Thread: X-Men: Apex Rising

It was another lazy afternoon, another static hour at the Roast Cup coffee shop. One would think that in a bustling city full of on-the-go workers and others that have loads of free time in their hands, the coffee shop would at least have queues or chattering hipsters taking up tables. But of course, with major branches right around the corner, no one really settles for second best..even though theirs are a much better product. Josh sighed as he cleaned the counter for the nth time like some bartender during old times, waiting for some world weary traveler to share their burden on him. That would be a far better experience than watching a handful of individuals go about their computer stuff - or possibly even just using their WiFi as much as they want for the price of one cup of coffee - and attending to the occasional customer that come in at a slower rate compared to mornings. On the plus side however, there comes - usually in the afternoon - a cute girl that indeed wants a listening ear whenever she orders for herself a chocolate chip drink and some random pastry for him. Elizabeth, her name was. While a part of his brain just believes she was one of those 'casual' karma believers that does good deed and stuff for personal gain, he wanted to be optimistic that she actually enjoys his mostly silent company. That or she just wants him to gain weight. So how'd your presentation go? Josh asked as he took a bite of the chocolate glazed donut she bought for him. It was a lazy day and it's not like he was a terrible worker so management just lets him of the hook. Ugh..I don't want to talk about that! she said, bringing both her hands to cover her face. That bad, huh? Elizabeth shook her head and mumbled out a No and followed shortly by a Well not really, it was just embarrassing. And the curious concern in him just up and asked even though he should probably just pat her on the shoulder. How come? And she just shook her head before taking a sip of her drink. You got nervous and got pit stains? The poor girl looked like she wanted to sob when she looked up with an exaggerated pouting frown, almost like one of those puppies that beg for food in internet videos. His smile was more sympathetic than mocking as he tore a piece of the donut and reached to feed it to her, which she easily took with quivering lips and went back to hide her shame, her hands over her face. Hey, maybe this will cheer you up! He reached for his pocket and fished out a half folded, half crumpled flyer, waving it around for her to see soon as she stopped sulking. A rave? she asked incredulously, squinting at him with disbelief. I thought you don't like people? Well and true, just the idea of a crowded hospital made him cringe internally. Well..yeah, but I'm not against new experiences. 'Sides, you like that sort of thing right? A silent 'Meh' of an expression before a 'What the hell, why not?' of shrugged shoulders and it was settled. And it would be their first night out too, something that he was looking forward to. Their chatter went on to something else that started from trains that ended up about schizo tech shows until eventually Elizabeth had to leave and prepare. Good thing too as Josh would have been too distracted to serve incoming customers had she remained thought the influx of them wasn't that much of a change, it was the same droll hours. Perhaps that was the reason he considered going to this rave thing, a change of scenery. Later on that night, he met up with Elizabeth, undoubtedly nervous due to the fact that they were basically going out on a date..of sorts. At least it was the case in his head. Waited long? A familiar voiced asked that made Josh turn around, seeing a far different Elizabeth standing before him sporting a short dress. I thought we're going to a rave? She asked, obviously asking about his smart casual get up which points out even further how little he knows about this sort of stuff. I...yeah we are.. Should I change? he asked, lost and innocent, scratching his head to which the girl just giggled at. No, you're fine, we should just go. She was undoubtedly sweet as she just went and grabbed him by the arm along with his dork self before hailing a cab. So they drove in quiet yet excited comfort towards this abandoned hospital which the cabbie seems to know. Perhaps he was going to it as well..despite looking old as Josh's grandfather but hey, who was he to judge? Soon enough, even with the windows down, they could hear the loud thumping of music as they saw through the dark of night a crowd of people around the large hospital which looked creepy even with the presence of colorful lights, music, and amusement. Woah.. was all Josh could say, looking in awe at everything and even with the loud music Elizabeth only needed to look at his wide eyes to know his feeling. He looked way out of his league and even the one managing admission through doubted of he was sure he was in the right place. Without a word the girl just dragged him further in, let him bask in the energetic aura the crowd and the beating music. Admittedly, despite shaking his head from being invited to dance, his foot was tapping to the rhythm and perhaps with alcohol in his system, he would join the girl and the crowd.