i turned off the music

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[ The shop is tiny, only a few other tables set up for people to sit at, even though Kurapika and Oria are currently the only ones here. It's a bit dingy too, but not for any lack of actual cleaning taking place—no, the building is just old.

A couple of minutes later, Kurapika pulls out the chair across from Oria and plops into it before setting his duffle bag down on the floor. ]

Despite appearances, this place isn't bad at all.

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Is it family-run? I don't recognize the name.

[ He isn't the kind of person to base quality off how expensive things are and things, but he's curious since Kurapika seems to know the person behind the register. ]

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In a sense.

[ Like, it's technically run by a family.

Kurapika glances around to make sure they aren't being listened in on before lowering his voice: ]

It's run by a few members of a family, one of the smaller ones in this area.

[ He thinks Oria will catch his drift here. ]

1/2

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[ He just stares at Kurapika, not knowing what to comment on first. The fact that he knows there's a "family" here around campus? That this sandwich shop is a front to possible heinous crimes? That he knows these people in the first place???

So he just stares at him like (whispers) what the fuck ]

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I'll explain when we're back in our room.

[ But for now, they'll enjoy their sandwiches, and their time as they wait!! Kurapika leans back in his chair, legs spread out in what seems to be a very horrible habit of his. ]

Where are you from, by the way? I never asked.

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[ This guy is such a manspreader, is what Oria thinks. He can tell from the upper half of the body language alone that he's spreading. Bro. Why is this necessary! ]

California! NorCal, specifically. Lived there for a long time. It feels a lot more peaceful here.

[ He's aware of how ironic that sounds with his recent revelation. It's fine. ]

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[ He must assert dominance! Or something. ]

I've never been there. What did you like most? I assume the chaos of it all is low on your list.

[ Given that he likes the peace and everything here. ]

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[ :weirdge: ]

Well, the bustling scenery is nice as long as I'm not caught within it. Despite how there were many people, I could always find time to skate across the city. It was pretty fun. It felt like one huge obstacle course!

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I suppose a place like that would feel that way. I suppose that's why you developed your hobby, then?

[ It makes sense to him. Why not do some parkour and skating if there's abundant places to do it? ]

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That's a part of it! I also started it to get over my fear of heights.

[ He seems pretty proud of that one, which means he was successful in his attempts. Willpower sure is something. ]

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I never would have guessed that you had that fear.

[ So, like, good job to Oria.

One of the employees comes by with their food, unceremoniously dropping each of their orders in front of them. The sandwiches are simple, but they look delicious. ]

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Thanks!

[ He says to the employee and then looks at Kurapika. ]

Yeah, I made it into something I can handle with my hobby. I'd say that's pretty great. Let's eat!

[ The sandwiches look delicious and Oria doesn't want to wait any longer, so he digs in his own. ]

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[ Kurapika gives a nod in thanks before digging into his own sandwich. Unsurprisingly, it's delicious. ]

Do you do anything else for fun? Or is it mainly parkour?

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[ Oria looks pretty happy with the sandwich, evidenced by the fact that the sandwich is no longer here. ]

My other hobbies are bowling and playing video games! Mainly shooting games that I play with other people online.

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[ Bowling, huh? He raises his eyebrows as he pops a chip into his mouth. ]

I’ve never played a video game.

[ Much less a shooting one. ]

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We can go to the local retro arcade some time! They have all sorts of stuff, like first-person shooters, skee ball, tetris... basically stuff you'd find at Dave and Busters, but like 10 to 20 years ago. You can win tickets with some games in which you can exchange for prizes. They range from sticky hands to game consoles.

[ His emotional state is currently (vibrating intensely) because games! He freaking loves games. ]

There's also someone who keeps beating my high score on tetris... it's kinda annoying.

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I wouldn't mind that. Your reference to "Dave and Busters" is a bit lost on me, but I do get the point.

[ Actually, he'd like it a lot. He also likes that intensity, too. It feels honest. ]

Do you know who is beating your score?

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Yeah, someone named "Aster". That's the name they use when they beat my high score.

[ Wait a minute. ]

You don't know what a Dave and Busters is?

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[ Hm. Aster, the mystery person...

But Kurapika shakes his head. ]

I do not. I assume it's an arcade, however.

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Yeah, something like that. They also have it combined with an eatery and a bar. So, when do you wanna go? I got some stuff to do next week, mostly daytime through evening so that probably won't work.

[ Sure is busy... ]

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[ Wow, Oria's schedule sure is packed, huh? Kurapika wonders if it's full of extracurriculars or if it has to do with his family. ]

The weekend, then? I'm off on Saturday evening.

[ His one rare weekend night he doesn't have to work. ]

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Sounds good! I'll be free then. You're free for once, huh?

[ Oria says this in the place where Kurapika most likely works. He doesn't care. ]

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My boss is feeling kind enough to give me a few days off.

[ He takes a bite of his sandwich, quickly moving on from the subject. ]

Growing up, the most we had in my area was a Dollar Tree, and even that went out of business.

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A Dollar Tree that went out of business?!

[ Bro... That shit must have been dire. He's known about their scummy employee situations and stuff too, but that's. ]

Wow. Not even groceries?