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Who: Kitty Pryde, Serpentina, Soi Fong
Where: New York City - Random movie theatre
When: Friday, July 28, 2006
What: Kitty offers to take Soi to the movies, strictly as friends. Tina finds out and plots against them.
Watch For: Tina's plot to 'break up' Kitty and Soi, Soi actually LAUGHING, and an indirect k-*Bricked again*
THREE HOURS AGO . . .
Wherever Soi was, whatever she was doing, it was RUDELY Interrupted! By a burst of static from the radio as Kitty sought to get in touch with the Shinigami. "Soi Fong? It's Kitty. Listen, if you're free, come to New York City. I have plans." She doesn't say anything more than that, but merely hopes that Soi is indeed free. Which, for all intents and purposes of this scene, she is.
ONE HOUR AGO . . .
Ring, ring, ring, ring..
"Tina? It's Kitty. I'm not going to be able to hit the mall with you tonight; I've got other plans. I'll make it up to you though, okay? Say hello to the others for me - and tell the Professor I'll stop in and visit later tonight to discuss that thing. Later!" *click*
NOW. . .
Kitty is sitting in her cozy, but small, house, primping a little bit. "Sorry Lockheed," she tells the dragon, "You can't come along this time. Get some rest, you look like you need it."
Lounging in her little apartment, humming along to the theme song of Dawson's Creek as she watches yet another episode on her Tivo, Tina stares at the screen as she wonders what unpredictable turn this new development will take next! o.o A handful of popcorn hovering by her mouth, but she dares not munch upon the exploded corn for fear of missing out on the good parts. But.. the buttery salt is far too tempting to push away. And thus, this struggle for dominance of Tina's singular hampster wheel behind her eyes continues.. Who will win? Popcorn or Television?
But before this epic conflict can reach its climax.. Tina clicks her thumb on the pause button as the phone says, "Ring Ring Ring.. Banana Phoooone!"
Yes. She has a phone shaped like a banana. She just couldn't resist. It was on sale at Hot Topic. No.. Kitty still hasn't forgiven her.
Tina's arm stretches across the room to easily snatch up the cordless banana, pulling it back over to speak, "Hey! ..Oh Kitty! Hi!" ^.^ ..... o_o "W..wha..?"
Mall. PREEMPTED?!?! Oh -DAMN-. This is serious! Goblin Queen riding upon the Hordes of Hell type serious! "Wait! Wait I'll be right over!" >o<
Tina SLAMS the phone down across the room and she kicks her feet over her head, sending her bunny slippers flying.
Must find clothes.. must find clothes...
Soi Fong was doing what she normally does when she has free time -- she's whupping ninja butt! It's okay though, since they're her men and it's a training exercise for both them and her. There is a startled blink when she hears the now familiar voice coming over the radio. Pl-ans? What are these plans of which she speaks? Are they anything like a date?
Err.
Looks like it's back into the fake body for her. The only thing Soi Fong hates more than wearing the gigai is the fact that lately she's actually gotten used to it! At least by now she's learned that she doesn't have to wear that stupid polka-dotted dress to fit in. u.u;
When Kitty has her machine fixed and ready, she'll be able to whup ninja butt too! Unfortunately for now, she can only do shadow boxing and such. Sigh. Kitty had hung up the phone before Tina could stammer out the latter half of her sentence, so she is unaware of Tina's plans to come over and investigate.
Kitty steps out of her house, wearing a long black velvet skirt and a scarlet blouse, her hair left loose. Shes even wearing high heeled shoes! /IS/ this a date?
Nah... /can't/ be... right?
Making a sharp left, Kitty briskly makes her way towards the gate to wait for Soi's arrival. Of course, anyone who would see her might think she's waiting for a cute guy. While she leans against the wall by the gate, she tilts her head a little to adjust the earrings in her ear. She's even wearing your pin, Soi!
GAME: Save complete.
Don't look now, Kitty! Here comes the monkey wrench!
Tina, unfortunately, didn't have enough money to make Taxi fare. ._. This means.. the bus! It will eaaaaaaaasily take an hour for her to get there, after throwing on a short denim skirt and strap blouse. If the Ninja Bee arrives with any manner of punctuality.. She'll definitely be beating Tina there as the blonde is forced to walk the last mile or two as the bus doesn't quiiiiiiiite go that far.
Soi Fong is pleased to at least see Kitty already there and waiting when she arrives. Not like that fiasco at the restaurant! Though to be fair, the bee didn't specify what time to be there. "What's this all about? Is there trouble?" Soi Fong asks with her usual frown and all-business attitude. At least that's how she always starts out. But then somewhere down the line things always go horribly, horribly wrong for her! She halts suddenly, her stoic impression melting into one of surprise and mild confusion. Soi's eyes travel down Kitty's clothes and up again...down Kitty's clothes and up again. "Wh...why are you dressed like that?" Not that she doesn't look nice in it -- because she does! So much so that Soi Fong can't keep herself from imagining how -another- kitty would look in that outfit. Ahem.
Kitty Pryde smiles, almost looking smug when Soi arrives. HA. Beat you this time! At the first question, Kitty chuckles, "No emergency, no. I would have said there was an emergency if something was wrong. Tonight, Soi, marks the first night introducing you to the concept of having a grand time." She'll ease Soi into it though. Wait till she takes her ice skating.
Her eyes blink quickly at Soi, and starts to blush a little, embarassed. What? Did she put her skirt on backwards? Is a button undone? ".. what's wrong with the way I'm dressed?" Kitty asks, offended. HMF. "Come on," she reaches out to take Soi by the arm and tug her with, "I got tickets to the movies, and we've got about half an hour before the first showing." What are they going to see? YOU'Ll see. >:D
The blonde hurricane trots along, huffing and puffing to herself as she makes the last few lengths of pavement on sandles. When the gates fiiiiiiiinally come into view, Tina stumbles to a halt. Leaning against the side of a nearby planted tree, waving her hand over her face to cool off. Wooph. @.x
Only then does she blink once and squint.. Staring out with her jade eyes as she spies.. Kitty and... Wait, whozzat?
The girl holds her hand over her eyes as she leans a bit closer. Hrmmmm.. Wow. Kitty sure does look dressed up, even if that other girl is a fashion disaster. ._.
..Waaaitaminute! Why are they linking arms? GASP! Kitty! You two timer! You're going to the mall with someone else!? How could yooooooooou?!
Tina takes it upon herself to oversee this little mission.. a little on the sly. She slinks around the tree in hiding, waiting for the two to walk on so she can pace behind. =.= What are they up to....
She's actually a little disappointed when Kitty tells her there's no emergency. Emergencies generally mean fighting, and that's at least something she understands! All this, on the other hand... "A grand what?" She -must- be kidding. Soi Fong doesn't have time for a grand time! "And I didn't say there was anything wrong with it!" She says, a bit flustered and it shows on her face. But Kitty's probably used to the harsh way that Soi Fong has most of the time. At least it certainly seems that way when she grabs the shinigami by the arm and starts tugging her down the street. "Movie?" Really, is there an echo in this part of the city? The bee's frown returns, but the wheels are rolling in her head. She's never been to a movie before. There is a brief distraction in the form of Soi Fong casting a quick glance back over her shoulder. It feels like they're being followed! Soi Fong knows all about stalking, eheh. "I don't have any money." She states as she looks back to Kitty. Really, she should get some off of Urahara sometime, especially if Kitty makes a habit of this sort of thing!
Don't worry Soi. There may be trouble on the horizon for you to get into - just not tonight. "Grand time." Kitty repeats, "You know, relaxing, fun? Hanging out?" Even though there is no 'hanging' involved. She's been asked to help Soi unwind by Yoruichi himself! ..er, herself, only Kitty doesn't know Yoruichi is a girl yet.
Kitty is very used to Soi's stoic, harsh manner, because hey, half of her mentors - the male ones anyway - are that way. She's hung around Wolverine after all - and ironically, that boy she met last night, Toushirou, reminded her a great deal of Wolvie. Soi reminds her a little of Cyclops. Kitty will tell no one of these observations.
"Yes, movie. It's an open ended ticket, but I figure we could see Fantastic Four first - I heard mixed reviews about that - and then figure out what to watch afterwards." No money? Kitty chuckles, "Don't worry, it's taken care of. I remembered my wallet this time." She pats her hip.
As she reaches the door of the theatre, she pauses, glancing around. Hmm..
"In we go!" She pulls the door open, meandering inside with her companion.
Ever get the feeling like you're being stalked?
Well, you probably don't feel it because Tina is just not that great at it. The blonde continues to pursue the pair as they make their way along the street towards the glittering lights of the movie theatre. She always stays about a block or two behind.. juust in view beyond the meandering pedestrians. It isn't long until their destination becomes clear..
