tapestodiane | 013 [action] - backdated to Friday

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013 [action] - backdated to Friday

[Private to France:] How about that coffee? Any time that works for you. (ooc: we could totally skip right to that and tag as if saturday coffee stuff, if you want?)

[And action, after that:] [Basically Cooper is all over the streets of Goldenrod today. He needs a new coat (there’s a nasty-looking tear in the sleeve of the one he’s wearing right now). And a suit (same there). And some strong coffee.]

[If you run into him, you might notice that he looks a bit different – could be the scratches on his face and general messy state. Coop is ... never in a messy state. Feel free to bother him about this and the fact that he seems generally tense.]

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_{[He looks a little surprised at that.]} Thank you, France.

_{[And the nightlife comment is answered with a halfway smile that doesn't hold a lot of humour.]}

It might not always be a good thing to not feel watched. A lot of criminal activities occur at night.

Very true. It's also the best time to launch ambushes and move troops without being seen. Useful, if not very honest.

_{[He nods, looking distant for a second as he drinks some more of his coffee.]}

Like everything else it has to do with how you use it, not what it is.

I don't dislike the night. _{[He adds, rather simply.]}

The night is probably my closest friend.

I was very young when Rome fell. I don't remember him very well, and maybe that's for the better. The time that followed was dark, especially during the day. I learned early on to embrace night because at least it doesn't lie, doesn't offer a mimicry of what I couldn't have.

They call Paris the "City of Lights." Everyone likes to forget it's all electric.

_{[Cooper listens in silence, giving France all his attention, frowning slightly. After a little while, he concludes the best answer is to share something as well.]}

I used to be frightened of the night. I had dreams I did not understand. Now I don't find it very threatening, but I guess it's in us to have a natural inclination for light. We think it's safe.

But like everything it's a matter of experience and personal preference.

_{[The last sentence is spoken more quickly than the previous ones.]}

I like the way that you worded that. Everyone looks for different ways to find light and happiness. Conceptually, light and happiness differs from person to person.

What makes you happy?

The sound of wind in the trees. People who understand each other. Rare moments of peace and a cup of good black coffee.

_{[In short, little things. He can't answer that question with something more significant.]

[He doesn't ask "and yourself?" but looks at France in a way that indicates it.]}

<font size="1'>[France pauses for a moment, thinking, a small, sincere smile lifting his lips and reaching his eyes.]</font> A cow and her calf grazing on a meadow. Grape vines covered in fruit. Wind in tall grass. Twinkling lights in the snow. Little things like that.

To little things.

_{[Raising his cup in a mock-toast, he then finishes what's in it.]}

Cheers.

Your company is just the thing I needed today. Thank you.

Hardly a thing to thank me for. It's good to see you in person again.

_{[He smiles, simply.]}

We didn't have such developed long-distance communication devices in my time. It's extraordinary, but I still prefer talking to people face to face.

We had similar things, but they were quite expensive unless you were on a plan of some sort with a particular company. I personally was rather addicted to my BlackBerry; it was a lot of fun to kill time on the Metro with the games.

Games...

_{[He smiles, and shakes his head.]}

Incredible. Just incredible.

When exactly are you from? When I left, it was October of 2010.

It was March 24th 1989 when I found myself here.

It's fascinating that there are so many different time gaps between people from the same and similar worlds. So much has changed technologically since then; it must have been difficult for you to adjust.

Not as much as some, I imagine. While I'm not technologically inclined I don't find it too difficult to follow instructions.

_{[There's a definite glint of excitement in his eyes that should be familiar to anyone who knows him and he gestures a bit.]}

I never thought I would see something like this. Or this world, but that goes without saying.

I hate following directions for electronics. They're often more confusing and damaging than trial and error.

This place certainly is unique. It's definitely not anything like Earth. There aren't enough nightclubs.

I'll admit to it being confusing at times. I mostly try to stick with what I know.

_{[Hence why everything he does is audio. He misses his tape recorder a lot, actually.]}

Maybe you should start or fund one.

Yes, but where would I start? I don't even know where I would go to rent a facility that could host such things, or what the minimum wage here is, or even if people would be interested. I suppose I could do a survey, but the only thing I know for sure is that this city would be a prime location. And what sort of music would I even play? The stuff here is generally awful.

_{[Yes, but it's not Diane, and it's - not the kind of tape recorder he's been used to since he was 13. He misses it for sentimental reasons, mostly. And because he knew his tapes would get to the right person, which they don't here. Heck, there are no tapes here. So unfamiliar. ;o;]}

You'll figure something out.

_{[He smiles, a little.]}

Either that or it's as they say - some things are just not meant to be. Maybe night clubs is one of them, regrettably.

I'm sure that there would be interest among us foreigners for a nightclub or two, but I'll have to do my research.

_{[They're still all the rage in Coop's head. Recording things = good.]

[Cooper doesn't really answer, instead watching France think.]}

It would be beautiful. So many lights, so many drinks, so much sex...

_{[He shakes his head, amused. That's what you want to achieve, France?]}

I thought you had a partner.

_{[Lightly teasing, he knows that France probably meant for other people, but hey.]}

[Action] well Coop isn't actually a fun guy xD

[Action] To France, anyone can be fun ;3

[Action] evidently. xD

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