Drink the Night Away

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[reshmikaur]

She laughed at his comeback, shaking her head slightly. “Makes perfect sense, really.” Remi considered for a moment, before nodding. She’d just get something non-alcoholic and it would all be fine. She was sure she could handle being in a bar at this point. “That would be nice. Maybe some wings, too?” she suggested with a grin.

[charles-aulette-blog]

“Wings. Yes. Now you are on the same wavelength as me.” He laughed as he picked up his skateboard. “I would offer to give us a ride but something tells me that the skateboard wouldn’t be efficient and my car is home” He smiled softly as he walked with her. “But I hear it’s pretty nice to walk around her. I’ve been trying to figure out where everything is. I’ve only got lost twice so far so I think I’m doing well.” 

[reshmikaur]

"I'm pretty sure I can walk as fast as you can skateboard, given what I've seen of your talent," she teased. Remi nodded. "It's pretty nice, really. And the leaves are starting to change colors so if you haven't taken a walk by the river be sure to do that at some point soon. It's really pretty. I forgot how much I missed fall, honestly."

[reshmikaur]

“Yeah, that’s fine. We’ll make a pit stop for your alcohol then. What do you want to drink?” she asked, merging into traffic.

[s-muses]

“Anything clear and strong.” Tyler sighed, relaxing back into the passenger seat.

[reshmikaur]

"I think I can manage that," she said with a nod. A few minutes later she pulled over in front of a liquor store. "I'll be right back," Remi told the other, going into the store and getting a bottle of vodka as quickly as possible.

[s-muses]

“Uh, mind if we go back to yours?” Tyler asked, chewing on the inside of her cheek. “My place is a little– not ready for company.”

[reshmikaur]

“Yeah, that’s fine. We’ll make a pit stop for your alcohol then. What do you want to drink?” she asked, merging into traffic.

[charles-aulette-blog]

“You didn’t know? That’s how all the cool kids are doing it these days. Busting my ass in front of people so they’ll be my friend.” He laughed softly and shook his head. “But nah uh I usually make friends via food and alcohol. So uh…could I buy you a drink? Maybe you can tell me more about Rockford and maybe more about you.”

[reshmikaur]

She laughed at his comeback, shaking her head slightly. “Makes perfect sense, really.” Remi considered for a moment, before nodding. She’d just get something non-alcoholic and it would all be fine. She was sure she could handle being in a bar at this point. “That would be nice. Maybe some wings, too?” she suggested with a grin.

[s-muses]

“You don’t have to–” Tyler trailed off, handing over her keys without much fight. “Thanks.”

[reshmikaur]

“Don’t worry about it,” Remi told her, getting into the driver’s seat. Do you have beer at your place or do we need to stop and get you some?”

[reshmikaur]

Remi ✉ Rhett

Rhett: Nah, I don't think that's it.

Rhett: Says the person threatening me with violence.

Remi: I'm about 255696% sure it is.

Remi: 😇😇😇

[s-muses]

Tyler nodded, her arms piled high with what she was scared to put in the box, fearing it would break again. “Yeah.” She answered, heading around the corner towards her car. 

[reshmikaur]

Remi followed Tyler to her car and put the battered box in before holding her hand out to Tyler. "Let me drive," she said. "You're in no condition to do it."

[charles-aulette-blog]

“Uh about a week so not very long. Still getting my footing.” He smiled as he picked up his skateboard before laughing, “Yes, exactly that. But hey, you talked to me so I think I’m actually winning here.”

[reshmikaur]

Remi Gabe him a smile glad he wasn't offended by her jokes. "Is that how people make friends in new towns? Damn, too bad I doesn't know that trick in LA. Then again, maybe I'd never have worked if that's how I made friends there."

[reshmikaur]

Remi ✉ Rhett

Rhett: I don't know how we are friends.

Rhett: Bully!

Remi: Because you were so impressed by the woman that was able to beat you up that you decided you couldn't live without her.

Remi: I don't think so, personally.

[charles-aulette-blog]

“Yeah? I mean I could use some kind of quiet. New York is so busy and as much as I love it, I need a change of pace. Uh, just needed to get a new start, really. Life in New York got to be a lot and I really needed a fresh start.”

[reshmikaur]

“Well then you came to the right place. Rockford is quiet most of the time. How long have you been in town?” she asked him. “Long enough to unpack your skateboard and make a fool of yourself, at least,” she added with a laugh.

[s-muses]

“Yeah, it’s around the block. Not too far.” She answered, starting to pick up the things that had fallen out of the box. 

[reshmikaur]

Remi joined in picking things up, putting as much into the box as she could make fit without worrying that it would fall apart even further. “Got everything?” she asked, glancing around.

[reshmikaur]

“Yeah, let’s not get the cops involved. Let’s get you up and moving,” she said, standing and offering Tyler her hand.

[s-muses]

Tyler huffed out a sigh, taking the woman’s extended hand and letting herself be pulled to her feet. “Thank you.”

[reshmikaur]

"Of course," she said, bending down to get the box. "Got a car around here?"

[s-muses]

“I thought I’d just sit here until cops told me i had to leave.” She explained, glancing up at the girl. “But your idea sounds better.”

[reshmikaur]

“Yeah, let’s not get the cops involved. Let’s get you up and moving,” she said, standing and offering Tyler her hand.

[charles-aulette-blog]

“Alright, duly noted.” He smiled and nodded, “That’s true. I guess I’m just trying to find out what I got myself into by moving here. Uh I’m from New York. Or well, I’m originally from Vermont but I lived in New York for the past 14 years. And now I’m here. Very big change.”

[reshmikaur]

“It’s pretty good, honestly. Not always a lot going on, but it’s kind of nice? It’s funny, though, when I first moved away, I missed the relative quietness of Rockford and now that I’m back, I miss the big city bustle. What brought you here?”

[charles-aulette-blog]

“Duly noted.” He smiled and looked at her. “Well what do you prefer to be called? Yeah? So you grew up here? How do you feel about the town? I’m taking polls to see if I made a horrible mistake or not.”

[reshmikaur]

“Either is fine, really. I don’t mind one way or another. Yes, I grew up here. I wouldn’t say it’s terrible or I probably wouldn’t have come back,” she pointed out. “Where are you from?”

[charles-aulette-blog]

“Damn, tell me how you really feel,” he joked. “Mhm, I’m pretty sure it’s the camera but I’ll let it pass for now.” He held out his hand for her to shake as he held his skateboard in the other, “I’m Charlie. I just moved here.”

[reshmikaur]

“I always do, it’s my trademark.” Remi shook his hand. “Reshmi, but you can call me Remi if you want. I just moved back here. Well, a couple of months ago now.”

[charles-aulette-blog]

“Me? Amateur? Pftt, no, I’ve been skating since I was like, 14.” He laughed as he dusted himself off. “Damn, do I look that bad or are you trying to get me to fall again so you can get it on camera?” He smirked as he looked at her. “I’m onto you.”

[reshmikaur]

“You look rusty to say the least,” she told him. Remi laughed as he accused her of just wanting it on tape. “Maybe a little of both?” she joked.