New York || Day 1

[imaginationswoes]

[Running is the current plan but it isn't going well. She's constantly getting lost and she's reminded again and again that she's never been out of her small town alone. She misses her family and her friends but more than that she is really missing a warm bed. Her feet continue forward, the tall buildings towering on either side of her. It's impressive, as far as cities go, but its to close together.

To much can go wrong.

She must of made a wrong turn because Airy finds herself walking along a very shady part of town. Winter is setting in but she thinks of warmth and she manages to keep herself heated. She has a backpack around her shoulders and it looks like she's wearing a uniform: white button down, green pleated skirt, black jacket and a matching tie. It's most definitely giving some of the people here the wrong idea.]

Shit.

[Airy whispers softly under her breath, a puff of white leaving her warm lips. When she spots two men pointing towards her she runs. Her feet fly across the street and she's about 75% sure they weren't following her. Mist descends on the area and Airy one again curses under her breath. She's only getting more lost at this rate and running around New York after midnight isn't on her to do list.]

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The next morning

[fausvampire]

[He laughs.]

But it's the same reason you like stags...and wombats and otters.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

Yeah but it all depends on how you look at things. Sometimes you don't consider it until it's pointed out.

[In Airy's case this is foreshadowing because she realizes nothing. She looks up at Nathan for a moment and than at the path in front of her feet.]

Do you know where you're going by the way?

The next morning

[fausvampire]

[He nodded. That was good to know. He'd keep that in mind.]

I know exactly where we're going. You wanted the best hot dogs in the city, right?

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy's emerald eyes shine brightly for a very brief moment as excitement thrills through her limbs. She feels her fingertips tingle where Nathan's holding her hand but she isn't sure if that's because of hot dogs or him.

She feels a wide excited smile pull at her lips.]

I really do.

[Like you have no idea Nathan.]

The next morning

[fausvampire]

[He laughs.]

Well, I intend to deliver. That's a tall order, by the way. There are a lot of hot dog stands in the City.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

Really?

[She blinks curiously.]

You mean there is like one on every street corner?

[She watches movies set in New York and that seems to be a thing.]

The next morning

[fausvampire]

[He laughs.] It depends on the street, but in most of the business districts, sure. Hot dogs are easy to sell from a cart. There's a lot of food carts, though.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

So how do you know that this one is the best?

[Seems like a fair question.]

The next morning

[fausvampire]

Did you forget I grew up here? Gus is the only hot dog cart who's been around for as long as I can remember.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

So we are close to where you grew up?

[New York is a big place.]

The next morning

[fausvampire]

[He shakes his head.] Nowhere near it actually, but my dad's office used to be in this area.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy hums softly in reply. That isn't a topic she thinks she's ready to tackle again.]

Besides Hot Dogs what else is in this area then?

[There are area's where the crowds thin and Airy moves to walk more at Nathan's side without her shoulder banging against him. It's a nice walk and considering Airy is now very used to walking 18 miles a day.]

The next morning

[fausvampire]

A lot of little shops, now. It's a pretty booming business district for smaller places.

[He looks over to her.]

We can check out some of the costume shops and stuff if you want.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy looks up at him and has no completely forgotten that they are still holding hands.]

Costume shop?

[She can't help but smile at that.]

You realize I'm female and would want to try a lot of random things on right?

The next morning

[fausvampire]

[He laughs fully at that.]

You realize I'm an actor and get paid to play dress-up all day, right?

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

That sounds like fun.

[Except that Airy can't act.]

What's the coolest thing you've ever gotten to wear?

The next morning

[fausvampire]

Uh...let's see. I played a mobster in a play in college. I got to wear a black pinstripe zoot suit and one of the most awesome fedoras ever.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

That must have been hot.

[Airy blushes slightly and then realizes that she's holding his hand when she tries to flail.]

I meant like under the stage lights. Mobsters where three piece suits right?

[Nice save.]

The next morning

[fausvampire]

[He slips into an Italian mobster voice, complete with the mannerisms.]

'course they do, toots, but it's all part of the gig, ya know?

[And then he goes back to being Nathan without missing a beat.] Seriously, though? You could be naked and they're still hot.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy tries very hard not to imagine Nathan naked and it seems to have worked because Nathan still has his clothes on.]

That's good to know.

[She probably won't find out first hand.]

So if I'm ever cold that's where I'll go.

The next morning

[fausvampire]

[And that's appreciated, Airy, because that would be awkward.]

I'm sure there's some theater around here who'd be glad to have you.

[But then he guided them across the last street, and his destination was in sight.]

We're almost there.

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy gives Nathan a look.]

I highly doubt that.

[They don't want strange sets just appearing out of no where.]

The next morning

[fausvampire]

Hey, you never know.

[It's not a busy time of day, not being the usual lunch or dinner time, so Gus' cart isn't slammed. Nathan walks up smiling with a wave.]

Hey, Gus! How's the hot dog game?

[Gus, a gruff older man with more salt than pepper in his hair and beard, wearing jeans, a white t-shirt, and a Yankees ball-cap, looks up from the paper he was browsing and smiles.] Well if it isn't Nathan. Thought maybe something happened and you got too good for old Gus.

[Nathan grins.] Never. Your dogs are the best in the city, Gus. Never change.

[Gus laughs.] Never dream of it. [And then Gus seems to notice Airy.] And who's this cute little thing? Finally decide to settle down, kid?

[And Nathan goes from grinning to awkward pretty quick.] Uh...no. This is Airy. She's...a friend.

[Gus raises an eyebrow.] Uh huh...

The next morning

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy awkwardly drops Nathan's hand feeling heat rise to her cheeks at the old man's comment. However, she's become pretty skilled at changing the subject so that it isn't about her.

Or at least she thinks she's skilled at it.]

It's nice to meet you Gus. Hot Dog's are one of my favorite foods so I'm excited to try yours.

[See changing subject because her very single and alone status is sort of a sore point and there is no way that Nathan would like her like that.]

Just no Ketchup...

[Because that's gross.]

The next morning

[fausvampire]

Well, any fan of my food is a friend of mine. [Gus makes quick work of getting them both hot dogs, his nostrils flairly very slightly. He caught a whiff of something he wasn't expecting, but he's not going to ask.] One hot dog, without ketchup, for the little lady.

[Then he looks to Nathan.]

You still like yours the same way, kid?

[Nathan looks surprised.]

You remember how I like my hot dogs?

[Gus grins.]

This old dog remembers everything, boy.