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Post by kappa on Dec 22, 2019 16:15:06 GMT -6
Goth Barista (Age 18) *Sarcastic, Indifferent Tone* : Welcome to Athena's Java. May I take your order?
Winks *Yawning*: Yeah, could I have a Gingerbread Latte?
Goth Barista (20): Sorry, Sir, we don't sell that drink anymore.
Winks: Right, Sorry. Uh... Pftt... how about a Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino?
Barista (25): Sorry, that was also discontinued.
Winks *Sighing*: Right, right, of course. How about a Tiger Stripe Cappuccino?
Peppy Barista (30): *Shaking Head*
Winks: Caramel Mocha Fudge Shake?
Peppy Barista (35): Been off the menu for awhile, Hun.
Winks: Salted Caramel Crunch?
Peppy Barista (40) *Chuckling *: Gosh, I haven't made one of those in ten years, Sorry!
Winks *handing over a five dollar bill*: Just a regular coffee then.
Peppy Barista (45) *giving change*: Alright, sweetie, have a nice day!
Winks: You too.
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Dec 22, 2019 16:41:18 GMT -6
Post by kappa on Dec 22, 2019 16:41:18 GMT -6
Teenage Girl (16): Man, it took you awhile to order a coffee!
Winks: Yeah.
Teenage Girl (18): I know this place has been around for awhile. But dude, get up to date with the menu!
Winks: I try.
Woman (20): Eh, I shouldn't be judging you so much. I really miss that Tiger Stripe Cappuccino.
Winks *Sipping on his Coffee*: Yeah.
Woman (30): And that Salted Caramel Crunch Shake? I loved that! I use to get that everyday after High School.
Winks: You don't say.
Woman (40): Yeah, I use to work here back in the early 2000s. Wow, I can't believe that was almost twenty years ago!
Winks *Nodding while taking a sip of coffee*:
Woman (50): I'm sorry, am I talking your ear off?
Winks: Oh, no, it's fine. I'm just really enjoying this coffee.
Old Woman (60): It's just the best here, isn't it? You have great tastes!
Winks: Thanks.
Old Woman (70): Oh, I just wish I could drink coffee the way I use to. It's really bad for my stomach these days!
Winks: You don't say.
Old Woman (80): Oh, it's just how it is when you get old. Anyways, have a great day, young man, and thanks for having this little chat with me!
Winks: No worries.
Old Woman (90) *Fumbling off with a cane*: What a sweet young man!
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Dec 22, 2019 16:47:13 GMT -6
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Post by cyberbady on Dec 22, 2019 16:47:13 GMT -6
Woooooow, this is amazing! I love this short AP tales
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Dec 22, 2019 16:54:42 GMT -6
Post by kappa on Dec 22, 2019 16:54:42 GMT -6
Thank you for the praise. I'm experimenting with dialogue as best I can. 😘
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Dec 22, 2019 17:10:40 GMT -6
Post by kappa on Dec 22, 2019 17:10:40 GMT -6
Land Lady (85) *Crossing Lumpy Bingo Wings with an intense, highly wrinkled scowl*: Do you have my rent yet?
Winks: I paid yesterday, Mrs Bianchi.
Land Lady (75): No, you paid last month, kid!
Winks *Holding up Phone*: You're right, sorry. I'll Venmo your money.
Land Lady (65) *Raising a thickening brow*: You'll whatmo me money?
Winks: Venmo. Remember, I set you up with an account last month?
Land Lady (55): Oh, right. Wait, wasn't that three months ago?
Winks: Right, Sorry.
Land Lady (45): Don't worry about it. Just try to pay on time more often.
Winks: I will, Mrs Bianchi.
Land Lady *Smiling*: Please, call me Sharon.
Winks: Okay, Sharon.
Land Lady (35): You know, I have a daughter around your age. She's a College Freshman. Very sweet girl. She's single.
Winks *Laughing*: I appreciate the thought, Sharon, but I'm not really interested in dating at the moment.
Sharon (25): Come on, Winks. My Little Sister is a really nice girl and sooo cute! She's just a little shy. I think she'd be perfect for you!
Winks *Shrugging*:
Sharon (15)* Holding her hands up like she's praying*: PLEASE! Give her a chance! My big sis is really nice!
Winks *Sighing*: I won't promise anything, but, I'll at least talk to her.
Sharon (15): Thanks, Winks. You're totes a nice guy!
Winks: Just tell your mom I'll have her money by Friday, okay?
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Dec 22, 2019 17:23:25 GMT -6
Post by kappa on Dec 22, 2019 17:23:25 GMT -6
Carla (18): Hey, Winks.
