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Good. [Rudy manages to keep earning brownie points with her. If he can keep up with her drinking habits, he might get lucky just yet.]

Well...lately I've been playing with my kitten, but I'm not a crazy cat lady. Just a pet ta keep me company when I'm at home.

[There's a pause as she finishes off her lager, still seemingly unphased by all that alcohol in her system.]

As for fun...usually havin' a smoke or a drink. It's not as much as I used ta have, but it's better than bein' home knittin' or some shit.

[ Rudy makes a bit of a face at the mention of a cat. ]

Never been a cat person meself. Greedy little bastards, them. Always walkin' all over you, stinkin' up the place with their smelly litter box, clawin' up your furniture...

[ Rudy shrugs a shoulder, letting the alcohol relax him a bit. ]

You, miss, are a woman after me own heart. Where've you been hidin' all this time, eh?

Depends on the cat, mate. They're not all that bad.

[Sarah lets out a soft chuckle, leaning in a little.]

I've been here and there. Where in the hell have you been? I'm sure my life would've been much more excitin' and fun with you around. [And possibly more trouble. Granted, she was trying to stay out of it, but she has always been wild.

Their shots come right then, but before the server leaves Sarah's already ordering two more rounds. Better to take care of it now than later.]

After this we'll be around each other more often, yeah? I've yet to find anyone who can keep up wit'me.

Oh yeah. Back home, I've been known to drink loads of people out of their expensive and delicious alcohol reserves. Shouldn't be a problem, love.

[ He raises his shot to her and knocks it back. ]

You seem... like a very exciting young lady, Ms. Sarah. You're... one of us fictional types, aren't ya? What was it like where you were from?

Then you and me will get along swimmingly.

[She knocks her drink back, making sure to leave her glass upside down again. This time she reaches over to grab a wedge of lemon to chase the alcohol with.]

Where I'm from? Heh, let's see...[A small pause as she thinks about what she wants to share with him.] Runnin' from the law, stole coke from my ex and faked my own death.

What about you? Anythin' excitin' or interestin'? Let me guess....you're a superhero.

[ At that, Rudy nearly chokes on his lager, but through a pained expression, manages to swallow it. ]

Superhero? Me? You've got the wrong number, love. For that, you'd need some sort of... extraordinary ability or a desire t'save the world at least. People wouldn't want a hero with a criminal history.

[Never hurt to ask, considering the last person she was friends with turned out to be the Boy Wonder himself. But...he's gone now. She has to keep that in mind.]

You never know. Wasn't there at least one hero who was once a bad guy? Or some other shit like that. [Shrugs and waves down the server again for another lager.]

So what criminal antics did you partake in? Robbin' banks...stealin' jewels or just the hearts of girls? Hm?

Nah, nothin' like that. Just some senseless, mindless vandalism. Bashed up an ex-girlfriend's car in a drunken rage... Big mistake. 'Course there was the car I stole, too, but that's not as important. See, I was payin' me debt to society when I got brought here, but I guess my record didn't transfer, so I'm a free man.

[ He gives her a playful little smile and a wink. Those crimes, of course, being the only ones they caught him for. Those crimes say nothing about the numerous bodies he's had to help bury in the woods, either. ]

All just bein' in the wrong place at the wrong time. The wrong time, of course, bein' when there's a cop around!

True, so very true. [She laughs a little at that.] Be thankful you're not roommates with a cop. [Or been killed by one, though technically they were vampires and she just wants to forget all about that.]

So between the two of us, we've done pretty much everything. Just short of arson and kidnapping, I think. [Then there's also murder, but no need to get into that detail.]

Oh shiit. Really?! Oh, mate, that has got t'be the worst punishment a woman with a nose for fun can have. Just so long as you're not under house arrest or she's not your probation worker or anythin' like that.. I mean, even tightly-wound cops've got t'relax sometimes.

[ He nods to the barman when the next round of shots arrives, lifts it to Sarah and throws it back. ]

Well, everythin' except arson, kidnapping, and gettin' caught havin' filthy, glorious sex in public, anyway.

Haven't been under house arrest since I was younger, still didn't keep me from sneakin' out. [Oh those good old days when she was a teen and nothing seemed too complicated or complex.] Haven't done anythin' to get the cops ta notice me.