..Hrmmm.. a movie date. With who? Is this an old friend from out of town or something? Curiouser and curiouser...
It isn't long until she watches the both of them enter into the theatre itself. Tina half-hides behind a streetlamp a moment before quickly racing over, glancing in through the window. o.= Caaaaarefully watching which theatre door they head into...
Soi Fong rolls her eyes a little bit. There's that 'fun' word again. But Yoruichi would be disappointed in her if she turned some down...and that's the last thing stalkerbee would want. She nods to the mention of Kitty's wallet, so at least they won't be serving popcorn or anything to pay for their way this time! Though the thought of Soi Fong behind a concession stand -is- funny! "Fantastic Four what?" Soi Fong asks as she's ushered into the theater. It just sounds like someone forgot to finish the title to her! That nagging feeling she had before, the idea that they were being followed, has faded now. Seems more like just another person going the same direction they were. Because anyone who was really spying on them couldn't possibly be that bad at it! No offense, eheh.
Deal with it Soi, Kitty won't rest until you learn to have fun! Of course, Kitty's definition of 'having fun' is varied. She can get Scott to smile - straight lace, duty is all Scott? She can get YOU to have fun. "Aaah, air conditioning!" She pointedly moves past the newspaper stands, where there is a headline reading, "MONSTER BIRD ATTACKS NEW YORK CITY - MUTANTS TO BLAME!" With the subheading: "Mutant are a Menace!" written by some gossip columnist.
The press /never/ gets the story right. "Soi Fong!" Kitty calls finally, "Over here!" As for Fantastic Four /what/, she chuckles, "That's their team name. The Fantastic Four. Kindof egotistical when you think about it, but it works for them, and the press - adores- them." Ignore the slight irritation in her voice there.
Tina continues to peer through the very edge of the window.. jade eyes affixed upon them as they seem to talk about.. something. As they approach the newstands near the window, Tina eerks! Turning about and pressing her back to the wall just beyond the window. Juuust faintly overhearing the last few sentences. Fantastic Four. Ah-HAH! ... Kitty must not like this friend much. o.o; Ugh.. Horrible movie. The Richards Family will never option THEIR name out again for stardom, that much Tina knows!
Soi Fong misses the irritated tone, but she's already formed her opinion without it. "How great can they be if it takes four of them." She states before crossing her arms over her chest. If they were really so strong it would be the Fantastic ONE. A sudden sound catches Soi's attention, causing her to blink and look quickly in the direction of it. *Pop pop pop!* "What's that?" They're in a movie theater, what else could it be?! The bee steps over towards the very busy concession stand, pushing her way to the front of a rightfully protesting line!
Ohoo, so the bee likes popcorn does she? "Sorry! Excuse me - she's new." Kitty suddenly feels kind of overdressed for a movie theatre - but eh, cute guys work here too! Like th.. oh wait, no. Don't even go there, cat. You have standards, and one of those is not dating people who work in movie theatres.
Wow, she sounds snobbish.
"Soi!" A hand reaches forward as the girl attempts to catch at the shinigami's wrist, and tug, "You can't just shove your way to the front of a line like that. These people were here first, so they get served before us. We just have to be patient." If allowed, she tugs Soi to indicate a spot at the end of a rapidly shortening line. She still had to get the tickets so -
"OH! They're still playing that here!?" By 'that' she means Pirates of the Caribbean, the first one, as she's pointing to the poster with a hand. "Okay, Okay - we HAVE to see that." Kitty always was partial to pirates. She still had her pirate costume, in fact.
"Tickets first, then we get snacks." Hm. "Do you want to get the food, while I get the tickets?" Soi knows how to buy things, right? >.>
Tina continues her stealthless observation of the duo from behind the translucent window. Her lips curled into a curious pout as her jade eyes follow the strange girl with her Kitty. Hmmm! She looks foreign. And pushy! o.o Lookit her just walk up to the front of the line like she owned the place. Huh.. Kitty has better standards than to hang out with people like that, of all the nerve!
....Why is she staring at the popcorn machine like that anyway? Maybe she has a phobia of corn. o.o Huh.. That would suck. Tortilla chips giving you the heebee jeebees. You couldn't show up at parties because the snacks would totally run you off and you'd never meet cute guys and your life would be so ruined and..
..wait, what was she doing again? Oh! RIGHT. Spying.
New girl bad. Grr.
Tina snaps out of her daze as she goes back to peering through the window carefully.. Ah-HA'ing as Kitty looks upon the Pirates poster. Pirate Kitty has come to her senses. ._.
It's less that Soi Fong likes popcorn and more like she just isn't familiar with it. The sound of a *pop* is normally accompanied by a measure of danger, however small. Of course she had to go check it out! And now...she's just as confused as ever. A brow arches as she watches the fluffy white kernals seemingly appear out of nowhere and spill out onto the mounds of their kin. The bee blinks out of her observance when Kitty tugs her back into the proper place. "The strong should be at the front of the line!" And if anyone disagrees with that, it's simple -- they just have to challenge and beat her to earn the spot!
It's not a concession stand -- it's a bloodsport.
Soi Fong's hackles lower a bit as she studies the poster. He has interesting hair, so of course she's interested! ...But is that man wearing eyeliner? ~.~ Soi squints before looking back to Kitty. "I'll get the food." Seems more dangerous!
"It works differently in social situations as this, Soi Fong," Kitty grins. "This is a matter of etiquette. Only the rude and inconsiderate shove their way to the front of a line." In New York, someone might pull a gun on you for a slight like that. Not that she thinks Soi Fong had anything to worry about. "Okay, grab a-- ASK for a large popcorn with extra butter, and two medium Pepsi's." That would be sufficiently not as confusing, right?
Glancing up abruptly, Kitty looks over her shoulder - but whatever sense of being watched she had had passed, and she chalks it up to the crowd that was starting to thin to get to their movie. "Won't be long!" She assures her friend, trotting off towards the ticket line.
Of course she gave Soi money for the food. >.> <.< Wat, me, forget to add it into a pose? NEVER.
Tina slides along the window a little bit, carefully moving to the otherside of the window.. but still mostly cloaked by the milling crowd as they slowly begin to file in for the flik of the week. Her eyes still following Kitty as she splits off from the other girl.. Hmmming to herself as she begins to plot.
She'll wait until they've gotten their tickets and food.. and then quickly slip into line.
All the while the girl's mind tries to unravel the mystery of this newbie. Maybe.. is she a new student? From some foreign country or something? Maybe that's it..
Rude and inconsiderate? o.o; Sounds like Soi Fong, more often than not. She's still getting the hang of this 'social' thing. And while she still doesn't understand why might doesn't make right, she lets the other girl lead. It's her dime, after all! Speaking of which, the ninja looks down at the money that Kitty gave her and frowns. Seems like an awful lot. The stuff is too expensive! Especially when that popcorn seems neverending. Soi Fong waits patiently, using the time to go over her training schedule in her mind. Finally it's her turn to order. "Large popcorn, extra butter. Two medium Pepsis." Perfect! But then no one follows orders to the letter like her. She does scowl at the guy behind the counter who smiles at her a little more than she deems necessary. He's probably just doing his job! But if not...boy, is he barking up the wrong tree. *Cough* Soi Fong gathers everything together, change included, before going to meet Kitty halfway after she gets the tickets. If she ever realizes that the feeling of being stalked earlier -was- true, she'll never forgive herself!
Neither will Kitty! Er, she won't forgive herself, not that she won't forgive Soi. When food is acquired without incident like the girl had momentarily fretted about, ,she breathes a sigh of relief. And ya know Tina, many people wonder why she hangs out with you too! n.n "Great!" She holds up two tickets, "And I have the tickets for the showing, which starts in," she checks her watch, "About ten minutes." She nods a little, "Plenty of time to find a seat." Leading on, she makes her way past the ticket-taker, who tears off one half of the tickets and hands it back.
The remains are pocketed, and after Kitty has reclaimed her change and pocketed that in her opposite pocket, she takes one of the soda's and leads the way to the theatre. Which of course, is already in the middle of previews for the upcoming movies. Cars, Harry Potter, two commercials requesting money, one ad asking people to turn off their cell phones (five people have to turn theirs off at th is point). By the time Kitty has found a spot where the screen is somewhat level with their field of vision, the last trailer is starting to play - one for Lady in the Water. "Oooh, I heard that was pretty good." Kitty comments in a low voice - because speaking loudly is also rude. Hopefully Soi gets the hint.
The REAL question is weither or not they'll forgive Tina for stalking them in the first place!
People wonder about Tina? ;_; But.. but.. everybody loves Tina! Who wouldn't want to hang out with a charming, pretty, happy girl? It's not like she's psycho or anything!
...Says the stalker..
