5 (Mele Kalikimaka)

[surf_n_makai]

[Action A - Around Mayfield, December 26th]
[It's been a rough couple of weeks for everyone, but at least things seem to have settled down now.  Kono's hoping to never spend another Christmas in Mayfield, not if she has something to do about it.

Today, though, she's spreading a little bit of cheer.  In her stocking she got a few sweets, but also two

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[thecoolexec]

[Tony can't help but notice the pretty Hawaiian with the lei strolling by, heading to different houses, from what he can tell. Never one to waste an opportunity, he calls out to her from the other side of the street.]

Aloha kakahiaka!

[surf_n_makai]

[Kono turns. The guy she finds is obviously a mainlander, not Hawaiian, but she gives a smile for the greeting anyway.]

Back at you, brah. Been to the islands?

[thecoolexec]

Only a few times, really. But I make it a point to pick up a few select phrases wherever I go.
[He has yet to use that phrase in it's proper context yet, but at least it's shelved and waiting for the right time...]

I should get to know someone with a sunnier perspective, though. You, for example.

[surf_n_makai]

[Kono raises an eyebrow at him.]

Oh really. You new in town, Mr....?

[thecoolexec]

Stark. Anthony Stark. Friends call me Tony. Non-friends call me Stark. Though I'm sometimes called "Delightful". You can use any of the above, at this point.

[surf_n_makai]

[She smirks a bit.] Stark it is then. Awful fast talker, huh?

[thecoolexec]

Ouch. Okay, we can buff that first impression right out with a little elbow grease...

[Tony extends his hand, bowing slightly in polite deference.] I feel that if I talk quickly, people won't stop to process anything I say too long. Most of it isn't important. Some of it is inappropriate.

[surf_n_makai]

[After a moment pause, she figures the hell with it. She offers her own hand.]

I'm Kono Kalakaua. Nice to meet you, fast talking aside.

[thecoolexec]

Charmed. So, you seem awfully full of Christmas cheer. Off to, uh... Spread it around?

[surf_n_makai]

Well, yeah. Since Christmas was cold and miserable and people were trying to kill each other. And people were replaced by clones or...
[Kono sighs - she didn't really get too involved this time but things weren't exactly fun either.]

Anyway, yes. Spreading some island cheer. [Kono holds out a flower to Tony.]

Mele Kalikimaka.

[thecoolexec]

[He takes it, smells it and pretends to swoon slightly.] You sure know how to treat a girl. Helps, when you actually are one, I imagine. And thanks for this.

Speaking of treating girls well, can I treat you to some hot chocolate when you finish up here? I'm new in town, could use a guide.

[surf_n_makai]

[Kono rolls her eyes a bit, but smiles.]

Sure, if you let me buy my own. It'll be good to warm up after being outside. Just one more flower to deliver a couple houses down to Peter and I'll be done.

[thecoolexec]

That's actually fine with me, turns out I'm nearly broke. Looks like now I can eat there, too. Goodie for me!

Peter, huh? Who's that? Significant other?

[surf_n_makai]

Nah, he's married. But we've kind of stuck together while we've been here. Support system.

Don't you have a job? I thought you automatically got assigned something when you got here.

[thecoolexec]

Ah. Insignificant other, then. ...Semi-significant other.

Yeah, I heard about that... that is a thing they do, I guess. Not that I really paid attention to it. Someone told me I was supposed to report to a job yesterday, but I never showed up, and probably wouldn't have if I didn't learn of dronings. Man, wonder how long I could have gone, though...

[Tony looks up and meets her expression of disbelief.] Er, work isn't my forte. I'm more of a "brilliant idea" person than a "labor" one. I'm the CEO of my parent's weapons engineering company, y'see.

[surf_n_makai]

[Kono was going to ask about where he's working, but is distracted by the weapons thing.]

Weapons engineering? Wow. What does your company make?