The Island to Various Rifts, Friday Through Sunday

[spin_kick_snap]

This is what happens when you stopped listening to the radio for the island; you were taken by surprise when you stepped on the island and saw that half of it looked like it belonged somewhere and somewhen else. Like, even moreso than usual.

Even with all the differences in the island, the first rift took Kathy by surprise as it opened up under her feet, too wide for her to bounce out. It reminded her a little too much of that column of light that had grabbed her to bring her to LA. Only this time it was down instead of up and when she looked around...

"Okay, I am not in Kansas anymore."

[For thems what are there with her.]

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[spin_kick_snap]

"You're magic," Kathy told him.

That first time they'd had sex in the gas station bathroom still gave Kathy weird, mixed feelings, so she was glad enough for a reason to not think about it. And not thinking about that occupied her brain enough that she stopped trying to not think about hamburger, so she managed another few bites.

"But that's a good way to put it," she said. "First day of the rest of our lives."

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"'Course, I always feel like you could say that every day," Dante mused. "Might make life more fun, thinkin' of it like that."

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"Not having enough fun, Dante?" Kathy asked, giving him a crooked smile.

[rebelseekspizza]

Dante laughed softly. "Sorry," he said. "No, having the time of my life."

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Kathy nudged him with her food. "You nerd," she said. "You don't have to apologize."

[rebelseekspizza]

"Thought I'd give it a spin, see how it feels," Dante said, shrugging with an easy grin, and took a bite of his own food.

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"Exploring unfamiliar territory?" Kathy teased, reaching out to squeeze his hand.

Apologizing when he felt he'd done wrong had never been a sticking point with Dante.

[rebelseekspizza]

"Definitely never trying that again," Dante agreed.

[spin_kick_snap]

"It looks like it took a lot out of you," Kathy said sympathetically. "Do you wanna find somewhere to nap after dinner to recover?"

[rebelseekspizza]

"Prettiest roach motel we can find?" Dante said, batting his eyelashes.

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"Aww, no baby," Kathy said, trying not to snicker. "For you, only the finest motel that rents by the hour."

[rebelseekspizza]

"Bet I could do some cool stuff to you in an hour," Dante said, winking.

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"Bet you can, too," Kathy said, eyes darkening with interest. "You got anything in particular in mind?"

[rebelseekspizza]

"I mean..." Dante said, shrugging one shoulder. "We left all the toys at home, so I guess I'd have to improvise somethin' with tongue and fingers..."

[spin_kick_snap]

"So ill-prepared," Kathy sniffed. "I can't believe you leave home without a dildo in your bag and a vibe in your pocket."

[rebelseekspizza]

"Next time," Dante said, clasping his breast. "Next time."

[spin_kick_snap]

"Looks like tonight's just gonna be long talks and early to bed for us," she said with a solemn nod as the door opened behind her to let in another customer.

One with a familiar face, no less.

[rebelseekspizza]

Dante laughed softly. "Fraid so," he said. He got up, nodding towards the soda fountain. "I'm gonna get a refill, you want one?"

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"I'm good," Kathy said, holding up her cup. "I've barely even touched my shake."

[rebelseekspizza]

"All right," Dante said, sweeping his empty glass off the table. He slid between the booths, towards the soda fountain, not a care in the world.

[magicinmyskin]

"Scuse me." The guy who had come in a few moments before came up behind Dante, placing his cup under the Sprite fountain.

He wasn't really getting in Dante's way, he was just being polite.

[rebelseekspizza]

... Where had that guy come from? "Uh, sure," Dante started, looking over his shoulder reflexively, and.

"Uh."

[magicinmyskin]

Maxwell Hale flashed Dante a smile, small and charming in a oh hey hot guy kind of way and stepped forward to fill his cup. "Thanks, man."

[rebelseekspizza]

It took Dante five seconds before he noticed that the tattoos were missing.

Five seconds were just about long enough for the name "Max?" to drop out of his mouth.

[magicinmyskin]

"Uhh...yeah?"

Okay, max was pretty sure he didn't know this guy. He would remember somebody this hot. Still, he was awfully young - maybe one of the younger kids back in the old neighborhood?

"Okay, wow, this is awkward," he said with a small chuckle. "You got me at a disadvantage....?"