[center][h1]Ren White[/h1]
[h2]Wednesday morning, River Side Apartment Complex[/h2][/center]

[color=lightsteelblue][i]"It is not [b]my[/b] yard,  but I do live in this building. At least you have good taste in where to collapse."[/i][/color] Ren snorted. [color=lightsteelblue][i]"But I can't be having homeless people dying outside my place, now can I. Get in."[/i][/color]

He turned his back on the man and walked towards his car. The comment about a supposedly boyfriend caused Ren to stop dead in his tracks however. He turned around and stared at the man in disbelief. 

[color=lightsteelblue][i]"I beg you pardon?"[/i][/color] His voice was strained, obviously trying to suppress an array of emotions. [color=lightsteelblue][i]"I can assure you I haven't got the faintest idea what you're blabbering on about. The starvation must be affecting your brain functions."[/i][/color] 

Turning around once again, more abruptly this time, Ren stomped up to the car and got in while muttering something uncoherent about boyfriend, unbelievable and a selection of different swear words. After the stranger got into the car, they took off. 

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[center][h2]Wednesday morning, The Coffee Pot[/h2][/center]
Well inside the warmth of the café, Ren was still rather upset. [color=gray]Is that the impression people got from the jazz night? It's all that blonde guy's fault - I've never even seen him before! How troublesome.[/color] The stranger and himself found themselves a table by the windows. It was crowded inside, but most of the customers, mainly students this early, were just here for the regular take-away coffee. 

[color=lightsteelblue][i]"Since you're in no condition to stand up just wait here. I'll go order us something."[/i][/color] Ren stood up, but paused before reaching out his hand. [color=lightsteelblue][i]"I'm Ren. And you are?" [/i][/color]

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Ren returned to the table after ordering. Moments later one of the waitresses came rushing towards them with a full tray. Coffee for both of them, many different kinds of sandwiches, croissants and muffins neatly presented on the plate. 

[color=lightsteelblue][i]"Why don't you pay me back by entertaining me with your story?"[/i][/color] Ren said as he helped himself to a croissant, dipping it in his coffee before taking a bite. Eyes carefully observing his strange company. 

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