[C] Surf and Sand

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Sea. Sand. Salt. Shore.
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It's been a while since he took to the surf. Ever since he first took a free trial lesson a few years ago, he's loved the feel of the wind in his hair, the board at his feet, the salty air. But he can only surf when he has free time, and what with his working almost constantly, he hasn't had the chance.
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But now he does.
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He can only hang ten for so long, though. Like all humans, he gets tired.

( or rather, most humans -- there are those other phenomenon who live here )

He grabs his surfboard as he wades to shore. And though he's gotten used to sand (something that didn't exist in his world), he trips on an unforseen dune. His board knocks against his thigh, hits a passerby by accident.
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He flushes red, embarrassed. "I'm so sorry," he says, brow crinkled. "Are you all right? I didn't hit you hard, did I?"

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[Parker Park]

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Coming from living in the city, the beach was something uncommon to Parker. It was something to be visited on vacation, a long train ride or a flight away. As such, it was one of his favorite things on the island, one of the few things he found good about the place, compared to Earth. He could visit it whenever he wanted, just take a quick drive - or hell, walk down, without paying a cent. So he'd slipped on some trunks, slung a towel around his shoulders and applied sunscreen liberally, ready for an afternoon at the beach. [break][break]

An hour later, when there was a large sandcastle in front of Parker and sand covering his body, he figured it was time to rinse off in the water and go swimming, or at least take a quick dunk before heading out. He dove into the water, and basked in the cool feeling of the water before coming up for air. The young man just lay on top of the water, staring up at the sky and listening to the sounds of people and families enjoying the day. All good things have to come to an end, though, and Parker ended up swimming in, until the water was too shallow and he had to stand up. [break][break]

As soon as that happened, though, he heard a distinct thump and registered the feeling of pain a couple seconds later. Parker realized, all too quickly, that someone had hit him with a surfboard. Unintentionally, he was sure, but there would probably be a mark on his shoulder if he looked later. He turned, and saw the man - probably the guy who hit him, he was the only one nearby with a board - open his mouth to speak, and ask if he was hurt. Well, Parker didn't want to be rude, so-[break][break]

"I'm fine, I think. There might be a mark when I check later, but that should probably go away pretty quick. I think I'll be okay, so to speak. Don't worry about it," he replied, moving his shoulder a little bit. It stung a little bit, but Parker was pretty sure he was able to mask his grimace.

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Marco's relieved to hear that the man's okay, though he does quirk a brow at the dark-haired male's response. Seriously, who responds with 'I think I'll be okay, so to speak'? Does that mean he's okay? Or not? He takes it the more positive route, because he doesn't look too injured.
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At that, he straightens and readjusts the board tucked under his arm. "Glad to hear it," he says with a grin. "It might be a little red, but I don't think it'll bruise."
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He shouldn't have hit him hard enough with the board to do that. But then again, the board's quite heavy and frankly, if it had hit the fellow in the shoulder blade or even in between, that might've hurt quite a bit. Or not. It really depends.
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Marco hesitates a second before looking the man in the eye once more. "Um, should anything arise, though, let me know, Mr...?" He trails off, realizing he doesn't actually know his name. Oops. A sheepish yet inquisitive grin forms on his face, prompting.

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The other man didn't feel too terribly. That was good. Parker wasn't sure what was ideal behavior, but he had always figured that if he had made someone feel bad, that was a problem. Maybe it was just his job fixing things, but he always tried to leave others happy. So it relieved him to see that he hadn't caused that much distress. Grins were always a good sign, and Parker nodded back gently as the man talked, ready to continue on the day in a good mood. [break][break]

When his name was asked for, though, he froze and blinked, ready to list off his name, date of birth, his high school, his college, his major - until he remembered that that probably wasn't the best idea. Instead, Parker took a moment to compose himself before responding. "Park, Parker Park, long suffering tech support," he said, before extending out a hand. If he was introducing himself, he had always bowed or shaken hands, but bowing wasn't the best option here, lest he come face-to-face with the ocean. [break][break]

"I should be fine, though, I don't believe you would be responsible for my well-being in any way. If it comes to it, I'm sure my roommate will order me some fancy medical treatment off the internet or something," Parker added, trying to put on what looked like an amicable smile. On him, though, any type of smile tended to look like he was either trying to scare children or was extremely constipated. [break][break]

(What was to say he wasn't, though?)

