[center][h2]Nathalie Prescott & Damien Crawford[/h2][/center]
[b]Time[/b]: Dusk
[b]Location[/b]: Ember Grove Mall to the hospital 
[b]Interaction with[/b]: Damien [@FunnyGuy]

Damien smiled at the compliment Nathalie had given him on the flowers. He hoped Rose would accept them as she definitely deserved them. Just like Nathalie deserved to be treated for lunch today. He pulled out his wallet as if to answer her question.

[Color=darkgray]"That's what I actually hoping for. This meeting at the mall could be our little secret I guess."[/color] Damien joked.

[color=gray]"Don't worry, it'll be-"[/color]

She was cut off by the woman behind the counter calling out the next person. Nathalie took a step forward, looking at the menu for a quick second as she had been distracted prior to that.

[color=gray]"May I have the teriyaki chicken with a side of fried rice and veggies please? That'll be all."[/color] Nathalie then sidestepped out of Damien's way, allowing him to place his order.

He took a step forward, with his eyes scanning over the menu.

[Color=darkgray]"Pepper steak with just a side of fried rice. And I'll be paying for the both of us… To-go."[/color] Damien made sure to mention. [Color=darkgray]"I'm guessing you were going  to say it will be… our little secret in agreement?"[/color] Damien smirked. 

[color=gray]"Yeah, something along those lines. Thanks for paying by the way, the next one is on me."[/color] In a way, Nathalie felt a bit guilty given that he was currently unemployed and she made six figures. But some men were chivalrous regardless of their financial status, something she admired. 

[Color=darkgray]"Don't worry. I'd say we're even."[/color] Damien smiled to ensure that he was perfectly fine with paying. [Color=darkgray]"And there will definitely be a next one though."[/color] Once the food was paid for and received, Damien made a nod for the nearest mall exit that would get the two to the hospital. [Color=darkgray]"So have you always lived here in Ember Grove? I might need someone to show me the sights around here."[/color]

They received the food, and Nathalie briskly made her way towards the exit, glad she hadn't taken too long at the mall. [color=gray]"I haven't been here too long, not even a full year. My ex-fiancé moved us here and that caused some problems for us. Now I'm pretty much alone here but eventually, I'll move back to Chicago. But what about you, what's your story?"[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"My story? Well to keep it short. I left home trying to find a nice place to plant my feet. I've been all over the country taking odd jobs here and there on the way… then a close friend recommended Ember Grove for a few reasons. It was small, quiet, and would give me a chance to apologize to an old friend."[/color] Damien motioned the bouquet upwards to bring attention to it. [Color=darkgray]"I'm sorry by the way… And you don't have to be alone. After our meal, you can count me as a friend… maybe an associate if we want to be realistic."[/color] Damien said as the two reached the automatic sliding doors of the hospital.

[color=gray]"The thought is very much appreciated, thank you. I know a couple of people here but that's about it. I can't do much about that given my unpredictable schedule, you know."[/color]

As Nathalie talked, she led him down the hall to the cafeteria. She was glad she wasn't needed since she stepped out, otherwise she would have had to explain herself. [color=gray]"Alright, the cafeteria is right through those doors. Why don't you get us a table and I'll go grab you an application. It won't take me longer than a couple of minutes."[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"Sure."[/color] Damien replied before making his way into the cafeteria. He was surprised at how well kept the facility was. He assumed since it was established in a small town, the hospital would be underfunded. Holding their lunch, Damien took a seat at the third table from the doors and sat facing the very same doors. He placed the plastic bag with their food on the table and took a moment to take out their meals. [Color=darkgray][I]So far so good. I have a chance working close to the busiest area of the city. Close to the church, the mall, and Alexei's… and then I'll have her. Nathalie. Someone who I can actually be seen interacting with without raising suspicion. She's only been here about a year, but she can still be a good source for info on the local area.[/i][/color]