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[browbeater]

Mako Lou

Uh... Hi. Just joined the police force. Um, I guess, leave a message if you want to connect.

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[browbeater]

There's not exactly much to lead to.

[they have to cross to a parking lot, and there's a pavilion. There's a small barrier over the cliff face. Mako just climbs over it to sit on it.

It's pretty nice-- you can see the highway, and then the beach below it with the boardwalk lights, and then the lights of the city, dotting the sky scrapers.

It's a relatively clear night, making it even easier to see.]

Sooooo... this is my idea of a crazy night out.

[ladytakamaki]

[ ann follows, climbing over the barrier and sitting on the cliff face, looking out at the city. she kicks her legs just the slightest bit, leaning back on her hands. it's quiet...but it's really, really nice. ]

I like it.

[browbeater]

Me too.

It's not as nice during the day. It gets crowded pretty quick, especially in the summer.

[yep he's gonna look out in peace for a bit-- mentally identifying landmarks]

[ladytakamaki]

Yeah?

[ while he's looking out, ann decides to take her chances.

she scoots a little closer to him, just enough so they don't bump into each other, but...close enough.

she turns to look out at the city. ]

It's really peaceful. It's a nice change of pace, after these past few weeks...

[browbeater]

[a blink, and then he glances over. She's closer-- he can feel it's just a little bit warmer than it was before. But... Play it cool. So he glances back out at the city.]

Yeah, I'm glad the damage wasn't permanent. And we don't have to hear about monster insurance ever again... At least I hope not.

Plus, it's beautiful out here. [as he says it, he turns to look at her.]

[ladytakamaki]

Yeah... I hope not, either.

Isn't it super pretty? The lights, the ocean... [ she turns and sees him looking at her--it gets her to turn a little pink, but oh how romantic this whole evening is and how Ann is such a sap.

she ends up leaning a little against him. Does she know what she's doing? Absolutely not. But it just...feels right. ]

[browbeater]

[That-- oh.

Hey.

He glances back outwards, and then ...? puts his arm across her shoulder?

that was nice.]

[ladytakamaki]

[ oh? he...has his arm around her shoulder and Ann's heart is beating faster.

he's warm...

It's okay if she leans in just a little more, right? Gets a little closer? ]

[browbeater]

[wait. wait, hold up. He has to acknowledge his crush, and he's. Not sure what to do? At least, he's not mentally prepared for this.

It's nice, but he just feels... confused.

He looks out at the water, aware of everything going on... And then, back at her]

Want to head back before it gets too late?

[ladytakamaki]

[ he's not the only one who's confused. ann's...not really sure what to do--did she screw up? but he's not pulling away, it's like she just moved without thinking and-- ]

O-Oh. Okay. Yeah.

[ she moves away, looking back at the city again. ] Sorry, I...

[browbeater]

N-No, it's fine. Don't worry about it.

[now he pulls his arm away and leans back.]

It's just late, and we've had a long couple of weeks.

[ladytakamaki]

...Thanks. For bringing me out here.

[ so that means he doesn't mind it? okay... this is fine. Ann will rise to her feet and dust off her clothes before looking back. ]

Ready when you are.

[browbeater]

No problem, really. Just don't tell anyone my secret.

[he swings his legs back over the ledge-- and starts walking back towards the entrance they snuck in from.]

[ladytakamaki]

It's safe with me!

[ it's a promise. she's quite honored he decided to share this with her...

she's got a lot to think about when she gets home. ]