Log: Incomplete

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When: Friday, October 24th; Late Evening
Rating: PG
Characters: Rain livingmyths And Mat Cauthon bloodygoodluck
Summary: Rain's first date
Log:

Abby had helped her find a dress and suitable, but comfortable, shoes. Not that any of that made her any less nervous. She really had no idea what to expect or how things would go, but she was ready to give it a try.

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He was running a little late because of the competition but he was doing his best to get there as fast as he could. Looking around, he spotted Rain and grinned. Rain looked really good. Going over, he nodded.

"Nice to see you again. Are you ready to go?"

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She nodded, trying not to let him see how nervous she was. "Yes," she said. "And I'm glad to see you again too."

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He held his arm out for her to take. He can't help being a gentleman. "We'll get something to eat first. It's late but I did say I'd by you dinner."

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She looked at his arm uncertainly, not sure what to do, then carefully reached out to take it. "We don't need to if you don't want to," she said. "I'm happy just to be with you."

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"You're a bloody sweet girl, you know that? But, I meant what I said." He guided her out and onto the City streets. Money wasn't a problem. He could take her anywhere here. "Is there anything you'd like to have, Rain? Don't worry about money. I have that covered."

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"I never... I don't know much about food," she admitted. Or dating or much of anything like this. "Mostly just had whatever they served at the soup kitchen or the shelter. And lots of peanut butter and crackers lately. So I'm happy with anywhere you'd like to go."

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He nodded. "I know somewhere nearby that we can go. Bloody good food there." Looking over at her, he smiled. "Does that sound alright?

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"Of course," she said. "Anywhere's fine. I haven't been anywhere here except Cafe Juliet."

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"That's a nice place too." He grinned down at her. "How are you tonight, Rain?"

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"Good," she said, tilting her head to smile up at him. "Nervous. How are you?"

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He laughed softly. "You don't have to be nervous. You'll be fine. I'll take care of you. And, I'm doing well tonight."

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Rain looked up at him searchingly. "You will, won't you?" It wasn't really a question. She just knew it.

"I'm glad you're well."

She looked up trying to find the stars, but they were hard to find with all the light from the City, so she reached into the little purse Abby had made her buy and wrapped her fingers around one of the batteries there to ground herself. "I've never done anything like this before."

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"I give you my word. I'll take care of you."

Mat nodded to her as if to say that was fact. He meant what he said. He might not know her well but he would take care of her.

"A pretty girl like you has never done something like this before? That's a real bloody shame."

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"Nobody ever thought of me as pretty before," she admitted. "I still kind of think people here might be as crazy as me."

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"Wouldn't surprise me if I was bloody well insane." He shook his head and sighed. "But, I know a pretty girl when I see one and you are one of the prettiest."

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She blushed, ducking her head down. "You're very sweet."

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"I'm just telling the truth." He ducked his head down slightly so he could look at her face better. "Very pretty."

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Rain couldn't help it. She giggled. "Definitely crazy," she teased.

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Mat straightened up and laughed. "Then we can be flaming crazy pair tonight. Come on. We're here." Still laughing, he led her into the restaurant.

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She giggled again and followed him in, eyes wide as she looked around, trying to take everything in.

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He grinned at her reaction and nodded to the waiter who came to seat them. When they got to their table, a booth, he moved in closer to her and handed her one of the two menus. "Do you want any help picking something?"

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She looked at the menu a little helplessly, then nodded. "I don't even know what some of these words are!"

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"That's alright. I'll help." He moved a little closer to her so he could read it then started pointing to things and explaining them. When he was done, he smiled again. "What looks good?"

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Rain... liked the feel of him so close. Mostly when people, especially men, got that close it made her feel nervous and claustrophobic. But Mat... she felt... well, safe, but also something else that she didn't quite understand.

She frowned, looking at all the things, then pointed to one. "I think this. Does that sound okay?"

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"Alright. I'll order that one for you when he gets back. In fact, I'll order two. That looks good to me." Smiling at her, he folded the menu and set it on the table with the other one.

"Is there anything you'd like to drink?"