14874/Whe Pink Ranger, The White Prince...and harry.

Whe Pink Ranger, The White Prince...and harry.
Date of Scene:	31 March 2023
Location:	The Blue Lady, Fort Joseph
Synopsis:	Friends of Friends become friends.
Cast of Characters:	Thomas Raith, Harry Dresden, Pink Ranger, Green Ranger

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Thomas Raith has posed:
There have been times Thomas considered just leaving the doors closed on Thursdays. They were always the slowest nights of the week, and it shows. One cigar girl works a total of three tables. No live music, just the old fashioned Wulitzer playing 'Harlem on my mind.' And Thomas himself tending the bar.

Harry Dresden has posed:
Knowing Thomas is tending the bar, Harry decides to show up and see if anything else intersting might be happening. He nods to the man at the door and meanders his way though the club towards the bar,"Anything entertaining tonight..." Harry starts, looks around at the empty,"...you're raking it in tonight I see."

Pink Ranger has posed:
Something one learned when they were a superhero since being a teenager and then became an olympic level athlete? Take every free moment you could! That was how a trip to Bludhaven had ended in the idea of a night out.

Of course this place was -way- fancier than her normal choices, so she'd had to make a little change to her normal attire. The black halter dress she wore combined with a pink ribbon choker and her hair down and wavy kept enough of her usual 'theme' to her when paired with her lipstick as she made her way through the door.

Green Ranger has posed:
Tommy didn't get many opportunities to dress up, but for the occasion, he wore a grey suit, white dress shirt, and because he liked to always include some green, his tie was a nice bright green, with a matching handkerchief in his left breast pocket. Though some would say that the look was ruined by the fact that he had long hair, which he had left loose tonight, and he had applied a ton of product to keep it out of his face. He walked in not long after Kimberly.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith chuckles a bit, rolling his eyes at his brother. "Oh yes, it's days like this I consider giving all this up and going into private investigations. I hear that is where the real money is. Empty Night, I'd have sent Axe home already, except his baby is teething and it's easier for him to study here then at home." which is when of course when Kimberly walks in with Tommy. The White Courtier's face almost seems to light up at seeing the pair, and he one-hand vaults over the bar to cross the room to greet them.

Now being an accomplished investigator, Harry likely knows that Thomas is a hugger. He hugs men and women irregardless... and at the very least gives men a firm handshake and women a hug... But despite the fact his face is obviously delighted to see the pair he stops a good five feet away, easily out of arms reach of either. "Empty night, of all the Gin joints in all the world, yadda yadda yadda. Tommy! Kimberly, come in. Let me introduce you to my brother."

Harry Dresden has posed:
The usual banter between the two is just getting settled as Harry shakes his head,"Won't work. You couldn't keep it...." is all he gets to reply as he settles onto a barstool to watch Thomas jump over the bar. He shakes his head and the White Courtier's path with a smirk,"ADHD. I hear it's a thing."

Since he doesn't know the new arrivals yet he takes off his duster after offering a polite nod their direction. One thing about the older brother, he's more of a people person. The younger one tends to be a bit more...reserved.

Pink Ranger has posed:
A smile and a pause as Tommy followed her in, perhaps slightly more hung up by the Bouncer than she was, the brunette woman waits for him to join her only to suddenly spot Harry leaping over, the sudden movement enough to have her blinking before recognition crosses her face. Okay, so it was a little strange to see your friend's ex that happy to see you, but Kimberly is nothing if not polite!

"Oh hey, Thomas right...?" she questions before looking to Tommy beside her. Yep. No way that was going to get confusing.

Green Ranger has posed:
Tommy has never really thought of himself as short, but Thomas has five inches on him, and Harry ten; fourteen and nineteen for Kimberly, respectively. It seemed both Rangers would be looking up tonight. At least Thomas and Tommy both used different versions of their name. Tommy was always Tommy. Thomas was always Thomas. "Hello," said the younger of the two, and he extended a hand, offering to shake, as was customary. Being observant, he noted that Harry seemed to be giving them a fair bit of attention.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith hesitates at first when Tommy extends his hand. He takes a deep breath in a fashion that both matial artists would recognize as something akin to him trying to center himself. then he trades grips with the shorter man quickly. When the handshake finishes he shakes his own hand a few times, like someone who just carried a too hot coffee mug from counter to desk. Not burned but not comfortable. He most defiantly does /not/ try to shake Kimberly's hand. "Come on over let me fix you a drink. This is my little brother, Harry. Harry these are friends of Trini's. You remember her? Asian? Always dressed in Yellow?" he asks with a smile.

