[open] When in this charming car, this charming man.

[thesoundofblood]

There’s a new demon in Chicago. Not that new, though. He’s been here before - a life time ago. This was where his father once lived, where he’d spent his late teens and early twenties before he’d grown tired of the place and moved on. As much as he liked Chicago, there was just nothing here to interest him. Nothing until now

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/late tag isn't very long :(

[ohshiny_tomatos]

Parker doesn't like touch. Especially by strangers. She also isn't easily charmed by...well, anyone. When she's bumped into she stops and frowns, her eyes narrowing quite a bit.

"Watch where you're going!" She snaps. She doesn't care about his smile or where his head is. Bumping into people is rude. Oh, but she does happen to have her cat with her. Sophie the Kitten is perched on her shoulder, and Sophie the Kitten doesn't look too pleased either.

Though he did say her cat was cool, so maybe it's not all bad. She pauses a moment. "She knows she's cool. You're still rude!"

/snugs all tags are awesome.

[thesoundofblood]

Rufus raises his eyebrows, well this kid sure is on the defensive. Wanderer too. Ahh, well - he doesn’t mind then. He’s heard a lot about Chicago and how difficult it can be sometimes - especially on all these Wanderers that fall through all the time. Never fear, Rufus is here to bring Chicago all the happy!

“I’m rather sorry, hun,” he says very apologetically, “I didn’t mean to knock you, I swear,” He makes a peace sign with one hand, “I’m all for love and peace, not war - y’know?”

He didn’t actually notice the kitten at first, to be honest. But when he does, he actually squees a little. He could never, ever eat anything a cute as a kitten. He tilts his head with amusement.

“I was addressing you, hun - actually,” he says with a small laugh, “But the kitty’s a real cool cutie too. What’s her name?”

/snugs back

[ohshiny_tomatos]

"Are you a hippie?" She's seen hippies on TV and knows the love and peace thing is what they're all about.

If there is one way to start your way onto Parker's good side, it's to talk about her kitten and show interest in her. As such she beams a little wider and scratches the kitty on the head.

"She's Sophie, but she's not the real Sophie. I take care of her."

[thesoundofblood]

Rufus is going to laugh at that. It's not the first time he's heard that and no matter how many times it's said - it will never get old. He scratches at his beard for a few moments and shakes his head. "You don't have to be a hippie to be a peaceful soul," he tells her. "I don't really look like a hippie, I like to shower,"

Well, even still. He kinda is a hippie. A hippie in a suit. Or something. :D

He smiles at the kitten, "Sophie. Ahh, named after a friend from back home," he says with a nod, "From the french, meaning wisdom. Smart kitten named after a smart lady?"

[ohshiny_tomatos]

"You don't?" She asks. Then she looks down at herself, as if she can see inside. "Do I have a peaceful soul? How do you tell? I don't look like a hippie either, and I love showers."

He can be a hippie at heart, it's that which matters anyway.

She smiles. "Yeah, she is." She also looks a little impressed. "I didn't know that's what her name meant. She is though. Smart. She teaches me things."

[thesoundofblood]

"Of course not!" Rufus insists with a nod. He's rather old, Parker - even if he'd never actually admit it. He knows these sorts of things. He tilts his head as she looks down at herself, "That isn't for me to decide, I'm afraid, chickie," he says with a slight pout. "It's for you to find out, in time - plenty time,"

He puts his hands on his hips and flashes her a winning smile, "Names are very important things," he tells her with a nod.

And then, he bows - almost dramatically as he introduces himself. He sticks out a hand to shake, "Rufus Blake, at your service,"

[ohshiny_tomatos]

She looks at him and pouts back a bit. "Oh. Okay. I'll let you know what I find out." There's a nod at that.

His winning smile only makes her smile. She watches him bow and then reaches to shake his hand. "Parker." And then she steps back to curtsy. It is polite after all.