Once the girls have moved on beyond the throngs of humanity, Tina makes her move. Darting into the main hall, she always keeps a small group of people between her and her comrades as she moves her way towards the line.. standing in it at an angle as she watches the two go. Faster line, faster!
Soi Fong blinks, pausing briefly after they enter the theater. It's dark...and loud! And the screen is so big. It's all a bit disorienting at first. But she catches up with Kitty soon enough, claiming the spot beside her. It's all a new experience for her, but Soi Fong is still studying the people and their surroundings in general more than the screen. You just never know when and where a hollow might show up. Soi Fong leans forward a bit, removing the sheathed sword from her back and laying it across her lap instead. It's a wonder they let her in with that thing! They must've thought it was just a strange purse or something. Really, who carries a sword in New York City. Finally she settles down with a sigh, and without thinking pops a piece of the buttered popcorn into her mouth. Hey, it's good! "So you do this a lot?" She does follow Kitty's lead and whispers the question to her. Most of the people around them seem about the same age, it must be a popular thing.
And to think Kitty was worried. "Yeah. Well -- not as much as I used to, admittedly. I mean, there's.. things to take care of, and the prices are ridiculous.." She reaches over to yoink a few kernels of popcorn out of the bucket, settling in and hmming thoughtfully, "The theatre's one of the hot spots that everyone seems to like to go, since there's a lot of different movies showing. Someone can find something to watch that they'll like at least once."
"SHH!"
"Oh Shh yourself! It's a cell phone commercial!" Kitty snaps at the man in front of her. "Geez." She wasn't even talking loud or anything. "I haven't been to the movies in a while; never had the time to, till now." Don't you feel special?
Not to mention, in the dark you can totally make out and hardly anybody would notice!
....Tina would know, too. ._.
After a minute or two Tina hastily procures her ticket. UGH... So expensive, but her burning desire to know why her friend is hanging out with this new girl supersedes her ability to buy fast food later tonight!
The blonde races through the throngs, darting to and fro and practically tossing her ticket to the attendent before ducking low and slipping into the theatre.
Oh good! They're still playing the previews.
Tina pauses in the back a few moments, squinting against the darkness. It takes a few seconds until a particularly bright image flashes in a preview, giving juuust enough light to positively ID Kitty's hair and her comrade right beside her.
Perfecto!
Oof.. the place is kinda packed though, and there's exactly one seat open two rows behind the pair. Hrmmm..
A sly look passes over Tina's eyes in the darkness as she slowly crouches down behind the backrow of seats..
... Moments pass...
.... And the blonde slooowly slithers up into the seat from beneath, quietly seating herself down without disturbing anybody nearby.
Even the guy sitting next to her looks over for a moment, blinking with a start.. wondering how she got there. o.o
Tina only offers a little wave and a cute smile before going back to watching the 'movie'.
Hrmmm.. okay, she's in and monitoring the situation. =.=
Soi Fong blinks, a piece of popcorn almost getting caught in her throat when Kitty mentions the prices. And here she's paying for everything for her too. She washes it down with a sip of soda, trying to push the sudden and crazy ideas from her head. When the man tries to silence them, she gives his seat a sharp kick. o.o; Hopefully he won't end up in the aisle! "Have you been training?" Soi Fong asks curiously. That's the only thing she can think of that would take up all of one's time! On the other hand she also took time away to meet Kitty, even if she didn't know the reason for it at the time. So Kitty should be sure to feel special too! Now that they're settled everything seems even more friendly. Look Tina, their hands even touch in the popcorn bucket! :O How cozy.
Oops! Slight faux pas in mentioning that, but! And of course Kitty was paying! She invited her friend out, as a treat. Poor Soi, still not quite comfortable with the idea of not-date-dates, are ya? Don't think Kitty's forgotten about your promise to show her the literature you were researching either.
"WAH!" The man who had previously shh'd the girls goes sprawling three rows over, landing in a woman's lap. She doesn't seem to mind. u.u
Kitty meanwhile, inwardly grimaces over this - but says nothing. One thing at a time, after all. Leaning over a little so she can catch Soi's whisper, Kitty grins and nods, "Actually yeah. I had a sparring session with one of my best friends just a few days ago." She won. :3 But then, nine times out of ten she beats Tina anyway. Ninja power!
When her hand touches Soi's, Kitty doesn't reach beyond moving her hand aside and claiming another kernal. Mmm, buttery. "That must have been fifteen commercials. It's getting insane - OH! The movie's starting. Finally."
They DO seem awfully cozy. =.=
Oooooh, Kitty! How dare she watch a movie and not invite her! Kitty barely ever goes out to movies anymore. ;_;
As far as Tina is concerned, this crime is unforgivable and requires.. punishment. >.<
... Ooop. o.o; Tina watches the poor guy get kicked about three rows down.. and immediately decides not to meet her in a dark alley anytime soon. Okay, MINUS physical retribution! ...Uh..
As Tina watches their hands briefly touch over popcorn.. a little lightbulb springs to life over Tina's noggin. A plan forms. ~.~
Okay MYSTERY GIRL... Lets see if you still wanna hang out with Kitty ... If you think she's playing for the HOME team. ~.~
Soi Fong doesn't understand date-dates, not-date-dates are ten times as confusing! (Though that line alone confused her player. @.@;) She leans closer, pushing a braid back over her shoulder to better hear the other girl. "You won?" She sounds a little surprised, but not in an insulting way. More like proud! And as for Tina's plan to break them up...bring it! ;D Though it might be easier to catch Soi Fong off guard than it normally is. She's trying to pay attention to the movie now that the commercials are finally over!
Kitty Pryde has already seen this movie with Tina, of course, so she's careful not to make any give-away comments. Even if she <3's Jack's character. Filthy bugger that he is. "Yeah," Kitty chuckles softly, glancing at the other woman, "Tina's never been able to beat me." This is a matter-of-fact comment, rather than bragging though. ANd HEY, don't say 'break them up' like they're dating! They're just friends, dagnabit!
Unaware of Tina's plotting, Kitty gestures, "How is your soda?" Who knows why Kitty is so fascinated with Soi's reactions to things like soda pop and popcorn. It's kinda cute!
Tina bides her time. Oh no.. Don't strike while they're talking and paying attention to eachother! Oh no.. the jig would be up too fast. No no. Tina must wait.. WAIT PRECIOUS.. Yesssss..
Too bad the blonde can't quite hear over the din of the movie, squinting in the dark to try and discern exactly what they're up to. Looks like they're talking about the snacks. Hmmm.. Popcorn. Doesn't look like extra butter though. ._. ..... Although its reminding her that she's dern hungry. Stupid ticket prices, ugh.
But still.. Tina will wait. Oh how she will wait.. At least a good thirty minutes into the movie when they're relaxed... And comfortable..
Soi Fong will probably have a hard time understanding Jack. He's so opposite of everything she stands for! On the other hand, opposites do attract. For example, just look at the two of them! "Tina?" Soi repeats the name but leaves it at that. It makes sense that Kitty would have other female friends and sparring partners. Even Soi Fong isn't a one-woman woman anymore! Err... "It's sweet." She responds to the question about her soda, but doesn't make it sound like it's a bad thing. "Is it supposed to taste that sweet?" Soi Fong wouldn't know! But Kitty probably would. She should take a drink of it herself and make sure nothing's wrong with it. *Cough* She wouldn't want Soi Fong's first Pepsi to be flawed, would she?!
Yeah, Soi is as straight lace as Scott, if not more so, and Kitty is the fun-loving gal who is so /not/ straight lace. Though she does have her moments. "Yeah, she went to the same ..school that I did." Kitty explains, her voice lowering more, "I've known her about three years." She brought Tina into Xaviers when she was 16, at that.
"Hm?" Is something wrong with Soi's soda? ONOES! "Maybe there's too much syrup.. lemme try a sip." She waits for Soi's permission though, before leaning over and sipping lightly from the other woman's straw.
Indirect k-*BRICKED with a house*
"Hm.. yeah, tastes fine to me." She nods reassurances to Soi, then leans back in her chair to focus her attention on the movie. Mustn't miss the good bits! It's Jack's great entrance! <3
Ho Ho HO girl. Kitty's just gunna make this easy, ain't she? ~.~
The Californian's lips pout ferociously as her bestest friend shares a drink with the stranger. Why.. she should stand up and march over there RIGHT THIS INSTANT and give that girl a piece of her mi-.. OOH JACK!
ina's jade eyes bug out as she watches The Man's majesty-filled entrance.
Gliding in on a sinking boat as if all was right with the world.
It's really a good thing the theater is dark. Any boy who saw the shared soda would immediately assume all sorts of crazy things! Really, can't a couple of girls go the movies and share some popcorn without the innuendo! Well? CAN'T THEY?! "If you say so." Soi Fong continues to frown at her cup before placing it aside. She just needs to get diet next time. She claims a few more bites of popcorn before returning her attention to the screen. If only for a moment, they all three agree on the same thing. He's got braids! Of that much you know Soi Fong approves. "Is he really a Captain?" Already something seems off about that. But of course she's used to 'Captain' meaning a leader of a death god division!
