Vincent DiAntoni walks into the 10 Alarm with a grin. Owen likes his spices, so hopefully this will be enough to satisfy him without dragging others along for the ride.
Owen Reinhardt has been sitting there playing Minecraft on his phone. He looks up as he sees Vincent distractedly "I just have to kill these creepers and then I can quit game....Hey man."
Elena Horatio slides into the seat smile 'hello 'he say softly looking bot the boys then looks at the menu biting his lip
Nicodemus Caito sees the kids beginning to pile in and grins to himself, giving them all a look. Sometimes the kids liked to do challenges in his place, so he was always prepared. "What can I get you guys?" he asks. "Just a disclaimer, I don't serve 8's, 9's or 10's to under 18's. Liability, you know." he sets down napkins and braces himself for their orders.
Vincent DiAntoni nods at Owen and sets his bag down. "No problem, man." he looks at the menu and bites the corner of his mouth. "Give us a minute, please?" he requests and saves down the counter to L.
Fiona Reinhardt breezes in looking a little rushed and in uniform for work soon at the holiday house. With a smile at L she greets "Hi Don't mind my clothes...it's the job." She shoves at her brother's backpack and says "And you....no comments!" And then walks over and kisses Vincent lightly "You're allowed though." After she looks up and says "Hi Mr. Caito, can I get a lit match with chicken to go please?"
Vincent DiAntoni nods at Owen and sets his bag down. "No problem, man." he looks at the menu and bites the corner of his mouth. "Give us a minute, please?" he requests and waves down the counter to L. Then Fiona comes in and he grins, returning the kiss. "You know I love that outfit. Are the children having good nightmares yet? The bells sending them screaming?"
Owen Reinhardt had stopped looking at his game when L came in long enough that his avatar was swarmed and died. He replied back with an awkward "Ha.....I uh....hi...hi....yes. Your hair is white...." He gets shoved forward by his sister and then told to behave and smirks at her and then Vincent "I'm not allowed to say anything..." He looks down at his phone "Oh shit..." and then just closes the app and pockets it.
Elena Horatio looks at Nico after deciding 'Ill have ze zippo . please 'he smile softly then turn as he hears FI came smiling reassuring 'you look good 'he nodds . he looks over at Owen confused 'why not 'he say just blatantly blinking about .. . 'umm what you playing 'he say softly pointing at pocket where his phone was stowed
Nicodemus Caito looks at the elf and nods. "Ho, ho, ho. One lit match chicken." he looks down the line and grins at the girl giving the kids nightmares. He doesn't know her well but he thinks she might have been the one on duty with Gerrne Clause when he got bitten by a toddler. Then he looks at the other redhead. "You don't talk, I can't bring you food." he points out and then looks at the white haired ..... person. "And the Zippo. Want that with chicken, beef, vegetables or a combo?"
Fiona Reinhardt points at her brother "He's allowed to speak about food, as long as he's not cooking it. Then we have to put him in the chili for the safety of the town. Do you have a meat grinder in the back Mr. Caito? And yes maybe a few nightmares.....but nothing therapy inducing. Just some alternate takes on My Little Pony maybe....." She winks at Vincent and then grins at L "Thanks."
Vincent DiAntoni considers. "I'll have a Zippo too with beef, please." he orders, figuring that would be pushing things as far as he could. Maybe someday something stronger, but for now ... he chuckles at Fiona's smart mouth and grins. "My Little Pony should be nightmare inducing enough, I think." and he winks back.
Owen Reinhardt stammers at L "No reason....it's good. It looks nice white. Your hair that is..." He's rambling and he can feel it but not stop it "Minecraft mobile....I mean of course right it's on a phone so what else...." He doesn't hear Fiona's jibe about his cooking but manages to catch Vincent ordering after L and then puffs up his chest bravely and looks at Mr. Caito "I feel like I can take on a Torch...with beef please."
