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The Roof, Thursday Evening

There were a lot of things Rebecca could stand to lose. There was the obvious, of course (which she'd taken care of at age fourteen in the back of a limo), and her credit cards, and any number of her really expensive but ultimately replaceable clothes, especially if they were lost in the name of having a fun night.

However, none of those things were what Rebecca was missing on this particular evening. Nope.

Tonight, what she was missing was her dorm key. While she was already on the roof. And it was... really kinda cold. And she was pretty sure the squirrels were laughing at her.

"Well, shit," she grumbled.

[[open roof!]]
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[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Enjoying the night?" Bruce asked as he walked out onto the roof.

He'd been planning on getting some casual brooding time in, but he could deal with a friendly face instead.

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
Well, either she could admit to having locked herself out here and get inside before she froze to death, or she could be cool and not let on to the fact that she'd been an idiot. Yeah, going with that one.

"Hey," she said, hopping up onto the ledge. "Yeah, I am. You?"

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, I just got up here, so it's too early to say," Bruce said. "But I've had worse starts to nights than seeing you up here."

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Hell of an opener, Bruce. Purr. But not actually purr, because cats are terrifying.

"Good to hear it," Rebecca said, flashing him a smile. "And I've had worse... middles of nights." Deeming that comment to be unworthy of her massive wit, she wrinkled her nose. "Let's forget that part and just go with 'Hi.'"

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
Change whatever other kind of behavior you want, Bruce would always be a flirt.

"It wasn't your best effort, no," Bruce said. "So sure. Hi. You know, you've never struck me as the 'loitering on the roof' type."

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
"It's a fairly new development," Rebecca assured him. "Weather-related optimism and all that."

Pause.

"You... do seem like the 'loitering on the roof' type."

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
"It's how I know the type so well," Bruce said. "It's actually why I was coming up here tonight. I hadn't done any good loitering in a while."

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, by all means, loiter away," she offered, swinging her legs back and forth. "And let me know if I'm doing it right." With a grin, she disclaimed, "First time, and all."

AHAHAHAHAHAHA.

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, you certainly seem enthusiastic about it. That can make up for a lot," Bruce said as he propped a foot up on the parapet all casual-like, as if standing around with a bent knee was natural.

He made it look cool, of course. He didn't think he could pull off sitting on the parapet as well.

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
He totally made it look cool.

"I like to keep a positive attitude," Rebecca said, her voice going just slightly huskier.

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
"That certainly helps," Bruce said. "So, aside from trying out new and exciting experiences, how have you been?"

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Not bad," Rebecca shrugged, going easily along with the subject change. "Think we're putting together a party in the sorority." She rolled her eyes to demonstrate that she was clearly way too cool for such shenanigans. Even though, yes, she was looking forward to it. Oh, Rebecca. "And I'm not currently responsible for a robot infant, so that always helps."

True story. True, true story.

"You?"

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
"So you're taking Ethics?" Bruce asked. "I remember that assignment. My partner turned into a bird, monsters attacked, and my baby suffered an unfortunate accident." Memories.

"I've been pretty good. A little busy, but that's nothing new. But now I have to ask what's wrong with a sorority party."

It sounded like an interesting time to Bruce. Because of course it did.

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
Bruce, you ho.

"I'm not, actually," Rebecca said, grinning a little. "Hence my relief."

"Well, the party might not be too bad," she granted. "Assuming that the girls running it can come up with decent ideas, and all that. Why, do you want to come?" That might make it a tad less boring. "It's a girls-ask-guys kind of thing."

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
"I guess it depends on if the girls running it can come up with decent ideas," Bruce said. "Let me know what the theme is and I'll think about it."

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
"So far it's looking like 'beach party' is in the lead?" she offered.

Or maybe that was just the theme she'd suggested. Who knew?

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
"I think you're lucky we've had a warm swing recently if you're going with a beach party," Bruce noted. "When is it?"

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Next Friday, I think." Rebecca, this was just not how to invite someone to a crush party. Sort of flew in the face of anonyminity, and all that. "Though I wouldn't be surprised if it winds up snowing that day. They're not the best planners."

Slandering Rilla and Annie, at least one-half of whom was arguably the best planner in history? Classy.

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't know if you realize that I'm actually friends with the heads of the sorority," Bruce mentioned. Casually. Just in case Rebecca wasn't aware of that. And in case she might find that interesting.

And he had once compared Annie's ability to plan favorably to his own.

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Well, crap.

Rebecca's expression faltered for an instant at that news, and then she was composed again. "It's possible I'm not being entirely fair to them," she said. She didn't believe it, but she said it. Yay for her political upbringing teaching her how how to perfectly hone her insincerity! "Of course, I'm only judging based off of knowing them for a few months, so maybe they'll surprise me."
Edited 2012-03-16 03:22 (UTC)

[identity profile] willbethenight.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
"Don't worry, I don't expect all of you to be friendly with each other," Bruce said. He'd briefly gotten onto the subject of Rebecca with a few members of the sorority and, yeah, he wasn't the kind to expect miracles. "Just keep in mind who you're talking to when you claim Annie isn't the best planner. Because I can tell you, if she isn't, she's near the top of the list."

[identity profile] zetabetabrat.livejournal.com 2012-03-16 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Good to know," Rebecca said sweetly, tilting her head in a really excellent impression of someone who was being affected by the news she was being given.

She, you know, wasn't, but the impression was excellent!

"I'll make sure to keep that in mind."

Lies. All lies.
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