But, let's be honest here. Lin will never relax. Shit, I don't think she even sleeps half the time.

[The shot is very much appreciated, lifting the glass up to him before knocking it back again.]

Never found public sex ta be that glorious. Not much fun when there's an audience around ya.

Are you sure about that? Or is it just that you don't want to make the other girls jealous? Cos a pretty girl like you is bound t'have more than a few jealous admirers. And loads of strapping young blokes lookin' t'have a go at ya themselves.

[ He sits himself up straight and nods. ] But, wouldn't want t'force ya into somethin' ya don't like. I think I'd rather work a bed than get you in trouble at work too.

Though... that bloke who works here? The one with the.. sort of messy hair? He knows my mate Alisha. And if half the stories I've heard about him are true, y'might wanna keep an eye on that one.

[The whole 'jealous' thing makes her let out a low chuckle. Yeah, it's been a while since someone's charmed her this much.] Haven't heard of admirer's yet, love. Think you're makin' that part up, but it's appreciated nonetheless.

Mmm, a bed works, so does a kitchen counter, a sofa or even in the shower. Get clean and dirty all at once.

[The person he's describing sounds familiar. She can picture his face, but the name...oh!]

You mean Nathan? I don't talk to him much. We usually stay apart, though I've seen his posts on the network, he a nut? Or is he just on somethin'? [She will not mention Alisha. She hasn't run into that girl since they first spoke to one another.

Crazy bitch.]

Knowin' the sort of people that are in Alisha's social circle... probably safe to say it might be a little bit of both, if we're keepin' it between us. I think he was on community service with her before I was. Haven't gotten t'spend any time with him, so who the fuck really knows?

[ Rudy's voice drops a bit and he turns to her, leaning in closer. ]

Your flatmate... she out tonight? I think I would be down for absolutely wreckin' your flat.

You sure she has a social circle? On the one occasion I spoke t'her she bit my head off. [Granted it was regarding that annoying Lydia chick, or whoever preppy and annoying girl that was. Thank goodness, they've never had a run in since then.

As he leans in, so does she. It's not long before a smile dances across her lips.]

She might be out, but you don't want to cause a little bit of damage here first? [Spoken in a teasing, sultry tone. The gap between them is briefly closed with Sarah stealing a kiss and nipping at Rudy's lower lip. As she pulls back there's a mischievous and playful glint to her eyes. No harm in some PDA.

While waiting for an answer she reaches over to finish off the rest of his lager.]

She.. comes off a bit strong sometimes, but I assure you, when she's happy, she can be a peach.

[ The kiss, however, catches Rudy a little off guard, having not quite expected it, though the inclusion of teeth sends the shock from his face in a hurry, leaving a mischievous grin in its wake. ]

Thought you'd said that you didn't much care for doin' that in public? And I'd hate for ya t'get into trouble with that boss of yours...

[ He lifts his eyes away from hers and over in the direction of the restrooms, letting them linger long enough to let her imply his suggestion. ]

We could excuse ourselves momentarily... or we could get proper pissed and get a taxi back.

[She catches his suggestion, but damnit why did she have to think or even mention her boss? Urgh, she doesn't want Conrad to throw her out. Then again when has that ever stopped her before?]

I got a better idea...

[She leans in again, getting closer to him and letting her lips brush against his ear.]

Got a bottle of rum and vodka in my flat. Why don't we have our fun in the taxi and then get pissed.

[Her tongue lightly traces along the shell of his ear and finding herself getting more turned on as the seconds tick. It's been a long time since she's had a proper shag.]

[ Rudy gives a visible shiver when she teases his ear like that, though his grin is broad and it is wicked. ]

Seriously where the fuck have you been hidin' all this time? Like a friggin' angel of debauchery, you are.

[ This was more like it. Much more the sort of girl he was used to being with back home. He hops off his stool to fish out his wallet and leave his payment in a wad of crumpled, ill-kept bills before he wraps his arms around Sarah's waist and pulls her off too, hands almost immediately finding her back pockets. ]

Have you got your phone?

[Sarah let's out a low chuckle as he helps her off her stool. Her arms automatically go to his waist and give his ass a nice squeeze.]

Could ask you the same, love, but stop concentrating on that and focus on the moment.

[She reaches back to take out her wallet and throw some extra bills on the counter before slipping it back in and taking out her phone.]