Elena Horatio rubs his lower lip then taps it 'vegetables i zink ' he say softly and just chuckles at Fiona and Vincent 'very traumatizing.. or a very bad acid trip .. 'he say chuckling . then looks a bit amused the whole meat grinder bit . he turn back to Owen and smooths out his hair ..and grinds 'Merci. i had to get it a natural color .. and white is natural , no ?' he states and ask
Nicodemus Caito chuckles. "Two Zippos, one with beef and one ..." he waits to hear what before he just gives the vegetarian option. "A lit match with Chicken. And ..." he grins at Owen. "He must not be that bad, we haven't been called to your house for fire or ulcers yet." he works for the Alexandra Fire Department, so he'd know. "And I DO have a meat grinder, but it's more than my license's worth to put your brother through it ... during business hours ..." he looks at Owen with raised brows. "And a Torch with beef ....." he looks mildly impressed and has to wonder if the boy is showing off for what he is going to assume is a girl ... or he's gay .. whichever. As long s they can still eat. "And veggies in the other Zippo ... comin right up." he vanishes into his kitchen.
Fiona Reinhardt grins at Mr. Caito as he goes and says "During business hours....see Owen. I just need to pick my times." She drops he head close to Vincent and whispers "Don't sit too close after he eats that.....he'll pay later." She jokes. She pop back up "I like the white hair L. You're not one of those Game of Thrones freaks though are you?"
Vincent DiAntoni looks at Owen ordering a Torch. "You can eat a Torch? Seriously?" he rests his hand on Owens arm as he starts fumbling around L again, offering silent moral support. He feels closer to Owen now they've had a day to get to know watch other. He nods t Fiona's whisper. "I'll be careful. But if it gets me ... remember your will always be the one to ring my bell." he glances in L's direction waiting
Owen Reinhardt tries to look completely casual "Oh yeah it's just Thai peppers.....it's nothing man....I'm so there....I mean it's not like a ghost pepper right? You gotta build up your gut tolerance for spice.....Pick times for what Fi?" As he had missed the original insult. He notices the hand and nods at Vincent. Maybe a little nudge or tap will sop the rambling.
Elena Horatio raises his eyebrow 'no .. i dont zink so .. i only just watch sci fi but mainly like steampunk ' he says soflty blinking 'he smiles kindly at owen before looks back at vincent and fi observing . '
Fiona Reinhardt gives Vincent a little poke and blushes "Mhmm." Then she gives L an approving look "Oh good...it seems so over the top that one." She narrows her eyes at Owen "Eat slow buddy...last time you over-spiced we all had to wait a REALLY long time for the bathroom."
Vincent DiAntoni pats Owen's arm as if it were a puppy. "If you say so, man." he doesn't sound convinced, remembering his very first dinner at the Reinhardts', which Owen had missed being upstairs and ... indisposed. he grins and looks down the line.
Owen Reinhardt looks annoyed at his sister for bringing that up right now "I'll be fine MOM. Mind your own chili...." He sighs a little at the arm patting. and turns back to L "So what kind of scifi steampunk stuff?"
Elena Horatio stifles a chuckle and looks back at Owen his face spreading to a grin 'oh well my uncle got me into steampunk .. its our way to bond 'he say smiling at the though 'well mainly novels, and conventions but also star wars and especially time travel 'he say enthusiastically
Nicodemus Caito comes out with four bowls on a tray. One of them is actually a metal bucket with 10 Alarm stenciled on it. That's the one he gives to Fiona. "Bring that back and I'll refil it for 5% off the price. Bring it back CLEAN and it's 15%." he tells her. Then he hands out all the others. "Seven bucks a bowl." he tells them all.
Fiona Reinhardt gets out her bank card and holds it out ready to pay "Cool, washed it is." She grins at Vincent's obvious worry for her little brother. It's adorable to her, even if Owen isn't appreciating it at this very moment. She does cease about the bathroom concerns though and listens to L as she waits to pay.
Vincent DiAntoni stops patting as soon as it looks like Owen can form a complete sentence all by himself. He looks down at L, finally having something to say. "Star Wars? COOL." he was beginning to think all he and L had in common was a stringed instrument.
Owen Reinhardt beams "I love Star Wars! Rogue One comes out in 4 days now....4 days!" He sounds like it's a heart he's been waiting for on a transplant surgery.
Elena Horatio just nods a Vincent 'oui.. i like ze future and ze past and ze past that is the future 'he smiles chuckling . he beam 'i know . i cant wait .. 'he chuckles softly 'i watch to see it opening day !!'
