"Good," he said as the corners of his lips turned up into a half smile. "And you," he added, regarding her with an obvious approval. "Very nice."
Over the years Jack had been to many a party. Many a party in many an era. In the far future many planets and colonies attempt to imitate these great Earth eras. Extravagant clothing and music. There was that planet he spent a week on that had a whole city based on the eighties. Now that was a nightmare in and of itself.
But here, here the only imitation was himself, but he didn't let that fact bother him. He'd been out of place many a time in his life and his confidence (even false confidence) always got him by.
He took a step forward and offered out his arm to her.
"So, this party? Want to tell me what to expect? Because I think you and I both know I'm not from around these parts."
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Date: 2009-12-01 04:27 pm (UTC)Over the years Jack had been to many a party. Many a party in many an era. In the far future many planets and colonies attempt to imitate these great Earth eras. Extravagant clothing and music. There was that planet he spent a week on that had a whole city based on the eighties. Now that was a nightmare in and of itself.
But here, here the only imitation was himself, but he didn't let that fact bother him. He'd been out of place many a time in his life and his confidence (even false confidence) always got him by.
He took a step forward and offered out his arm to her.
"So, this party? Want to tell me what to expect? Because I think you and I both know I'm not from around these parts."