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|Date of Scene=2020/07/04
|Location=Cafe - Greenwich Village
|Synopsis=Hank and JD meet at a cafe and talk about life.
|Cast of Characters=95,1028
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|Poses=:'''{{#var:95|Henry McCoy (95)}} has posed:'''<br>The rather large cafe is a fairly busy establishment this evening. There's plenty of space to chill out, play games or get something to drink. People are currently taking advantage of all of these activities. Entering the joint is a fellow covered in bright, blue fur. He's wearing a black short sleeved button up, khakis and huge brown loafers, trying to fit in to the establishment. Well, meet the perceived dress code, at least. It ain't always easy sticking out like a sore, blue thumb. <br><br>As he maneuvers his way through the crowds Beast takes in the sights, sounds and smells, his superhuman senses picking up on numerous sensations as he meanders towards the counter. Upon his arrival he opens his mouth to speak to an attendant there who cuts him off with words, "ID, please." <br><br>Rather startled by the abruptness, but not seeming to be put off, Hank produces a driver's license, handing it over. When it's returned it's accompanied by a bracelet, which he puts on. "So what'll it be?" asks, the person who just ID'd him.<br><br>After a brief glance at what's on offer McCoy requests a glass of red wine and is promptly served, in exchange for a debit card which is used to start a tab, He's about to finally ask his question when the person behind the counter moves to serve another guest. Frowning slightly, he decides instead to just take a seat on one of the stool, sipping his drink. <br><br>People are kind of staring at the famous scientist. Probably not because they know about the many contributions he's made to the field of biology, but because he's furry and blue.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1028|Jessica Drew (1028)}} has posed:'''<br>A distracted young woman pushes through the doors and pauses for a brief moment, looking up from her phone as if she has only just realized where she has found herself. She is clad in an espresso leather blazer with a black bodysuit beneath, jeans, and matching dark brown leather boots. She looks about appraising before deciding to stay. She meanders through the throngs toward the counter and seats herself with a flump on a stool. "Scotch. Make a lit a double. Neat," she replies when asked what she'll have. No one asks for her ID. Jessica Drew is known here. <br><br>Almost instinctually, Jess looks sidelong down the bar and gives Hank a twiddle-fingered wave.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:95|Henry McCoy (95)}} has posed:'''<br>When he picks up on Jessica's presence, Hank turns to face her just in time to catch her little wave. He returns it with one of his own before picking up his drink and hopping up from his stool to mosey on over. "How are you, my friend?" the blue fellow asks his acquaintance with a smile on his face. Gesturing towards a stool next to hers he asks, "May I join you?"<br><br>He looks around for a moment, checking out the crowd, many of whom are checking him out. They're getting more used to his presence by the minute.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1028|Jessica Drew (1028)}} has posed:'''<br>"Please," Jessica offers in reply to the fuzzball's query. "Rough day? I don't think I've ever seen you here." She pauses to accept her drink as the tender sets it on a napkin. Then she turns to face Henry. "I think I'd remember," she adds with a wink, and she lifts her glass to him.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:95|Henry McCoy (95)}} has posed:'''<br>"Thank you," Hank says as he slides onto the seat next to his pal. As her glass lifts his does as well, moving to gently clink them together. With a soft chuckle he explains, "I was hoping to surprise a lady friend after she got off of work but she had to pull an extra shift, unfortunately. I'd heard good things about this place and sought it out to see if it measured up." Raising his glass to his lips he has a sip, "So far it seems like quite a nice establishment."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1028|Jessica Drew (1028)}} has posed:'''<br>Jessica gives Hank a conspiratory glance as her eyes slide around the room. "I'll let ya in on a little secret about this place. It's so great because it's 88.934 percent geeks." At that, she grins and takes a mouthful of the amber liquid from her glass and holds it for a moment before swallowing. Heavens know she would never be affected by the elixir. But the act itself seems to steady her. "So...a lady friend, eh? Too bad she had to work. I'd have liked to meet anyone who'd catch your eye."