Coffee Talk: Dani and John

## Characters

* Danielle Cassidy (1 Espresso)
* John Constantine (1 Chai)

## Order

* Date: 1/9
* Table: 4
* Guests: 2
* Server: Fran

## Coffee Talk

* **John Constantine:** So, Danielle, how'd you get into that whole stuntwoman gig before becoming the Blue Devil?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** I just sort of fell into it- quite literally. [chuckle] I was a roofer by trade and one day I was doing some work at the movie studios in Star City when... I slipped and landed in a way that wasn't too injured. A stunt crew was nearby and- Next thing I knew I was putting on some squibs and being thrown through windows.
* **John Constantine:** And from there, you goy into acting... how?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** That also involves falling... but into bed. [chuckle] Marla Bloom fancied me and I was the stunt double for an actress that was really difficult to work with, and... Yeah, that about sums it up.
* **John Constantine:** Fair play. [pause] Well, I saw one or two of your movies. [pause] You weren't bad.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Thanks? [nervous chuckle, pause, clatter, slurp, gulp] So, uh, how did you end up doing what it is you do?
* **John Constantine:** Oh, you know how it is. I come from a long line of magic users, and my bloody family ha has been dabbling off-and-on in the arcane arts for generations. It's hard to escape your destiny, innit? Anyway, enough about me. What's the most interesting place you've traveled to for a shoot?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Do you really want to talk about my work in Star City? [chuckle] Are you just breaking the ice before you start showing me some crime scene photos of a demon tearing itself out of people's asses or something.
* **John Constantine:** No, I was- [chuckle] I was just genuinely curious about it. [pause] According to my mate who introduced me to this cute little ritual, we're not supposed to talk about "work" and so on the way over here, I got to thinking and realized I have never asked you about your life before the occult.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Oh... Okay. [giggle] Well, sure... What was your question again?
* **John Constantine:** Most interesting place to travel for a movie shoot?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Thailand. Hands down. [giggle] The culture, the food, the landscapes - all incredible. What about you? Any favorite magical or non-magical spots?
* **John Constantine:** Hmm... I've always been partial to St. Roch. The place just oozes atmosphere and history, and it's a hotbed for the supernatural, too. [chuckle] Which means I can always write it off for tax purposes. Speaking of St. Roch have you tried their beignets?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Oh, I love St. Roch! Especially for the beignets! They're like fluffy little pieces of heaven. But, you know, they don't exactly help with squeezing myself into the Blue Devil outfit. [chuckle] But, that is one of the good things about my, uh, condition. I can eat a lot of beignets before I need to worry.
* **John Constantine:** Yeah, I don't have to worry about there. All I need is my trusty trench coat and I'm good to go.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Yeah, when is the last time you washed that thing, anyway?
* **John Constantine:** Oh, no... I can't wash this. It's got way too much magical protection worked into it.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Maybe rub some air freshener into it, too... [chuckle] So, when you're not battling demons and saving the world, what does John Constantine do for fun?
* **John Constantine:** Well, believe it or not, I'm a fan of live music.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Figures... You used to be a rock star.
* **John Constantine:** I was- [sigh] I wouldn't call it "rock" -It was punk. Also, I was never really a "star". Anyway, I also enjoy a good pub crawl, though I've been trying to cut back a bit lately. [pause, chuckle] I've woken up in one too many succubus' beds over the years...
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Wait, is that why you invited me to coffee?
* **John Constantine:** What? No!
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Oh, okay... because I don't swing that way. No offense.
* **John Constantine:** None taken, love.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Anything else you do for fun?
* **John Constantine:** Reading. Not just spellbooks and old occult journals, but I don't say no to a good paperback thriller.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Read any good ones lately?
* **John Constantine:** The Janus Contract - I think that's what it was called. Heard of it?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** I don't think I have. Who wrote that?
* **John Constantine:** Some bloke... [head scratch] Kent Clarkson? How about you, Danielle? Any hobbies outside of "work"?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** I love hiking and exploring. I'll do just about anything outside. There's something so calming about being surrounded by nature. [pause] Oh! And I've been teaching myself to play the guitar, too! It's a nice way to unwind, especially when I'm not on a case while Eddie's at school.
* **John Constantine**: Ah, that's right. You're a mother.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** No, no, no! I'm an aunt! Aunts are cooler than mothers. It's a fact. [chuckle]
* **John Constantine:** So, rolling back a bit, you need any pointers on the guitar?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Oh, right! You're a musician!
* **John Constantine:** Well, I was the singer, love... but still I know enough to maybe give you some pointers - and if you're past my level, maybe I can introduce you to one of my friends... I think I got one or two who aren't dead or insane... [nervous chuckle, pause] Yeah, I think Chas plays a little guitar...
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Oh, thanks for the offer, but I'm good. I kinda like teaching myself. Plus, I did some stuff with my tail that I don't think any teacher could help me with. [chuckle]
* **John Constantine:** Oh, yeah... Well, I know a few demons that could give you some pointers...
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Pass. Believe it or not, but I don't really like any experiences related to Hell.
* **John Constantine:** Eh, it takes some getting used to, but it's not as bad as everyone leads you to believe...
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Not from my experience.
* **John Constantine:** I could show you some nice places in Hell.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** I'll stick to vacationing in Thailand.
* **John Constantine:** I don't blame you. [chuckle] Back to the subject of music, what sort of music are you playing on the guitar? Master any songs yet?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Well, I... I'm a big fan of classic rock, so there's a lot of Journey, AC/DC, and the like.
* **John Constantine:** Got a favorite song?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** That I can play? [nervous chuckle]
* **John Constantine:** Yeah... [clatter, slurp, pause, gulp]
* **Danielle Cassidy:** "Highway to Hell." [nervous chuckle] Sounds very cliche for a devil to be jamming out to that, but I look really badass doing it... at least I think so.
* **Fran:** [footsteps] How are you two doing?
* **John Constantine:** Oh, we're doing great. Thanks for asking, love.
* **Fran:** Can I interest you in a slice of pie? We got a freshly baked pecan pie.
* **Danielle Cassidy:** You know what, that does sound good. [giggle] Can I just get the whole pie, though?
* **John Constantine:** The whole pie?
* **Danielle Cassidy:** Gluttony devil. [giggle]

## Trivia and Notes

* John had a coffee with Bruce Wayne in Coffee Talk: Bruce and John.