open RP voicetesting thing

[onlywaytolive]

[Gabe doesn't have a whole lot to do today. He's been at the garage working most of the day, but he was able to wrap things up and get out of there for a little while. He's been told that it's good for him to do, get out from under the cars and get some fresh air now and again.

So he's doing that. He's sitting outside at a coffee shop, lets stretched out in front of him, coffee on the table (black, the only way he likes it) and cigarette in his hand. He's watching the world pass him by, but mostly watching the cars pass him by. He likes watching each car and thinking up an immediate fact about the make and model, or diagnosing a problem in his head just by the sounds the car is making.

This is his way of relaxing. It's not very normal, but it's his thing.

Chances are he's waiting for his sister to get out of class. Or he's waiting to meet you. Or he doesn't know you at all, and that's about to change. Either way, he's here.]

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[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

[He tilts his head to look up at her as she stands. He always seems to keep his eyes on her when she moves around, it's a thing.]

Ummm....a muffin?

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

Okay. [She bends down to give him a kiss on the cheek, grabs her wallet out of her backpack, and disappears inside.

She's back after a few minutes, juggling a coffee, a muffin for him, and a piece of cake for herself, which she sets down between them in case he wants to pick on it, and addresses him as she sits.] So are we going to Vegas next month?

[There's a pretty big meetup coming up for the family, it seems. She should really stay for her classes, but she'd much rather go. And if Gabe goes, she is going, no questions about it.

She kind of assumes if she goes he will too, but that's how this usually works. They stick together. And anyway, it's family!]

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

[He sits back to wait for her, and when she comes back he doesn't take long to grab the muffin and take a huge bite of it. He nods immediately at her question.]

Yeah, of course. [with a full mouth]

Why wouldn't we?

[Of course he would go if she went, but he wants to go anyway. It's the family, and it's the time he's best at being carefree and having fun. He loves it.]

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

[Oh, she looks very, very pleased, and shrugs at the question.] I don't know, other plans? I don't have your schedule memorized. [She grins, teasing.]

Mom's says she'll be there, too. I don't know if Dad's coming with her, though.

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

No other plans, believe me.

[he nods]

Okay, so we'll see when we get there?

I've got a good car we can take. Been working on her for a few weeks, and took her out for a ride today. She's great and I'd love to stretch her legs out on the highway.

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I guess so.

[She lights up a little at his words. She may not have quite her brother's level of love towards cars, but she likes them a lot and a new car is always exciting.] Sounds good to me. What is she?

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

[And he lights up at the car talk.]

An old Volvo 242. Not the biggest car, but plenty of room for the two of us. She's got a sweet turbo engine, and I've been working on the idle all week.

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

[And him being pleased just makes her all the more happy. It tends to do that.]

She sounds great. Do I get to meet her before we head out?

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

Of course! She's gotta know who's second in command.

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

[She grins, fist-pumping the air in triumph. It looks kind of silly, but that's okay. She has no problem looking silly.

She takes a sip of coffee before continuing.] So do you want to do stops on the way or should we just switch off and drive straight through?

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

[He laughs. He doesn't mind her being silly, it's one of the many things he loves about her.]

It's up to you. Whatever you feel up for.

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

[She looks contemplative for a minute, digging into her cake, and make a gesture with her fork.] If we're both up for it, we can go straight through. [The translation here is pretty much if she doesn't manage to wipe herself out for the day they're heading out.

She'll try to be good, she's just bad at it.]

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

[he nods] Okay. And I can drive most of the way if you get tired or anything.

[always the considerate one, this guy.]

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

[One of the many reasons she loves him.]

Sounds like a plan to me. [She grins, and nudges him lightly with her fork.] Are you going back to the garage today?

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

[There had better be many! he would be sad otherwise, and we don't want a sad twin.]

Yeah, I still have a few things I want to finish up today. But I think Tegan wants us to come over for dinner tonight.

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

[Oh, they are many and varied! It is a loooooong list.]

[This is pleasing news, very pleasing, and she nods.] Okay, that sounds good. Can I tag along when you go back?

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

[The list is the same for her, much the same.]

Of course. I can even pick you up if you want.

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

[Then they are both set and everything is awesome.]

[She laughs.] Would I ever say no to a ride with you? [Or... to rides in general, really, but the addition of her brother makes it that much better.]

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

I don't know, would you? I'd hope not. It'd crush me.

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

Well, that's the last thing I'd ever want. But even if it wouldn't I'd say yes.`

[onlywaytolive.livejournal.com]

You should be careful about the things you say yes to, you know.

[he gives her a playful and light kick to the shin under the table.]

[handswillwork.livejournal.com]

Oh, should I be scared now? [She kicks him back lightly, grinning.]