Parking Lot by Causeway, Saturday Afternoon

[swerval_zero]

Even though it was just a short trip to Arlington, Zero had stocked Dave with snacks, a cooler full of drinks, and entertainment--such as 'Teach Yourself Guitar' and 'Drumming Made Easy.' Now all she needed was the band.

Dear squall, she hoped the band showed up.

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[cantgetnorelief]

Anders showed up after Gun Club, in his roadieing gear -- that is to say, jeans and his motorcycle boots and jacket.

"One roadie, as ordered."

[swerval_zero]

"Daisy!" Zero cried gleefully as she ran over to hug him. "Hi Daisy!"

[cantgetnorelief]

"Zero!" Anders responded, catching her mid-run for a hug. "You're very happy to see me."

[swerval_zero]

"I'm very happy to see everyone!" Zero had been worried, yes. "It's our last gig, Daisy," she said sadly.

[cantgetnorelief]

"I know," Anders replied, just as sadly. "And then you guys are gonna graduate and leave, and who's gonna call me Daisy after you're gone, huh?"

[swerval_zero]

"There's always e-mail!" Zero said brightly. "Oh, an' you could put Daisy on your nametag when the new kids get here an' they'll never know any better."

[cantgetnorelief]

"That's not the same," Anders protested. "Nobody's allowed to call me that unless they've been stuck in a Special Collections shelf with me or seen me naked and gremlin-bitten. It's special, dammit."

[swerval_zero]

"Have you considered the possibility that those things will happen with the newbies?" Zero asked him.

[cantgetnorelief]

Anders frowned, because well, he hadn't.

"But it's not the same," he maintained stubbornly.

[swerval_zero]

"No," Zero agreed. "It really isn't." She hugged him again. "I'll miss you, Daisy!"

[cantgetnorelief]

"I'll miss you and your mallet, too. Don't get me all teary before we even hit the road!" Anders warned her, but hey, hugs were good so he hugged her back.

[swerval_zero]

"'Sides," Zero said, "I might get to stay for the first session of summer camp, so s'not like I'm leavin' right away anyway!"

[cantgetnorelief]

"Yeah?" Anders asked hopefully. "That'd rock. I'll be around for sure."

[swerval_zero]

"Yeh, well," Zero said, tugging at a lock of her hair. "It's still in negotiation with the 'rents, but I'm hopeful."

[cantgetnorelief]

"Got my fingers crossed for you," Anders promised. "We'd kinda like to keep you around as long as possible."

[senor_chado]

Chad gave Anders the good old chin-lift greeting and grunt.