Nicodemus Caito takes Fiona's bank card and does the voodo with it. He backs off a bit, as they're served. They won't need him again until time to pay up ... unless they got too hot and needed milk ... or worse ... CPR.
Fiona Reinhardt looks curiously between Vincent her brother and L after paying with a quiet little "Hmm." She shrugs after "I want to see it too but not opening day. I make a point not to....too crowded. Alright I need to go to work..." She leans into Vincent and kisses him sweetly on the lips "I'll text you when I get home. Have fun." She steps away from him and nudges Owen "Remember you can ask for milk..." she whispers not so loud that L would hear and then waves at L "Enjoy your chili and see you tomorrow L."
Vincent DiAntoni narrowly avoids a physical sigh of relief when Owen and L find some common ground that does NOT involve Owen putting his foot in his mouth. He nods. "Yea. Great." he likes Star Wars ... but that level of excitement ... he's an old soul. A re-release of the older Star TREK movies ... sure. Star Wars ...not as much. He kisses Fi back. "And I'll text you if..." he moves his head towards Owen, not wanting to tease him in front of L, s he figures Fiona will understand he means Owen and Owen won't see it at all. he watches her out the door and grins to himself.
Owen Reinhardt smiles shyly at L "Yeah me too....otherwise everyone's talking about it way too much." He gives his sister a look as she whispers at him and then begrudgingly nods. He glances at Vincent watching her and chuckles slightly before turning back to L.
Elena Horatio: "zank you .. oui .. ill see you tomorrow 'he say softly ' he waves at Fiona turning to watch her go before turns back to the guys smiling 'but yeah .. i want to watch it opening night .. and i don't really like crowds but i really want to watch it ''he a a bit louder excitedly ' he nods 'oui,, i don't want it to be spoiled for me 'he saying knowingly
Nicodemus Caito says not a word. Tending other customers.
Fiona Reinhardt jingles out the door and heads to her elf job.
Vincent DiAntoni slides his card onto the counter for the payment, takes the spoon and about half fills it. Taking a tentative bite, he pauses and nods slowly to himself. He takes another bite and the het from the first begins. It's not painful, exactly, but it is intense. Swallowing he pauses again to see how it hits him and in a few realizes he is not in danger himself, nor is poor Aunt Darcy. With more and more security he digs into the chili. Owen and L can talk Star Wars and he can enjoy a pre meal dinner ... young hobbit that he can be.
Owen Reinhardt shrugs "I don't mind crowds but I get it. Are you going in the afternoon...or at night?" Without being terribly mindful he casually takes a bite of his chili, a big bite. As the spice fills his mouth he begins to sweat and his eyes and nose both just start pouring. However he's still trying to look cool in front of L, as much as possible. He chews slowly and finally forces himself to swallow, his whole body tensing but his facial expression force-ably impassive despite the snot and tears.
Elena Horatio take a massive bite as they talking swallowing smacking his lips savoring the sweet heat fire warm his tongue 'almost a hot as Mama curry 'he exhales enjoying the taste and looks over 'as soon as i can .. first one. zat sounds ozerwise Jean-Pierre will be an ass and ruin it for me 'he laughs softly at the thought .. 'he looks at you 'is the forces to much for you 'he say softly curiously
Nicodemus Caito comes back around the counter and watches the redhead. He knows that look, but decided, since he seems to want to impress his girl, he won't just bring him milk, like he usually does. This is one who WANTS to beg for milk. Fine. no problem.
Vincent DiAntoni is doing alright with his chili. He has a decent tolerance for pain and this isn't sending off any alarms. He isn't even sweating. He swallows and glances at Owen ... and puts his eyes back on his own bowl. He hears L just as he decides he must fill his mouth more.
Owen Reinhardt tries to nod casually at L and wave it off like it's no big deal. Bravely he takes another bite, determined to push through the pain and as the second bite settles in you'd swear there was about to be smoke coming out of his ears. His eyes pop wide now, still streaming and he smacks the counter beside his bowl looking imploringly and pathetically at Mr. Caito. He makes a hand sign for a glass tipping back, unable to speak at all.
Elena Horatio smiles at his bravery but shakes his head 'impressive effort but it take time to get used to pepper 'he say softly wincing a bit 'but good try ..'he say awkwardly and reaches out to as if to pat him on the back encouragingly .