Harry Dresden has posed:
Harry watches the three interact and does consider the two briefly, meeting each gaze for a moment of polite acknowledgement, but his eyes don't meet their gazes again. He is peculiar that way. He does nod to Thomas,"I remember Trini. I still say she was too good for you." he quips lightly and adds,"Any friend of Thomas is...well pitied, but also a friend to me if they like."

Pink Ranger has posed:
Well, Kimberly had travelled enough with her competing to know that people could be...a little different culturally. To be fair, the pair of them had both met aliens, interdimensional travellers and...so much more. Still, she does at least lift a hand lightly in a fingerwave at Harry before nodding her head. "I'm Kim, this is Tommy...and sure. A drink would be alright...seems a little quieter here than I thought it would be."

Green Ranger has posed:
Tommy gave Harry a nod, since the other man wasn't approaching. It was weird that one seemed reluctant to shake hands, and the other reluctant to make eye contact after that first time. Tommy was fine with both. He had just shaken Thomas's hand, and whenever someone was speaking, Tommy was giving strong eye contact, unless it was awkward to do so, like with Kimberly being just a bit ahead of him, or to his side. Even though Kim hadn't specified a drink, he smirked, "I'll have what she's having," and nodded in Kim's direction.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith smirks a little bit and steps behind the bar. He then dumps frozen stawberries, coconut flavored liquor, pineapple juice, half and half, and ice. Blends furiously and pours two bright pink pina coldas with a chuckle, as if to tell the other man "well you asked for it." He smiles though fetching Harry another beer and setting one close enough To tomy that he could grab it instead of the frothy pink drink. "So how is she. She said she'd call, but never did." He says with a shrug.

Harry Dresden has posed:
Taking his beer, Harry isn't rude just likes his space it seems. Watching Thomas start on the fruity drink and shakes his head,"Try the beer Tommy. There is no telling what that will do to a man." He isn't the conversationalist or joker, but he does at least make an attempt.

Pink Ranger has posed:
Drinking to a theme, but Kim wasn't going to complain. It was bright, pink and sweet. Just like Kim, right? Or, at least it was tasty! Still she moves to sit down, shrugging her bare shoulders in her dress. "She's doing good, when we get to talk," Kim offers, but she's decidedly vague as any good friend should be when talking to a friend's former flame.

A glance to Harry, but the man didn't seem super social right this moment so she'll hold of pleasentries or questions....oh, but then he was talking. Perhaps there was hope.

"So what do you do Harry? Guessing you don't work here?"

Green Ranger has posed:
The beer was within grabbing distance, but Tommy didn't actually object to the frothy pink drink. It wouldn't have been his first choice, but Kimberly was his first, last, and only choice. If she liked them, he would at least try it. He accepted the beverage, gave it a curious look, brought it to his nose, so he could smell it, and then he took a tentative sip. It was sugary... very sugary. But it tasted fine. He even licked his lips after that first taste. "I'll make a beer my second drink, Harry, but, I don't seem to be any worse for wear."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith nods slightly, "Well please tell he when you see he again I wish her the best... actually... Harry could you make sure Didi doesn't burn the place dow for a moment? I'll be right back." And he steps away from the bar and heads upstairs. He's gone maybe five minutes when he returns, "Of all the things she left here, pretty sure this is the only one she'd really want back." He says pulling out an old one eyed teddy bear...

Harry Dresden has posed:
There is a nod to Tommy and he replies with a hint of a smile,"Braver than most." When Kimberly asks a question, then Thomas takes off he watches him for a moment and then after another drink he offers Kimberly a business card,"I am a private investigator and wizard. It's why I don't look at your eyes long and why I keep my distance from you two. At your age in this world you are bound to have all sorts of tech things and technology tends to burn out if it gets too close to me."

Pink Ranger has posed:
With the card taken she blinks a little and then looks down at herself at Thomas' return with the bear, her dress was form flattering...but it wasn't exactly strong in the pocket front. "Uh...maybe mail it to her, or leave it for another day?" she questions lightly. Wait a tick, wizard?

"Huh...alright."

She'd certainly seen stranger, but she didn't need her phone or her wrist communicator fritzing out.

