[center][color=00CED1][h1]Alex Thompson[/h1][/color]
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Alex nodded to the bartender that brought over her drink. On the rocks. She didn't have to even specify nor did she have to order it. Did Maria order for her? Perhaps she came here to often? It didn't matter. Alex took a sip from her glass before putting it back down. [color=00CED1]"So I work with a university that I can get on the line. Driving here sucks. Other than the smell of football players, it's fun. Right where I want to be, and it keeps me busy. I get to travel too,"[/color] Alex said. [color=00CED1]"I've been talking to one of the head trainers. I'm told him I'm interested in exploring opportunities while staying with the university I'm at now. But that's still up in the air on what that'll be. He's very connected though."[/color]

So Maria hadn't eaten yet. Alex smirked. [color=00CED1]"There's this place I stumbled upon. Really hard to find unless you know where to look. I don't know if you've had it yet. Fish and chips with this really hot sauce. Hot but sweet. Interested?"[/color] When the topic of plans came up, Alex pursed her lips. [color=00CED1]"Well. I think I should show you my place. Get [i]settled[/i] in. The Air and Space Museum has some really neat stuff. Exhibit change. We can go check that out! Maybe even walk the mall area."[/color]

Alex took another sip from her glass, then she reached over and rested her hand on top of Maria's. [color=00CED1]"I'm happy you're here, M. Texting is cool, but doesn't substitute this."[/color] Catching something from the TV, Alex turned around as she watched the news anchor report on the recent violence frenzy. There weren't too many cases, but the number of reports kept increasing. She looked at the caption. [color=00CED1]"M. That's not far from here."[/color] She turned around and looked at Maria. [color=00CED1]"That's a few blocks east. I'm not trying to sound insensitive, but what the hell?"[/color]