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Post by finland on Feb 6, 2012 12:33:08 GMT -5
“See you later!” Timo said, with a cheery wave as he jumped off his little cruiser and onto the docks. Most of his crew had already left, but Timo had stayed behind to help his captain clean up a bit. He often did; it wasn’t hard work and he didn’t mind doing it. Besides, it made things just a little bit more pleasant when they headed out again! The captain smiled at him and gave him a wave, but then went back to his task, leaving Timo to make his way home through the busy docks. The cold didn’t seem to bother the cheery blonde. His cheeks were red and his breath misting, but aside from his thick coat and a soft looking scarf he was only wearing his beret to keep his head warm.
Taking his time, he enjoyed watching the ships as they were unloaded of their cargo, amusing himself by working out where each one had come from and then guessing what they might be carrying. He was always a little hopeful that one might be his father’s, but as usual his wasn’t there. Letting out a little sigh, Timo leant on the harbour wall, watching the ships come and go. He should be getting home. He had things that he should be doing. But home never felt as much like home as this place did.
As he was stood there, watching, he suddenly became aware of eyes on him. It made the hairs on the back of his neck prick up – an impressive feat in the cold. It was enough to finally make him move, stretching a little as he headed back towards the entrance to the biosphere. Normally he’d walk home, but perhaps he’d get a bus today. It’d make up for the time that he’d wasted and make him feel just a little bit more comfortable too.
Timo attempted to subtly glance around, trying to work out who had been watching him, but he wasn’t very good at subtle, and he ended up just looking around curiously. Of course, that meant that his attention wasn’t fully on where he was walking, so it wasn’t very surprising when he bumped into someone. Reaching out automatically, he clung on so that neither of them would slip. “Oh, I’m sorry!” He said, quickly. “Are you all right?”
((Open to whoever Timo bumped into or the watcher - or any other passers by as well, of course. If someone takes the watcher but not who he bumped into I can pass that person off as an NPC. :) ))
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Post by Francis Bonnefoy on Feb 12, 2012 1:08:34 GMT -5
Francis had to hold his hat in place, he couldn't risk being recognized here! Not with Kirkland's lackeys everywhere!
The CEO of BonneVie one of the biggest brands in fashion didn't come to the harbour very often to spy on the ships. But some of the shipments seemed to be tampered upon arrival on the mainland. Realizing it had to be someone on board the ship that was ruining some of his precious product he decided to take matters into his own hands, catch the bastard responsible all to annoy Arthur.
. . .Well, not really, that was his super awesome excuse for coming to the harbour, and while it is true that someone's been messing with his merchandise but he would leave the criminal to Kirkland's more than capable hands, he basically wanted to see the harbour as he had never visited it before.
So while he was sightseeing he didn't realize he had bumped into someone until someone was holding him safely in place. He heard the question, and after making sure his hat and sun glasses were still in place he smiled reassuringly. "Oui-Yes, yes I am fine. I think this was my fault- I was looking the other way.."
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Post by finland on Feb 14, 2012 11:17:40 GMT -5
Once he was sure that neither of them were going to fall, Timo released the stranger and took a step back so they were't quite so much in each other's faces. He also took the chance to take the stranger in. He looked well dress, which was a bit of a surprise, but sometimes company owners did actually come down to have a look at what was going on. Smiling brightly at him, he straightened out his own coat and hat.
"Oh, no, I should have been paying more attention." Timo quickly said with an embarrassed chuckle. "It's busy down here, though, it's easy to get distracted! Were you looking for something in particular?" He added, wondering what had brought him down here.
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Post by Francis Bonnefoy on Feb 14, 2012 15:49:59 GMT -5
Francis considered the friendly looking man before him. Honestly, the worker was adorable. Very adorable. Francis smiled a little too widely. "Not exactly..." The Frenchman would have been happy to call it a day if he could get the cute boy's number. But then again, he did want to see if....Just to be sure. "Well, you wouldn't happen to know, if there are any abandoned warehouses around here?" |
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Post by finland on Feb 15, 2012 13:31:45 GMT -5
((Congrats on making 25 posts!))
Of course, as naive as ever, Timo was just pleased to see a smile on the other man's face. It was always nice to meet someone friendly! He took a moment to think about that, chewing on his lip thoughtfully. "Hmm, I don't actually really work in the warehouses, I work on the ice breakers." He said, but he was obviously still thinking about it. "What do you need it for? Anything in particular?" A couple of places came to mind as he spoke, and he brightened. "I do know a couple, though! Do you want me to show you where they are?"
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Post by Francis Bonnefoy on Feb 16, 2012 0:43:04 GMT -5
((Thank you~<3333 ))
What did he need empty warehouses for? It most certainly wasn't to face a childhood trauma or anything. No, the Frenchman reminded himself of his goal -to uncover the truth behind bots! As a child he was kidnapped, the original reasons unknown to the police, but in the hazy fog that was his memory he believed it had something to do with the bots...
"Uhh, I am looking to buy some storage space?" Better to lie than explain his whole life to a stranger, no matter how adorable and pinchable his cheeks are (the ones on his face too!). "And I would very much appreciate the help, please!"
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Post by finland on Feb 16, 2012 16:54:48 GMT -5
That seemed like a reasonable explanation, and Timo nodded, trusting the stranger. Why not? He seemed nice enough. "Do you know how much space you need?" Mind you, Timo probably wasn't the best person to ask about that; all he really knew about the warehouses was their outsides. Still, if he showed the other man where the warehouses were it'd at least be a start for him.
