to know what she'd find funny or what she wouldn't. ]
*Oh dear, Sonico hadn't expected so much fuss to be made about a straw. When Tony insists Terrance gets her one, Sonico shakes her head and waves her arms in protest. When Terrance was gone, she turned back to Tony, a little sherpish*
..it doesn't matter about the straw, really it doesn't. I don't mind.
Oh, but just because I asked for one, doesn't mean -
*Then she stops herself from saying anything else, because duh, Sonico, he's joking. As for his question, Sonico glances away and slowly shakes her head*
Sad? Oh no. I'm very pleased you've both been able to join me.
I believe that part. I meant I'm not buying that there isn't something on your mind. Because there is, right? I'm getting a serious vibe that there might be.
[ He reclined in the booth a bit, hands behind his head. ]
Not that you need to tell me. We only met ten minutes ago.
*What Sonico says next is what has been on her mind, but she doesn't make that obvious, instead doing her best to bring it up like a casual conversation starter*
So, do you and Terrance like to do this after work often? Sitting with girls and buying them drinks?
*It would make sense as to why Terrance was alone in the bar last time they met here, though he has made her drink water, not alcohol*
[ Yep. There it was. He'd pegged her as someone who would probably be easy to get the truth out of with the right kind of persuasion. That what she was thinking about would pertain to Terrance seemed obvious, but he hadn't really anticipated that kind of statement. He looked a bit puzzled for a second before he realized that his jesting comment probably drew her to that conclusion. ]
My god, what? No. Does Terrance act like a playboy to you? I didn't follow him so we could tag team a, like, eighteen year old. God almighty.
[ He didn't actually sound upset though. Probably because he had to talk himself out of weird situations all the time. ]
*At once Sonico bit her lip and bowed her head, shoulders squeezing together in awkward embarrassment*
N-no. He doesn't seem like that at all! I didn't mean to offend.
*Sonico glances up at Tony in earnest then swallows as she drops her gaze again. What an idiot she feels, and what a horrible impression she must have made of herself*
[ How did this girl put up with Terrance if that was all it had taken to make her feel bad? ]
You didn't. I've got the mouthiest kid on the planet working for me and you're worried?
[ He leaned into her line of sight. ]
I have thick skin. Trust me. It isn't like you said something horrible. It's good. I'm good. Are you good? I'm gonna dare to hope for a yes since he's gonna be pretty pissed if he comes back and knows I made you look sad.
*Sonico turns slightly in her seat to cast a quick glance at Terrance, then turns back with her head still slightly bowed, but a small smile on her face*
He's not that bad...
*When he leans in, Sonico sits back up straight, playing with the straw in her bottle*
If you're good and it's all okay then I'm okay too.
*She doesn't look elated, exactly, but much better than she had a moment ago*
To me he is. Can't go for more than ten minutes without talking back.
[ He followed her gaze, to Terrance and back again. He had a small smirk on his lips, but otherwise seemed casual as ever. ]
Nah, he's not bad. I think he probably cares about people more than he likes to let on, but you didn't hear that from me. And yeah, good. I'm good, you're good, we're good, maybe Terrance is good. Who the hell knows. Why is he being so slow?
[ Tony stood from his seat and yelled in his direction. ]
[Terrance walks over, a scowl accompanying the three drinks in his hand. He hands Sonico's her drink first, as requested it has a straw. It'd taken forever for the bartender to get the straw which is why he'd taken so long. He then passes Tony a whiskey before taking a sip of his own.
*Sonico just smiles at Tony's observations about Terrance*
He can be a bit grumpy. Like a grumpy old man in a - *She pauses here, thinking carefully how she ought to describe Terrance's body. She isn't a total creep, after all* - well, in a not old man's body.
*That'd do. At the suggestion that he maybe cares more than he lets on, Sonico blinks at Tony, cheeks gently pink. But thankfully, she doesn't have to say anything on the matter because Terrance arrives with the drinks. Her eyes light up the moment that she sees that it does indeed have a straw in it*
Thank you! This is perfect!
*Yes, she is looking very pleased with herself about the straw being there in her drink, and she happily starts drinking like all is right with the world, her legs even swinging slightly under the table*
Hey, let's not worry. We're all here, and we're all good. Right, Tony?
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Hi! And yes, this is the first one.
*Then she looks over the booth at Tony and bows towards him in greeting*
Hello, I'm Sonico, and it's nice to meet you.
*Then the fact that Tony's his boss clicks, and her expression is quite horrified*
Oh no! He was at work, wasn't he? I'm sorry, I had no idea. If I'd known he was working then I wouldn"t have asked him to come out. My apologies, sir.
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Hey. It's cool. We were about done for the day anyway. [ Well, Tony wasn't but he could just make up for it later. A few drinks sounded appealing. ] I appreciate the respect but just Tony is good.
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[He's not ignoring Tony but he wants her to feel as if she can text him whenever. Terrance rather she be safe than he not be bothered at work. Like Tony, he keeps weird hours and does work to get things done more than to put in so many hours. He has deadlines he's set for himself in his head and as long as he stays on track he's fine.
Tony's never really gotten on his case for getting things done anyway.]
