Titles are hard

[rianofski]

When; December 21st, evening.
Rating; PG-13 for drunkenness and bad capitalism innuendo?
Characters; Andrew Ryan (rianofski) & Isaak Sirko (defies_reason)
Summary; Andrew and Isaak have decided to have drinks together and converse. Because they find that they actually have some things in common. Who would have thought it?
Log;

It wasn't often that Andrew met someone he could actually talk to for any extended period of time. Oh, there were certainly people around the city who were good for a distraction, who could occasionally amuse him, but he had always been picky -- and elitist -- and having a drink with just anybody wasn't his style.

So when he and Isaak decided to have drinks together, he was slightly skeptical, despite the fact that he'd found Isaak's conversation enjoyable so far. Sitting in the bar, waiting for the other man to show up, he ordered himself a drink. Alcohol could only make the evening more interesting, after all.

Comments

[rianofski]

It's not difficult to get a rise out of Andrew, not when it comes to topics like this. He'll staunchly avoid any discussion of emotions or concerns, but as soon as someone brings up something like this, he's full steam ahead.

"Perhaps if they bothered to communicate with each other beyond their inane ramblings on the network, they might find themselves in a better position to effectively organize. Of course, I ask too much, I'm sure. Most people here are content to sink into the mire of boredom interspersed with curses."

[defies_reason]

"Bread and spectacle," he says with a shrug, much calmer though no less interested in the topic. "The curses pass for entertainment, or at least distraction, and make the lulls between them seem like a well-deserved rest."

[rianofski]

"It would be far better for all involved if they managed to find entertainment somewhere else, and took a concerted effort towards getting themselves out of here."

[defies_reason]

"Of course, though I'm hardly surprised they don't. People rarely take the initiative to better their situations."

[rianofski]

"Do you generally take the initiative?"

He thinks Isaak seems like someone who would, but then, he has to remember that he barely knows the man, not really.

[defies_reason]

"As long as the reward's worth more than the risks."

Ultimately, Isaak is a pragmatist before all else. But he's never been a coward.

[rianofski]

"A pragmatist -- a wise thing to be, especially here."

He does approve of logical thinking. He likes people who don't jump into things without careful consideration. He had been far more like that at home, but here in the City, he'd started to become slightly more impulsive. It didn't wear well on him.

[defies_reason]

"It's always served me well."