Oh my beautiful liar...

[deepestindigo]

Despite the sub-freezing weather, there are still a few people out and about in Chicago.

There's a whore walking the streets of Chicago, but not for the reasons you'd think. A blue-haired demon who goes by Indigo Jones has spent the day shopping, and is in a pretty good mood. She's locked her bags in the trunk of her car, and now she's searching

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[chimaerasaurus]

Howabout some lonliness, Eric? There's plenty of that in Abby's corner. She's doodling budget plans and travel notes on a napkin, slightly pink-cheeked already from downing the cheapest beer she can find. She was going to meet someone there.

He stood her up.

[wineandvenom]

Abby's probably the best prospect he's had all night, which really isn't saying much. Still, that loneliness is something he can work with. It might be good for a distraction, at least.

He's not going to approach her directly, but a few minutes later, the bartender slides her a much nicer (and more expensive) beer her way with a murmured, "From the gentleman," and a discreet nod in Eric's direction.

[chimaerasaurus]

That gets a raised eyebrow. It's not like guys buying her drinks is unheard of, but the timing is bizarrely apropos. She doesn't give him a direct look, but she does accept the beer. She's not in the mood to go hunting for companionship--he made the first move. He can come to her.

[wineandvenom]

Eric, for his part, gives Abby a few minutes to enjoy her beer before he makes his way over.

"I hope I'm not intruding," he says, voice soft, "but it seemed like you'd had a disappointing night. A few good drinks do seem to help sometimes, though."

There's a subtle emotional current under his words: I just want to help. Trust me. You're all alone in the world -- wouldn't it be better if you had a bit of company?

[chimaerasaurus]

"That obvious, is it?" She flashes a crooked smile. "Hard to intrude when there's no one else here."

She motions to the seat opposite and rests her chin on one hand, tilting her head to one side and examining him from under carefully made-up eyelashes. He's not bad looking. Good for a flirt at least, and she could use the cheering up.