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Post by Kaji Himura on Apr 20, 2012 22:54:13 GMT -5
Kaji snorted at the last comment, fighting to keep a smirk of amusement from rising. "I'm in school for an art major at the moment." There was a barely noticeable guarded sound to his tone. "I don't have any steady work but I do enough odd jobs to get by." Wanting to get the questions thrown off himself (but also to not seem at all interested in what Jamie would answer... because he wasn't). "And what exactly do you do? Besides pestering people in bars."
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Post by Jamie Phoenix on Apr 20, 2012 23:01:27 GMT -5
Jamie put on a mock thoughtful expression at the question. "Weeellll..." He said, giving a little laugh. "Put it that way, and that's all I really do." Deciding to elaborate he explained: "I'm a bartender down at the Allure, fun work fer the most part. A coworker I get to annoy and play matchmaker with, y'know?" He chuckled more. "Don't have brains enough fer college, or money fer it, but I'm happy with what I got."
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Post by Kaji Himura on Apr 20, 2012 23:14:29 GMT -5
The redhead hummed mindlessly in response, cutting off the noise with a swig of alcohol. Jamie's answer didn't surprise him in the slightest; he certainly came off as the flirtatious type. Unfortunately for the Irishman, his efforts would be in vain. Kaji never responded to any "wooing" nonsense, no matter how persistent.
"Well, you're certainly productive with your time, aren't you?" Sarcasm was dripping from the Ookami's words.
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Post by Jamie Phoenix on Apr 20, 2012 23:31:01 GMT -5
The chuckle grew louder at that. "God you're a lil sourpuss." He laughed out, ruffling the other man's hair as he took another drink.
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Post by Kaji Himura on Apr 20, 2012 23:41:20 GMT -5
Inwardly, Kaji fumed at his clanmate's touch. He suppressed the urge to rip the guy's arm off, but the want to do so was clear in his face. "Don't fucking touch me," he grumbled, swatting Jamie's hand away with a scowl. He would ignore the "sourpuss" comment for the time being, but he was still very irritated.
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Post by Jamie Phoenix on Apr 21, 2012 21:25:35 GMT -5
Jamie's smile faltered a bit and he removed his hand. "Sorry there, Kaji." He said, grin switching around a bit so it was a bit more sheepish. "Didn't mean ta offend ya or anything." He took another drink, at least now he knew his limits, there was no way he'd be getting laid with the cutie tonight, but... he had to say he was intrigued by the other man. He figured he might have to keep trying his luck and pushing that boundary... That would be fun, and certainly rewarding, no one could resist the Phoenix charm for very long, no matter how prickly they were.
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Post by Kaji Himura on Apr 22, 2012 20:05:14 GMT -5
Kaji let out a throaty "humph" in response, unsure of what words to use. His demeanor did soften a bit, however. There should have been a feeling of satisfaction, seeing as the Ookami got what he wanted; another person was more or less goig to leave him alone. And yet, all he was left with was a numb feeling of affirmation.
But still... The guy had bought drinks... So Kaji more or less would try to keep his temperament somewhat in check... For now.
"'just don't like people touchin' me," he mumbled. The encoded message was 'don't take it personally' but, of course he would never say that aloud.
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Post by Jamie Phoenix on Apr 22, 2012 21:16:31 GMT -5
Jamie's smile slowly returned. "Everyone's got a pet peeve, no problem." He waved off the semi-apology with a hand and took another drink, soon moving onto the second glass Freed had left him. Ah, what a good bartender, nearly Italian in his desire to never let a glass empty.
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Post by Kaji Himura on Apr 22, 2012 21:42:05 GMT -5
Another mindless hum. Kaji was starting to regret making an abnormal journey into public. He really wasn't fit to be among the rest of society. His social skills were far below par and always had been. Not that he cared, Kaji never cared, but he was still more than aware of this fact. Even more than usual when he realized he now had nothing to say.
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Post by Jamie Phoenix on Apr 24, 2012 21:31:53 GMT -5
Jamie decided that he'd just have to talk more if Kaji wasn't planning on adding much. That was alright, he probably was more of a wallflower than a party animal but Jamie didn't discriminate. "Y'know..." He grinned. "I'd stake good money on you being a people-watcher... and a pretty damn good one if yer in college."
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Post by Kaji Himura on Apr 24, 2012 21:46:59 GMT -5
Kaji gave the other Ookami a disconcerting look. "What's that supposed to mean?" His voice pointed more towards uncertainty than it did anger, despite the normal heat of the words. The redhead did do more blending in than throwing himself out there, at least when he wasn't pissed off. It was very hard to ignore an angry Kaji, what with all his yelling.
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Post by Jamie Phoenix on Apr 24, 2012 21:59:37 GMT -5
Jamie held up a hand in a 'don't get mad until I finish talking' way, and took another drink of beer. "Weeeeell..." He stretched out the word both to give himself a little time to organize his thoughts as well as to make the other redhead wait just a bit longer. "It USUALLY means that you don't participate... BUT!" He held up a finger to silence any possible protests (not that he knew if Kaji would have any or not. "In THIS case, it means you can figure out people better'n most." He grinned. "So, am I right?" With luck, maybe he could get more than a one-word answer out of Kaji. Baby steps. Baby steps...
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Post by Kaji Himura on Apr 24, 2012 22:13:45 GMT -5
With pursed lips the Ookami shifted his perpetually irritated gaze to the side, giving himself a moment to think. He thought he understood people pretty well, at least when it came to how shitty they could be. It was humanity's nice side that barred him, especially when the kindness was (oh so rarely) directed at him. Kaji was well aware that he didn't do much to deserve friendly behavior from others. His personality was barely so much as socially acceptable, and it didn't get any better deeper down.
"Eh, maybe. I don't think 'bout it all that much." He shrugged. It was as good of an answer as he could come up with.
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Post by Jamie Phoenix on Apr 30, 2012 19:29:28 GMT -5
Jamie decided to accept that as an adequate response, it WAS more than just one word, even if it didn't really say much... Still! Baby steps! He was getting somewhere EVENTUALLY...
Not to mention those pursed lips were painfully cute... At the risk of alienation, Jamie figured he might as well tell the other redhead. He wouldn't be himself if he didn't, and that wasn't how he rolled.
"...Anyone ever tell you you're fuckin' adorable?" Jamie asked with a grin, keeping his gaze on Kaji.
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Post by Kaji Himura on Apr 30, 2012 19:45:54 GMT -5
Kaji somehow managed to hide his near choking on the vodka. A wave of heat rushed to his face, giving the Ookami's face the cheery red sheen of an overripe tomato.
"N-not really, n-no," he stuttered quickly, trying to hide is firey cheeks with one hand. Damn his blush to Hell! With Kaji, there was no such thing as a slight pink hue when it came to the Ookami's face. It was either stark white or deep scarlet. Nothing in between.
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