drink the wine and smile;

Cillian Murphy || 44 || Irish Actor, but always wanted to be a rock star. [ rp account ]

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Let the ladies have their fun.

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adevkane·:

Just me then. I think I only did it once and was so embarrassed that I made sure not to do it again. I mean he does have some cons but if you forgot about those — he’s great. Just a normal guy… somewhat normal guy. Yeah, not really. Still love him though. See, she might of not even heard you. I’d say that happened so you don’t have to think about it any longer. How are you finding New York? Do you prefer it better than where you lived before?

I mean, I think I remember at least a couple of my classmates doing that, so you’re fine! Well... Yeah, maybe somewhat normal. At least in the 1900s England he would have been. Maybe. Okay, no, probably not. But hey, thank you for loving him! Appreciate it! --- Yeah, I’ll stop overthinking the incident and just focus on the thought that at least it was something nice that left my mouth. And New York is pretty great! I mean... I came from Dublin, which is much smaller and simply different in all the ways, so I’ll need some time to get used to it. But it’s nice. I never thought I’d ever come to live in the US, actually. 

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naomiis·:

hmm, still deciding, i may have to fight you for the title eventually! i know the official slogan of new york is the city that never sleeps or whatever (at least, i think it is?) but it should actually probably be the city where everybody laughs at your misfortune. ahhhhh, the big apple! honestly, it was all a blur, and all i know is that my card was gone by the time i got off the train. oh shit, do you think so? you’re right, i should’ve considered that one of my many scorned lovers was behind this grand subway theft. not sure what the intended lesson was, or maybe it was just karma coming to get me, but i definitely pay more attention to my surroundings now. oh, well — you live and you learn, right?

i don’t blame you! it’s hard to move to a new city, especially in a new country where they drive on the wrong side of the road, if i do say so myself. you’re always welcome to call, as long as you promise not to get mad when i inevitably give you the wrong directions and send you to another state on accident. we’ll get through this together somehow.

How would we even fight for this great crown? It can’t be a physical fight, right? Would we make it a competition of who can make the fool of themselves the fastest? Or the most times? Anyway, if we actually did that, I’m sure the slogan would need to be changed to your idea. Which is not that bad, actually. ---- I mean, who knows? There’s a possibility, eh? Maybe it really was karma coming to get you. But it could also be someone who really needed the card, but couldn’t pay for it. Maybe that was the first time they stole something and it was their last resort. Sorry, I’m getting way too into this weird story. Sure, just pay attention to your surroundings. Always!

Oh, it really is! Hell, new city wouldn’t be that bad if at least it was in the same country. But hey, I did this to myself -- I’ll survive! I’ll need time, but I’ll survive. How long have you been living here, though? Knowing you’re threatening to give me wrong directions, I'll assume that not too long, right? How are you getting used to living here? 

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heyhazza·:

You are not creepy though.  Your accent is enough to make a girl pass out in a good way.  I think it really has been two years, or even three since we filmed.  It all blends since I’ve done two albums and a world tour since.  I’ve got a couple of films planned and another tour.  But… dun, dun, dun … I’m getting married right before Christmas.  You heard it here first.  We do have loads to talk about next time we are in New York, which should be as soon as my fiance and I aren’t coughing and sneezing so much.   I know a bunch of places in town we can haunt. 

Oh, look who’s talking. A guy who could make anyone pass out just by looking at them. But yeah, I think you’re right, it really has been two years. Christ, perhaps even a little bit more. Time flies when you’re busy, doesn’t it? --- Wait... what? You’re getting married? Holy shit, congratulations! Now it really does seem like time is passing way too quickly. Who’s the lucky one? When do I get to meet them? Or maybe I already know them? Please feel better soon! I’m trying not to be selfish, because I do want you to stop coughing, but also... Now that you told me the news I cannot wait to see you even more. 

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sxoirseronan·:

So I do definitely have to resist the urge to laugh, but I’m not trying to make you feel worse. Even though that is hilarious. Welcome to New York, right? I’m sure you’re probably just ruminating on the entire situation but as someone who’s been living here for a few years now, I’ll tell you something that may make you feel a little better: that definitely isn’t the weirdest thing that barista has heard while working in New York, and it most likely wasn’t even weirdest thing she’d heard in that day alone. This city is full of all sorts of different people and while I’m sure it was extremely embarrassing for you, she probably hasn’t thought about it since it happened. However, I do suggest you never return to that. coffee shop. You know, just in case. 

