conning: (281)
Neal Caffrey ([personal profile] conning) wrote in [community profile] apocalypsehowcomm2021-10-01 09:05 pm

log - too tired for title whee - closed to B1 and A4, open to those likely to wander by

Who: B1: Closed to Neal and residents; A4: open to B1 and those who wish to poke their heads in because socializing and open doors
When: Early September--on a Sunday and then the following Wednesday. Why the following Wednesday? Idk man I just picked something.
Where: B1 on Sunday, and A4 on Wednesday IG???
Summary: Meredith invited Neal to visit, and Neal suggested making it a mingle for both apartments. Then Malcolm invited Neal over and Neal decided to do a solo trial run or something like that.
Warnings: Not at the moment. except possibly meredith giving neal a shovel talk


B1 - SUNDAY

Okay, well, he meant to make it simple. But then he got carried away, because that's who he is as a person. So here is Neal managing two coolers, one slightly smaller than the other. He has to set one down in order to knock on the door.

The coolers themselves contain tiny servings of about a dozen different dishes, from tiny seasoned steak slices of varying doneness to little onigiri stuffed with lightly salted salmon. If it's stupidly elaborate, feel free to assume there is some dressed-down (read: locally available) version available in miniature.

The other cooler has small bottles of cheap wine and those little paper cups that barely hold a mouthful. He sets the wines with the foods that pair best.

Look this is who he is as a person, okay? At least he's dressed normally--turquoise sweater, close-cut jeans.

[ SUPPLY ACTIVITIES AS YOU WISH, both with Neal and each other. ]


B1/A4/Passerby - FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY

Okay, so the tiny food was a bit much. Only God can judge him.

At least this time it's a plain old cook-out with a grill on the patio of A4. Yes, the grill items include salmon, chicken, and... tofu in several marinades including citrus-chipotle.

Only God can judge him.

There's also a spread of perfectly ordinary salad-shaped objects and tiny pickles et cetera inside on the kitchen counter.

[ SUPPLY ACTIVITIES AS YOU WISH, both with Neal and each other. ]

abrightboy: (wants to help)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-10-03 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
“Never!” Malcolm assures him as though the idea he could be intruding is scandalous. “Wine?”
forethinking: (byob1)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-10-03 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Eighteen."

So, unless the people in this apartment would like to deal with a very drunk teenager having his first drink ever, maybe this is not the best time?

"I did say I was going to come visit..."

So it makes him feel a little better about the intruding.
abrightboy: (consider this)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-10-03 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
“You’re eighteen?” Malcolm echoes. How did anyone let an eighteen year old end up here alone?? “I… wouldn’t have guessed that. Um. We have some soda and some… juice.”
forethinking: (m3)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-10-03 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"My birthday is at the end of September."

And a total of two (now three) people knew that, so technically, he'll be fresh out of seventeen, look at that.

"Soda is fine."
Edited (SORRY TIME BRRR) 2021-10-03 17:42 (UTC)
abrightboy: (considers that)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-10-12 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Malcolm's eyes widen slightly. "You're... a kid? How could they justify bringing a kid here?" he asks, turning to grab a soda to hand him.
forethinking: (Default)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-10-12 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"... How old did you think I was?"

Just out of sheer curiosity, of course.

"I can't say."

Maybe-- whoever brought them here knows Ren has shot God in the face? Who knows.
abrightboy: (counterpoint)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-10-12 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
“I thought you were in your early twenties.” It didn’t occur to him they’d bring people younger than that; he’s made the same assumption about his own roommate. He might have to reexamine that.
forethinking: (18)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-10-16 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"I still haven't finished high school."

It is what it is, unfortunately. Ren's more than willing to let Malcolm think this is absurd, though. Won't say a thing about his less-than-normal capabilities.
abrightboy: (wants to help)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-10-26 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's not really fair of them to expect you to come here and save the world, is it? Do you miss your parents?" he asks curiously.
forethinking: (15)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-10-26 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not at all. I don't suppose they miss me either."

Considering they haven't spoken a word to him in a year.
abrightboy: (thinking down)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-10-29 11:59 am (UTC)(link)
“I’m sorry,” Malcolm says sincerely. “Your family isn’t close?”
forethinking: (3)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-10-29 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"We had a problem and we're not on speaking terms."

It's not as simple as that. His parents thought it was more convenient to send the "problem child" away for their reputation... Even if Ren hasn't done a thing.

"It's fine, though."

It's not fine.
abrightboy: (pays attention)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-11-02 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"I didn't speak to my father for ten years," Malcolm tells him. "I know that 'fine'."

He knows it's a lie. It's the same lie he told.
forethinking: (13)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-11-03 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"I supposed you too had a problem."

Ren's not about to spill it, but perhaps he can turn the tables. Get Malcolm to open his heart instead.

"I have a legal guardian, though. He's a good one, so it's truly fine."
abrightboy: (pretty pleased)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-11-09 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Malcolm smiles faintly. "I had a mentor growing up that filled that void, too. I don't know what kind of a man I would be if it weren't for him."
forethinking: (38)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-11-10 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm glad you had someone. Are you still on poor terms with your father?"
abrightboy: (consider this)

[personal profile] abrightboy 2021-11-11 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Malcolm snorts a huff of a laugh.

"That depends on which one of us you ask," he replies. "He thinks things are great between us."
forethinking: (38)

[personal profile] forethinking 2021-11-11 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah. And you?"

God knows what Ren's parents think, coming to think about it. Were they happy that he was coming home or thinking of it as a burden? A small space-out second later, he smiles at the man.

"Do you miss home?"