>>5409402A few awkward moments later, you sheepishly emerge from the hallway and find your pals still scarfing down the <span class="mu-r">SALAD!</span> Being the first to notice you, Sybil’s face lights up like a proud fairy godmother!
“Oh <span class="mu-i">STAN</span>, you look fantastic!” She gushes, prompting both Art and Talbot to look your way as well!
“Wait a sec…” Art stammers in mock surprise, “Stan… you’re… you’re a <span class="mu-i">girl</span>?”
Ha-ha, prick, you snarl as you flip the ginger the bird, more girl than <span class="mu-i">HIS</span> ass can handle!
“Well, Talbot?” Sybil asks as she nudges his back with a telekinetic hand, “Don’t <span class="mu-i">you</span> have something to say?”
“AGH! I.. <span class="mu-i">GOOD!</span>” He sputters, sending leafy greens all over the table, “S’ GOOD! W-wow!”
If it was anyone else you’d probably have splashed your drink on their face by now, but something about the redhead’s stunted cavespeak tickles you a bit inside… like being stabbed with a spear made of butterflies!
“Well then,” States Sybil as she rises from her seat, “I suppose this meeting is adjourned, yes? Let’s go, Artie.”
“It’s been real, guys!” Grins the security goon as he too rises from his seat! Walking together out to the parking lot, the four of you converge at Talbot’s ride–a beaten-up old red flatbed truck.
“I apologize if I mislead you all…” Sybil begins as she moves in to give you a hug, “It wasn’t my intent to turn this into a business meeting…”
“No worries!” Talbot smiles as he and Art bring it in, “You guys just gotta make it up to us next time!”
“Careful what you wish for.” Warns Art as he gives you a hug as well! As the two of you embrace, you feel his stubbled face lean close to your ear!
“<span class="mu-i">Go easy on him, yea? He’s been losing sleep over this!</span>”
Before you can answer, Art pulls away and gives you both a warm smile!
“Don’t be strangers, okay? My family’s coming into town soon and they wanna meet you guys!”
“Drive safe out there, please…” Adds Sybil before leading Art away! Watching your friends depart, you and Talbot probably spend a whole minute standing in the parking lot before anyone makes a move!
“S-so, uh…” He mutters as he opens the door for you, “Are we hittin’ the damn road or what?”
>CONTD. 