Oh, feel free to laugh as much as you want. No matter how embarrassing the situation was, I’ll be happy knowing that it made someone smile. That means there’s at least one positive outcome. Anyway, that day I probably was her first strange encounter as it was so early in the morning. I don’t know, perhaps I should be proud of that?  But I’m sure you’re right, my mess-up was definitely not the weirdest thing she’s ever heard -- it’s New York City, after all. I guess I still need to get used to it, you know. I’m not coming back though, no. Just in case. Hopefully she’s not waiting for me. 

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alexdaddarics·:

It is within your best interest to never go to that coffee shop again. I mean you could memorize that girl’s schedule and try to appear whenever she’s not there, but that would seem a lot worse than just choosing a different coffee shop. When I lived there as a kid I lost count of how many times I said ‘you too’ when someone told me to enjoy my food. We’re just doomed to awkward.

Oh no no, memorizing her schedule would be so much worse. Imagine if she somehow managed to find out about it. That would surely make me look like a creep, and that’s the best-case scenario. I could also end up explaining myself to the police, couldn’t I? So I guess finding a new cafe would be the best thing I could do.

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itslilyjane·:

Oh my god thats so cute though and not unheard of. I am sure many sleep deprived people have previously confessed love to their baristas. I am surprised they understood you though, no offence, but i remember needing subtitles for the first few episodes of peaky blinders before getting completely entranced by the show.

Don’t worry, none taken! My accent is not so thick in real life, actually. So I do understand the need for subtitles, I guess for certain scenes I’d need it as well if I was also watching it for the first time. But thank you for watching it and sticking to it, even though it’s sometimes hard to listen. 

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rainbowpage·:

@hfrpstarters·   ||   I know I can’t be the only one who has one particular film that they consider their pick-me-up movie they would watch when they need to feel better about one thing or another. No matter the situation, no matter if you’re sad, angry, or just feeling under the weather… And it’s always only one. Unless, of course, it’s a series of films, but that doesn’t usually count, because one can watch five hours of Lord of the Rings and still be only halfway through the second film. How’s that possible? Anyway, do any of you have a movie that you watch when you need a mood booster? Name’s Ellen, by the way, and mine’s always been But I’m A Cheerleader… and it’s moments like these when I try to figure out how in the hell did I ever think I was anything but gay.

Is it weird that I would pick Mean Streets? And I know what you’ll say -- it’s written all over my face and it’s because I look mean all the time. But it’s quite brilliant, isn’t it? The film, I mean. Perhaps it’s not the lightest, but it’s an early impression of this great American filmmaker. It’s undeniably more of a Scorsese film than his later work, in that it contains most of the technical and thematic aspects that you would come to expect from him. And... Okay, I’ll shut up now and stop myself before I get way too deep into this. How have you been, Ellen? I haven’t seen you since... What? Inception? It’s been ten years, holy shit. It’s pretty great to see you again. 

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margseliserobbie·:

It’s especially a legit reason when you’re in dire need of that cup of coffee and have a caffeine headache. Now I must ask: how was that coffee?

Oh, don’t even get me started on caffeine headaches. Those are the worst. And the coffee was... alright, I guess. I mean, it was delicious, but not the best I’ve ever had, you know? So if you have any recommendations, please feel free to throw them at me. I won’t confess my love to the baristas when I go there, promise. 

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chacecrawfcrd·:

She might have been confused at first and I get why you feel weird about saying something like that to a random person. But I imagine working in big cities like NYC can be really exhausting and people probably say a lot of mean things to baristas so I’m sure it was refreshing for her to hear something rather nice. And you can always pretend you were talking to the coffee since you needed it so much it probably wouldn’t even have been a lie.

You know, you’re probably right and that’s the way I should look at it -- as something nice I said to a person who’s probably spending a lot of her time behind that counter dealing with way too many rude people. And yeah, I was in desperate need for that coffee -- well, obviously. So no, it wouldn’t really be a lie if I said that -- at that very moment -- I loved that drink.