Apparently not! What is the world coming to? Crazy people and their equally crazy fantasies! "The man sure knows how to make an entrance." And boy he has that nancy-walk down PAT. <3 It's a thing of ART. Funny how the girls all admire different things in the same man, no? "A Captain of a ship, yes." Kitty grins. "Doesn't look like much of one does he?" He needs a bath. SERIOUSly.
And whoa Tina, down girl :D Remain seated! There will be no jealous altercations - or she'll have to bop you one.
Oh no. When Tina gets jealous she doesn't altercate. She sabotages.
The girl gets completely distracted as the movie unfolds, watching Cap'n Jack putter around as a great king among men. Which, as far as Tina is concerned, he is. *_* Course, Tina doesn't happen to mind Wil Turner either. Yeee.. the boy needs acting lessons but OH MY, so so cute. *_*
..Wait.. why was she watching this again? Right Right.. Plotting. Grr. =.=
Hm, they sure are chatting for watching a movie! They'll settle down some, she reasons. Just gotta give it time. o.=
We have a winner! Tina is right to reason that they'll settle down soon. If not they'd be kicked out of the theater and everything would be over with anyway! "Nn." Soi Fong responds before taking another sip of her soda. It must not be so bad after all! But even if the guy's obviously an idiot, Soi Fong just can't look away from him. Maybe it's -because- he's an idiot! But then comes the line that threatens to change her opinion completely --
"You seem familiar. Have I threatened you before?"
Soi Fong chokes, coughing a couple of times before laughing loudly. She likes that! For all his many flaws, the idiot's got guts! The stupid are usually cowards in her experience.
True! But who would demand that the girls get out for whispering to each other? They were eye candy! And think of the innuendo the boys would miss out on! Still, Kitty takes a few more kernels of popcorn to munch on while watching the movie, ready to clarify things Soi might be confused on. Jack may be an idiot - or an idiot savant - but he had a certain charisma that made Kitty watch for more. And to think, she didn't even used to like him as an actor!
As for Will... well, he was all right, but Kitty had found him only slightly less annoying than Elizabeth. But then, he was biased against pirates, and Kitty wasn't so --
Did... Did Soi just LAUGH? SUCCESS! Kitty is giggling as well, both for the line and for Soi's laughter, glancing at the shinigami. So Pirates was a good pick after all! Naturally! Once she's sure Soi wasn't going to choke on her own laughter, Kitty turns back to the movie screen, grinning a bit more broadly, and thankful that Soi can't see it for fear she might take offense. o/~
Being that Tina has no idea how momentous it is for Soi's rigid demeanor to crack beneath the weight of Cap'n Jack's comedic gravitas, she can only grin at the familiar line and snicker to herself quietly. Completely unsurprised of the woman's outburst!
Tina liked Will. ._. He was a square.. but a very pretty square! Elizabeth so doesn't deserve him. ._. She doesn't deserve to be marooned on an island with Jack and infinite Rum either! But that's another story.
Still, Tina suspects its getting close to her time to strike.. the chatter has finally died away and the girls arn't paying attention to eachother as much as they were moments ago. Tina presses her lips together tightly as she quirks a smile, leaning forwards as she glances past the hairdo of the girl in the row before her.
There's swordfighting too, even if it's a very primitive form of it. And skeletons, and a lot of things that the shinigami finds interesting and unexpected. Before long her hand reaches the bottom of the popcorn bucket, and her soda is down to that annoying sound of just air and ice. Hmm. Maybe they should get some of this rum that man is raving on and on about.
Of course Tina liked Will! Kitty didn't know /why/, but she did. At the sucking sound, Kitty startles out of her daydreams of being marooned on an island with Captain Sparrow, both drunk off their asses, and Jack listening while she rambled about the chaos theory -- wait, no. There will be no geeking out in her dreams, damnit! She silently lifts her cup and offers it to Soi, more or less having -forgotten- all about her drink once she started watching the movie. And only a little popcorn left? NOOOOOO! If Tina's going to make her move, she'd better do it quick!
You paged Natsuki Kuga with 'OH'
Juuuuuuust when the two finally focus intently on the movie that they forget about eachother.. THAT'S when Tina makes her move.
Jade eyes narrow to bemused slits as she rolls her shoulder downwards and touches the floor with her fingertips. Without effort at all her fingers start to 'walk' on the floor as her tattoo-clad arm extends.. feeding more and more arm as the limb begins to slither along the floor. Extending along and negotiating the tangled forest of shoes and socks.. all while her eyes continue to watch straight ahead towards the distracted throngs.
Moments later, her hand slowly glides upwards behind and between Soi and Kitty's seats.. The older couple convinently seated behind them having fallen asleep. Her arm extends upwards.. and sloooowly moves over towards Soi silently.
From her perspective? Why.. Kitty is gently slipping her arm about her shoulders. Fingers suggestively walking along her shoulder before gripping.. massagingly, and pulling her just a liiittle closer to the Illinoian. Just in time for Kitty to offer her, her drink too! Thankfully with her other hand.
Soi Fong leans over to take a sip of Kitty's soda, but her eyes never leave the screen. It seems like the other girl's mission was a success! The bee could appreciate that. She doesn't even sense the contact coming, but by now she's gotten used to the other's close proximety. There is a blink at the feeling of her arm sliding around her shoulders though. Hmm, that's strange...isn't it? o.o; At the very least it's just not something she's used to! But before Soi Fong can even look over in her direction she's suddenly yanked in closer to her! Not again! She thought they had this straightened out once before!
They did! They totally did! Kitty isn't even LOOKING at Soi -- until the bee is suddenly IN her personal bubble. Dude, any closer and you'll be in her LAP. Erm. You really don't have to be that close to drink her soda, Soi. Focusing her attention on the movie screen and ONLY the movie screen, Kitty doesn't even so much as breath, a slight frown on her face.
True she was used to the close proximity of other people, but this was a little bit -much- wasn't it? Geez, she'd thought Soi understood this was just a 'hanging out for fun' thing. What's the deal?
Behold, the wrath of Tina! Do not mettle in the affairs of mutants for they are subtle and good with ketchup.
...Or, wait, how did that go again?
Regardless, Tina got a second row seat view of that shocked look on Soi's kisser as she turned to Kitty and OOH she SO wishes she had her digital camera! OH GOD. Her lips press together tightly as she keeps from bursting out in laughter.
Naturally.. this only encourages her!
Tina's lips spread into a devious grin as her hand slooowly trails up along Soi's neck. Her fingers gently stroking her jawline once, twice.. before 'Kitty's arm slooowly begins to sink downwards, arm slipping along her back as her fingers wander along Soi's athletic flank.. just before her fingertips brush her waistband. Juuust lingering long enough to get a nice firm FEEL before quickly pulling her arm back, undoubtedly timed just as Kitty glances over at her personal bubble being burst.
The arm then slipping behind the edge of the seat and out of view.
Que theme from Jaws. Dun Dun.
Soi Fong blinks, her face blushing red-hot in the darkness. She continues staring forward, not reacting in hopes that Kitty will withdraw. Why does a part of her also feel so guilty? c.c; Here Kitty went to all this trouble again, got dressed up Again, and paid AGAIN and now she's just going to have to disappoint her again. Siiiigh. But then the touch keeps getting more and more bold and the ninja actually panics! "I have to go to the bathroom!" Did she have to announce it to the whole theater though? c.c; Soi Fong thrusts the empty cup at Kitty, still not looking at her as she bolts from her seat and races up the aisle. She needs to splash some cool water on her face and gather her thoughts so that she can figure out how to deal with this. Even she can say now that Kitty's her friend but...the poor girl's lovesick!
What the hell, move back into your OWN seat pls kthx. Kitty knows they were friends, but really, is this personal closeness /necessary/? This isn't what she meant when she was defining 'fun'. When Soi abruptly gets to her feet and /panicks/, Kitty blinks blanky, "Soi? You okay..?" Ack she's being assaulted with an empty cup!
Only not. When the shinigami rushes off, Kitty hesitates only a split second before she runs after the woman. Though probably Soi has long since shunpo'd herself the hell out of there by the time Kitty exits the theatre. "....." The hell was that all about...? Troubled, Kitty shakes her head a little, opting to head home instead so she can review the events of the night.
Tina.. of course.. manages to slip her arm back into position and duck low as Kitty and her charge both flee out. One bolting and the other following behind in utter confusion.
Tina? She's desperately trying not to LAUGH HER ASS OFF as she squeals beneath her clamped hands upon her mouth. HEEEE! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. XD!!!
