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[actingstorm]

[Anyone who pays any sort of attention to American football is going to recognize the guy who's showing up on the network tonight. He's Ronnie "the Rocket" Stein, star quarterback for the Gateway City Guardians. Judging by the size and angle of the picture, he's accessing the network from a mobile phone.]

So...this is the Numbered network thing, huh? I've looked around a little, can't say I've actually posted to this thing before. It's a little too weird for me, you know? But if it's going to keep getting weirder, if I'm reading this thing right.

[Because he's gone back and looked at things. You people are all strange.]

Not like I've found any answers to my particular brand of weirdness, I gotta say.

[He leans back a little bit.]

Can anyone tell me if it's normal to be getting the same...things...as someone else?

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[speedpariah]

There's a restaurant on Truman Street, downtown. It's called "Vincent's". I can pay for it, if you like.

[Video]

[thinkingfire]

Well, if you insist, then we'd be delighted to join you.

[Video]

[speedpariah]

Very well then. Simply name a time and a day and I'll arrange a reservation for us.

[Video]

[thinkingfire]

Say...this Thursday at eight?

[Video]

[speedpariah]

That sounds wonderful. I'll see you then.

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[thinkingfire]

Excellent, we'll be looking forward to it!

((OOC: Sounds good!))

[And when the appointed day and time come, Martin and Ronnie will be at that restaurant, as promised.]

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[speedpariah]

[When they arrive Edwin is already there, dressed in his best suit... is he attempting to flaunt his apparent success? In any case, he welcomes Stein.]

Well, hello both of you! This is quite a sight for sore eyes!

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[thinkingfire]

Edwin! Long time no see! It's great to see you again.

[Martin's dressed in his absentminded college professor best, while Ronnie, who's just giving Edwin a nod of greeting right now, looks considerably more well put together.]

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[speedpariah]

It's been far too long, Martin! [Edwin stands up to quickly give his mentor a hug, before quickly turning his attention to Ronnie.]

My my, Ronnie, you're at least... three times the size I saw you last.

sorry, inbox ate this...and I'm doing Ronnie's dialogue in italics

[thinkingfire]

Far too long, indeed! We've a great deal of catching up to do.

[Ronnie's less inclined to hug and more inclined to go in for a handshake. Watch out for that grip of his.]

Yeah, I'll bet! Amazing what listening to your dad and eating your vegetables can do.

[So he's being ever-so-slightly sarcastic there with that last bit. He's still smiling, doesn't mean any harm with the joke.]

that's okay mine got eaten too

[speedpariah]

That we do, Martin. That we do.

[Ronnie might be surprised when Weller's handshake is just as firm. That's funny, he doesn't look that fit...]

Yes, well, I can imagine that it helps with your chosen career. But seriously, both of you have a seat. I suspect the waiter will be by shortly.

[thinkingfire]

So tell me, what have you been up to these days? Besides this whole Numbered business.

[Why, yes, Stein will gladly keep on small talking as he takes that seat.

Ronnie, meanwhile, is a bit mystified at the strength in that grip, but he'll let Martin chatter away for now.]

[speedpariah]

Oh, I wouldn't even know where to begin. I've been quite busy; to be honest, I'm surprised you haven't been keeping tabs on me, Professor.

[He briefly regards Ronnie with a short stare, before focusing on his mentor.]

[thinkingfire]

Oh, I've heard things, here and there. But what I hear can only get me so far. There's nothing quite like hearing it from the horse's mouth.

[And with his dad and his dad's friend talking science, Ronnie is just going to try to ignore that short stare and instead start flirting with the waitress. Don't mind him, he's perfectly content doing this...]

[speedpariah]

Surely you've at least read my paper. The one I published about the alien technology?

[Weller glanced back at Ronnie for a moment.]

I see your son's reputation as a ladies man is well deserved.

[He didn't mean that in an insulting way, more amused, but who knew how the young man would take it?]

[thinkingfire]

[Stein breaks out into a wide grin.]

Of course I read that one. Fascinating read, simply fascinating. I do hope you're continuing with that line of research; it could teach us so much.

[And now he's looking back at Ronnie with a classic "exasperated dad" look, but Ronnie just laughs it off.]

What? I don't do all my playing on the field.