Nicodemus Caito has been inching towards the door to his kitchen and leans in it, motioning to his assistant inside. He comes back out a moment later and very casually sets the milk in front of Owen. Ahhh the things men do to impress women. He can't bitch ... there's a REASON there are 10 alarms. Backing off he repeats the leaning and motioning and sets a second glass of milk just beside the door to the kitchen, in case the kid needs another one.
Vincent DiAntoni glances up at the movement and watches Mr Cato give him milk. He sighs and simply shakes his he'd, more than halfway done with his.
Owen Reinhardt grabs for the milk and chugs it like it's his salvation. He drinks it all and slowly catches his breath after, conceding to L's point "Thai peppers....who knew...they look so small and mild...holy shit.."He coughs a little and then wipes casually at his face and realizes he's wet with sweat snot and tears and blushes grabbing for a pile of napkins and literally just mopping. It's truly beyond gross.
Elena Horatio slowly withdraws his hand wiping his hand on his own napkin and just slowly spoon some chili into his mouth watching cautiously Owen
Nicodemus Caito takes Vincent's card and does the voodoo and sets it back down in front of the kid. Hearty appetite.
Vincent DiAntoni smiles as his card is taken and returned. "Thanks." he says, pocketing it between bites. Chuckling slightly at Owen, he shakes his head. "Adventure Man. Stronger and braver than I am, man." He lifts his bowl and scrapes the last of it in his mouth, chewing and swallowing. Looking at his phone as he wipes his lips, he hops up and claps Owen on the back. "And I have some chores to do before Aunt Darcy gets home tonight." he grins at Owen, silently offering encouragement. "Catch you two in school tomorrow." and he and his warm tummy are out the door leaving L and Owen to each other. What he has done is either inspired .... or Owen will NEVER forgive him and he has a bigger arch-enemy than Joey Piccolo.
Owen Reinhardt had noticed the hand but not until it was being removed. When Vincent spoke and started to leave he turned and reached out, almost pawing at him but too late. Eyes wide he watched him go "Ahhhhhhh.....bye." He looked back at his chili bowl as if in terror. Perhaps it was the Thai peppers he feared or just the truly complex art of conversation. Feebly he began again "So.....uh.....Star Wars...." It wasn't clear if it was a statement, an interrogative or a prayer that a sith lord would simply burst in and cut him down where he sat.
Elena Horatio absentmindedly waves 'oui.. we need to jam, mon ami 'he laughs 'got some need cords we need to try .. 'he calls out as Vincent leaves and goes back to eating his bowl of chili slowly enjoying and polishing it off and turns to him dabbing his mouth with his napkin 'oui..'he say softly 'you okay' he say softly watching him 'did your stomach exploded
Nicodemus Caito watches Vincent leave but catches the pat on the back. OK, so Owen was interested in the girl ... like the chili didn't give it way. He watches Owen look as if he'd been thrown under the ferry and get to stammering. No Casanova, this one. Definitely no suave Italian lover. Awk-ward. He grins to himself and delivers the other milk. "Slow and easy wins the race, son." he advises. "Bite, sip, bite, sip." and he MIGHT not make a BIGGER fool of himself in front of the girl.
Owen Reinhardt nods at L and gestures at his head "So far it's still in the ....cranial area." He laughs at himself now and looks gratefully at Mr. Caito for the words and the milk. He takes a big sip and then another small bite, followed by a sip. After he swallows he says "Do you have any yogurt I could just dollop on top?" Humbly he says "I probably should have got the lit match. I'm a dork."
Elena Horatio chuckles 'its okay ,mon ami. 'he says sotly 'probably .. unless you're bless with ze gut of a iron body man . i zink you have to work your way up .. 'eh say softly smiling. he gentles pushes his empty bowl a bit away and sits his money beside the empty bowl turning to watch him
Nicodemus Caito chuckles to himself and bends over, getting the single serving yogurts out from the fridge under the counter. He cracks it open like a fresh beer and sets it beside Owen's bowl. He nods. "That's right, little lady." he praises L for getting it and takes the money counting it and giving change.
