[And at 7PM on the dot, Pen is waiting at the curb in her Mini Cooper. It's blue, and pretty unremarkable except for the bumper sticker that simply says "TECHNOCRAT" on it.
[prompto's only a little bit late, hauling his photography equipment (cameras, portfolio, tripod, and a bagful of trinkets) out of the student union where he had stopped to grab a snack]
[he notices the blue car, and heads on over, knocking lightly on the passenger seat window]
[Oh dear god she didn't need all of this but since he's so excited about it, she's not gonna say no. Bobbing her head animatedly, she pops the truck and calls out the back.]
Yeah, go right ahead. Didn't know I was getting the whole kit!
[But then it is Prompto, and she had been kinda tease flirting with him a little, which she figured was a good way to get him to do whatever she needed.]
[he tries to clarify, before heading over and to the trunk and deposits his gear carefully. today was one of those practical days in class, after all.]
[in no time, he returns to the passenger side and enters, buckling up]
Hey! I'm excited for all this secrecy. Where are we off to?
[Once he's all buckled up, she's off, taking it slow into traffic.]
We are off to this place I know. A pretty cool rooftop near my place. It'll fit what I'm aiming for.
[A pause.]
And the other thing is...something more related to the weirdness that's going on. something I want a solid visual record of. I don't want to be vague, but it's not something I can...say. Just something I can show.
[prompto fidgets at the mention of all the weirdness going on. people he knows and is close to are having memories resurfacing, without there being a recollection of ever being part of it; people are changing, physically, too. and yet, as much as he knows it sucks to have these things happen--he feels somewhat left out, if not fortunate, that he hasn't had any of these things happen to him.]
[he wonders if that means anything at all, too.]
...by saying that you sound really cryptic. [his head is turned, to look at her] It's nothing bad, is it?
[Penelope is quiet for a moment, rolling on ahead without saying anything for a few seconds. Is it bad? Is it...really bad? Or is it just something weird? She hadn't expected that question, and it makes her think on what she's going to ask.
Which is...mostly for a photographic record of her little monster. And to talk to someone about some stuff. With Vaan being a little distant, she's found herself missing male company to chat with about this stuff.]
Prompto, it's nothing bad. [She says that with no small amount of certainty, and nods. setting her jaw as they turn down a side street.]
I won't put you in a situation where I think something bad will happen. I promise. I like you too much.
[he's still facing her, but then turns to look ahead, leaning comfortably on the seat. the sentiment of being liked is a nice one; he's not one to start spinning ideas in his head about crushes and the like--not immediately anyway--because being friends with someone comes first]
[and after having a lonely childhood, with no friends, it keeps blowing him away how easy it is for him to make friends now.]
[he wants to cherish them all, no matter what.]
It's just that some people have been unhappy and upset about whatever they may be remembering, or what changes they're going through. I want to help.
[Pen can relate a little, smiling to herself at the concern.]
Don't worry. I'm not unhappy. Weirded out, remembering being friends with a lizard guy, but...I'm okay.
[Seriously, it's not the end of the world for her. Most of what she's remembered is pretty nice, all in all.]
I'm not even sure what I've remembered is...possible. Or I wasn't, until something happened. Which is where you come in. I want some evidence that it is happening. We're almost there, too.
[prompto makes a face at the lizard guy mention, turning to face penelope but decides not to comment about it... prompto is sure he'll get answers for it soon enough.]
I get the feeling you're going to show me some cool trick. Am I wrong?
[without a doubt, prompto is curious. he wants to know what this is about, and make sure penelope is also fine--all things considered. he's getting a bit of an impression that she's a mighty strong girl, from what little he's gotten to know of her.]
[prompto leans towards the dashboard, looking out the window and around the parking garage]
The lighting might suck up there... but I'll make do. Have you told someone else about this?
Just a few people who saw it when it first happened. It's...kind of a weird thing, but not something that's easy to keep a secret. Freya, Dante, and a high school kid named Leo saw it by chance.
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Hey Prompto, I got a question for you. And a favor to ask. When you got time.
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I'll pay you for the time. Or dinner, if you prefer?
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can you give me the details of what photography help you need?
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You'll like it. Promise.
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when do you need me and my skills for
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7pm okay?
Want to just keep this thread going as action?
works for me!
i'll be the cutest guy in case there's a crowd
[prompto plz]
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I'll be in the little blue Mini Cooper.
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Hopefully he can find her!]
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[he notices the blue car, and heads on over, knocking lightly on the passenger seat window]
Hey! Can I shove these things in the back?
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Yeah, go right ahead. Didn't know I was getting the whole kit!
[But then it is Prompto, and she had been kinda tease flirting with him a little, which she figured was a good way to get him to do whatever she needed.]
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[he tries to clarify, before heading over and to the trunk and deposits his gear carefully. today was one of those practical days in class, after all.]
[in no time, he returns to the passenger side and enters, buckling up]
Hey! I'm excited for all this secrecy. Where are we off to?
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We are off to this place I know. A pretty cool rooftop near my place. It'll fit what I'm aiming for.
[A pause.]
And the other thing is...something more related to the weirdness that's going on. something I want a solid visual record of. I don't want to be vague, but it's not something I can...say. Just something I can show.
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[he wonders if that means anything at all, too.]
...by saying that you sound really cryptic. [his head is turned, to look at her] It's nothing bad, is it?
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Which is...mostly for a photographic record of her little monster. And to talk to someone about some stuff. With Vaan being a little distant, she's found herself missing male company to chat with about this stuff.]
Prompto, it's nothing bad. [She says that with no small amount of certainty, and nods. setting her jaw as they turn down a side street.]
I won't put you in a situation where I think something bad will happen. I promise. I like you too much.
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I'm not worried about me. I'm worried about you.
[he's still facing her, but then turns to look ahead, leaning comfortably on the seat. the sentiment of being liked is a nice one; he's not one to start spinning ideas in his head about crushes and the like--not immediately anyway--because being friends with someone comes first]
[and after having a lonely childhood, with no friends, it keeps blowing him away how easy it is for him to make friends now.]
[he wants to cherish them all, no matter what.]
It's just that some people have been unhappy and upset about whatever they may be remembering, or what changes they're going through. I want to help.
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Don't worry. I'm not unhappy. Weirded out, remembering being friends with a lizard guy, but...I'm okay.
[Seriously, it's not the end of the world for her. Most of what she's remembered is pretty nice, all in all.]
I'm not even sure what I've remembered is...possible. Or I wasn't, until something happened. Which is where you come in. I want some evidence that it is happening. We're almost there, too.
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I get the feeling you're going to show me some cool trick. Am I wrong?
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[Actually it's really cool. Slowing down she pulls into a parking garage.]
Nobody parks on the top level, so we're heading up there.
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[prompto leans towards the dashboard, looking out the window and around the parking garage]
The lighting might suck up there... but I'll make do. Have you told someone else about this?
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Just a few people who saw it when it first happened. It's...kind of a weird thing, but not something that's easy to keep a secret. Freya, Dante, and a high school kid named Leo saw it by chance.
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...do you intend to show the evidence to others? Or is it just for yourself?
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