therealbrianna | Come As You Are // Open Post

[ She quickly steps towards the window and anticipating the key - but sees an airplane?

...Roy's airplane?

She's smiling, amused and her eyes are wide with both amazement and accomplishment as she turns to Josh. ]

Oh. My. God. That was so cool!! [ Her voice is hushed, but excited. ]

[ Grinning triumphantly now, and surprising himself with the realization that he likes that he's impressed his blade mate--

--and because his mind wanders in the slightest, the plane dips a little, though he catches it quick enough with a refocus of concentration. ] I'll keep it floating, but I think you better get it.

[ He likes this ability. He really does. ]

[ She's looking at it for a good few more seconds before plucking the keys mid-air. ]

That is some seriously serial moves, Josh. Anyway, shall we?

[ Her car is conveniently parked just outside, meaning there is no need to move the other cars. She unlocks the car and thankfully she installed the feature that makes the lock noiseless. ]

Be with you in a bit, [ willing the plane back now: through the main area, up the stairs and maneuvering it back onto the shelf so that no one is the wiser.

And then, turning to follow Brianna and stalling a little at the sight of the car. ]

You... weren't... serious about me driving... right?

[ She looks down at her shoes, then back at Josh. ]

Well, I wouldn't really mind but these are... really... high... heels...

[ Awkward silence. ]

You know how to drive, right?

[ Uh, yeah... peering at those shoes now. Very pretty ( eyes up, Joshua ) -- also very deadly-looking. Hey, c'mon. Heels. Heels. ]

Actually... no? [ Boy Next Door ( Who Knows Zilch About Cars ) Smile™.

Rocking back on his heels and then casting a glance at his watch. It's fairly early. Maybe... ]

I could... try? [ Small wince. Second life, new experiences, right? ] Maybe you could... teach me?

[ How hard could it be? ]

[ Actually... ]

That would be great! So we can have fun tonight AND you learn something new!

[ Uh... okay. Let's see how this goes.

Walking over and getting the door to the passenger side for her, before rounding to the driver's seat and sliding in.

Um. ]

[ Watching Josh now, kinda just to see if he knows where to begin.

.... Okay then. ]

Uhm... So first you have to start the car.

[ Oh, Josh. This is making her laugh in her mind. Of course, she won't tease him anymore. ]

[ Wordlessly asking for the keys by holding a hand out, and then slowly... turning -- no wait. ]

So I just turn this and it starts? Or do I need to... do anything else?

[ She doesn't know if Josh is kidding or... ]

Put on your seatbelt, check the mirrors if they're right for your height, adjust the seat to make sure you reach the pedals... [ She enumerates all the preliminary steps for safety, while pointing to the corresponding parts of the car.

She's actually having fun, teaching Josh. It's kinda cute. ]

[ He is so not kidding.

Okay, now. Following everything Brianna is telling him. Seat, check. Mirrors, check ( So what do I need to--oh, okay ). Seatbelt, check. Everything else, check. ]

Alright, I think that's everything. [ Wew. Turning the key now, and feeling the car rev to life. ]

[ She is oddly not worried at all. She really thinks that Josh has got this.

Plus, it's an automatic so it shouldn't be so bad. ...Right?

Smiling at Josh as she's giving further instructions. ]

Yep! You've got that part down pat.

[ She then proceeds to point at the pedals by Josh's feet, specifying accordingly which one is gas and which one is the break. ]

[ Nodding as he takes the instructions in, asling questions where he can interject just to clarify. Hands on the wheel, check rearview, foot stepping on the gas--

--and the car lurching forward that a moment of panic sets in and he hits the brakes. ]

Shit. Sorry, sorry.

[ She is just amused. Clutching her purse tightly, but she's laughing. ]

It's okay! It.. happens. Also I'm thinking maybe you shouldn't step on the gas like you want to uhm... kill a bug?

[ She sends a reassuring look to Josh, just to make sure he isn't embarrassed or anything. ]

[ It's not so much embarrassment as it is nerves. He's never driven a car before. Sure, his Dad was a mechanic, but they'd never had enough to indulge in an actual car of their own. Trips to school were school buses and then actual buses. And a lot of walking. ]

So uh, how...? [ Gesturing lamely towards the pedals. ] Sorry, I didn't expect it to feel so light. So step on it just a little, huh?

[ How does one describe the amount of pressure... Hmm. ]

Actually, [ She places a hand on Josh's arm, pressing down lightly and keeping it steady. ] kind of like that when you're just starting out. Then if the road is clear or if you need to speed up, you kind of apply more pressure gradually! [ Demonstrating it still with her hand on Josh's arm. ]

[ When Brianna demonstrates the amount of pressure against his arm, he isn't quite sure why he's glad that it's pretty dim.

At least until he feels his ears feel a little bit warm. ]

O-oh. Gotcha. [ Setting up and trying that again. Starting slow now, fingers adjusting their grip on the wheel because okay, Josh, breeeeathe.

Please work, please work... okay. Okay, better? ]

There you go! [ She says encouragingly. ]

[ Well, that certainly.boosts his confidence.

He drives slow, trying to get a feel of the way the car moves; there are the occasional stops, and there are about two times in which he deliberately slows down, but the engine doesn't die, and while it does take them a little longer than it probably should have to get to Haven's back door at Falner, they do get there.

This is Josh pressing his head to your steering wheel then, Bri; and he is laughing quietly with relief.

Tonight's been an interesting one so far. ]

Man, I am so happy we are here in one piece.

[ ...That wasn't entirely bad, for a first timer. Actually, it wasn't bad at all.

It was a lot more funny than good, but that works to their advantage. Make stupid memories, right? ]

I am seconding that motion.

[ He's laughing soundlessly now as he leans back, before he glances over and cants his head. ] Come on, let's go?

[ And with that, he's shutting off the engine and handing you back the keys before he slides out of the car to step on solid and steady ground.

It was pretty fun, nerves aside. He's already decided to ask Brianna about lessons if they find time over the next couple of days.

Holding his hand out for you now, Bri. It's a gesture that is more natural than it is deliberate, something that he offers just because he can and you're you. As it is, his eyes are fixed on the back door which has opened to let two of Haven's staff out for a cigarette break. ] I can definitely hear Rethe spinning.

[ The angel has a particular style. He's familiar with it now. ]

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[ She smiles at him as she takes his hand. She's thankful that at least the boys in her blade are gentlemen. No need to deal with the rowdy, annoying types. ]

Ooh, Rethe's on now? Let's go then! [ Gently tugging at Josh. ]

[ And he's following her lead, nodding a quick hello to the staff who sort of recognize him now.

Inside of Haven it's a mix of light and dark, the place is classy and even if there are a lot of people given the hour and the person at the DJ booth, it never seems to feel claustrophobic.

Leaning close to Brianna as he makes sure to keep anyone from bumping into her. ] The mezzanine looks full tonight, [ and it is, so he's scanning a place for them. ] Want to hang out by the bar until we find a free table?

Sure! Lead the way!

[ She's trying to shout out to him on top of the music. Haven is packed, but she doesn't really mind. It reminds her of her clubbing days in high school, except now she feels like she doesn't have to put on a show. She's extremely comfortable around Josh now. Besides, she's here to check the place out and to spend some time with Josh, not to fluff her feathers like a peacock. ]

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L M F A O these crazy kids

I support this. =))

cccccc: ano sabi ni paolo? "may god be with you"?

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