[RL with Justin and Kid]

[seechainsaw]

Things were pretty quiet in the church today. Giriko sat on the front stoop, a small forest of bottles around him, some empty and some full, and a half-full one between his knees. The air was comfortable, today, not too warm or cold, and the sky was blue and cloudless. Possibly a hot day to come, but for now the real heat hadn't yet hit

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[gospelofclown]

Justin quietly walked up behind Giriko, sitting down next to him. He stared at his feet a little awkwardly, not having any idea how to start this conversation. After growing tired of the momentary silence, he opted to start with, "The weather's nice today."

[seechainsaw]

Giriko looked up as Justin sat down next to him. Okay, that was weird. Not just the fact that he'd joined him - that happened from time to time - but the comment about the weather was just odd.

He picked up a full bottle and offered it to Justin.

"What the fuck is wrong with you today?"

[gospelofclown]

Justin didn't even bother denying the offer and took a sip. It tasted horrible and the scrunched up face he had on as he set the bottle back down made that obvious. "Nothing's wrong. I just wanted..." Now what was the best way to phrase this? He'd contemplated rehearsing what he wanted to say, but decided against it just in case he couldn't figure out how to put it and didn't bother saying anything at all. Justin steeled himself a bit and pressed on.

"I just wanted to say thank you for agreeing to come here with me. I've... Enjoyed getting to know you better." He didn't look at Giriko, probably couldn't without turning bright red like a complete fool. "So. Thank you."

[seechainsaw]

Unfortunately for Giriko, he was in the middle of taking a drink when Justin said that. He choked and sprayed beer on the sand at his feet, coughing for a few moments before he managed to get hold of himself.

Then he turned to stare incredulously at Justin.

"What did you say?!"