Are you going to sit or catch flies?
[Terrance is looking up at Tony while trying to flag down someone to put in a drink order. If Tony's staying he's going to need to drink... a lot.]
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*Sonico smiles at him but her expression soon turns to one of bemusement as she watches and listens to the two of them. They work together, yes, but she's trying to decide if they actually like each other. But then, why would they go for a drink together if they didn't?
When Terrance makes that catching flies comment, Sonico can't help but giggle quietly - not at Tony as such, but because he has said the same thing to Sonico before*
You guys just got here from work, so why don't I get the drinks and you two can sit and relax for a moment?
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You know what? I think Terrance should get them. You like getting things for your boss and pretty girls, right Terrance?
[ Yeah. He was scheming. ]
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[Terrance glares at Tony before looking back at Sonico.]
What another one of those?
[She points to her drink before moving to stand. Even if she wants to go he'll have to stand anyway so he sees no point in arguing. He also realizes that Tony probably did that on purpose the god damn bastard.]
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*Sonico smiles and nods in reply, then glances down at her hands in her lap. After the way Tony put it, Sonico silently wonders if this is something they've done before - going round bars and buying girls drink, since that's what Terrance likes, according to Tony*
If you don't mind, could I have a straw with it?
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[He turns and heads off towards the bar with his hands shoved in his pocket. He'd hoped to flag down a waitress because as a guy it's hard to get service at the bar.]
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[ Tony put his hand up and waved his fingers in a mocking sort of way until Terrance was out of range. Once he was gone, he turned his attention to Sonico. He'd noticed the subtle change in body language but didn't know how to approach it. Jokes were his default but it was too soon to know what she'd find funny or what she wouldn't. ]
He's just being difficult. He'll get it.
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..it doesn't matter about the straw, really it doesn't. I don't mind.
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[ Okay, so maybe he was going to make a few jokes. ]
Something else got you down? You looked a little sad there for a second.
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*Then she stops herself from saying anything else, because duh, Sonico, he's joking. As for his question, Sonico glances away and slowly shakes her head*
Sad? Oh no. I'm very pleased you've both been able to join me.
*Total denier of feelings*
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Okay. [ He shrugged casually. ] I mean, sounds fake but okay.
[ He was kind of hoping that choice of words would prompt her to at least protest. Mind games and all. ]
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*Yeah, that totally seems to work, and she wrinkles up her nose in dislike of the word*
But it's not fake at all - I really am enjoying having both your company.
*Because let's just stick to the stuff that she isn't hiding, Sonico decides*
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[ He reclined in the booth a bit, hands behind his head. ]
Not that you need to tell me. We only met ten minutes ago.
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So, do you and Terrance like to do this after work often? Sitting with girls and buying them drinks?
*It would make sense as to why Terrance was alone in the bar last time they met here, though he has made her drink water, not alcohol*
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My god, what? No. Does Terrance act like a playboy to you? I didn't follow him so we could tag team a, like, eighteen year old. God almighty.
[ He didn't actually sound upset though. Probably because he had to talk himself out of weird situations all the time. ]
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N-no. He doesn't seem like that at all! I didn't mean to offend.
*Sonico glances up at Tony in earnest then swallows as she drops her gaze again. What an idiot she feels, and what a horrible impression she must have made of herself*
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You didn't. I've got the mouthiest kid on the planet working for me and you're worried?
[ He leaned into her line of sight. ]
I have thick skin. Trust me. It isn't like you said something horrible. It's good. I'm good. Are you good? I'm gonna dare to hope for a yes since he's gonna be pretty pissed if he comes back and knows I made you look sad.
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*Sonico turns slightly in her seat to cast a quick glance at Terrance, then turns back with her head still slightly bowed, but a small smile on her face*
He's not that bad...
*When he leans in, Sonico sits back up straight, playing with the straw in her bottle*
If you're good and it's all okay then I'm okay too.
*She doesn't look elated, exactly, but much better than she had a moment ago*
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[ He followed her gaze, to Terrance and back again. He had a small smirk on his lips, but otherwise seemed casual as ever. ]
Nah, he's not bad. I think he probably cares about people more than he likes to let on, but you didn't hear that from me. And yeah, good. I'm good, you're good, we're good, maybe Terrance is good. Who the hell knows. Why is he being so slow?
[ Tony stood from his seat and yelled in his direction. ]
Get your ass back over here!
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Having Tony here makes him want to drink.]
Calm down.
[His accent rolls smoothly across his tongue.]
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He can be a bit grumpy. Like a grumpy old man in a - *She pauses here, thinking carefully how she ought to describe Terrance's body. She isn't a total creep, after all* - well, in a not old man's body.
*That'd do. At the suggestion that he maybe cares more than he lets on, Sonico blinks at Tony, cheeks gently pink. But thankfully, she doesn't have to say anything on the matter because Terrance arrives with the drinks. Her eyes light up the moment that she sees that it does indeed have a straw in it*
Thank you! This is perfect!
*Yes, she is looking very pleased with herself about the straw being there in her drink, and she happily starts drinking like all is right with the world, her legs even swinging slightly under the table*
Hey, let's not worry. We're all here, and we're all good. Right, Tony?