Owen Reinhardt gulps at Mr. Caito says "little lady" to L. He's pretty sure that's not the deal right now. But he also has no idea if he should say something. Quietly he nods at Mr, Caito "Thanks." and then looks almost apologetically at L. He opens the yogurt and dumps it on the chili, mixing it in. He takes a bite after that's way more bearable and gestures at it with his spoon looking at L "OK...this I can do. Do you eat a lot of spicy stuff? You said curry before....and at the coffee shop on Theta."
Elena Horatio raises his eyebrow slightly disturb and just clears his throat 'Lady.. 'he looks around the empty shop like of there's someone else beside himself .. 'did someone else come in 'he say awkwardly but just turn to the many .'i think ze lady she went 'he say softly just shrugging and shaking his head 'oui.. my mozer and fazer are.. were .. welll my mozer is and my fazer was . 'he stutters 'anyways zey are were very adventurous eaters.. ze traveled ze whole world as mama was is a zoologist 'he says softly recovering
Nicodemus Caito looks at the girl like shes insane. "Ohhhhh ... I'm sorry man ... I just assumed you had a really small chest ...." he winces and looks at Owen. Not because he knows diddly squat about the bigendered. He is just now realizing Owen is one of those gay guys that likes feminine boys.
Owen Reinhardt: Owen had been nodding along with L's talking about the parentals almost spits out his bite in shock at the way Mr. Caito is talking and then says "Uh Mr. Caito....that's not OK...."
Elena Horatio exhales looks down at his bind flatted chest 'I'm a boy .. right now.. 'he explains but shrugs and shakes his head 'yeah the binder works very good 'he just states biting his full lips.. own of his tell tale trait that doesn't let him pass as a guy all the time but shrugs
Nicodemus Caito looks at Owen. "What?" he demands. "Listen, man. I'm open minded. I don't care of your gay or not." he explains, honestly enough. He looks at L. "Right now?" his eyebrows shoot up. "It chang ...." he cuts himself off. "Know what? I don't even want to know. You two make a cute couple. Enjoy your chili." and he heads to the kitchen to deliver a bowl to a customer.
Owen Reinhardt looks slightly taken back, and then annoyed and then extremely embarrassed. He looks down at his chili and exhales slowly and then turns to L "I'm so sorry. I guess you get that all the time....Are you ok?" His voice gets quieter and quieter as he gets through each sentence.
Elena Horatio raises his eyebrow as he looks up not realize he was actual in room full of people but was thinking aloud and looks up at Owen . 'Merde,, did i say that out loud 'he look around gauging their looks and shrugs 'Oui ,, I'm used to it . At least he isn't being rude about it .. 'he smiles 'i understand not everyone gotten ze memo.. all zis all new, oui?' eh smiles at him
Nicodemus Caito bustles happily around his restaurant. He is 30 years old and pretty open minded, if ignorant of every little variation on sexuality there is. Not all of his customers heard the exchange. He's learned how people can only hear what they want. All he really cares about is they pay.
Owen Reinhardt finishes his chili but it's starting to not sit right in his gut. The yogurt helped, but the stress of a million thoughts running through his mind isn't having a tummy taming effect. He pulls out seven dollars exactly and puts it on the counter in front of his bowl. He can't bring himself to cough up a tip. As a last shot to his gut he inhales and stands turning to L a bit "You're ridiculously awesome even when someone's a dick." He gulps and looks sideways, blinking and then makes himself look right at L "Do you want to go see Rogue One with me...I mean together?"
Elena Horatio laugh softly 'hes not being dick . i know ze different .. he just uninformed .. but pretty cool about it '
Elena Horatio shrug 'yeah .. sure that be fun, mon ami 'he laughs softly
Nicodemus Caito moves back to he counter and takes Owen's money without a word to wither of them. He keeps on bussing and just doing his job.
Owen Reinhardt feels his breath leave his body. That was a yes and a mon ami. My friend. He was passing enough in French to know ami was friend. But it was still a yes. His gut dropped and gurgled and he suddenly said "I'll get your number at school...I really need to....uh...go...." He looked a little pained and anxious "Not so cranial now......see ya later L." He practically breaks into a run as he steps on the pavement outside the door.
Elena Horatio waves 'good bye Owen .. 'he gives Owen smiling that is not friendly like, even a little flirty, despite his guarded mon ami 'ok !!;he say happily at wanting his number '
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