Musique ⇒ w/ imperviously

[imperviously]

[It's a nice afternoon on the beach. Adam's taking this day to relax since no job's come up recently. He was thinking of visiting his old man, but apparently good ol' dad was taking a hike up in the mountains with some other friends. How strangely energetic of him for his age.

For Adam, it's times like these that make him feel a bit... isolated. He had very few normal friends to begin with. His friends were witches, wizards, and other strange beings, but it wasn't as if he could call them out on short notice and go, "Let's hang out!"

Worrisome thoughts or not, he always found the salty sea breeze, the sound of the waves, and the warmth of the setting sun enough to calm his mind and just appreciate what was around him. He parked his motorcycle and is out on the sand with a folding chair, four cans of beer and a classic guitar on his lap.

It's been a while since he played any tunes.]

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[imperviously]

[Adam glances at the bartender, but then focuses on getting a seat for the both of them.

Since they're in a smaller place, the humming from his pendant seems a bit more apparent, but it's still muffled by his shirt

[youotterknow]

[ She doesn't think much of the humming, but when it persists- especially once they're seated, she casts him a confused glance ]

Is your phone on perpetual vibrate or something?

[imperviously]

Ah.

It's my pendant. Almost forgot about that.

[youotterknow]

It's your what?

[imperviously]

It's kind of like what they use for dowsing. [He reaches for the chain around his neck and then takes the jade pendant between two fingers (it silenced the noise that way) to show it to her]

A friend made it for me.

[youotterknow]

Oh... kay. But just what are you dowsing for?

[imperviously]

[And in a voice that's hard to tell whether he's joking or not...]

Vampires.

[youotterknow]

The fuck you are.

[imperviously]

[BUT WAIT. He continues.]

Werewolves. Ghosts. Demons. Lake monsters. Mermaids. Sirens. Wood sprites. Rain spirits. Witches. Wizards.

I could go on, but really it kind of just sets off at anything that has a special edge that other people can't normally see.

[He puts away his pendant, leaving it at that]

[youotterknow]

[ She stares at him, looking genuinely scared for a brief second ]

Who are you?

[imperviously]

Normally, a nice guy.

But if there's trouble and no one knows what caused it, I'm usually there to investigate.

[youotterknow]

[ ADAM DO YOU KNOW HOW VAGUE AND THREATENING THAT SOUNDS ]

... you're not... after me, are you?

[imperviously]

[He is always vague and somewhat threatening sounding he is horrible that way says a certain witch.

He furrows his eyebrows at her before getting it.]

No.

I'm having dinner with you. This isn't a job.

[youotterknow]

Yeah? How long has that thing around your neck been going off?

[imperviously]

Since we met on the beach.

I decided not to say anything since I figured whatever you were, it was your own business. Besides you were being friendly.

[A beat.]

Overly friendly, but you're not a succubus at least.

[youotterknow]

How do you know?

[imperviously]

Remember that stalker I mentioned?

[youotterknow]

She's a succubus? Ha- well, I don't blame her for stalking you.

So... you're just some kind of paranormal investigator?

[imperviously]

[Grimaces]

Was that a compliment?

Pretty much what you said though. I kind of hunt things when I need to if the danger is apparent, but otherwise, I've kept it to investigating.

[youotterknow]

In a backhanded sort of way, I guess. You're sexy as hell.

[ she shrugs ] Works for me.

[imperviously]

[Awkward.]

Huh. That was forward.

[youotterknow]

What? You are.

[imperviously]

[He actually looks a bit shy or at least unsure how to respond.]

Thanks for the compliment.

[youotterknow]

Aha! There's emotion under there, I see it!

[imperviously]

[Weird. He used to be much more cheerful back when he was younger instead of quiet and sorta broody]

Well. Yeah.