Dropping by the Perk...

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Shane approached the counter and smiled at the big blue guy and Miss Jane. She ordered her usual and apologized again for the mess that had been made the day before. She paid for her drink and when her order was ready, she took her cup and turned, scanning the tables, trying to decide on a place to sit.

Her eyes landed on a young woman seated in the corner, several shopping bags piled up around the foot of her chair, looking vaguely shell-shocked. There was something familiar about her, but she couldn't place it from where she was standing. Frowning to herself, she took a sip of her coffee and headed over to take a closer look as well as see if there was anything she could do to help.

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[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Feeling someone watching her, Jake looked up meeting the eyes of someone who looked familiar. Who is.. Ah, gun girl. Maybe she'll shoot me if I ask nicely. Jake smiled and made a 'come sit down' motion.

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Blinking a little in bewilderment, Shane returned the smile as she pulled out the chair across from the girl and sat down. Apparently, this girl knew her, but Shane didn't know the girl.

Even at her most promiscuous, Shane has always been able to remember the names and the faces of all the women she's been with. And, since moving into town just a couple of weeks prior, there were only two women that she'd been with and... the one sitting across from her? Wasn't one of the two.

Placing her cup on the table, she rested her elbows on it and leaned in a little, fixing her with a curious look. "Do I, uhh... do I know you?" She asks a little sheepishly.

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"You remember with the zombies? The guy with the backpack and the booze? That was me." Jake sighed, poking her coffee. "I think I prefered the zombies. Being a girl sucks."

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Shane sits back a little, eyes widening just slightly. "Ohh... ohh, shit, you were the -- you were the guy who was jonesing for some coffee! Right!" She says brightly, chuckling to herself a little as she finally places the face. "Jake." She pauses for a moment and leans back in her chair a little more as she gives her an up and down look. "You're cute," she says, though the comment is more an expression of surprise than a come-on.

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"Thanks?" Jake said, eyebrow rising at the tone of voice. Was this some sort of weird girl thing? She could count on one hand the times she'd ever told a guy he was cute, but girls seemed to be doing it all the time. "Er. You're pretty?"

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Shane's own eyebrow arched... very slowly... and then she laughed even harder as she slouched down in her chair, shoulders shaking. "Thank you," she says, still chuckling under her breath. She reached for her coffee and took a sip. "There's nothing wrong with girls. I like girls. I like being a girl," she says with a philosophical shrug.

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"I don't," Jake said very firmly. She hesitated for a moment. "There's all these... girly things. And I have to wear a bra," she added with a deep frown.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory wanders into the Perk. Her hangover's subsided a little, but she's still wearing the slightly-oversized sunglasses and has her dark hair haphazardly piled on her head - giving her the appearance of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's after a very, very hard night.

She notices Shane and Jake talking in the corner, and waves with a small smile.

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Sitting up a bit more in her seat, Shane returns the wave. "Did you get home all right?" She calls over to her.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory nods, walking over and pushing her sunglasses up on top of her head. "Yeah - and thanks again for letting me...um...pass out," she says, a faint blush creeping across her cheeks.

"I don't drink a lot - I'm still figuring out my tolerance, and apparently I'm a lightweight," she says with a little laugh.

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

"Hey, no, don't worry about it, you're fine," Shane says easily as she reaches out and gently taps her elbow. "It was no trouble at all. Promise. I was just glad you were able to come." She offers Rory a warm smile. "So did you have fun? Before the light-weight thing kicked in and you passed out, that is."

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Still pondering Shane's statement about not having to wear a bra, Jake smiles up at Rory. "Hey. I'm afraid your shoes died, but I'll get you new ones."

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Oh no! They died? Did you give them a decent burial at least?" Rory asks, smiling benignly down at Jake, feeling slightly awkward towering over the two of them.

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Slouching back down in her seat, Shane pushes the chair adjacent to hers out from the table with her foot. "Hey, have a seat, Rory," she offers, smiling. She glances over at Jake. "That's cool with you, right?"

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"I had so much fun. And, by the way, you should expect a delievery tonight," Rory says with a wry grin. "I wasn't sure if I was going to see you, but I wanted to send my thanks."

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Shane's shoulder slump slightly as she looks at Rory. "You didn't have to do that... seriously," she says. "Thank you so much, though. I'm just glad everybody had a good time. That's the whole point, right?"

[coffeesmith.livejournal.com]

Smith spots Shane and walks over to the table.

"Hey, Shane. Did Hank tell you about your discount?"

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

"Jane, hi!" Shane says, offering her a friendly and at once deeply grateful smile. "Yes, yes he did! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. You didn't have to do that."

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

"You get a discount?" Jake asks, jealously.

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Turning to look at Jake, Shane shakes her head, chuckling. "Yeah, I... it's no big deal. I just watched Jane's wet clothes for her one night during zombie weekend so they wouldn't get ruined."

[coffeesmith.livejournal.com]

Smith remembers that Hank told her about Jake's recent gender-flip (gotta know about our best customers, after all) and looks at Jake with a glint of laughter in her eyes.

"As our resident unofficial Caffiene Addict, I might be able to work out a bulk rate for you. But what would I get in return, dear... girl?"

[coffeesmith.livejournal.com]

"I take care of those who take care of me."

Jane flashes a short, sardonic grin.

"Welcome to the family, kid. In the meantime, need a refill?"

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

"Oh..." Shane looks at her for a moment before glancing down at her cup. She picks it up and finishes off the few remaining drops of espresso before holding out the cup to her. "Thanks so much," she says sincerely.

[coffeesmith.livejournal.com]

Smith notices some commotion over by the counter (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandomtownies/136623.html?thread=4199087#t4199087).

"Just a sec."

She runs over.

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Seeing Jane take off running, Shane turns to look in the direction she ran. Frowning, her nose picks up the scent of something burning. "Shit," she mutters. She places her cup on the table and takes after Jane to see if there's anything she can do to help.