Never leave home without it. [As much as Sarah loves having her body up against his, she has to pull back to properly walk out of the bar. Her hand holds Rudy's as she starts to call out a cab. It shouldn't be too long until they're in the back of one.]

[ Rudy's unsure about how he feels about the hand-holding, but decides at least for now that it's actually rather nice and romantic-like. He knows that if Rudy Too were here, he'd make some other comment about it. Luckily for Rudy, he'd given the other two a night off, so he is absolutely free to do as he likes. And he most certainly shall.

[ It isn't too long before a cab pulls up, and by then, the effects of the alcohol are starting to kick in properly. He opens the door for her and with a grand gesture, allows his date to enter first. ]

After you, my dear.

[ ooc: should probably switch gears after this? ]]

[The hand holding only comes as that, hand holding and meant for them to keep hold of one another as they leave the pub. Plus, if one of them wants to pull the other in for a quick grab or grope, holding hands makes that a hell of a lot easier. Though, maybe after the night is over she might come to think of their hand holding as romantic. Or not.

Once the cab is in sight and Rudy opens the door, she doesn't hesitate to climb in and pull him in.]

Get in.

[The hours pass and both of them wind up in her bed. The comforter thrown on the floor with both of them cuddled up in the sheets. Rudy wasn't lying; he was good in the sheets and certainly kept warm. Most of their clothes were on her floor, but Sarah managed to keep a tank top and found her bottoms again. As it were, she was staying curled next to him with one arm draped lazily over his side and trying to stay asleep.

ooc: Probably. If you want me to edit this, please let me know! :D]

[ Rudy can't remember the last time he'd had someone quite this good and fell asleep the night before feeling quite satisfied. Some time in the night he'd managed to tangle his legs all up in what sheets remained and had rolled over onto his face, snoring only a little. Rudy was mostly less than responsible, so early mornings really weren't his thing. The sound of a text alert coming in through his phone, however, was enough to cause him to stir, trying, and failing to keep the morning sun out of his eyes.

There's a mild cursing that comes from him as he pushes himself up to his knees and he groans with the ache in his head, resigning himself to sitting there until he can get a handle on it. ]

[The cursing combined with him starting to move around on her bed is enough to bring Sarah back to reality. She lets out a groan, her head pounding and mouth feeling dry. She hasn't had a hangover in ages and completely bitter sweet. She forces herself to sit up, pushing her hair out of her face and finally looks over at her bed mate.]

Had fun?

[There's a bit of a sarcastic, humorous tone to her voice. She scoots over slowly and carefully over to her night stand to open the drawer. There's got to be a joint of fag in there, along with her lighter. One of the two is bound to make her feel better and...ah ha! She finds a small joint, lighting it and taking a slow drag. It helps with the pain.]

Hate to admit it, but you were right. [In both ways, but considering he's here this long. If he stays or goes it doesn't matter to her. She takes in another drag before offering it to him.]

[ Upon hearing her voice, Rudy smiles a little down at her and nods. ]

As a matter of fact, I did. And from what I can remember anyway, you did as well, didn't you?

[ He laughs and slides out of bed to find his trousers and check his phone. Only a couple of texts, both from Rudy Too asking where he was. He shoots back a quick text to one of his other selves before looking back over his shoulder at Sarah. God, nothing in the world could possibly look more lovely than a sexy, shagged-out woman with some weed first thing in the morning. Only thing that could possibly make it sexier would be a bacon sandwich and a mug of coffee. He tosses his phone back onto his trousers and climbs back into bed, taking the offered joint and having himself a nice heavy puff on it. ]

Right about what, now love?

[Sarah's playing around with the idea of coffee. If she should bother to get up and actually make it. Maybe she should, but then that would mean leaving her comfy bed. And well, Rudy's still there. Why would she want to leave his warm body, again?]

Mm, about keepin' me warm.

[She scoots back over to him, noting he has his trousers back. Looking at herself she can see she has her top on and from how she's been moving around, she has her bottoms on too. How she managed to get those on again after their fun, she can't remember. Maybe that's for the better.]

But, yeah, had a load of fun. Should make a routine of it. It's good for releasing a lot of stress too.

[Heavens knows it's never good for someone to have so much stress in their life. Sarah reaches over to take the joint back from him to take another drag.]

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