http://suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2011-03-13 08:49 am

Spring Parents' Weekend Brunch | Sunday Morning to Afternoon | The Park

Another successful weekend of avoiding angry and confused parental figures and listening to radio with a broad smile on his face and a tub of popcorn at his side meant Barney was happy to oversee the gathering of guests, students, teachers, and townies happening in the park.

Ah, but the morning was bright and sunny, regardless of what any weather reports might claim. With el presidente and the rest of the student council taking care of friends and family, it was up to Barney to make brunch happen. Amazing what an iPhone could do these days, like make tents, chairs, and tables of blue and gold appear all around the park along with tables of hot and cold cuisine perfect for what anyone might expect of brunch. Apparently there was an app for that.

And now for the sitting, chatting, and eating. Today was the day when everyone would say goodbye and flee the island, leaving the land peaceful once more. Barney thought it was a lot like what happened after invasions, just with less blood and goop on the streets.

[OCD UP. Have at, bbs!]

Re: Mingle! [SPW 3]

[identity profile] tripledmyself.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Pfft, warnings. Nathan could only promise to try and abide them. Was it his fault Zach was a little bit of a tool? Absolutely not.

"I am the greatest friend anyone can ever have," Nathan said, giving Zach's hand a shake even if he'd thought about ignoring it for a split second. "So, what do you think of our fair island, Zachary? It's a bit of a picture, ain't it? This place should be on fucking postcards."

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[identity profile] stupidhairzach.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's just Zach," he said as he dropped Nathan's hand, clearly still more than a little unsure what to make of the guy. "And the island's nice, I guess. Quaint."

"Tiny," Kate contributed, eyeing Nathan though she seemed to have relaxed just a little bit.

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[identity profile] tripledmyself.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"Quaint is a word old ladies use when you're playing their bridge game, mate," Nathan said, deciding he could subtly call Zach old.

And a girl. Oops.

"You been to the strip club yet? A straight shooter like you looks like he'd let loose after hours, wear his tie on his head and grind against some pretty girl whose only putting herself through college on those tips!"
vanillajello: (Try again maybe I'll buy it.)

Re: Mingle! [SPW 3]

[personal profile] vanillajello 2011-03-13 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Um." Yeah, Zach had no idea what the proper response to that should be. He turned a little towards Kate, giving her a confused look.

"Don't mind him," she said, a little dryly. "He's such a joker, our Nathan."

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[identity profile] tripledmyself.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"She called me a dick the last time we talked so I think joker is a step up, don't you?" Nathan asked, ignoring Kate while he talked to Zach.

Of course, since his attention was on Zach, it meant he noticed something and stepped back, looking appraising. "Where's your sweater, mate? I so thought you'd be wearing a jaunty white sweater tied around your neck while you carried a tennis racket. No go there either? Dammit!"

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[identity profile] stupidhairzach.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's not a good time for tennis," Zach said, somewhat jokingly although he was still frowning at Nathan a little. "I wasn't aware there was some kind of a dresscode in place for me."

Of course, he had to tug on his tie a little now.

Re: Mingle! [SPW 3]

[identity profile] tripledmyself.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Nathan laughed possibly a little louder than necessary and thumped Zach on the shoulder like that was just the funniest thing he'd ever heard.

"Maybe you're the joker, Zachary," Nathan said, still laughing. "I can see what Kate sees in you. You're like an older...junior accountant. I bet you own a briefcase!"

Re: Mingle! [SPW 3]

[identity profile] stupidhairzach.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"It generally comes with owning your own business," Zach said, a little coolly now that he felt like he'd found his footing. Nathan was just a kid, who appeared to have some sort of a beef with him. "Did you come over here just to talk about my appearance or did you actually have something a little less inane to say?"

Kate bit on her tongue not to point out that sadly, this was probably Nathan actually making some sort of an effort to not just be an out-and-out dick.

Re: Mingle! [SPW 3]

[identity profile] tripledmyself.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Nathan made a face and then looked at Kate. "I like the other bloke better, you know, and the most I know of him was that he fucked my roommate. If he has a pair of loafers in the closet, I might just lose all of my breakfast right here on his feet."
vanillajello: (Might be silently judging you.)

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[personal profile] vanillajello 2011-03-13 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
... Well, so much for any effort made. Zach looked distinctly unimpressed, but at least he didn't look appalled. Kate supposed that was a plus.

But her shoulders tensed up. "Okay, Nathan, I think you should go now."

Re: Mingle! [SPW 3]

[identity profile] tripledmyself.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, he was supposed to be an unimpressive quality friend so why not make it so? Kate could get her wish and Zach would get his puppet. It would all work out merrily.

"What? Why?" Nathan asked, pretending not to see anything wrong here. "I thought were were having a good ole bonding session right now. We're on the path to be a tight knit group!"

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[identity profile] stupidhairzach.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course you do," Kate said mildly, brows knitting together. "Come on, Nathan. Please."

"You're upsetting Kate," Zach cut in, with all the authority of a 27-year-old business owner, "who is supposed to be your friend. That means you should go."

Re: Mingle! [SPW 3]

[identity profile] tripledmyself.livejournal.com 2011-03-13 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Naw man," Nathan said, stepping back and shaking his head. "I'm not Kate's friend because I'm not up to your fucking standard, Zachary. Pity, though, cuz we used to have fun together before you took over her life. And who am I to try and compete with fucking yogurt?"

Nathan glanced at Kate for a bit longer than needed and then shook his head, muttering things under his breath before walking away. Whatever.