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:95|Henry McCoy (95)}} has posed:'''<br>When Jess tells her little secret Hank's big, fuzzy head tilts back a little bit as he laughs, "I'll fit in well here, then." Taking another sip of his wine he says, "Yes. I'd have liked to take her here, perhaps. Or dinner. Perhaps a movie." Just spend some time with her, probably. "I'd be happy to introduce the two of you some time. We could meet for coffee or something along those lines. I don't believe she's much of a drinker." Lifting the wine glass up he looks at its contents for a moment, "Not that I am, either. My secondary mutation made it nearly impossible for me to get drunk, but it's fun to have a glass now and then."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1028|Jessica Drew (1028)}} has posed:'''<br>"I feel you, Big Guy. Something about taking a moment to imagine we're normal...it just lets a little of the stress roll off. I kinda like that." She breathes a laugh, and shakes her head, taking another sip. "Or maybe I'm just lying to myself, hmm?"<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:95|Henry McCoy (95)}} has posed:'''<br>"It's a nice feeling, pretending to be just another regular guy," Hank agrees with his friend, grinning at her and idly playing with the glass in his hand, tilting it and watching its contents creep towards the rim before bringing it back upright. "We all lie to ourselves. We know what we want to believe, after all." The big chest rises and falls in a sigh, Doctor McCoy staring off into space for a moment. When he snaps back to reality he asks, "What's new in your world, anyway? I've got a new lady friend, I researching polymers for a project and I'm looking forward to pumpkin spice Twinkies returning in a couple of months."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1028|Jessica Drew (1028)}} has posed:'''<br>Jess gives an uncharacteristic sigh. Melancholy? Longing, maybe. Something. <br><br>"I had to take some time so sort through a few things," she replies with finality. She takes a breath, her lips parting slightly, before pausing in the formation of some letter or utterance. Then she simply takes another sip. "I think I have my head together again. I'm in a better place, anyway."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:95|Henry McCoy (95)}} has posed:'''<br>"I'm pleased to hear that you're doing well," McCoy tells Jess seriously. The big, blue dude is serious and a little sad for a few seconds. Either those emotions fade or he hides them, "You'll be happy to know I've won a few more awards for my work in biochem. I've been working on developing a new algae that will break down plastic contaminants in the Earth's major bodies of water. Unfortunately, it's terrible at reproducing and tends to die off before it can do much." Then he looks at her quite seriously, "I also recently read a book on Helium. I couldn't put it down."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1028|Jessica Drew (1028)}} has posed:'''<br>Jess groans and facepalms, rubbing a bit before she lowers her hand to reveal a cheeky smile. "You got me. That's the Hank I know and love." She laughs and shakes her head. "Well, congratulations on your achievements. I have faith you can pep talk those algae and show them what's up. They'll be munching more in no time." <br><br>Then, with an arched brow, she leans in toward him. "You must tell me of this lady friend of yours, though. Would I approve?"<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:95|Henry McCoy (95)}} has posed:'''<br>As Jess' expression changes Hank seems to light up, looking quite pleased with himself. "I'm hopeful that we'll make some more progress with our project soon, but sometimes it's just not in the cards." <br><br>And then his smile changes to one that's just a bit more restrained, but perhaps more genuine, "Her name is Sandy. She's an emergency room nurse. We met at an ice cream parlor when she recognized me from the cover of one of my textbooks she'd read in school. We just seemed to hit things off and now we're looking for various excuses to spend time together." The blue guy seems genuinely happy. "I think you'd approve. I have yet to introduce her to my friends, however. Keeping her all to myself for the time being."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:1028|Jessica Drew (1028)}} has posed:'''<br>"Well, then. I can see by your expression that she lights you up inside. I guess that'll do. Not that you needed /my/ permission, of course. Still, your friends are not the type a girl would want to face if she ever hurt you." Jessica feigns an authoritative scowl, but she sucks at it in every intelligible way. If there's one thing Jessica Drew is NOT...it's demanding. Or authoritative. Two things. If there are two things Jessica Drew is not...eh, you get it.<br> <br>
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