Fourth ARM - // LOG // The DATE! [Backdated to when it says below]

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

The Log W5!
Who: Aidan, Roads Blackwell, possibly interlopers
What: What else? A date... though Roads may or may not be aware of this fact
When: As scheduled, 8:00! A day after this!
Where: On and around the White Chalice. Feel free to notice them and comment, but ask us before you interfere directly please.
Why: Lulz! Also why not?

It was a beautiful starry night in the south United States. The desert was quiet but glistening with life. The stars were shining brightly down upon the deck of the White Chalice. A dark haired young man had picked a place between two of the light sources which lit up the deck at night so that the sky would be more visible. Said youth waited while watching the sky, every so often looking around to find his compatriot...

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[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan turns to face him, leaning on his side, "Like what?"

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

If Aidan's trying to get more in touch with him, Roads is completely failing to notice. He's still focused on the landscape in the distance.

"All kinds of shit."

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan nods, "That you don't want to share?"

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

"No, not really. If it ever really becomes a problem for everyone else, I suppose I'll share, but otherwise...I'd rather have my past stay behind me."

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan shrugs, "No problem." He then grabs Roads, pulls him into a friendly side hug for a moment and then pushes him out onto the deck. "Then let's do something else."

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

Roads' focus on the landscape was broken, and his attention returned to Aidan, resuming his usual questioning posture.

"Really? What did you have in mind, then?"

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan smiles, "Dunno, but you were getting lost. So I figured we gotta do something. We could just keep talking if you want." He walks over to where Roads is standing on the deck, "But the night is young, and there are plenty of things we could be doing aside of standing on the deck sulking."

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

"Ah, I suppose I was getting a bit depressing there...well, I don't have much in mind, really. I've been meaning to try out the shooting range, though. I'm afraid it might be a bit boring for any spectators, though."

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan laughs, "Depends, how good a shot are you?"

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

"Well, it's been a while since I had access to a gun. But if my skills haven't rusted too much...Quite a good one, if I may say so myself."

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

"Shooting ranges are kind of boring though aren't they?" He laughs, "I mean, how much fun is it to just shoot at stationary targets?"

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

Roads shrugs. "Eh, it's all in how you approach it. I find it kind of relaxing, myself. The endless repetition gives me time to reflect on things. Besides, it's a nice feeling to develop a skill."

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[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

"But you aren't really developing the skill. Once your already a good shot, shooting at a stationary target doesn't really do you any good."

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[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

He gives Roads a small smile, "But if it relaxes you, sure go for it. But it's not really a group activity."

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

"Ah, yeah, I guess so. See ya later, then, unless you want to come along."

With a slight wave, Roads turned around and began to walk away.

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan walks over beside him, leans down and gives him a soft, but sensual kiss on the cheek, "Yeah, see ya later."

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

Roads didn't stop Aidan, or even flinch as the young man kissed him. He didn't do anything, actually, until a bit after Aidan finished and stepped away from him.





"...What."

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

"Am I moving to fast?" This was a date after all, or at least Aidan thought it was.

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

"I'm a bit more surprised that there's movement in that direction at all..."

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan smirks, "Seriously?" He doesn't seem hurt or confused. Really, if anything he's amused.

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. To be honest, I expected more of a friendly chat thing, than a date-thing."

Roads resumed his usual thinking posture, closing his eyes while he spoke.

"Though in retrospect, I suppose I didn't describe what I was expecting very well..."

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan laughs, "You were the one who brought up romantic candlelight. Can you really blame me for taking the shot? It's not everyday I actually get hit on by a guy."

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

"Heheheh...Yeah, that is true, isn't it.." Roads scratched the back of his neck again, laughing slightly.

His gaze drifted upwards, to the stars blanketing the night sky. I wonder how everyone else is getting along...

Suddenly, a thought occured to him.
"Oh, yeah...What's your name, kid?"

[fearless-coward.livejournal.com]

Aidan turns towards Roads before saying, "The Fearless Coward." With a totally straight face.

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

"Ah."
There's a bit of a pause while Roads thinks of what to do next; sighing briefly, he speaks:

"So you're that kind of pilot..."

Roads thinks for a bit. Should he tell this kid? It was usually custom to exchange their nicknames...and he certainly hadn't heard of a Fearless Coward before.