“ ha. my bad. basically – you go in, ask for the pink drink. they’ll know what you mean. ” he makes a split second decision, shoots his shot. “ i could go with you some time, show you the ropes. ” it’s a little presumptuous but at the same time, maybe not. yes, the guy’s attractive – and yes, luke does want to climb him like a tree, but coming back from the dead has been lonely. really, what he wants more than anything, is human connection. ( is it too much to ask ? maybe. ) “ if you want. ” he cracks a smile, nods his head. yeah, he’s heard that. “ more of a suggestion now than a rule. ” a snort. “ but hey - they say you’re only as old as you feel, so – i’m pushing 70, maybe 65 on a good day. ” it’s a joke but it’s not untrue. it’s been an adjustment, to say the least, getting used to this; being alive, being here, and seeing a face in the mirror he isn’t ashamed to see looking back at him. even the good can sometimes be exhausting. “ i guess it is. ” in a way, all magic comes down to energy – in the most simplistic way of looking at things, he can’t deny that. “ that makes two of us. ” he’s got classes, sure, but that’s going to made a little complicated given his face-lift. “ well i’m free now – if you are. i’ll even buy you coffee, something that doesn’t sound like a tween pop-star. ”
“ i didn’t know i’d be needing a guide for ordering drinks, but here i am, ” he jokes, but doesn’t say no. he could use some friends too —— it seems that everywhere he goes, he only sees scowls and threatening faces ( he’s aware that he doesn’t look the most approachable either, but he tries ). not to mention that it’s a little far-fetched to assume that luke is a threat to him ; not that it’s his way of insulting his size or ... sort of puppy-like exterior. “ sounds good. it’s a date. ” that’s what people say, right? something akin to an appointment, but less formal. asterion relates to the age situation a little too well, both physically and mentally, but he figures it’s not the best time to tell him that he was born before jesus even existed ( also —— jesus? more gods? seriously? he’s totally behind ). actually, never is the best time. “ maybe if you go to one of those people who crack your backs, they’ll help you feel younger. ” it comes out as a joke, but it’s more of an aftermath of his innocent musing. on the brighter side, however, he knows something new now — like the fact that there’s such a thing as chiropractors. “ i’m sure i can pencil you into my HECTIC schedule, right next to my daily walks under the moonlight and running from my rent payments. ” he lets out a deep chuckle and his hands find their way into the pockets of his hoodie, his stance wide and confident. “ alright, body snatcher. make it worth it. ”