Winks: Hey, Carla.
Carla (20): So, um... my little sister said she had a chat with you the other day?
Winks *Nodding*: Yep.
Carla (25): Sorry, Shari can be a little... pushy,
Winks: No worries.
Carla (30): I mean, I'm at least 5 years older than you.
Winks: Are you?
Carla (35) *Nodding and brushing her hair back*: I know, I don't look it, but at I am least 10 years your senior!
Winks: You don't say.
Carla (40): She was just teasing you a little. Okay, sure, I told Shari I thought you looked cute...
Winks: You did?
Carla (45): But the age gap is too big...
Winks: Yeah.
Carla (50): I'm old enough to be your mother!
Winks: Yeah.
Carla (55): Anyways, I'm sorry my niece was teasing you about me. Kids, what can you do?!
Winks: Yeah.
Carla (60): Oh, and uh... let's just consider rent this month cut by 30 *wink*
Winks: Thanks, Mrs Bianchi.
Carla (65): Don't mention it honey *wink* Seriously, you don't want Mr Bianchi finding out, do you? *giggle*
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Dec 23, 2019 21:49:29 GMT -6
Post by kappa on Dec 23, 2019 21:49:29 GMT -6
HR Manager (55): So, why do you want to work for Space Turtle Publishing?
Winks *Scratching the back of his neck*: Uh, Well, I've always had a love for children's books and young adult literature.
HR Manager: Oh? What's your favorite book?
Winks *Gulping*: I'd have to say Kitten Motel by Ariana Grande.
HR Manager *Smiling* : I actually worked with Ms Grande on that book.
Winks: Yeah?
HR Manager *Nodding*: It was back in the '80s. Good times, tough at the time, but good times! It was actually the first book I worked on as an intern. I was so nervous! Heck, there wasn't a day I didn't think I'd get canned!
Winks: You don't say.
HR Manager: But Ms Grande is such a gem! She really knows how to work with people. And the way she treats interns? Like a caring mother! Gosh, I can't believe she turned 85 this year, can you?
Winks: I'm sorry, Uh... are we doing a job interview or just having a conversation?
HR Manager *Raising a puzzled brow*: Job interview? What are you talking about? We're having lunch, Winks.
Winks *Holding a turkey sandwich with cranberry dressing*: Right, Right, Sorry, of course we are.
HR Manager: Anyways, do they have you doing Ms Grande's 50th Anniversary Ceremony for her first book?
Winks: I think so.
HR Manager *Chuckling*: This is pretty embarrassing to admit, but I had such a crush on her back in the day... uh... you mind if I tagged along?
Winks: Sure, Larry.
HR Manager *Gleaming with Joy* : I know there's an age difference, but do you think she'd be interested?
Winks: I honestly have no idea, man. *Thumbs Up* Rooting for you, though.
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Dec 23, 2019 22:34:43 GMT -6
Post by kappa on Dec 23, 2019 22:34:43 GMT -6
Grandma Betty (85) *Looking Confused*: Didn't you work at a Law Firm?
Winks *Shrugging*:
Veronica (25): No, Grandma, you're thinking of Andy.
Grandma Betty (75): Are you sure? I could've sworn Winks worked at Noah, Jonah, and Ahab.
Veronica (35): Grandma, I'm sorry, but you're thinking of Andy.
Winks *Holding up a coffee cup*: This is really good coffee, by the way, Mrs Miller.
Grandma Betty (65): I'm glad you like it, dear. So, how's the Uh... what do you call it again, Temporal Distortion?
Veronica (45): Temporal Distortion? What the heck is that, Mom?
Winks: It's pretty complicated to explain, Mrs Rodriguez. And it's pretty much the same, Betty. *Sighing*
Betty (55) *Placing a hand atop Winks*: Well, you know you can always talk to me about it.
Veronica (55) *Whispering Softly*: Pretty Bold, Sis.
Betty (45): Do you have any plans for the weekend?
Grandma Veronica (65) *Whispering Softly, but, just a tad louder*: Wow, who raised you to be so bold, young lady!
Winks *Shrugging*: I'm going to try to watch a movie... but that always gets frustrating.
Betty (35): You should watch Golden Girls. I'm taking Grandma Veronica with her bingo pals this weekend.
Grandma Veronica (75): It's fun for all ages, sweetheart.
Winks: Eh, maybe. At least I'll get a box of buncha crunch out of it.
Grandma Veronica (85) *Looking Puzzled*: Didn't you work at a Law Firm?
Betty (25) *Calmly placing a hand atop her Grandma's bony shoulder*: No, Grandma, you're thinking of Andy.