Green Ranger has posed:
"Thanks... I think," Tommy said in response to the bravery comment. He noted that Thomas left, and took another sip of his drink, genuinely enjoying it, but not wanting to make it too obvious to any around that he was. Hearing about the business, "P.I. and Wizard, does that mean you're halfway between Harry Potter and Jessica Fletcher?" And without missing a beat, he held his hand out to Kimberly, in case she wanted to give him the business card. His suit did have pockets. Though it wasn't nearly as flattering on his physique as her dress was on hers.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith chuckles a little bit, "Wizard PI. Incubus Club Owner. It takes all kinds right?" He asks amused, "That's why I didn't want to shake hands with either of you." He says with a nod, "True Love? it's my holy water. My Kryptonite. And you two radiate it like...well radiation."

Harry Dresden has posed:
A shake of his head and Harry tells Tommy,"I can't say I have heard it put that way before, but that is a loose summary of it." He takes a drink and glances at the clock. He sighs and gets up, reaching for his duster he tells Thomas,"Speaking of investigating. I have to meet with Faith. I think she might be on to something with the missing memories. Then again she might just be bored. She's a hard one to pin down."

Once his duster is settled he nods to each in turn,"It was good to meet you both. Hopefully we'll cross paths again. If you ever need it, use the card. My rates won't break you." With that he starts towards the door and tells Thomas,"Mouse mauled your picture again. I think he is missing you."

Pink Ranger has posed:
Well, it was better than tucking it in her neckline! The card is passed over to Tommy before the mention of Faith has her blinking a little. Oh! She knew that woman...buuuut technically Faith had met her as the Pink Ranger so, probably best not to mention it.

Instead there's a lift of her hand in farewell and then a little flash to her cheeks at the mention of true love....only to frown a little at some unspoken thought.

Green Ranger has posed:
It was unusual to have someone you barely know, someone who likely had some kind of magical power, to state that what you had with another was true love. But it was also comforting. Tommy smiled to Kimberly at that, though he too, slowly began to frown. He looked down, he looked to Harry, and then back at Thomas. But then Harry was departing, and Kimberly was passing his business card over. It went into a front pocket of the suit, neatly tucked away. "It was nice meeting you too, Harry." He then took a larger swallow of the pink frothy drink. It didn't work the same as taking a large amount of hard liquor, or even a beer.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith shrugs a little and leaves the Teddy where it is, "I don't have her address, or her number for that matter. We made a pretty clean break of it, and I don't want her to feel awkward me just sending it to her. Could you please take it? I'll give you a bag for it." He offers, saluting his brother as he walks off. "It really would mean allot to me." He shrugs a bit and adds, "I'll buy you guys dinner if it'll tip the scales.

Pink Ranger has posed:
Well, Kimberly was nothing if not sympathetic. Still, she took a small drink for herself, tilting her head to the side and nodding. "Sure then, if you can find a bag for it." A little consideration as she leant into Tommy, her gaze moving over Thomas as she finally offers voice to thought. "Sounds like...it'd be hard to have any sort of relationship if you can't love them without it hurting you."

Green Ranger has posed:
Tommy returned the gesture, leaning back against Kimberly. He had been thinking something similar, though perhaps not quite as sympathetic. Losing someone's address, number, breaking off all contact, well, that could happen, but to lose any ability to contact someone, that was another thing. He knew Zack and Jason had dated women, broken up; sometimes their decision, sometimes the girl, but they always remained friends. Looking around at how empty it was, "perhaps you might want to hold off on dinner." He might need the money more than they did.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith chuckles a bit, perhaps following tommy's train of thought. "Thursday nights are always slow. Come back tomorrow night? You won't find an empty seat." He smiles "In fact here..." He says reaching into his suit coat and pulling out two VIP passes and sliding them across the bar, careful to keep his fingers at one end and away from the fingers of the Rangers. Still to Kim he nods. "It can be brutal. True Love? It's rare. It's precious, and It's fragile. And once it's gone, it's gone forever. I liked Trini allot. We had great times. Some would have even called it love... But not like what I feel coming off of the two of you."

Pink Ranger has posed:
Passes taken, she nods lightly before downing a little more of her drink and leaning in to offer a light peck on Tommy's cheek and murmer something. Still, drink set aside with a little left she bites her lip. "I guess we should get out of here then, leave you to prepare for it..."

Green Ranger has posed:
The delicate way Thomas slid the VIP passes was not lost on Tommy, nor that Kimberly took them. "Thank you," he offered sincerely, since Kimberly hadn't. He smiled at the peck on his cheek, thinking about what had been whispered into his ear. "That sounds about right," and while normally, Tommy might have shaken Thomas' hand, knowing what he knew now, he opted to instead give a brief wave, showing his palm. He wasn't sure exactly how much the drinks cost, but he had a good idea, and so reached into his pocket, paying for them with either a generous tip, or a reasonable tip, depending on how Thomas priced things. He would also take the bag.