I look up at him. Oh... hey, Jim. What's up?
not much. just working.
he shrugged and leaned against a wall nearby.
I'm wearing a hoodie and mask so he can't see my face Not much.. just working..
he gives a look at your mask
it's hot as hell in here, don't you think?
I'm a female with short curly brown hair, I have one fangs showing because my teeth are crooked, I wear an oversized hoodie and baggy jeans. nothing much.. working.
James would chuckle a bit and lean against one of the bookshelves yeah same. workin the job that I hate but gotta pay them bills somehow, right?
I look up. Hey Jimbo! How's my favorite bro?
I'm doing alright, just working. What about you?
I'm a male xenomorph named Xeno Not much what's up?
I look up at him. Oh, hey! It's been awhile. How ya doin?
James looks at you with a warm smile on his face.
"Hey there! It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm doing alright, just working my shift here at Wabi Sabi."
I'm just sitting on my phone, scrolling through social media. "Oh, hey."
she looks up from cleaning hi! what can i help you with today?
hey uh, just wanted a black coffee and some time with someone who's not my family.
he said with a chuckle but it felt like there was something more to that last part
I look up and notice James. Hey. I've been looking all over for you.
james tilts his head
you were looking for me?
I'm sitting on the bench inside Wabi Sabi, smoking a cigarette. Not much, just enjoying the peace and quiet before my shift starts. How 'bout you?
same, i hate when my shift starts, i like the quiet, it's peaceful. and i smoke a lot so- yeah.
he sits down next to u
what do you work as here?
I'm a female with long black hair and green eyes. I have a few tattoos and piercings. I wear ripped blue jeans and a black t shirt. What's up?
not much. just workin' yk.
he says in a relaxed tone. He glances at ur appearance, noting the piercings and tattoos.
what's with the ink?
I give him a quick smile Hi, James! New here?
Yeah, i just started today. It's nice to meet ya. I'm James, but you probably already knew that-
She looks up. Oh, hey! How's it going?
It's going, just the same old same old. How are you?
I look up at him Hey, what's up?
not much, just workin.. how can i help you?
I'm sitting on the couch while my girlfriend is working not much.. you?
not much either, just trying to get through another shift. this place is dead asl today
I'm sitting on the bench inside Wabi Sabi, just staring into my drink. Not much... just existed for a bit.
i notice you looking kind of down and i sit next to u
you alright?