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kehlcnii·:

You’re clearly off to a great start in the big apple already. Hah, gotta love a classic mean girls ‘gruel’ moment when your words get all fumbled and come out as something completely different. You know what that means though? You can never show your face in that cafe again. Hope it wasn’t a great one, ‘cause that would suck. The good news is that there’s probably a hundred others you can check out before you find the one you really love.

Right? I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better start -- I already have one cafe that I don’t want to ever step in again. The coffee was pretty good here, but not that great. So maybe that’s not that big of a loss? Now all I need is not fucking up at other coffee shops so the list wouldn’t get longer. 

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adevkane·:

I think we’ve all done that at least once. It’s the classic of telling your teacher you loved them or when you’re on the phone to someone that you work with and end the call with I love you. I’m sure it made her day that the Thomas Shelby told her that he loved her. The positives, plus I bet she forgot about it a few hours later because of how busy she most likely was. I

Funny thing is, I’ve never told any of my teachers that I love them, and never called them ‘mom’ on accident. But I’m not sure if it makes anything better in this particular situation. And hey, being loved by the leader of a criminal gang comes with its pros and cons. Well, probably more cons. So I’m not sure how happy she was, but I’m quite certain that she either already forgot it, or perhaps even didn’t hear me at all. All that’s left is me who’s suffering from the pain of the embarrassment. 

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nathanielwolff·:

my favorite part about this is that absolutely nobody is going to believe this poor girl. no matter how many people she tells, she’s gonna be written off as a bullshitter. unless, you know, the coffee shops actually lets her have the camera footage of you fucking up, but that rarely happens. anyway, i’ve lived in new york for about seven years now, so let me know if you need any new coffee shop suggestions. i have a million and one to share. 

Well, if she’s going to tell people about it and no one will be believe her, I do feel bad for her. I really do. But at the same time... Maybe it’s for the best? The last thing I’d like to see are articles about this wonderful fuck up of mine. I can already imagine the titles. And hey, yes, I do need suggestions! Million might be slightly too many, but if you’re willing to share a couple of the best ones, that would be appreciated!

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hvrdys·:

Mate, everyday that I wake up is a day that I enjoy laughing at your expense. You’ve now got a barista that thinks you’re in love with her or she thinks you’re going to stalk her. Which is hilarious to me. You’ll likely never be able to go back there again, yeah? Which means since I’m currently in New York doing some work, you’ll have to take me there so I can embarrass you more. Right?

Well that’s just one of the reasons why I love you, Tom. You’re always so supportive. And this one is not an accident at all -- I really mean it. Well, kind of. Anyway, yeah, I’m not going back there ever again, and I’m surely not bringing you with me either, thank you very much. What about a cup of tea at a different place, how does that sound?

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heyhazza·:

You probably made someone’s day, mate.  She is probably still talking about it.  How are you doing though?  I feel like I haven’t seen you forever, and this year has been so crazy that I’ve hardly been back on the right side of the pond.  I know Peaky Blinders is coming back with new seasons.  So love you!  I’d love to get a coffee sometime!

Yeah, you think? I really hope so, because on the other end of this spectrum is the idea that she thought I was some sort of a creep. So I’ll just stick to the middle and hope she didn’t hear me. I feel the same, mate -- like I haven’t seen you in years. I’m actually doing pretty good, how about you? We should surely grab a cup of coffee, but maybe at a different cafe -- there must be other good places. 

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ronenhfame·:

That just makes me miss New York really, I love that city so much. But I think we have all done the same thing in one way or another. I had a time i was nice to a waitress as you should be because they are hard workers. She took me being nice as me hitting on her. She wanted pay for my lunch….and give me a to go food. That happened to be something with meat in it. Boy that was double wammy for her.  I had to say sorry to her that i like men and not meat… 

It’s a great city, isn’t it? Though it’s still hard for me to get used to it -- Dublin is so small compared to NYC, and I’ve spent most of life there. But will see, perhaps everything will be fine. --- Oh, crap. That situation must’ve been a little uncomfortable for both of you. Well, maybe even probably more than a little. How did she react?