Log: Complete

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

When; Feb 6th, evening
Rating; G
Characters; Anita invisible_anita and Jeager german_beefcake
Summary; After mustering up some courage, Jeager asks Anita to dinner. Congrats, Jeager! This is your third date!
Log;

Jeager couldn't believe he had actually asked Anita out to dinner. He was a bit date/love/sex stupid, but he was slowly learning. Ever since Mars had put up that embarrassing ad, Jeager began to feel a bit more confident about himself. And what better way to show off ones masculinity then to take a lovely lady out to dinner?

At about 4:50PM, he left his apartment and headed over to Anita's, going through his usual line of thoughts; I hope she won't be bored. What if I offend her? What if she doesn't enjoy herself? Am I dressed alright?

His clothes were nothing fancy. Just a simple pair of jeans and a dark green sweater, a brown trench coat, along with his trade-mark collar and brooch. He had brushed his hair, but the wind had messed it up again. Not that it was extremely noticeable.

Jeager shook his head, trying not to think such nerve-wrecking thoughts as he arrived at Anita's apartment. He took a deep breath, clutched his skull brooch for a moment, then knocked on the door.

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[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

For the first time in a long while, Anita found herself questioning her moral character. Since coming to the city, she had been keeping a good deal of male company. Granted, all of the relationships she had formed were companionable and little else, but... well, she couldn't help but wonder what her Andrew would think. She consoled herself with the knowledge that this world was very different from her own, and here it was not obscene for women to accompany men.

The fact that it was Jeager she was accompanying to dinner also helped. He was an exceedingly good man, and Anita doubted he would place her in an uncomfortable situation.

There was a knock at the door. Anita left her last minute preparations--tucking away errant curls, double-checking the state of her customary floor-length dress--and went to answer it before Maude could be bothered. She paused, hand on the doorknob, suddenly nervous. What if she had erred in accepting Jeager's dinner invitation?

Enough of that. Anita regained her composure and opened the door.

Jeager--whose imposing size and build had stunned Anita on their initial meeting--was dressed simply, but nicely. She smiled up at him, stepping outside the apartment and softly shutting the door behind her. "Good evening, Mister Jeager."

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

Indeed, most women found themselves comfortable around someone as innocent as Jeager. Atleast that's what the fangirls loved about him. He didn't care what they thought though. Fansgirls were unimportant to him.

The blonde smiled at the sight of Anita, and nodded his head. "Sorry I'm a bit early. Did you still need some time to get ready?"

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

"No sir, I'm quite ready," she replied, slipping into her jacket. "May I ask where we're going?"

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"I vas thinking Pandora's, if that's alright vith you. I don't vant to take you anyvhere you'd feel uncomfortable, mein Frau."

He wasn't sure what Anita considered normal or acceptable, as she was from the past and he was from the future. Things had changed drastically since then. But as her date, Jeager wanted to make sure she felt safe and comfortable.

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

"That's perfectly acceptable." Anita had only been to Pandora's once before, and it had been pleasant. She appreciated Jeager's thoughtfulness, however. It was refreshing to be around a courteous gentleman; the treatment of ladies in the present was vastly different from that which Anita was accustomed to.

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"Let's get going then."

They reached the restaurant, and the waiter got them a small table near a low-lit area, away from all the noise and traffic. Jeager smiled at Anita and pulled out the chair for her. Once she was seated, he sat down across from her and looked at the menu.

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

Anita thanked Jeager as he seated her, absolutely tickled by his manners. She had been in the city long enough to realize that such gentlemanly actions were not the norm.

She too browsed the menu, although most of the dishes offered were not familiar to her. She would order what Jeager did, then; it would be simplest.

"Thank you for having me to dinner," Anita said to her companion, placing her menu back on the table. It wasn't a terribly original or interesting topic, but she wasn't particularly skilled in the area of casual conversation, and the sentiment was perfectly true.

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"No problem. I know this city can get boring und lonely sometimes." He glanced up from his menu when he spoke. "See anything you like, or is it all stuff you've never heard of? I can help you pick out something."

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

"It can be lonely, yes," Anita replied, "although the curses keep it from being dull for any great length of time."

She smiled gratefully at Jeager's offer. "The food here is still largely unfamiliar, sir. I would not refuse your assistance."

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"That's true." Jeager chuckled, "So.. vhat sort of foods do you like?"

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

"There is nothing I am particularly opposed to," Anita said honestly. "Perhaps I shall order what you do... unless you have a suggestion, sir?"

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

The blonde's cheeks turned pink, "I usually eat a lot of meat.. Like steaks und bratvursts.. Not sure if you'd like that.."

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

Anita smiled, hoping to ease Jeager's apparent discomfort. "I don't suppose I will know until I try, will I?"

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

"Maude and I have been quite well," Anita replied, studying the tabletop. There was something distinctly nerve-wracking about casual conversations. "I rather like not living alone. The ticking is hardly audible when one has company."

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"Mm.." Jeager nodded in agreement, unaware of Anita's uncomfortableness, "I know how it is."

Lucky for them, the waiter returned with their food. The German happily began to eat, of course, with good table manners. He paused for a moment to see if Anita liked the food as well.

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

It was not Anita's usual fare, but the steak and potatoes looked and smelled heavenly. She delicately sampled them, and found both to her liking. "I commend you on your most excellent recommendation," she said to Jeager, who also seemed to be enjoying his meal.

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

Jeager smiled, "I'm glad you like it." He remained silent until he was finished with his food, then rested his cheek on the palm of his hand, trying to think of a conversation starter. He was never good at talking to girls.

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

Anita continued to pick at her food long after Jeager finished, mild social anxiety turning into nervousness in the ensuing silence. Jeager looked terribly bored; what a terribly dull person he must think her!

She put her silverware to the side and gave Jeager an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry I'm not the best of conversationalists, sir."

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

Jeager snapped out of his daze and shook his head, "Vhat? Oh! No need to apologize. I'm kind of shy myself.. I vas just trying to think of vhat ve can talk about.."

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

"Oh! That's... I was afraid that..." Anita trailed off shyly, glad that Jeager was at a loss as to what to talk about and not bored. "Um... do you read any poetry, sir?"

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"Nein. You never bore me." Jeager smiled reassuringly. "Poetry?.. Not really.. I only started picking up a few different hobbies other than wrestling and training."

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

Anita appreciated Jeager's reassurance. He had been very kind to her; it wouldn't do to bore him. "That is alright. What other hobbies do you enjoy?"

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"I've been reading more, und.. uh.. sort of picked up knitting." Jeager felt his cheeks turning pink again. Knitting wasn't a very manly hobby..

[invisible-anita.livejournal.com]

Anita had never heard of a man who knitted, but these times were far removed from her own. Perhaps knitting was a more acceptable hobby for men in this time. "That is a perfectly respectable pasttime," she replied, dismissing the reddening of Jeager's face. "What do you make? I used to knit blankets, when I was at home... although I'm afraid I have done very little of the sort since coming here."

[german-beefcake.livejournal.com]

"Ja, but a big muscular man like me? Knitting?.. It's kind of embarassing.." He rubbed the back of his neck and glanced at the table, "I've managed to make a few scarves.."