He thought for a moment longer and then nodded. "I know where we can go first!" He said, happily, turning on his heel to lead the way. "My name's Timo, by the way." He offered, as he led the way along the docks. His attention was briefly taken as another ship came in, but he then turned it back to where they were going. He didn't want to bump into anyone else, after all!
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Post by Francis Bonnefoy on Feb 21, 2012 22:58:47 GMT -5
The Frenchman gave a quick glance at the sky and smiled. Once again the people up there seem to like him a bit too much. He didn't expect a guide, and while Francis did leave on his own he was a very sociable creature so he was pleased when this man suddenly offered himself up as a guide / salesman.
"I'm not quite certain how much space I'll need, I am more concerned with the conditions of the warehouse...But the bigger the better I guess."
Francis smiled at the name, often times he would give away an alias...it was difficult being rather famous, but since his new found guide only provided his first name the frenchman decided to extend the same curtesy.
"My name is Francis, it is a pleasure Timo."
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Post by finland on Feb 27, 2012 20:22:02 GMT -5
"Oh, well... There's not much I can tell you about the conditions aside from how things look on the inside. Generally the ones closer to the docks, or to the city look the best, but they're probably the most expensive too." Timo said, thinking. He really wasn't the best person for this, but he'd offered, now, so he'd follow through! Besides, he wanted to try and be helpful.
"Be careful, it's a little icy here." Timo warned Francis as he led him a little way from the main thoroughfare towards a cut through. It was too small for the trucks to get through, so it wasn't as well looked after as the main roads. Pointing ahead, he picked out one warehouse of many, probably not very well, but at least giving a decent idea of where they were heading. It wasn't too far.
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Post by Francis Bonnefoy on Mar 2, 2012 18:05:30 GMT -5
Francis was watching Timo's back more than anything else, he was rather curious about the worker, the Frenchman couldn't help but wonder what kind of upbringing one must receive to be as considerate as to lead a stranger to some abandoned warehouses in perhaps not the safest corner of Eishoff.
Francis thanked the man for his warning. "Merci, thank you, you are being quite helpful." They arrived at the warehouses. And it was exactly as Timo said, the ones closer to the docks looked the best but for the ones further away...
He didn't expect to recognize it immediately. The warehouse in which he was found in front of after he was kidnapped. but the gut wrenching feeling made it clear that, yes, you found what you were looking for. Happy now?
Non, pas vraiment...
Francis forced a smile on his face. "Well this is great, I'll have to contact the realtors later. Is there anything I can do for you now, Monsieur Timo? How about a good supper? It's only fair and polite."
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Post by finland on Mar 4, 2012 11:00:47 GMT -5
Blinking at the forced smile, Timo frowned just a little, wondering if he'd done something wrong. Perhaps the places he'd shown Francis weren't suitable, or he'd said something. He did have a habit of chattering on, after all, he'd been told that before. He probably aught to try and keep it down, but silences make him uncomfortable, and he'd rather be chatting away.
After just a moment, though, Timo pushed his frown away in place of another smile. Perhaps he hadn't done anything wrong after all! "Oh, well, I wouldn't want to be a bother." He said, happily, but dinner did sound nice. If he'd not got distracted on the way home he'd probably be there making his dinner now. "If you're sure, though." Besides, Francis seemed nice enough, and it was always good to make new friends. Even if you made them by accidentally bumping into people.
"Do you have somewhere in mind?" He asked, curiously. Timo wasn't fussy, but he was thinking that it'd be a shame to waste posh food on him when he was quite happy with a normal meal.
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Post by Francis Bonnefoy on Mar 12, 2012 23:14:15 GMT -5
Francis hummed to himself and started leading the way out of the harbours. He had a car parked just up the road before he had bumped into Timo. "I was thinking Italian, I know this nice resto, it's in the western section though...You don't mind do you? I could give you a lift home afterwards."
The Frenchman only then realised that he had no idea where Timo lived...He worked in the harbour, and judging by the states of his clothes, not a desk job. So probably one of the hired hands. So maybe the western sector was too much out of the way for the friendly guide. "But if you know some place closer I don't mind."
(Francis kept to himself that if he judged the place unsanitary in anyway, he would kidnap Timo and drive him to that nice Italian resto, because Francis Bonnefoy disguised or not, does not step into a bad restaurant.)
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Post by finland on Mar 13, 2012 11:12:18 GMT -5
"Oh, um, well..." Italian sounded nice enough, but the Western section? Timo rarely even set foot in there, let alone actually visited any of the establishments there. There was no way he'd be able to afford anything around there, and besides... he glanced down at his work clothes. Even under his outdoor coat he wasn't dressed for a posh restaurant. While he never looked too scruffy, he simply couldn't afford to replace a jumper just because the edges started to fray, and he'd patch things until he could afford to replace them.
Perking when he was given a way out, he smiled. "Well, actually, I know a nice seafood restaurant around here." It tended to serve the men and women off the harbour, so it was a bit rough and ready, but the food was as fresh as any of the posh restaurants in the centre of the city and upstairs was generally used by families so was a bit better presented. "It's not too far, do you want to have a look there first?" At least Timo could try and then if Francis didn't like it he'd give in to whatever he suggested.
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