Where: New York City - Random movie theatre
When: Friday, July 28, 2006
What: Kitty offers to take Soi to the movies, strictly as friends. Tina finds out and plots against them.
Watch For: Tina's plot to 'break up' Kitty and Soi, Soi actually LAUGHING, and an indirect k-*Bricked again*
THREE HOURS AGO . . .
Wherever Soi was, whatever she was doing, it was RUDELY Interrupted! By a burst of static from the radio as Kitty sought to get in touch with the Shinigami. "Soi Fong? It's Kitty. Listen, if you're free, come to New York City. I have plans." She doesn't say anything more than that, but merely hopes that Soi is indeed free. Which, for all intents and purposes of this scene, she is.
ONE HOUR AGO . . .
Ring, ring, ring, ring..
"Tina? It's Kitty. I'm not going to be able to hit the mall with you tonight; I've got other plans. I'll make it up to you though, okay? Say hello to the others for me - and tell the Professor I'll stop in and visit later tonight to discuss that thing. Later!" *click*
NOW. . .
Kitty is sitting in her cozy, but small, house, primping a little bit. "Sorry Lockheed," she tells the dragon, "You can't come along this time. Get some rest, you look like you need it."
Lounging in her little apartment, humming along to the theme song of Dawson's Creek as she watches yet another episode on her Tivo, Tina stares at the screen as she wonders what unpredictable turn this new development will take next! o.o A handful of popcorn hovering by her mouth, but she dares not munch upon the exploded corn for fear of missing out on the good parts. But.. the buttery salt is far too tempting to push away. And thus, this struggle for dominance of Tina's singular hampster wheel behind her eyes continues.. Who will win? Popcorn or Television?
But before this epic conflict can reach its climax.. Tina clicks her thumb on the pause button as the phone says, "Ring Ring Ring.. Banana Phoooone!"
Yes. She has a phone shaped like a banana. She just couldn't resist. It was on sale at Hot Topic. No.. Kitty still hasn't forgiven her.
Tina's arm stretches across the room to easily snatch up the cordless banana, pulling it back over to speak, "Hey! ..Oh Kitty! Hi!" ^.^ ..... o_o "W..wha..?"
Mall. PREEMPTED?!?! Oh -DAMN-. This is serious! Goblin Queen riding upon the Hordes of Hell type serious! "Wait! Wait I'll be right over!" >o<
Tina SLAMS the phone down across the room and she kicks her feet over her head, sending her bunny slippers flying.
Must find clothes.. must find clothes...
Soi Fong was doing what she normally does when she has free time -- she's whupping ninja butt! It's okay though, since they're her men and it's a training exercise for both them and her. There is a startled blink when she hears the now familiar voice coming over the radio. Pl-ans? What are these plans of which she speaks? Are they anything like a date?
Err.
Looks like it's back into the fake body for her. The only thing Soi Fong hates more than wearing the gigai is the fact that lately she's actually gotten used to it! At least by now she's learned that she doesn't have to wear that stupid polka-dotted dress to fit in. u.u;
When Kitty has her machine fixed and ready, she'll be able to whup ninja butt too! Unfortunately for now, she can only do shadow boxing and such. Sigh. Kitty had hung up the phone before Tina could stammer out the latter half of her sentence, so she is unaware of Tina's plans to come over and investigate.
Kitty steps out of her house, wearing a long black velvet skirt and a scarlet blouse, her hair left loose. Shes even wearing high heeled shoes! /IS/ this a date?
Nah... /can't/ be... right?
Making a sharp left, Kitty briskly makes her way towards the gate to wait for Soi's arrival. Of course, anyone who would see her might think she's waiting for a cute guy. While she leans against the wall by the gate, she tilts her head a little to adjust the earrings in her ear. She's even wearing your pin, Soi!
GAME: Save complete.
Don't look now, Kitty! Here comes the monkey wrench!
Tina, unfortunately, didn't have enough money to make Taxi fare. ._. This means.. the bus! It will eaaaaaaaasily take an hour for her to get there, after throwing on a short denim skirt and strap blouse. If the Ninja Bee arrives with any manner of punctuality.. She'll definitely be beating Tina there as the blonde is forced to walk the last mile or two as the bus doesn't quiiiiiiiite go that far.
Soi Fong is pleased to at least see Kitty already there and waiting when she arrives. Not like that fiasco at the restaurant! Though to be fair, the bee didn't specify what time to be there. "What's this all about? Is there trouble?" Soi Fong asks with her usual frown and all-business attitude. At least that's how she always starts out. But then somewhere down the line things always go horribly, horribly wrong for her! She halts suddenly, her stoic impression melting into one of surprise and mild confusion. Soi's eyes travel down Kitty's clothes and up again...down Kitty's clothes and up again. "Wh...why are you dressed like that?" Not that she doesn't look nice in it -- because she does! So much so that Soi Fong can't keep herself from imagining how -another- kitty would look in that outfit. Ahem.
Kitty Pryde smiles, almost looking smug when Soi arrives. HA. Beat you this time! At the first question, Kitty chuckles, "No emergency, no. I would have said there was an emergency if something was wrong. Tonight, Soi, marks the first night introducing you to the concept of having a grand time." She'll ease Soi into it though. Wait till she takes her ice skating.
Her eyes blink quickly at Soi, and starts to blush a little, embarassed. What? Did she put her skirt on backwards? Is a button undone? ".. what's wrong with the way I'm dressed?" Kitty asks, offended. HMF. "Come on," she reaches out to take Soi by the arm and tug her with, "I got tickets to the movies, and we've got about half an hour before the first showing." What are they going to see? YOU'Ll see. >:D
The blonde hurricane trots along, huffing and puffing to herself as she makes the last few lengths of pavement on sandles. When the gates fiiiiiiiinally come into view, Tina stumbles to a halt. Leaning against the side of a nearby planted tree, waving her hand over her face to cool off. Wooph. @.x
Only then does she blink once and squint.. Staring out with her jade eyes as she spies.. Kitty and... Wait, whozzat?
The girl holds her hand over her eyes as she leans a bit closer. Hrmmmm.. Wow. Kitty sure does look dressed up, even if that other girl is a fashion disaster. ._.
..Waaaitaminute! Why are they linking arms? GASP! Kitty! You two timer! You're going to the mall with someone else!? How could yooooooooou?!
Tina takes it upon herself to oversee this little mission.. a little on the sly. She slinks around the tree in hiding, waiting for the two to walk on so she can pace behind. =.= What are they up to....
She's actually a little disappointed when Kitty tells her there's no emergency. Emergencies generally mean fighting, and that's at least something she understands! All this, on the other hand... "A grand what?" She -must- be kidding. Soi Fong doesn't have time for a grand time! "And I didn't say there was anything wrong with it!" She says, a bit flustered and it shows on her face. But Kitty's probably used to the harsh way that Soi Fong has most of the time. At least it certainly seems that way when she grabs the shinigami by the arm and starts tugging her down the street. "Movie?" Really, is there an echo in this part of the city? The bee's frown returns, but the wheels are rolling in her head. She's never been to a movie before. There is a brief distraction in the form of Soi Fong casting a quick glance back over her shoulder. It feels like they're being followed! Soi Fong knows all about stalking, eheh. "I don't have any money." She states as she looks back to Kitty. Really, she should get some off of Urahara sometime, especially if Kitty makes a habit of this sort of thing!
Don't worry Soi. There may be trouble on the horizon for you to get into - just not tonight. "Grand time." Kitty repeats, "You know, relaxing, fun? Hanging out?" Even though there is no 'hanging' involved. She's been asked to help Soi unwind by Yoruichi himself! ..er, herself, only Kitty doesn't know Yoruichi is a girl yet.
Kitty is very used to Soi's stoic, harsh manner, because hey, half of her mentors - the male ones anyway - are that way. She's hung around Wolverine after all - and ironically, that boy she met last night, Toushirou, reminded her a great deal of Wolvie. Soi reminds her a little of Cyclops. Kitty will tell no one of these observations.
"Yes, movie. It's an open ended ticket, but I figure we could see Fantastic Four first - I heard mixed reviews about that - and then figure out what to watch afterwards." No money? Kitty chuckles, "Don't worry, it's taken care of. I remembered my wallet this time." She pats her hip.
As she reaches the door of the theatre, she pauses, glancing around. Hmm..
"In we go!" She pulls the door open, meandering inside with her companion.
Ever get the feeling like you're being stalked?
Well, you probably don't feel it because Tina is just not that great at it. The blonde continues to pursue the pair as they make their way along the street towards the glittering lights of the movie theatre. She always stays about a block or two behind.. juust in view beyond the meandering pedestrians. It isn't long until their destination becomes clear..
..Hrmmm.. a movie date. With who? Is this an old friend from out of town or something? Curiouser and curiouser...