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Dec 24, 2019 13:24:16 GMT -6
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Post by kappa on Dec 24, 2019 13:24:16 GMT -6
British Redhead (20): Anyone for tea?
Old Man (87): Earl grey with milk, lassie. *wink*
Winks: Same.
*Tip toeing off to the kitchen*
Old Man: Ain't she a fine bird, Winks?
Winks: I guess.
Old Man *Laughing*: Oi, Don't be telling me you're a sort of poof now?!
Winks: *Shrugging*
Old Man: Bloody Hell, Man, if I were 40 years younger!
Winks *Shaking Head*: Sometimes you are 40 years younger. *Sighing*
Old Man: This again? Another Winks Pity Party? *Mocking tone!* Oh, woe is me! I can't shag a pretty bird without her getting a few wrinkles on her bum and some grey around her fanny! Boohoo!
Winks: Nigel, it's more than that.
Old Man: I know, I know. Just giving ya a hard time, boyo! Still, just because things ain't linear for ya, doesn't mean ya can't have a Bonnie Time!
Winks: Do you have any idea how weird it is to make out with an 18 year one minute, have a 45 year old's age spotted hands down your pants the next minute, your head crammed into the saggy chest of an 80 year old the next minute, and when it's all said and done, laying in bed beside a pregnant 30 year old woman?
Old Man: I've said it before, boyo, and I'll say it again, do ya wanna switch loafers?! *Laughing*
British Red Head (80) *Shuffling with a tray of hot tea, gingerly sitting beside the old man*: Here ya BoM dearies.
Winks: Thanks, Mrs Prescott.
Old Man *Giving the old woman a light peck on the cheek.*: Thanks, Love.
British Red Head (85): So, Winks, have you thought about giving the Magic Academy a try?
Winks *Laughing*: Science did this to me. I highly doubt Magic is the answer.
Old Man *Holding the Redhead's wrinkled hand tightly*: You'll never know unless you give it a try, boyo.
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Dec 24, 2019 13:46:55 GMT -6
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Post by cyberbady on Dec 24, 2019 13:46:55 GMT -6
Whoaaaa!! Amazing story, you could do a book out of this😂😂, also, are you going to give more details about winks powers and his origins?
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Post by kappa on Dec 24, 2019 13:52:35 GMT -6
I'm trying to deal that out bit by bit.
Don't wanna give that info all away at once.
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Dec 24, 2019 13:54:58 GMT -6
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Post by cyberbady on Dec 24, 2019 13:54:58 GMT -6
Oh ok, it makes sense, and sorry if it looked like I was trying tu put pressure on you
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Post by kappa on Dec 24, 2019 13:56:39 GMT -6
Not at all, if anything, you're giving feedback and I appreciate that. 👍🏽
Well aware the ambiguity in this story could easily make it difficult to read.
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Post by kappa on Dec 24, 2019 14:04:15 GMT -6
And I want to answer stuff like his powers and how he got them.
Just don't want to spell it all out in one scene.
I don't think people give that level of exposition in a casual conversation, which are the scenes I'm going for.
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Dec 24, 2019 14:36:18 GMT -6
Post by kappa on Dec 24, 2019 14:36:18 GMT -6
2019
*A hot cup of coffee is placed on Wink's table by a cold and icy goth barista*
Middle Aged Woman #1 (50): Have you seen Cathy's Facebook Page yet?
Middle Aged Woman #2 (52): *Shaking Head*
Middle Aged Woman #1: Lilian's boyfriend proposed at their beach house!
Middle Aged Woman #2: Thats so cute!
1995
*Winks is taken back by all the young adults in flannels and the '90s Music played in the background*
Middle Aged Woman #1: Right? Cathy took a buncha of photos. I can bring them over to your house someday, if you want?
Middle Aged Woman #2: Of course! Wow, I can't believe Little Lilian is getting married!
2055
*Winks accidentally spills his smart cup of white chocolate caramel macchiato. The Goth Barista looks annoyed*
Middle Aged Woman #1: *Brushing lightly her smart wristband against the 2nd Middle Aged woman*
Middle Aged Woman #2 *tapping on her smart wristband, looking at a gallery of pictures holographically projected*: Wow, it feels like just yesterday we were at Cathy's Baby Shower! Where does the time go?
1962
*Wink is processing being at coffee shop hosting a slam poetry event, looking at the now Beatnik Barista crossing arms and glaring icy daggers at Winks for making a mess*
Middle Aged Woman #1 *Sighing*: I wish I knew, hun.
Winks *muttering to himself*: I wish I didn't.
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