http://transgenic_max.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] transgenic-max.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] milliways_bar2005-12-25 12:46 am

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Max is sitting at a table, sipping at a cup of cocoa and staring out the observation window, though her expression suggests she might well be seeing something else entirely. At least she'd remembered to check for suspicious plant life before sitting down.

Bother the X5?

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
Jason pads quietly over to Max's table, still in his dress clothes having just left Svava's party for some air.

"Mind if I sit?"

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
He sits down opposite of her and leans back comfortably in his chair.
"Merry Christmas, Max."

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
He nods. "Well, technically it'll be Christmas tomorrow, but it's close enough."

He waves to Ivanhoe for a coffee. "How are you tonight?"

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
He raises an eyebrow. "Very convincing. Do you want to tell me what's bothering you or should I pretend I believed you just now?"

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Easier for who, me or you?" he replies just as quietly.

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
He shrugs. "I'm not going to force you."

He places an order for coffee with Ivanhoe. "Can I get you something?"

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
Ivanhoe nods and waddles off. Jason can't help but smirk after him.

They sit silently until Ivanhoe returns with the coffees. He puts them down and starts to leave when Jason puts a hand out.

"Wait a minute you. Here." He pulls out a small package. "Merry Christmas."

The rat stares at it in disbelief, then slowly opens it. Inside is a small silk shirt. Thankfully Bar knows how to size a waitrat. Ivanhoe stares at it, then gives Jason a nod and heads back to the Bar, clutching his gift.

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
Jason actually looks embarrassed as he stares out after Ivanhoe.

"Yeah, well he's put up with enough shit, he deserves something nice."

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
He looks at her with a small smile.

"That was almost a laugh there. Careful with that, you might actually crack a smile."

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:38 am (UTC)(link)
He shakes his head.

"You're at it again. I really don't think Ivanhoe would appreciate having to come sweep up the remnants of your face off the floor."

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
It's only cheating a little. He matches her smirk.

"So are you doing anything tonight?"

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
He snorts.

"Now who's the smartass. Did you want to do something? I know there's a party going on tonight..."

[identity profile] loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
He nods. "Yeah, Svava's holding a Christmas party at her and Archie's place. I was there earlier, but decided to step out for a bit."

He gives her a small smile. "Glad I did, I was worried I wouldn't see you tonight."