It isn't long until she watches the both of them enter into the theatre itself. Tina half-hides behind a streetlamp a moment before quickly racing over, glancing in through the window. o.= Caaaaarefully watching which theatre door they head into...
Soi Fong rolls her eyes a little bit. There's that 'fun' word again. But Yoruichi would be disappointed in her if she turned some down...and that's the last thing stalkerbee would want. She nods to the mention of Kitty's wallet, so at least they won't be serving popcorn or anything to pay for their way this time! Though the thought of Soi Fong behind a concession stand -is- funny! "Fantastic Four what?" Soi Fong asks as she's ushered into the theater. It just sounds like someone forgot to finish the title to her! That nagging feeling she had before, the idea that they were being followed, has faded now. Seems more like just another person going the same direction they were. Because anyone who was really spying on them couldn't possibly be that bad at it! No offense, eheh.
Deal with it Soi, Kitty won't rest until you learn to have fun! Of course, Kitty's definition of 'having fun' is varied. She can get Scott to smile - straight lace, duty is all Scott? She can get YOU to have fun. "Aaah, air conditioning!" She pointedly moves past the newspaper stands, where there is a headline reading, "MONSTER BIRD ATTACKS NEW YORK CITY - MUTANTS TO BLAME!" With the subheading: "Mutant are a Menace!" written by some gossip columnist.
The press /never/ gets the story right. "Soi Fong!" Kitty calls finally, "Over here!" As for Fantastic Four /what/, she chuckles, "That's their team name. The Fantastic Four. Kindof egotistical when you think about it, but it works for them, and the press - adores- them." Ignore the slight irritation in her voice there.
Tina continues to peer through the very edge of the window.. jade eyes affixed upon them as they seem to talk about.. something. As they approach the newstands near the window, Tina eerks! Turning about and pressing her back to the wall just beyond the window. Juuust faintly overhearing the last few sentences. Fantastic Four. Ah-HAH! ... Kitty must not like this friend much. o.o; Ugh.. Horrible movie. The Richards Family will never option THEIR name out again for stardom, that much Tina knows!
Soi Fong misses the irritated tone, but she's already formed her opinion without it. "How great can they be if it takes four of them." She states before crossing her arms over her chest. If they were really so strong it would be the Fantastic ONE. A sudden sound catches Soi's attention, causing her to blink and look quickly in the direction of it. *Pop pop pop!* "What's that?" They're in a movie theater, what else could it be?! The bee steps over towards the very busy concession stand, pushing her way to the front of a rightfully protesting line!
Ohoo, so the bee likes popcorn does she? "Sorry! Excuse me - she's new." Kitty suddenly feels kind of overdressed for a movie theatre - but eh, cute guys work here too! Like th.. oh wait, no. Don't even go there, cat. You have standards, and one of those is not dating people who work in movie theatres.
Wow, she sounds snobbish.
"Soi!" A hand reaches forward as the girl attempts to catch at the shinigami's wrist, and tug, "You can't just shove your way to the front of a line like that. These people were here first, so they get served before us. We just have to be patient." If allowed, she tugs Soi to indicate a spot at the end of a rapidly shortening line. She still had to get the tickets so -
"OH! They're still playing that here!?" By 'that' she means Pirates of the Caribbean, the first one, as she's pointing to the poster with a hand. "Okay, Okay - we HAVE to see that." Kitty always was partial to pirates. She still had her pirate costume, in fact.
"Tickets first, then we get snacks." Hm. "Do you want to get the food, while I get the tickets?" Soi knows how to buy things, right? >.>
Tina continues her stealthless observation of the duo from behind the translucent window. Her lips curled into a curious pout as her jade eyes follow the strange girl with her Kitty. Hmmm! She looks foreign. And pushy! o.o Lookit her just walk up to the front of the line like she owned the place. Huh.. Kitty has better standards than to hang out with people like that, of all the nerve!
....Why is she staring at the popcorn machine like that anyway? Maybe she has a phobia of corn. o.o Huh.. That would suck. Tortilla chips giving you the heebee jeebees. You couldn't show up at parties because the snacks would totally run you off and you'd never meet cute guys and your life would be so ruined and..
..wait, what was she doing again? Oh! RIGHT. Spying.
New girl bad. Grr.
Tina snaps out of her daze as she goes back to peering through the window carefully.. Ah-HA'ing as Kitty looks upon the Pirates poster. Pirate Kitty has come to her senses. ._.
It's less that Soi Fong likes popcorn and more like she just isn't familiar with it. The sound of a *pop* is normally accompanied by a measure of danger, however small. Of course she had to go check it out! And now...she's just as confused as ever. A brow arches as she watches the fluffy white kernals seemingly appear out of nowhere and spill out onto the mounds of their kin. The bee blinks out of her observance when Kitty tugs her back into the proper place. "The strong should be at the front of the line!" And if anyone disagrees with that, it's simple -- they just have to challenge and beat her to earn the spot!
It's not a concession stand -- it's a bloodsport.
Soi Fong's hackles lower a bit as she studies the poster. He has interesting hair, so of course she's interested! ...But is that man wearing eyeliner? ~.~ Soi squints before looking back to Kitty. "I'll get the food." Seems more dangerous!
"It works differently in social situations as this, Soi Fong," Kitty grins. "This is a matter of etiquette. Only the rude and inconsiderate shove their way to the front of a line." In New York, someone might pull a gun on you for a slight like that. Not that she thinks Soi Fong had anything to worry about. "Okay, grab a-- ASK for a large popcorn with extra butter, and two medium Pepsi's." That would be sufficiently not as confusing, right?
Glancing up abruptly, Kitty looks over her shoulder - but whatever sense of being watched she had had passed, and she chalks it up to the crowd that was starting to thin to get to their movie. "Won't be long!" She assures her friend, trotting off towards the ticket line.
Of course she gave Soi money for the food. >.> <.< Wat, me, forget to add it into a pose? NEVER.
Tina slides along the window a little bit, carefully moving to the otherside of the window.. but still mostly cloaked by the milling crowd as they slowly begin to file in for the flik of the week. Her eyes still following Kitty as she splits off from the other girl.. Hmmming to herself as she begins to plot.
She'll wait until they've gotten their tickets and food.. and then quickly slip into line.
All the while the girl's mind tries to unravel the mystery of this newbie. Maybe.. is she a new student? From some foreign country or something? Maybe that's it..
Rude and inconsiderate? o.o; Sounds like Soi Fong, more often than not. She's still getting the hang of this 'social' thing. And while she still doesn't understand why might doesn't make right, she lets the other girl lead. It's her dime, after all! Speaking of which, the ninja looks down at the money that Kitty gave her and frowns. Seems like an awful lot. The stuff is too expensive! Especially when that popcorn seems neverending. Soi Fong waits patiently, using the time to go over her training schedule in her mind. Finally it's her turn to order. "Large popcorn, extra butter. Two medium Pepsis." Perfect! But then no one follows orders to the letter like her. She does scowl at the guy behind the counter who smiles at her a little more than she deems necessary. He's probably just doing his job! But if not...boy, is he barking up the wrong tree. *Cough* Soi Fong gathers everything together, change included, before going to meet Kitty halfway after she gets the tickets. If she ever realizes that the feeling of being stalked earlier -was- true, she'll never forgive herself!
Neither will Kitty! Er, she won't forgive herself, not that she won't forgive Soi. When food is acquired without incident like the girl had momentarily fretted about, ,she breathes a sigh of relief. And ya know Tina, many people wonder why she hangs out with you too! n.n "Great!" She holds up two tickets, "And I have the tickets for the showing, which starts in," she checks her watch, "About ten minutes." She nods a little, "Plenty of time to find a seat." Leading on, she makes her way past the ticket-taker, who tears off one half of the tickets and hands it back.
The remains are pocketed, and after Kitty has reclaimed her change and pocketed that in her opposite pocket, she takes one of the soda's and leads the way to the theatre. Which of course, is already in the middle of previews for the upcoming movies. Cars, Harry Potter, two commercials requesting money, one ad asking people to turn off their cell phones (five people have to turn theirs off at th is point). By the time Kitty has found a spot where the screen is somewhat level with their field of vision, the last trailer is starting to play - one for Lady in the Water. "Oooh, I heard that was pretty good." Kitty comments in a low voice - because speaking loudly is also rude. Hopefully Soi gets the hint.
The REAL question is weither or not they'll forgive Tina for stalking them in the first place!
People wonder about Tina? ;_; But.. but.. everybody loves Tina! Who wouldn't want to hang out with a charming, pretty, happy girl? It's not like she's psycho or anything!
...Says the stalker..
