AU. Alain and Ennis started it. *eyedarts*

[key_youth_bert]

The thing about being the one of the couch-by-the-fire regulars who's job mostly involves hanging out in the bar is that very often, Cuthbert can get there first, and have it all to himself until someone makes him move

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[jack_f_twist]

Damn.

The couch is taken.

Jack eyes the remaining space, considering it carefully, one hand going to his hat and tilting the brim down.

There's not really quite enough room. Jack opts for the cushy chair opposite the couch instead, pulling out a cigarette philosophically.

"Afternoon."

[key_youth_bert]

Cuthbert straightens up a bit, tilting his hat up a casually polite distance, and nods.

"Long days and pleasant nights."

[jack_f_twist]

"Guess they are."

He eyes Cuthbert's hat.

It's a good hat.

He offers the beat-up package of cigarettes. "You smoke?"

[key_youth_bert]

Bert nods, and glances at the pack, fishing in his pocket. "I appreciate the offer, but--" he holds up his tobacco pouch, and then sets about rolling a cigarette of his own.

Glancing up from the task, "You new around here?"