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[b][u]Location:[/u][/b] Lincoln Memorial High -> Simonè's Cafe
[b][u]Interacting With:[/u][/b] Tessa [@Kirah] (via text), Alicia [@Nallore]

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Austin listened as Alicia confirmed his suspicions.

[color=cyan]"Jay-Jay here got into a little scuffle with the 'Dick King'."[/color] She said jokingly.

[color=D79100]"Figured as much. Someone needs to put that prick in his place already."[/color] He grumbled.

[color=cyan]"You should have seen the prank I pulled on Jay-Jay yesterday it was so priceless."[/color] Alicia laughed and playfully nudged Jay. [color=cyan]"He screamed like a little girl, it was so funny!"[/color]

[color=D79100]"You're saying he screamed like a little girl as if it were out of the ordinary, Alicia."[/color] Austin teased, flashing Jay a cheeky grin. He looked around the hall for any sign of Tessa, but didn't spot her. [color=D79100]"I just gotta text someone."[/color] The teen excused himself, stepping to the side and pulling out his phone. He swiped through his contacts, reminding himself to change the order from alphabetical, before stopping at the end. Austin clicked on Tessa's name, typing away.

[quote][u][b]To:[/b] Tessa[/u]
[color=D79100]Hey, how are you holding up? I can't see you anywhere, so I'm guessing you're not coming to the service. Hope you're okay <3[/color][/quote]
He found a spare seat next to the group as he waited for Tess to reply, and reached for a backpack that wasn't there. He groaned to himself, swearing under his breath.

[quote][u][b]From:[/b] Tessa[/u]
[color=cd9575]Thanks for asking. I'm hanging out with my cousin at home right now, we're playing splatoon. Can't do that service again, hurts too much. Want to meet for coffee later?[/color][/quote]
Austin almost spat out his chewing gum (which he'd just remembered was there) in surprise. To him, this was Tessa asking him out. With a big- and rude, considering the setting- grin on his face, he speedily typed a reply.

[quote][u][b]To:[/b] Tessa[/u]
[color=D79100]Splatoon? I love that game![/color][/quote]
[quote][u][b]To:[/b] Tessa[/u]
[color=D79100]On another note, definitely. And I hope the pain passes soon. I mean, I lost my uncle to cancer, and that hurt so damn much. It gets better though - trust me. But, yeah, I'll gladly talk over coffee :)[/color][/quote]

[quote][u][b]From:[/b] Tessa[/u]
[color=cd9575]Sweet, let me know when you're free.[/color][/quote]

[quote][u][b]To:[/b] Tessa[/u]
[color=D79100]I'll head there after the service. No way am I attending school after a mock funeral. Cya there :P[/color][/quote]
Austin hesitated, his happy spirit having ruined the experience. No way could he attend the service [i]now[/i]. Feeling partly annoyed (but partly overjoyed), he texted her again.

[quote][u][b]To:[/b] Tessa[/u]
[color=D79100]In fact, I'll head there now. Need to make sure you're okay :) Simone's Cafe, right?[/color][/quote]
He stood up, placing his phone into the inside pocket of his suit.

[color=D79100]"Sorry guys, I gotta go. See you tomorrow, yeah?"[/color] He winked, before giving a big 'whoo!' and speeding out, a mere blur. He'd probably regret it later, but, hey, who'd know it was him? Pushing his thoughts aside, he stopped outside the cafe, ditching his chewing gum and evening his suit out. It surprisingly didn't get that crumpled, which was a bonus. Walking inside, he sat down at a table nearest the door and waited for Tessa to arrive.