liveindarkness | [psl] limelight AU

Maybe I just meant the cats! Sadly, my apartment doesn't allow pets...

[heading to the counter to pay]

I'm off for the day, but that just means getting a head start on next week's readings

You wouldn't have time, anyway.

[Hell, neither does he. Not between trying to get gigs and working here.]

Law school sounds like a bitc-

[Fuck. He's at work.]

Uh- Like a lot of exhausting work though.

[stuffs a large tip in the tip jar, as he always does.]

The first-year curriculum at Seraphim Law is extremely rigorous, in order to provide students with a solid foundation for understanding more advanced legal theory. It's important to study diligently, lest an improper understanding of the basics of the law lead to more serious misunderstandings later.

Yeah, yeah, you brainiac work-a-holic. Go sit down with your coffee.

[They aren't busy right now so he'll just take a seat too and busy himself with wrapping and folding some of the plasticware and napkins.]

Anyway! If you wanna pull your nose outta the books for a while, you could always head down to that joint down the road tomorrow night. I got a gig. Guess the regular is out sick. Heh- when I'm done, they'll totally be calling me back for more, though!

[sits down with his coffee '-'

he has been relaxed and cheerful this whole conversation, but to anyone paying close attention, Aphelion noticeably perks up at the invitation]

How kind of you to invite me! I'll be sure to show up for moral support.

Good. Make sure you tell others too, alright?

[His hands are quick as he continues to fold, not requiring the need to pay much attention through sheer habit. He's clearly in a good mood though, thinking about the show. This place gets a lot more publicity than some of the other venues he's performed at, so if he does well here it'll be good for him.]

Have you been there before? It's pretty nice inside.

[tapping away on his phone to tell everyone on whatever social media they have where he'll be tonight :3]

I'm posting about it as we speak! I've been there once or twice, but it's been a while since there's been an act that I'm interested in.

['It's been a while since there's been an act that I'm interested in'.

. . . That feeds his ego a bit but in a good way. He thinks he's a decent singer, but competition is tough and unless you know someone, getting out can be hard. So it's good to hear.]

Awesome. I've been working on some new songs, so I'll play at least one of them tomorrow. I'm still fiddling with the lyrics for another. Composition isn't so hard for me, but it takes a while before I'm satisfied with the lyrics.

[Fingers shifting as though going over their positions on a guitar before he shakes his head.]

Anyway, just let me know if you need anything. The place can get pretty packed, but if you want one of the more private areas as a base when not out dancing or at the bar, I can maybe arrange something. You'll just have to let me know if you think you'll take a partner. Or a small group I suppose.

[oh no, he's trying to take care of Aphelion. that's.... well, it's a nice feeling.]

Haha, shouldn't you focus on preparing for your show instead of me?

Yeah. There's not much I can do in regards to that though until my shift ends. I work until close so I'll have to get ready here before heading over and setting up.

[He doesn't dislike this job and he likes cats. But it'll make for a tight transition over.]

Reserving a spot is just a text away though, that's not a problem.

Cutting it a little close, aren't you? Though, that reminds me, I should head home early today to drop off my things before the show. It wouldn't do to be hauling all of this around with me in there.

[pats his backpack which is stuffed with textbooks. u_u]

How haven't you broken your back with all that?

[It looks HEAVY.]

I'd say you could just leave it here rather than trek all the way home and back this way again. But I wouldn't want you to get stuck waiting for me just to get your belongings again.

[He points above.]

I live upstairs, so the owner left the key with me to this place since someone needs to check in on the cats and all if there's a problem. But you might prefer to leave early to begin with, and there's always a bit of work to do after a performance.

...Forte. Are you inviting me back to your place after the show?

Huh? I mean I guess if you wanted a drink or-

[Wait-]

I-- I just meant that I could save you a trip! By keeping your stuff here! In the cafe!

[lmao that was too easy]

I'm flattered, but that's moving a little quickly, don't you think?

It isn't like that!!

[Don't make it weird!!]

[is inviting a hot guy back to your place after a show weird...? maybe Forte should try it some time--

though, Aphelion is starting to feel a little bad for teasing Forte like this. that's how you know this is an AU.]

Haha, it wasn't? My mistake~

You really just like teasing me, huh. I'm gonna stop putting in that extra little shot in your daily coffee.

[Not really. He usually adds a little extra though. This guy's like... studying 24/7. He needs all the energy he can get.]

I don't know where you got that idea, Forte. I was just trying to clear up any misunderstandings.

Yeah, uh huh.

Aren't you dating someone, anyway? Pretty sure everytime you come in here the girls try to get your attention just as much as they try to get the cat's.

[Forte do u realize that this could be taken as trying to figure out if Aphelion is taken,]

Haha... I'm in law school, Forte, I don't have time to date.

[He's a dumbass.]

Yeah, touche. That's why you need to get out tonight, though. If all you do is study you won't even get the chance to live a little and let loose.

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