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cuddletalk2018-02-06 04:23 pm
istoriografos) wrote in cuddletalk2018-02-06 04:23 pm
video; un:steel
[ When the video starts, it shows Nate sitting behind a desk, a book in his hands, feet up on the desk, boots beating the rhythm of a song in the background - if you're anywhere from his time, you may recognize Crank That, by Soulja Boy. The desk is a mess of papers and books and pens, haphazard.
Nate looks at the camera, the spine of the book in his hands reading Cadelle Through The Ages. ]
Fun fact for you, Cadelle. [ And then he looks back down at the book, reading out loud: ]
At Clementine Cadelle's funeral in 1845, her pet parrot, (that she requested in her will should attend,) had to be removed because it was swearing. It was heard using the term 'shitstick' as it sat perched on the front pew. She apparently also had a pet bear, whom did not attend the funeral.
[ He closes the book, a crooked grin on his face as he looks back up. ]
Now, if it was possible here, I'd totally go back in time just to meet her. Tell me, which historical figure would you like to meet if you had the chance?
Nate looks at the camera, the spine of the book in his hands reading Cadelle Through The Ages. ]
Fun fact for you, Cadelle. [ And then he looks back down at the book, reading out loud: ]
At Clementine Cadelle's funeral in 1845, her pet parrot, (that she requested in her will should attend,) had to be removed because it was swearing. It was heard using the term 'shitstick' as it sat perched on the front pew. She apparently also had a pet bear, whom did not attend the funeral.
[ He closes the book, a crooked grin on his face as he looks back up. ]
Now, if it was possible here, I'd totally go back in time just to meet her. Tell me, which historical figure would you like to meet if you had the chance?
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Well. Nate can imagine, to an extent... Mick's pretty quiet, doesn't care for much as long as things get done, and he's left alone to drink his beer and he gets to burn something from time to time.
Still, Nate can't quite hide the slight disappointment on his face that he's not getting any blackmail material. Maybe he even grumbles a bit as he sits back into his chair, the leather creaking a little as he moves. ]
Hmph. Fine.
[ However, the rest... ]
Wait, what? No, c'mon, look at you, man. Doubt it's you.
[ Nate might be... 85% straight, but he's not blind. Derek had a lot going on for him, and apparently, he's also interesting and smart. ]
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[ Derek at least has the grace to look marginally apologetic about that. Clearly, the other man had been fishing for something incriminating, because Derek's guessing he knows Mick already, maybe even from back home. He's equally as sorry as he isn't that he had to disappoint the guy.
He huffs a little laugh when Nate reassures him that it isn't him. Derek isn't unaware that he's physically attractive, at least conventionally. He's also not really talking about that, but it's not like Nate would know. ]
Well, thanks. That's just kind of my luck. Back home, my dating life exponentially worse, so I'll take getting ghosted. But all the same. Can't fault a guy for noticing a pattern.
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How is it even possible? Do you just have really bad taste?
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Yeah, at least back home. Fatally bad, man.
[ Literally. ]
Really, scary bad taste.
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[ Nate claps his hands together, before pointing at the screen. ]
We should go on a night out, and I will wingman the hell out of you. I think you need to let go of the whole inhibitions things, and possibly, get super laid. You can look for the perfect woman too but, man, that shouldn't keep you from having fun.
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I'm not really looking to get "super laid" but meeting new people would be awesome. I kind of have to be a take it slow kind of guy these days. Impulsive decisions have never done me any favors.
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[ He's genuinely curious. One-night stands are the kind of things Nate has done and will do again, just because they're easy. As long as he doesn't care for the person he's sleeping with, of course. If he gives a damn, he's entirely screwed. ]
I get being cautious, honestly. But maybe if you let loose a bit, you might relax a bit.
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[ Needless to say, Derek doesn't trust not knowing someone before letting her into his bed, anymore. He wishes he could go back to those days, but it's not like he can just flip a switch. He'll get there eventually, probably, but for now he's going to have to take what he can get and what he can get is a willingness to try if he's allowed to take his time with it. That's better than what he had back home, anyway. ]
Would you? I'm not talking about a little run of the mill crazy in my past, man, I'm talking literal homicide. I like to know someone a little better before all that now, you know?
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[ Damn, and he thought the Legends were bad at people. ]
It's not going to happen here, you know? This place is all about... being good. Surely they don't let psychos in.
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[ He really should start believing himself. ]
I'm willing to go out with an open mind, but I make no promises beyond that. Is that a fair compromise?
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[ Are an absolutely control freak, and need to relaaaaaaax. But he'll tell you that once you have that 'buzz'. ]
Yeah, sure. It counts.
[ It doesn't count. ]
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When's good for you? My schedule is pretty flexible, I mean, I only really work part time now and I volunteer a little at the animal shelter, so I can shift things around if your schedule is more structured and set.
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[ He's never been to a strip club. Beacon Hills doesn't have one and he wasn't as cautious in his Brooklyn years. This should be interesting... ]
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[ Never fear, Derek. Mick is easily swayed by the Heywood charm. ]
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If you say so. Meet you guys at CriminALES?
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That's a bro-date, bro!
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Indeed. See you then.
[ Here goes nothing. ]