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Tech support, huh? Marco thinks as he grabs the other's hand and gives it a shake. Perhaps knowing this guy wouldn't be a bad thing -- Marco, having grown up without technology present, was still getting used to it, and frankly, his computer had frozen more than once before. Or rather, his laptop -- he didn't have nearly enough money for a desktop, and his laptop was one of an older model. Baristas don't earn all that much.
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He quirks a brow at Parker's reply. Roommate and fancy medical treatment? "Is your roommate a doctor or something?" he asks with a smile. He assumes what Parker's face is trying to pull is probably a smile. He senses that the man's nice enough, just probably doesn't know how to express it quite as well as others. Or that's what it seems like to him, at least.
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"Well, maybe I'll message you on Spectrum if my computer ever dies," he says half-jokingly. Maybe it's a bit much to ask, seeing as they've just met, but it's not like Marco's saying he won't pay him for his services. He leans in a bit more, conspiratorial. "And if you ever need a coffee on the house, just visit the coffee shop," he adds with a grin.
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Marco pauses. Wasn't there something he was forgetting? He realizes it quickly, throws a sheepish smile onto his features. "Pfft. Forgot to introduce myself. I'm Marco Bodt, barista."

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He listened as the man asked if Penny was a doctor. It would be incredibly nice - maybe she would work regular hours and get paid more and actually leave the house - but the though of her running around like a headless chicken trying to fix people seemed a bit much. "No, no, thank god she's not. She's just a shut-in obsessed with the internet. According to her, you can get everything through deliveries and never have to leave the apartment," Parker said, shaking his head a bit. If he tried internet cures, he'd be drinking apple cider vinegar every day and letting pigs eat the skin off his feet, something ridiculous like that. Universal health care was a lot easier, at least, and safer. [break][break]

His eyes went wide, though, when the man mentioned free coffee, and possibly messaging him about fixing his computer. Coffee was a gift from the gods, and he could truly never get enough of it. The day wasn't complete without a few cups of coffee, but it was always expensive to buy it at the coffee shop. "Marco-" that was his name, he'd just introduced himself, right. "I'd fix your computer for coffee, I love the stuff," he blurted, nodding his head wildly. He could fix this guy's computer, then get a cup of good, real coffee before going to deal with whatever shit was going on back at the apartment. Parker could almost taste it, then and there. [break][break]

Bar... ee-stuh? Right, that was what the people behind the counter at coffee places were called. They were the ones who always messed up spelling his name when friends would drag him to that place with the green lady, but Parker was a lot easier to write on cups, he figured. As he dwelled on this, he realized he had forgotten his manners. "Oh, right! Nice to meet you, Marco."

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NOTES: ahaha don't be. also i forgot uh let's just imply that marco gave him a handshake in the previous post of mine oops.

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Marco raises a brow at Parker's words. Ah, he'd misread. So Parker's roommate wasn't a doctor, just someone who enjoyed internet shopping...and it didn't seem as if Parker liked her very much. He gives a quirked grin, scratching the back of his neck. "You don't say," he mutters, not really sure what to make of this information, much less how to react. It takes him a moment to find his words. "Maybe she should get outside more...staying inside isn't exactly healthy," he mentions.
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He's glad, however, when Parker blurts that he'll fix his computer for coffee. At that offer, Marco brightens and his grin splits wide. "Really? That'd be great! Like -- man it's been freezing on me and it's so annoying and the trackpad's not really working anymore and -- yeah. That'd -- thanks!" Marco exclaims, happy and excited. It'd be a good trade off, a fixed computer for coffee.
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Marco grins. "Likewise," he replies.

