http://mike-cannon.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2008-01-11 03:06 pm
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The Perk, Friday afternoon [1/11]

Mike Cannon was a man of science. He believed in rational explanations and he was also a meteorolgy enthusiast. That's why Mike was currently hunkered down with his laptop browsing NOAA, the National Weather Service, and the Weather Channel's web sites, trying to figure out how it could be snowing. His caramel latte would probably get cold before he gave up.

[Open for all your caffeine-related needs! Come break Mike's brain with more talk of Fandom weirdness!]
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[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
Millie wandered in, secure in feeling that Liir would be fine running the store. She placed her order and smiled at the handsome looking man with his laptop as she waited for her food.

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
Mike was fairly wrapped up with weather reports, but when he realized that there was a pretty lady smiling at him, he smiled back and quickly shut the laptop.

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Hello," Millie said brightly. "I don't believe I've seen you around before."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Probably because I've only been in town for a week," he said. "I'm Mike Cannon. I'm teaching a computer class at the school. Would you like to join me?" he asked, pulling out an extra chair.

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I should like that very much," Millie said cheerfully. "Computers, they are quite amazing, are they not? Before I came here I could never have even imagine such things existing."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Computers are fantastic. I love working with them and I consider myself lucky that the school invited me to come out here and teach students how to use computers," said Mike.

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
"It is quite a wonderful place," Millie agreed. "I'm very glad that I ended up here."

She smiled at him, then blushed. "Oh Goddess, I keep doing this. I am most rude. My name is Millie and I own the bookstore in town."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
"It's very nice to meet you, Millie," said Mike. "I'll have to check out your bookstore. I love to read."

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
"I do as well," she admitted. "Which is why when I had to decide what to do I chose something that would keep me surrounded by books."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Good choice, go with something you love," said Mike. "I'm a veteran at the career change. I started out working for an engineering firm, got hooked on poker and became a professional gambler until I got in over my head, and then started parking cars at the casinos until one day, I got asked to help out security because I knew their computers better than they did. Now I'm teaching."

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
She wasn't entirely certain about some of the things he said - engineering and poker and casinos - but she understood enough to know what he meant. "It sounds as if you have had quite an interesting life," she said with a smile.

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
Despite all the stories that people have been telling Mike, from slayers to getting sucked into computers, he still wasn't registering the fact that people in Fandom weren't quite used to the world he was living in.

"I guess it's interesting in that I never managed to settle down anywhere. Actually, I did find something pretty stable for a while in Las Vegas, but then my casino got robbed on my watch and I found myself out of a job," said Mike. "I'm really hoping this teaching job works out."

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh Goddess!" Millie said, looking shocked. "Robbed. That must have been terrible!"

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
"I've had to watch a lot of casino robberies before, but this one was the worst," said Mike. "It is not a good time to be at my old job. The hardest part about leaving was that we were all like family to each other."

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
Millie nodded. "It would be terribly hard to leave one's family. At least I assume so. I have never had one."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, that's a shame," said Mike. "Do you have anyone here with you in Fandom?" And this is the part where Mike checked oh-so-subtly for a wedding ring.

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
"Just my cat, Proudfoot," Millie told him. "She's been with me since I first ran away."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
"They're very intelligent animals, aren't they? What were you running away from?" asked Mike.

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
"I was going to be killed when I was no longer a girl and able to be the Living Asheth," Millie said quietly. "So when I received the portent I took Proudfoot, who had just been born, and fled."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
Mike didn't understand all of it, but his eyes widened when Millie mentioned the part about being killed. "That's just awful," he said. "I'm glad you were able to get out of there."

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
"As am I," she said with a grin.

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
"There's no chance that they could catch up with you, is there?" asked Mike worriedly.

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, they already found me," Millie said easily, "But Mother Proudfoot helped convince them that I was dead. Asheth demands a life, you know, but she's not always very bright."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
"Wow," said Mike. "If they ever come back, I'd be happy to help you out."

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
A smile spread across her face. "You would stand up to the Arm of Asheth for me?" she asked. "That is most kind of you. And very brave."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Anything to help out a lovely lady in need," said Mike, smiling.

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
Millie blushed a little and ducked her head, sipping at her tea to compose herself. "Well, luckily, there should be no need for such gallantry, but I will remember that you offered."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Any time I can be of assistance, just let me know," said Mike. "I like helping people out, and those of us without family around have to stick together."

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
Millie nodded. "Yes, I agree. It is important to stick together. And... I rather like your company."

[identity profile] mike-cannon.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
"And I'm enjoying yours as well," said Mike. "I'll definitely be visiting your bookstore."

[identity profile] livingasheth.livejournal.com 2008-01-12 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
She smiled and blushed a bit again. "I shall look forward to seeing you there."
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