Perkolator, late Sunday afternoon.

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

Manny and Paige come into the coffee shop. He holds the door open for her, and conducts her to the counter. He orders:

A three-shot latte, wet, with butterscotch syrup, in a two-shot mug please. And a toasted tea cake with butter.

He looks at Paige

And ...?

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[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige thinks a moment* a latte with carmel syrup sounds good, thanks Manny

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

Manny settles up and they find a table.

So ... you said you'd been unwell? *is concerned* A "big crying mess"? Is it something to be shared? Or should I not be asking?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige smiles* No it's ok I don't mind talking about now I've got a grip *she lowers her voice* After Geoff left I kinda didn't eat for a couple of days and well I passed out on Wednesday and as for the crying thing, well that was because of Geoff too

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

Oh, you've got to keep your blood sugar up. *He pushes the plate to her* You ought to eat something, even when you feel awful. Was anyone around to help when you passed out? I wish I'd been there. He'll be back soon, I hope. I wish there was something I could do.

*He listens to the faint piped music.* ...and I will try to fix you... *He gives a half-smile.*

Yes, I wish there was something I could do.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige smiles* I'm ok now, Tara made us pancakes for breakfast and yeah there were a few people there to help me. It's was embarrassing really.

*She sighs* Don't worry Manny just having someone to talk to's helping, I'm loads better than I was last week!

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

*is glad he can help*
*feels for your embarrassment*

I'm glad things are better. Do you know why he had to go away? Something important, I imagine. Was it work?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

I'm not totally sure why actually, he had to kinda rush off as soon as the letter came, I think he said it had something to do with the King

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

The King? That's odd. He died nearly thirty years ago ... Are we talking about the same King? Fat singer, fond of burgers?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige laughs* I don't think we are, no I can't remember which King it was now, whichever one reigned during the 14th century I guess, but that's even odder right?

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

14th century ... Sounds like Edward the Third or Richard the Second. I'm a bit rusty on my history. I've seen some odd things in this town, so a commission from another century fits right in.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*she smiles* I think he said it was Edward

((kinda falling asleep here if you're ok stop soonish, damn me staying up til 6am this morning!))

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

((OOC - Me too. Too many late nights myself. Will wind up IC))

He must be a really good poet if he gets royal commissions. I've never written anything.

*finishes his coffee*

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige grins and finishes her coffee too* He's an amazing poet

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

So it would seem.

*stands up*

Walk you home?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige stand up and offers her hand* That would be nice

[mannybianco.livejournal.com]

*Manny takes Paige's hand and opens the door for her, and they leave.*