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Ah, wonderful. Parker could fix Marco's computer and then run off into the sunset with his coffee. Perfect. The only question was the when and where; if he wanted to do it now, which Parker was completely okay with, he would have to stop at the apartment first and grab his toolkit. It wasn't a problem, per se (he wanted that coffee, the sooner the better) but that would involve dragging someone into the realm of all that was evil, and Parker would wish that upon no person. Resolving himself to ask like a decent person, he calmed a bit and pushed his shoulders back, chest forward, to ask. [break][break]

"Alright, Marco, if we're doing this - would you like to do it now or later? I'm more than fine doing it now, but we would have to make a pitstop at my apartment to grab my toolkit. You might have an encounter with my roommates, and they're, well..." He swallowed mournfully before continuing. "A handful." Parker was always one to warn people before introducing them into a situation he felt was dangerous - in particular, that of his rooming situation. [break][break]

He bent down to splash some water on his legs and get some of the sand off his knees. Watching the water trickle down his legs, the man stood back up fully and let out a sigh.

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Marco blinks once. He...he hadn't really meant to get the job of fixing his computer done like. Right at this second. He'd meant for ... later? Maybe tomorrow? Or whenever Parker was available, really. So hearing that he'd be fine with fixing his computer as of that moment came as a surprise.
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"Oh um..." Marco trails off, looks at himself (covered in sand and salt and sea) and then back at Parker. He shifts the surfboard in hand and offers an inquisitive grin. "Well, whenever is fine with you, really. I'd have to change and grab my computer from my apartment. Or -- you could drop by too, I guess," he adds, remembering that Parker had warned him against his roommate. He wonders just what kind of person she is to have such a fearsome reputation. "Or you could drop by the Coffee Shop tomorrow and I can give you your drink and my laptop then?"
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That way, the both of them wouldn't have to worry so much about the 'now' but rather the 'future'. Plus, it'd allow Marco perhaps another surf or two before he decided to head home.

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Tomorrow, tomorrow... What was Parker doing tomorrow? He wracked his brain to try to remember his schedule, but all he could think of was an appointment around five in the afternoon, which would give him plenty of time to sleep late, get some coffee, and fix Marco's laptop. It'd also be an excuse to leave the apartment, and god knew how much he needed a reason to leave. The beach didn't work every day; what did he want to do, tan? [break][break]

Parker resolved to do it tomorrow, and broke out into an amiable grin. "Awesome. I'll see you down at the Coffee Shop tomorrow - do you have any time that works best for me to come down? I'm free until five, and it shouldn't take more than an hour or two to fix your laptop - and that's if it's completely screwed up," he said, trying to remember what drinks he could get there. They had those nice cold coffee-slushie things, right? He loved those, and he could sip on it whilst he worked, or chug it down in one go and work through brain freeze and a broken computer at the same time. [break][break]

"Well, in any case, I'll see you tomorrow at some point." Parker could tell - finally - that he was taking up a lot of Marco's time. How many people stood in the shallows to hold a conversation, anways?

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Marco grins when Parker agrees to meet him at the Coffee Shop tomorrow. This works out quite well for him, and frankly, he's eager to get his laptop fixed. At Parker's question, he mentally grabs his work schedule. Should he give the times when he's on break? Maybe not -- Parker could really just drop by anytime he's working and he'll hand him the laptop.
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"Anytime between nine and four works," Marco says. He's surprised to hear that Parker can fix it within two hours -- he must be really good at what he does. Or at least, it's taken Marco many hours of searching on the internet to figure out what he could do and frankly, none of it has worked.
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Marco stretches -- he didn't realize he'd been stooping over slightly. "That all sounds good," he agrees, tilting his head to get rid of a crick in his neck. "I'll see you tomorrow. Have a good day!"
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Marco gave Parker one last grin and a wave before wading back into the ocean, board ready to catch the surf.

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Marco Bodt & Parker Park

[break][break]Congratulations on completing your thread! What an honor! As a reward, all participants
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finished thread!