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[bossyboiler]

Who: Kate Cordello
Username: Cupkate
Warnings:N/A

We'll be holding a wake-style service for George tomorrow at 6pm. It's not going to be a formal affair. I don't think he would have wanted something like that.

It'll be at the Crow's Nest Bar and we'll have the place to ourselves for two hours. Hope to see you there.

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[bloodalwaystells]

Jaeger appreciates the sentiment, even though he's more relaxed in a casual setting. Or tries to be, at least- he can't help the watchfulness that lingers, but at least he can keep it toned down.

And a few minutes to sit and watch people and do a crossword puzzle is probably good for him anyway.

Jaeger orders black coffee with one sugar, and a fruit and nut bar before the waitress departs and he can turn his attention back to Kate.

"I'm used to stretching as a warm-up, so I'm not hopeless, at least. I know it's not quite the same, though." He nods, fully aware that this is going to be an adventure. "I'm used to moving quickly- swordsmanship, hand-to-hand combat. Some strength and endurance training."

He pauses for a beat, debating what he's going to say next, then admits, "Stretching also keeps scars from freezing up."

Because by now, Kate's aware of what the high collars and long-sleeved shirts cover.

[bossyboiler]

She grins. "Stretching yes, Yoga no. It's a little different unless you'd rather jump right into the difficult poses?" Poses that Kate would have to look up herself because while she does practice yoga, she practices it for vanity's sake. She likes the cute outfits.

"Seriously though, it's good that you're that physical. We don't want anything freezing up and getting bent out of shape."

[bloodalwaystells]

"I think I know enough to know that's probably a terrible idea." He shakes his head, though he's smiling. He knows his limitations and those showy, complicated poses are likely something he's just not built for. He can accept that.

"But yes...I'm at least used to moving, and I thought that would be helpful. It's not quite the same, but it's better than starting from nothing."

[bossyboiler]

"It probably is. I really don't want you hurting yourself. That would be counterintuitive and we all know that I don't do bad ideas." She grins as she is clearly teasing. She's had plenty of bad ideas over the course of time. She just doesn't like to admit to it.

Their order finally comes. Kate thanks the server and then takes an experimental sip of her latte. She doesn't want to burn her tongue. It's good so she takes another sip. "Oh, that's good if you like caramel."

[bloodalwaystells]

"I feel like I'm done with being injured for a while, so you have my wholehearted agreement on that." His smile is crooked, but he means it: the job has never been kind to him but he feels like the past year has set some kind of personal record.

As for her decisions, he knows she tries. But this place isn't really kind in that regard, either, is it?

He makes a little face at her recommendation, wrapping one big hand around his own coffee cup. "Too sweet for me, I'm afraid. I've never been much on sugar. I'm glad you're enjoying it, though- the coffee here is very good."