Once the girls have moved on beyond the throngs of humanity, Tina makes her move. Darting into the main hall, she always keeps a small group of people between her and her comrades as she moves her way towards the line.. standing in it at an angle as she watches the two go. Faster line, faster!
Soi Fong blinks, pausing briefly after they enter the theater. It's dark...and loud! And the screen is so big. It's all a bit disorienting at first. But she catches up with Kitty soon enough, claiming the spot beside her. It's all a new experience for her, but Soi Fong is still studying the people and their surroundings in general more than the screen. You just never know when and where a hollow might show up. Soi Fong leans forward a bit, removing the sheathed sword from her back and laying it across her lap instead. It's a wonder they let her in with that thing! They must've thought it was just a strange purse or something. Really, who carries a sword in New York City. Finally she settles down with a sigh, and without thinking pops a piece of the buttered popcorn into her mouth. Hey, it's good! "So you do this a lot?" She does follow Kitty's lead and whispers the question to her. Most of the people around them seem about the same age, it must be a popular thing.
And to think Kitty was worried. "Yeah. Well -- not as much as I used to, admittedly. I mean, there's.. things to take care of, and the prices are ridiculous.." She reaches over to yoink a few kernels of popcorn out of the bucket, settling in and hmming thoughtfully, "The theatre's one of the hot spots that everyone seems to like to go, since there's a lot of different movies showing. Someone can find something to watch that they'll like at least once."
"SHH!"
"Oh Shh yourself! It's a cell phone commercial!" Kitty snaps at the man in front of her. "Geez." She wasn't even talking loud or anything. "I haven't been to the movies in a while; never had the time to, till now." Don't you feel special?
Not to mention, in the dark you can totally make out and hardly anybody would notice!
....Tina would know, too. ._.
After a minute or two Tina hastily procures her ticket. UGH... So expensive, but her burning desire to know why her friend is hanging out with this new girl supersedes her ability to buy fast food later tonight!
The blonde races through the throngs, darting to and fro and practically tossing her ticket to the attendent before ducking low and slipping into the theatre.
Oh good! They're still playing the previews.
Tina pauses in the back a few moments, squinting against the darkness. It takes a few seconds until a particularly bright image flashes in a preview, giving juuust enough light to positively ID Kitty's hair and her comrade right beside her.
Perfecto!
Oof.. the place is kinda packed though, and there's exactly one seat open two rows behind the pair. Hrmmm..
A sly look passes over Tina's eyes in the darkness as she slowly crouches down behind the backrow of seats..
... Moments pass...
.... And the blonde slooowly slithers up into the seat from beneath, quietly seating herself down without disturbing anybody nearby.
Even the guy sitting next to her looks over for a moment, blinking with a start.. wondering how she got there. o.o
Tina only offers a little wave and a cute smile before going back to watching the 'movie'.
Hrmmm.. okay, she's in and monitoring the situation. =.=
Soi Fong blinks, a piece of popcorn almost getting caught in her throat when Kitty mentions the prices. And here she's paying for everything for her too. She washes it down with a sip of soda, trying to push the sudden and crazy ideas from her head. When the man tries to silence them, she gives his seat a sharp kick. o.o; Hopefully he won't end up in the aisle! "Have you been training?" Soi Fong asks curiously. That's the only thing she can think of that would take up all of one's time! On the other hand she also took time away to meet Kitty, even if she didn't know the reason for it at the time. So Kitty should be sure to feel special too! Now that they're settled everything seems even more friendly. Look Tina, their hands even touch in the popcorn bucket! :O How cozy.
Oops! Slight faux pas in mentioning that, but! And of course Kitty was paying! She invited her friend out, as a treat. Poor Soi, still not quite comfortable with the idea of not-date-dates, are ya? Don't think Kitty's forgotten about your promise to show her the literature you were researching either.
"WAH!" The man who had previously shh'd the girls goes sprawling three rows over, landing in a woman's lap. She doesn't seem to mind. u.u
Kitty meanwhile, inwardly grimaces over this - but says nothing. One thing at a time, after all. Leaning over a little so she can catch Soi's whisper, Kitty grins and nods, "Actually yeah. I had a sparring session with one of my best friends just a few days ago." She won. :3 But then, nine times out of ten she beats Tina anyway. Ninja power!
When her hand touches Soi's, Kitty doesn't reach beyond moving her hand aside and claiming another kernal. Mmm, buttery. "That must have been fifteen commercials. It's getting insane - OH! The movie's starting. Finally."
They DO seem awfully cozy. =.=
Oooooh, Kitty! How dare she watch a movie and not invite her! Kitty barely ever goes out to movies anymore. ;_;
As far as Tina is concerned, this crime is unforgivable and requires.. punishment. >.<
... Ooop. o.o; Tina watches the poor guy get kicked about three rows down.. and immediately decides not to meet her in a dark alley anytime soon. Okay, MINUS physical retribution! ...Uh..
As Tina watches their hands briefly touch over popcorn.. a little lightbulb springs to life over Tina's noggin. A plan forms. ~.~
Okay MYSTERY GIRL... Lets see if you still wanna hang out with Kitty ... If you think she's playing for the HOME team. ~.~
Soi Fong doesn't understand date-dates, not-date-dates are ten times as confusing! (Though that line alone confused her player. @.@;) She leans closer, pushing a braid back over her shoulder to better hear the other girl. "You won?" She sounds a little surprised, but not in an insulting way. More like proud! And as for Tina's plan to break them up...bring it! ;D Though it might be easier to catch Soi Fong off guard than it normally is. She's trying to pay attention to the movie now that the commercials are finally over!
Kitty Pryde has already seen this movie with Tina, of course, so she's careful not to make any give-away comments. Even if she <3's Jack's character. Filthy bugger that he is. "Yeah," Kitty chuckles softly, glancing at the other woman, "Tina's never been able to beat me." This is a matter-of-fact comment, rather than bragging though. ANd HEY, don't say 'break them up' like they're dating! They're just friends, dagnabit!
Unaware of Tina's plotting, Kitty gestures, "How is your soda?" Who knows why Kitty is so fascinated with Soi's reactions to things like soda pop and popcorn. It's kinda cute!
Tina bides her time. Oh no.. Don't strike while they're talking and paying attention to eachother! Oh no.. the jig would be up too fast. No no. Tina must wait.. WAIT PRECIOUS.. Yesssss..
Too bad the blonde can't quite hear over the din of the movie, squinting in the dark to try and discern exactly what they're up to. Looks like they're talking about the snacks. Hmmm.. Popcorn. Doesn't look like extra butter though. ._. ..... Although its reminding her that she's dern hungry. Stupid ticket prices, ugh.
But still.. Tina will wait. Oh how she will wait.. At least a good thirty minutes into the movie when they're relaxed... And comfortable..
Soi Fong will probably have a hard time understanding Jack. He's so opposite of everything she stands for! On the other hand, opposites do attract. For example, just look at the two of them! "Tina?" Soi repeats the name but leaves it at that. It makes sense that Kitty would have other female friends and sparring partners. Even Soi Fong isn't a one-woman woman anymore! Err... "It's sweet." She responds to the question about her soda, but doesn't make it sound like it's a bad thing. "Is it supposed to taste that sweet?" Soi Fong wouldn't know! But Kitty probably would. She should take a drink of it herself and make sure nothing's wrong with it. *Cough* She wouldn't want Soi Fong's first Pepsi to be flawed, would she?!
Yeah, Soi is as straight lace as Scott, if not more so, and Kitty is the fun-loving gal who is so /not/ straight lace. Though she does have her moments. "Yeah, she went to the same ..school that I did." Kitty explains, her voice lowering more, "I've known her about three years." She brought Tina into Xaviers when she was 16, at that.
"Hm?" Is something wrong with Soi's soda? ONOES! "Maybe there's too much syrup.. lemme try a sip." She waits for Soi's permission though, before leaning over and sipping lightly from the other woman's straw.
Indirect k-*BRICKED with a house*
"Hm.. yeah, tastes fine to me." She nods reassurances to Soi, then leans back in her chair to focus her attention on the movie. Mustn't miss the good bits! It's Jack's great entrance! <3
Ho Ho HO girl. Kitty's just gunna make this easy, ain't she? ~.~
The Californian's lips pout ferociously as her bestest friend shares a drink with the stranger. Why.. she should stand up and march over there RIGHT THIS INSTANT and give that girl a piece of her mi-.. OOH JACK!
ina's jade eyes bug out as she watches The Man's majesty-filled entrance.
Gliding in on a sinking boat as if all was right with the world.
It's really a good thing the theater is dark. Any boy who saw the shared soda would immediately assume all sorts of crazy things! Really, can't a couple of girls go the movies and share some popcorn without the innuendo! Well? CAN'T THEY?! "If you say so." Soi Fong continues to frown at her cup before placing it aside. She just needs to get diet next time. She claims a few more bites of popcorn before returning her attention to the screen. If only for a moment, they all three agree on the same thing. He's got braids! Of that much you know Soi Fong approves. "Is he really a Captain?" Already something seems off about that. But of course she's used to 'Captain' meaning a leader of a death god division!
