The Perk [all morning]

[sith_happened]

Anakin was in the back corner of the Perk, holding the World's Largest Cup of black coffee between his hands and staring at the snow outside.

Maybe his arrival had gone unnoticed and he could have a quiet morning by himself to acclimate.

[OOC: But of course I'm not expecting that to happen. Chat away!]

Bent - Matchbox Twenty

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[can_be_more]

The radio didn't exactly tell Aeryn anything about what's going on. She's pretty sure someone just said something about Anakin being Vader and the squirrels caught it. If so, she's going to have to kick some squirrels, if he didn't already send them all running or something.

She's spent the first part of her morning stalking Vader's office in case he's in there (yes, she did say she wasn't going back. She lied like a lying thing), then decided she should just go for a walk, and while she's out, she might as well get some coffee, because she's not going unprepared if she needs to throw something at him next week.

So when Aeryn gets up to the counter, it's kind of only by chance that she sees Anakin. And she's left kind of just standing there, not sure what's happening.

[sith_happened]

"Hello, Aeryn," Anakin said quietly, watching for her reaction.

[can_be_more]

When the barista tries to take her order, Aeryn tells her to shut up, instead stepping closer to Anakin's table.

She doesn't say anything at first, because the "um"s kind of don't need to be said.

Well, no, actually, frell it, yes they do. "Um."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel had actually missed radio last night because of Oscar mocking and avoided the podcast this morning, not quite willing to listen to the details of the memorial service.

In the mood for caffiene in a more elaborate form, she headed to the Perk, got herself a large mocha and a muffin, then settled down at a table with a sudoku puzzle book. As she opened it, Isabel glanced casually around the room at the other patrons, only to stare openly when she noticed the person sitting in the back corner.

[sith_happened]

Anakin gave her a small smile. "Good morning," he said conversationally.

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

John hadn't missed the radio broadcast, catching mention of Anakin's name in his sleepy daze so it hadn't really registered.

Coming into the Perk this morning, hoping to get some sweets and hot chocolate, his first glimpse of Anakin is followed by a huge smile.

"Oh my god, I'm dreaming."

[sith_happened]

Anakin gave him an answering grin and stood up. "You dream about me often, do you?" he asked, coming closer.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory had had a tough night, but thankfully, she had slept.

That said, she still woke earlier than usual, and still needed coffee. With Luke still sleeping in her bed, she had carefully crawled out, gotten dressed, and toddled down to the Perk - looking a bit healthier than she had recently, but still sleepy.

It was only after she'd ordered the largest mocha she could find and a muffin that she noticed anyone else there. (It is Rory and coffee, after all. Anakin or no, she's got a one-track mind.)

So she said the only appropriate thing. "Hi."

[sith_happened]

"Good morning," Anakin replied politely.

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly hardly ever listened to the radio any more. She hadn't last night either. Her being in The Perk today was just a zomg amazing coincidence. She wasn't even looking to see who else was in there before going up to the counter to order a hot chocolate.

It was only when she turned away from the counter to look for a place to sit that she saw him.

"ANAKIN!" she yelled in shocked, happy surprise. Dropping the cup of now forgotten chocolate, she ran at him, intent on hugging the life out of him.

[sith_happened]

Anakin stood up quickly. Getting knocked out of his chair would be undignified.

"Molly!" he replied, hugging her tightly. "It's good to see you."

[needsaparrot]

Xander couldn't claim complete coincidence since he'd definitely heard the radio last night, but he certainly hadn't walked into the Perk looking to confirm the broadcast. He'd walked in for the large thing-with-a-lot-of-espresso-and-sugar-in-it in his hands. Turning around to find out the squirrels had been right, that was a bonus feature.

"Anakin?" he asked anyway as he walked closer to the table, just in case it was Fandom Twin Syndrome after all.

[sith_happened]

Anakin tilted his head and blinked, processing the changes in Xander's appearance, then smiled.

"Good morning, Xander."

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Jake was actually at the Perk for coffee, having just come home from Madripoor. He'd finished the courier assignment in record time, and had even had time to go souvenir shopping before getting shipped back to Fandom. Apparently his dad didn't think now was a good time to be vacationing in Madripoor.

He walked past Anakin and glared at the stupid cup of black coffee he was holding. Stupid black coffee.

[sith_happened]

Anakin raised an eyebrow. "I never knew coffee to offend you, Jake."

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe wasn't fond of having to drink decaf, but it was better than going without coffee at all. But getting something to drink didn't seem quite as important when she approached the counter, and spotted Anakin.

[sith_happened]

Anakin gave her a wary smile. "Good morning."

[swerval_zero]

Zero shuffled into the Perk, about half awake. Coffee...coffee...Anakin...wait, Anakin?

"ANAKIN!" she squeaked happily.

[sith_happened]

Anakin smiled back at her. "Zero!"

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean went down into town to the Perk for some coffee before he started packing for his and Alec's trip.

He did a double take when he saw Anakin sitting at a table there.

"Dude, aren't you supposed to be dead?"

[sith_happened]

Anakin smiled. "I've been hearing that a lot this morning," he said. "It's good to see you, Dean."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam needed coffee beans, which was why she headed directly over to the shelves only giving the most cursory of glances around the Perk. She was deliberating her selection and turned to check the prices when she saw...

"Anakin?" And then there was staring.

[sith_happened]

Anakin gave her a small wave. "Good morning."

[twohalvesofaphd.livejournal.com]

Zack wandered into the Perk. "Anakin? Oh, good, you're not dead."

[sith_happened]

"I've been hearing that a lot," Anakin replied with a small smile. "Hello, Zack."