At Aiden's house; New London, Britannia:
Joseph (to Persephone): Hey.
Persephone (to Joseph): OH! Well, hello there, stranger! This is a nice surprise. I thought you had final exams coming up & wouldn't be able to visit.
Joseph (to Persephone): Yeah, I did. I finished earlier in the week & passed 'em all, which means I've graduated. So, I thought I'd come see you.
Persephone (to Joseph): That's so moo, Joseph! Congratulations. Ooooo. We should totally go out and celebrate. If I finish up my work around here, I bet I can talk Mrs. Esterly in letting me have the rest of the day. Come on! Help me with the weeding?
Joseph (to Persephone): Yeah, okay.
Several hours later, at a shady pub; East Garden, New London, Britannia:
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Nate? What are you doing in East Garden?
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Drinking. Wanna buy me the next round, hot stuff? ...just sit down will you?
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): ... Sure. I'll have one of whatever you're drinking. And the name's Yuki. Yuki Sato.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. Sure. It's your funeral, Yuki. Sorry I forgot your name an' all...
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): No worries, sexy. It looks like you've had a few... You're the last person I expected to see in a dive like this.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. What can I say? I like my drinks cheap and my company amenable. I've had my eye on that tall drink in the corner all night, but he's pointedly ignoring me. I must not be his type. You're saving me from spending all night in my own company.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Oh? Is he interesting to you? I bet I could get his attention for you or would you rather just watch? ;-)
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Ha ha ha! Well, shit... That depends on how good the floor show is.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Heh. I'll try to make it good... Anything special you're aiming for or are you just wanting a distraction?
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Let's just say, the more eyes on you, the better.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): One very, very good distraction coming up...
A few minutes later:
Nathaniel: Woah. Holy shit. She wasn't kidding... (to stranger & Yukiko) 'Scuse me, sir. I hope y'all don't mind the interruption, but I believe this young lady promised me another drink. Come find us later, and I'll make sure she picks up where she left off. ;-)
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Spoilsport. :-P
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Yeah, I've heard that about myself.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): ... I hope you got what you needed. He had the clammiest hands.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): ..Heh. Yeah. Thanks. I guess Victor ain't got anything worry about, then? :-P
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): ... Are you hoping for details, stud? Heh. I'm just kidding, I don't kiss & tell... Unless it's useful, that is.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. I can honestly say, I do not want to fucking know. Well, that's me done. Now I'm drinking all recreational like.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Heh... Well, I've still got a little work to do. Looks like my appointment has finally arrived. See ya in a bit, sexy.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. Sexy, huh? Lemme know if you need me to return the favor.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Heh. Thanks for the offer, but I'm not sure you could handle it... Just keep an eye on the door.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Aye aye, ma'am.
Winchester (to Yukiko): Why on earth did you make me meet you here?
Yukiko (to Winchester): Heh. Because I thought it would be funny. Not to mention, I wasn't sure if you would show.
Winchester (to Yukiko): This place smells of urine, old beer & stale food… What do you need?
Yukiko (to Winchester): Here's the list and the address of where to drop it off.
Winchester (to Yukiko): Really? I am not your errand boy, my dear.
Yukiko (to Winchester): Yes, you are, Fox... Or I'll tell Fiona about how it was me that saved her in Budapest & not you. She will kick your ass.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko & Winchester): Heh.
Winchester (to Yukiko): ... She would at that. Fine. And, I won't tell your young man that your out & about with your partner's boy.
Yukiko (to Winchester): That is not much of a threat, Fox. Nate is SOOO not my type. He's all scrawny & rude.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Damn straight I am. (to Winchester) You know what they say, Red. Keep it in the family.
Winchester (to Nathaniel): I believe that's what I told your mother last night.
Nathaniel (to Winchester): Ha ha! DAMN. That's a coincidence. I think your dad told me the same thing.
Winchester (to Nathaniel): Not surprising, really. He was always a bit of a poof, at least the way my mother tells it.
Yukiko (to Winchester & Nathaniel): Would you two just fight or fuck already? I'm getting bored... and sober.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. He can't afford me.
Winchester (to Yukiko): Not to worry, Yuki. This is, I believe some sort of bonding moment.
Yukiko (to Winchester): Heh. Run away while you still can, Fox. (to Nathaniel) Fill me with more booze, Nate!
Winchester (to Nathaniel & Yukiko): Heh. This could go on all night... As can I. However, I have supplies to purchase for our lovely lady here. Perhaps some other time, Nathaniel. I'll leave you two to your drinking. I'll see you later.
Nathaniel (to Winchester): Ha ha ha! I been on the end of this kinda challenge before. It don't end well. (to Yukiko) Want another of the same?
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Dear god, yes... So, whatcha think of Fox? Good for a night?
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Who? Red? Eh. Not bad. But, not better than what I got at home. Heh. Besides, he's straight as shit.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Hey, only on Sundays. :-P
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Trust me. He was checking out your ass WAY more than mine.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Heh. He has seen my ass before... We were undercover together once... Not like that, you dirty boy.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. What? Not my fault you used phrasing that made it sound like that. And he might've seen your ass before, but it didn't stop him from looking again. Heh. Don't make a face. He's not interested, but you're a fucking hot little thing. Folks that swing that way're gonna notice.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Hot little thing, really? Heh. You have a fucking way with words, you should be a poet.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Yeah. I'm an erudite motherfucker. It's the first thing people notice about me.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Well, there's that and the fact that you dress like a homeless person. :-P
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): What? I do fuckin' not! Why does everyone keep saying that? Just cause I don't wear a goddamn suit like... Shit. Like just about every other guy I know... Wait! I know at least three other guys who don't look like they escaped a fuckin' runway show. So there.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Heh. Do they live here or in the colonies? Shit. I am a bit toasty. I should get home.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. Yeah. Me too. My other half will be wondering... SHIT. Ha ha ha! Oh, man. Walkin' home is gonna be INTERESTING.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): I'll be all sorts of chivalrous and walk you home, tastycakes... Heh. Sorry. Mars sent over a care package of movies from over that way for me... I think they're rubbing off a bit.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Ha ha ha! Careful there, Yoyo. Somebody might think you got a sense of humor under that stoic ninja bullshit you got going.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Oh no, my reputation will be utterly ruined! What is this poor ninja girl to do?
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): You'll have to go rogue, and start being a pirate or a barmaid or some shit. Oh... Goddamn. I need to get an assignment from the old ladies that doesn't involve me pickling my entire fucking liver in one evening.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Heh. Come on, lightweight.
