#tiana:threads

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who: tiana and ana maria where: and they were roommates @ambercast

"hey roomie," tiana said chuckling and smiled at her, "how's the book club going? you have to let me know when you guys are reading the next book so i can join in for that one."

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tiana slowly nodded along with what lucas was saying, she could relate to it all to well with cab. "yeah out there you only have to worry about the usual kinds of accidents but in here you have a whole new thing to worry about. now we have to worry about if someone messed with their stuff during the day."

"Yeah exactly. It's kinda been years since we've been in the same place so to see him is great but I wish it wasn't here. It's just an added concern you know? Wake up ever day wondering if he made it home the night before. When he was out in the world it was just normal things I had to worry about here it's... yeah."

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"i'm hoping for the not family recipe otherwise i'm going to buy it from them in bulk."

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"or if it is some secret family recipe then we need to hope that they decide to keep selling it after all this. They'd make a killing"

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"so an americano of sorts then?" tiana asked grabbing the biggest size they carried. "espresso is actually stronger than drip coffee if you can believe it, now, hot or iced?" she paused for a second then added, "or i can give you straight espresso shots that you'd have to take like a shot or you risk them burning then they just taste disgusting."

He gave a massive, jaw cracking yawn as he walked up to the cafe counter. "Sugar, I'm gonna need the strongest, most 'punch you in the face' drink you can make."

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"i don't mind who's house it's at if you don't." tiana offered with a laugh. "i just have a roommate but she runs a book club so if we plan it for one of those days so we don't have to disturb her, if you can find a babysitter for your gaggle of chaos demons," she teased, "but i'm happy to have it at yours if you can't."

"See now you're talking my language." He grinned. "Though I suppose I should make it up to you if it's at my place or not. Last thing I want is to subject you to my gaggle of chaos demons."

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"oooh that's cute though, is everything working out so far with that?" tiana asked. she chuckled a little and nodded, "at least she trusts you enough to step up, that's good."

"Oh um..." Tari smiled, feeling her cheeks heat up. "We're dating. It hasn't been very long, we're still getting use to being in each others space." She still wasn't sure it wasn't a dream. How else could she explain getting something she had wanted so badly. "It means I have to step up for a while but I'm sure she'll be back."

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tiana was still looking over at lucas when he said that, chuckling a little at the question. “i don’t think you’d make it weird no. if we’re being truthful here i’d say you’re probably also my closest friend.”

"Would I make it weird if I told you you're probably my closest friend?" He murmured through the quiet, the sound of the film the only thing filling the room between their words. He could relax around Tiana, he didn't have to think to much or too hard. She was genuine and he knew what to expect.

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"i know you don't but you do so much for other people i wanted to do something for you for once." tiana smiled back at him, she would've done this for anyone who offered honestly. "oh, i didn't know you had a brother. when did he get here?"

"Is this what it's come to? Bribing me with food?" He chuckled. "Nah you know me. Don't like to take what I don't need." Lucas smiled. Too many years making himself small having a lasting effect on him. "Let me know if you need an in at the commune. My brother is staying over there."

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tiana sat in silence with a small smile on her face, something about being around lucas made her calm. she could tell something was off with him though but didn't want to push it, only pulling her attention away from the movie when he spoke. "of course, you know i'd hang out with you even if marvel films weren't involved." she turned her head to look at him, still smiling, "i enjoy your company lucas, honestly."

Lucas sighed, settling against the couch. He was tired and hanging out with Tiana seemed to be the only reprieve he got these days. As the film started his attention wandered a little. He'd been so none stop recently there was a tiredness in his bones that always seemed to linger. "Thanks for hanging out with me." He murmured. "Even if it is just to watch Marvel films."

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"excuse me, last i checked we're both in the same boat of missing all these things." tiana said with a slight laugh and a smile. "hey actually, what if we ask that tech person if they have any of the new movies and have ourselves a movie marathon?" she suggested.

"Tiana you're breaking my heart here. Don't remind me of all the adventure I might have missed out on." He clutched at his chest like his heart was aching.

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“enjoying the solo dad time?” tiana asked chuckling then added, “maybe there’s more sugar in it this time? it does taste a little sweeter than usual and mixed with the heat we could be none the wiser.”

"Pretty good. Paisley is off with Fallon somewhere, so I'm flying solo dad today" he chuckled "right? I've been trying to place what it could be, but I can't"

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tiana only smiled at the comment and took a sip of her drink as he talked. "okay you have a point there, i suppose i was looking at it as age instead of the obvious." she chuckled a little and added, "who knows. there's probably a couple dozen more because there's so many avengers and if each get multiple movies that's quite a bit."

"That's exactly what an ageless goddess would say." He joked before shaking his head. "Right but that's less about age and more about being stuck in Huntsville with no access to the internet. I don't know how many marvel movies I've missed. What if something wicked happened and I missed it."

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tiana laughed a little, "i got what you mean don't worry and i'm sure. you won't be imposing at all i promise." she smiled at him, expression softening now. "that must be bitter sweet, happy to see him but not here kind of situation?"

It was hard for Lucas to accept gifts or help or anything really. Too hard an upbringing, too long a struggle. "Sorry, I'm terrible at accepting thing. I... yeah. Alright. If your sure. I don't want to impose. Aw shit there I go again." He laughed awkwardly at his own behaviour. "Yeah he's been in town a couple weeks now. I haven't seen him in years."

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tiana was already settled onto the couch while lucas set everything up, she wasn't a super tech savvy person so she was glad someone knew how to set this thing up. "that's fine with me, it's been a while since i've seen any of them so it's a good refresher."

Lucas finished setting up the tv before sitting back. "Honestly haven't watched any of these in such a long time. Got us hooked up with the whole lot. Or at least what was out before that tech guy came to town. There's a fuck ton to get through but I figured we could start form the beginning just to make things easy for both of us." @ghostsbrokenbyfairytales

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"is there anything else going on between you two or has he just been helping you out because you're coworkers?" tiana asked curiously. her head tilted as well before she ended up nodding. "oooh, okay that makes sense. now that you mention it i think i remember reading about it a long time ago."

She nodded. "He is. It's been an adjustment for me. It isn't easy to be in a new space where I don't know my way around but he's been very helpful." Tari tilted her head. "Oh i'm sorry I thought most people knew. She adopted a little one so has been taking some time to adjust to her new role."

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"we absolutely should do that, hopefully it's not some secret family recipe because having this on another summer day relaxing by a pool maybe reading a book? sounds like the perfect day."

"I bet we can find out who made it and we can ask what their secret is. They might have a list of who was doing the food and drinks at City Hall if we can't figure out who made it today."