Apparently not! What is the world coming to? Crazy people and their equally crazy fantasies! "The man sure knows how to make an entrance." And boy he has that nancy-walk down PAT. <3 It's a thing of ART. Funny how the girls all admire different things in the same man, no? "A Captain of a ship, yes." Kitty grins. "Doesn't look like much of one does he?" He needs a bath. SERIOUSly.
And whoa Tina, down girl :D Remain seated! There will be no jealous altercations - or she'll have to bop you one.
Oh no. When Tina gets jealous she doesn't altercate. She sabotages.
The girl gets completely distracted as the movie unfolds, watching Cap'n Jack putter around as a great king among men. Which, as far as Tina is concerned, he is. *_* Course, Tina doesn't happen to mind Wil Turner either. Yeee.. the boy needs acting lessons but OH MY, so so cute. *_*
..Wait.. why was she watching this again? Right Right.. Plotting. Grr. =.=
Hm, they sure are chatting for watching a movie! They'll settle down some, she reasons. Just gotta give it time. o.=
We have a winner! Tina is right to reason that they'll settle down soon. If not they'd be kicked out of the theater and everything would be over with anyway! "Nn." Soi Fong responds before taking another sip of her soda. It must not be so bad after all! But even if the guy's obviously an idiot, Soi Fong just can't look away from him. Maybe it's -because- he's an idiot! But then comes the line that threatens to change her opinion completely --
"You seem familiar. Have I threatened you before?"
Soi Fong chokes, coughing a couple of times before laughing loudly. She likes that! For all his many flaws, the idiot's got guts! The stupid are usually cowards in her experience.
True! But who would demand that the girls get out for whispering to each other? They were eye candy! And think of the innuendo the boys would miss out on! Still, Kitty takes a few more kernels of popcorn to munch on while watching the movie, ready to clarify things Soi might be confused on. Jack may be an idiot - or an idiot savant - but he had a certain charisma that made Kitty watch for more. And to think, she didn't even used to like him as an actor!
As for Will... well, he was all right, but Kitty had found him only slightly less annoying than Elizabeth. But then, he was biased against pirates, and Kitty wasn't so --
Did... Did Soi just LAUGH? SUCCESS! Kitty is giggling as well, both for the line and for Soi's laughter, glancing at the shinigami. So Pirates was a good pick after all! Naturally! Once she's sure Soi wasn't going to choke on her own laughter, Kitty turns back to the movie screen, grinning a bit more broadly, and thankful that Soi can't see it for fear she might take offense. o/~
Being that Tina has no idea how momentous it is for Soi's rigid demeanor to crack beneath the weight of Cap'n Jack's comedic gravitas, she can only grin at the familiar line and snicker to herself quietly. Completely unsurprised of the woman's outburst!
Tina liked Will. ._. He was a square.. but a very pretty square! Elizabeth so doesn't deserve him. ._. She doesn't deserve to be marooned on an island with Jack and infinite Rum either! But that's another story.
Still, Tina suspects its getting close to her time to strike.. the chatter has finally died away and the girls arn't paying attention to eachother as much as they were moments ago. Tina presses her lips together tightly as she quirks a smile, leaning forwards as she glances past the hairdo of the girl in the row before her.
There's swordfighting too, even if it's a very primitive form of it. And skeletons, and a lot of things that the shinigami finds interesting and unexpected. Before long her hand reaches the bottom of the popcorn bucket, and her soda is down to that annoying sound of just air and ice. Hmm. Maybe they should get some of this rum that man is raving on and on about.
Of course Tina liked Will! Kitty didn't know /why/, but she did. At the sucking sound, Kitty startles out of her daydreams of being marooned on an island with Captain Sparrow, both drunk off their asses, and Jack listening while she rambled about the chaos theory -- wait, no. There will be no geeking out in her dreams, damnit! She silently lifts her cup and offers it to Soi, more or less having -forgotten- all about her drink once she started watching the movie. And only a little popcorn left? NOOOOOO! If Tina's going to make her move, she'd better do it quick!
You paged Natsuki Kuga with 'OH'
Juuuuuuust when the two finally focus intently on the movie that they forget about eachother.. THAT'S when Tina makes her move.
Jade eyes narrow to bemused slits as she rolls her shoulder downwards and touches the floor with her fingertips. Without effort at all her fingers start to 'walk' on the floor as her tattoo-clad arm extends.. feeding more and more arm as the limb begins to slither along the floor. Extending along and negotiating the tangled forest of shoes and socks.. all while her eyes continue to watch straight ahead towards the distracted throngs.
Moments later, her hand slowly glides upwards behind and between Soi and Kitty's seats.. The older couple convinently seated behind them having fallen asleep. Her arm extends upwards.. and sloooowly moves over towards Soi silently.
From her perspective? Why.. Kitty is gently slipping her arm about her shoulders. Fingers suggestively walking along her shoulder before gripping.. massagingly, and pulling her just a liiittle closer to the Illinoian. Just in time for Kitty to offer her, her drink too! Thankfully with her other hand.
Soi Fong leans over to take a sip of Kitty's soda, but her eyes never leave the screen. It seems like the other girl's mission was a success! The bee could appreciate that. She doesn't even sense the contact coming, but by now she's gotten used to the other's close proximety. There is a blink at the feeling of her arm sliding around her shoulders though. Hmm, that's strange...isn't it? o.o; At the very least it's just not something she's used to! But before Soi Fong can even look over in her direction she's suddenly yanked in closer to her! Not again! She thought they had this straightened out once before!
They did! They totally did! Kitty isn't even LOOKING at Soi -- until the bee is suddenly IN her personal bubble. Dude, any closer and you'll be in her LAP. Erm. You really don't have to be that close to drink her soda, Soi. Focusing her attention on the movie screen and ONLY the movie screen, Kitty doesn't even so much as breath, a slight frown on her face.
True she was used to the close proximity of other people, but this was a little bit -much- wasn't it? Geez, she'd thought Soi understood this was just a 'hanging out for fun' thing. What's the deal?
Behold, the wrath of Tina! Do not mettle in the affairs of mutants for they are subtle and good with ketchup.
...Or, wait, how did that go again?
Regardless, Tina got a second row seat view of that shocked look on Soi's kisser as she turned to Kitty and OOH she SO wishes she had her digital camera! OH GOD. Her lips press together tightly as she keeps from bursting out in laughter.
Naturally.. this only encourages her!
Tina's lips spread into a devious grin as her hand slooowly trails up along Soi's neck. Her fingers gently stroking her jawline once, twice.. before 'Kitty's arm slooowly begins to sink downwards, arm slipping along her back as her fingers wander along Soi's athletic flank.. just before her fingertips brush her waistband. Juuust lingering long enough to get a nice firm FEEL before quickly pulling her arm back, undoubtedly timed just as Kitty glances over at her personal bubble being burst.
The arm then slipping behind the edge of the seat and out of view.
Que theme from Jaws. Dun Dun.
Soi Fong blinks, her face blushing red-hot in the darkness. She continues staring forward, not reacting in hopes that Kitty will withdraw. Why does a part of her also feel so guilty? c.c; Here Kitty went to all this trouble again, got dressed up Again, and paid AGAIN and now she's just going to have to disappoint her again. Siiiigh. But then the touch keeps getting more and more bold and the ninja actually panics! "I have to go to the bathroom!" Did she have to announce it to the whole theater though? c.c; Soi Fong thrusts the empty cup at Kitty, still not looking at her as she bolts from her seat and races up the aisle. She needs to splash some cool water on her face and gather her thoughts so that she can figure out how to deal with this. Even she can say now that Kitty's her friend but...the poor girl's lovesick!
What the hell, move back into your OWN seat pls kthx. Kitty knows they were friends, but really, is this personal closeness /necessary/? This isn't what she meant when she was defining 'fun'. When Soi abruptly gets to her feet and /panicks/, Kitty blinks blanky, "Soi? You okay..?" Ack she's being assaulted with an empty cup!
Only not. When the shinigami rushes off, Kitty hesitates only a split second before she runs after the woman. Though probably Soi has long since shunpo'd herself the hell out of there by the time Kitty exits the theatre. "....." The hell was that all about...? Troubled, Kitty shakes her head a little, opting to head home instead so she can review the events of the night.
Tina.. of course.. manages to slip her arm back into position and duck low as Kitty and her charge both flee out. One bolting and the other following behind in utter confusion.
Tina? She's desperately trying not to LAUGH HER ASS OFF as she squeals beneath her clamped hands upon her mouth. HEEEE! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. XD!!!