12733/Drinks with a friend.

Drinks with a friend.
Date of Scene:	15 February 2021
Location:	The Blue Lady, Fort Joseph
Synopsis:	Thomas and Willow share some drinks, talk, and Thomas sets Willow up on a blind date...
Cast of Characters:	Thomas Raith, Willow Rosenberg

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Thomas Raith has posed:
It's the day after Thomas birthday party, because being shut down on actual Valentine's day would be crazy. Thomas is in his full "Man-in-White get up, walking around meeting and greating people.

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow hasn't a 'friend' to take her out on Valentine's day, but she decided to break the tradition and go out by herself. Where would be the next part of the equation. Luckily she decided to try the Blue Lady, to get an idea, or, possibly, to eat.

Looking around, she spies Thomas, and waves. "Hey!"

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith grins a bit as he sees one of his favorite people. He waves to the bartender to fix Willow a drink and joins her at the bar. "Hey wills... look I wanted to apologize for my sister last night... she has a thing about boundaries.."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"I was going to ask you.. I'm not her type of girl, am I?" She waved it off. "I *almost* got flustered." Willow 'sighs' mightily. "Some day I may get somebody. But not today. Speaking of, is Buffy around?And what did you get for your birthday? Nick's put mine to shame!"

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith smiles a bit, "Lara's type is human, and even there she is open to negotiation." He says amused and smirks just a little bit, "And I don't know, I could have booked that trip myself, but only you could have made tose cookies." He says with a wicked smile and a shake of his head. "Still if you want my advice, and this is coming from a White court Vampire... Never try to date White Court Vampires.

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
Willow climbs up on the stool at the bar. "You're just saying that, and I appreciate it. I'm still trying to get the oatmeal to work. Maybe I should add some nuts.."

She listens to the 'advice'. "Frankly, can you see Buffy allowing it?" Her head shakes. "Sometimes.. sometimes I feel I should find somebody just like your sister. I mean, I won't but not because Buffy would be horrified." A pause. "Do you know of anyone who is not a white court vampire who might be looking for a short, petite person who doesn't have a keen fashion sense, but likes to walk around the park at night?"

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith shrugs a little bit, as Yosa puts their drinks in front f them. "If you knew what you were getting into? Were doing it with your eyes open?" He shrugs, a bit "Then if she tried to stop you, I'd object. You're a grown woman. Her best friend, not her little sister. I'm just saying that if you are looking for a relationship, that's not the way to go." He sips his drink, "Now if you are looking for Earth shattering, mind numbing, can't remember how to English afterward sex, that's a different story."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Eww." Willow just *looks* at him. "It's not as much fun if your partner isn't one you care about. And besides, it's a whole lot of fun if you make mistakes along the way."

The drink was non-alcoholic for her. She rarely drank alcohol. "You should remind her of that fact. What is this? It's pretty good."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith grins a little bit and nods looking amused. "I mean from /our/ perspective, it's not easy. I mean I can be in a monogamous relationship with Buffy because she's the Slayer. She's like a bottomless source of life Force. Most White Court don't get that option. When she asks what the name of the drink is he hesitates for just a second as he eyeballs the drink, "It's a Peach and Raspberry cream infused mocktail... The hard version uses Vodka and Schnapps.." He says hedging as Yosa starts to chuckle and Thomas actually starts to blush just a bit. "Remind me to fire that man later." He mutters.

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Vodka /and/ Schnapps? Really?" Willow peers into her glass. "Both? Interesting." Yosa laughter makes her look up with a grin. "Whaaat?" She grins at Yosa, and carries on with Thomas. "Yeah. See, I didn't understand about the two of you to begin with. It must be nice for you to have found somebody like that. She fits into your life."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith smiles, happy to let the name of the cocktail go if she doesn't ask. He's drinking from a crystal decanter, which Willow probably knows is just sweet ice tea brewed till the color of good whiskey. He shrugs a little bit and says "What can I say? She saved me. Or perhaps she let me chase her till she caught me. One of those." He considers, "I know this kid... Came in looking for work, but I didn't have anything for him. Still a nice enough kid if I was to judge... maybe I can set you up, like a blind date."

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"Oh?" Willow is suspicious. "When you say nice, do you mean *nice* but better not tell him what your alternative jobs are? Or someone just crazy enough to fit in the group?"

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith shrugs a bit, "I'n not sure. He's a mutant... and he has a pet monkey, that he dresses up, which is pretty interesting. I really don't think he is nessicarily clued into the spooky side of the street, but hell I'm not suggesting you marry him, I'm suggesting you meet him for coffee.

Willow Rosenberg has posed:
"True enough!" Willow breaks out into a smile. "Sure, why not. At least he'll know about keeping certain things quiet.. Actually, does he hide the mutant part.. I mean from everyone?"

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith smirks a little bit and leans over to whisper playfully, "Good Question... why don't you ask him on your date?" he says in a playful teasing tone. He gives her arm a squeeze and finishes his drink. "I've got to make my rounds. But I'll call you, don't worry, I'll set everything up.