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[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ is helping with this & that, exchanging a few words with some people, sitting down for a few minutes with others if they were insistent -- but he's mostly on his feet or by the door, greeting & serving.

this used to be his life. he doesn't really miss it (right now, he was only here for anna; wouldn't be here otherwise). eyes go up to the clock for the umpteenth time, sighing inwardly. too much time left. too much. ]

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[strongtype.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I will not be serving as a host tonight.

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

No?

[ tilts head to the side, giving him a sort of soft, affectionate look. ]

Would it be against the rules to sit and talk with a customer, then?

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

No. As long as you are aware that I have my own duties.

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

I won't take up too much of your time. Promise.

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ close to smiling. collects himself & nods. ]

We have seats open a little further back.

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

In the back, huh.

[ won't make any suggestive comments, honest. straightens self and puts his hands in his pockets. ]

Lead the way, then.

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ grabbing a fresh tray of refreshments as he goes. ]

Would you like anything to drink?

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

[ watches him carefully as he goes. it's been a while since he's seen him "at work." ]

Just water, thanks.

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ carrying himself lightly, trying not to seem too put-off-ish.

leading them around the crowd instead of through it, thus avoiding stares & bumps along the way. when by the target couch, takes a step to the side & motions riku to sit. ]

1/2

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

...

[ raises an eyebrow. ]

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

[ since nobody is looking, he takes the hand rob motions with into one of his own, pulling him along to sit while he does. lets go after that, just in case. ]

Much better.

1/3

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ mindful of the tray in his hand as he sits down -- ]

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ -- half on riku's lap.

& sits there, feeling both awkward & comfortable at the same time. decision time. ]

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ reaches sideways a little to put the tray on the table near the couch & then looks at riku, not really moving. a little tense, though. ]

Is this uncomfortable?

1/2

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

[ oh. that smile on his face? yeah, he can't hide it. ]

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

[ time to be a jerk, though. ]

Yeah, Rob, you're really heavy. You're like, what, 100 pounds?

[ --puts a hand on the small of his back, just in case he takes that seriously. ]

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ if we're playing that game, he will take it seriously. ]

My apologies.

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

I forgive you, but only because you're so cute.

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

. . .

[ resists elbowing him & gets to his feet instead. ]

Will water be all?

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

I don't want it anymore.

[ sorry, rob, but he's tugging you down again. ]

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ so demanding. resists getting pulled down this time, standing firm. ]

Alright. Please move a little to the side.

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

Must I?

[ sighs. so demanding. complies, though, moving an inch or two over. ]

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ sits down, bumping their legs together. ]

[advantaged.livejournal.com]

[ shifts and scoots down further on the couch, looking as if he doesn't want the contact.

that is, until he flops down, head landing on rob's lap. hi up there. ]

1/2

[strongtype.livejournal.com]

[ stiffens, surprised again. ]