[center][h2][color=darkgray]Damien Crawford[/color] [color=ed1c24]&[/color] [color=gray]Nathalie Prescott[/color][/h2][/center]
[b]Time[/b]: Dusk
[b]Location[/b]: Ember Grove General
[b]Interaction with[/b]: Nathalie [@Liv]

Like she'd mentioned, the walk to the office wasn't all that long. She was on Phyllis' desk, searching through her drawer until she found the application stack. The only reason she was going through someone else's things was because they'd previously touched on the topic. Being that Phyllis was the office administrator and she worked the typical 9-5 schedule, some of the staff would occasionally stop by her desk to get any paperwork they needed outside of business hours.

With the application in hand, Nathalie headed back to the cafeteria, a little more eager than before to finally have the chance to eat. She again waved at some of her coworkers and turned the corner before walking in through the door to the cafeteria. Spotting Damien, she walked over to the table he was at and placed the application aside. 

[color=gray]"All set. I'll help you fill it out once we're done eating."[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"Sounds like a plan."[/color] Damien didn't waste any time digging into his food. [Color=darkgray]"Hey, so I overheard someone talking about missing blood… Someone's actually stealing blood?"[/color] Damien probed the idea in between bites. He pretended to be a bit surprised by the information. No one had mentioned anything of the sort, but in Damien's [i]travels[/i], he found trends within vampire clans. He wasn't just confirming vampiric activities. He wanted to know the perspective of someone who appeared to not be tied to the supernatural.

The question took her by surprise. Nathalie knew some of the details of the incident but she wasn't aware of the specifics. On the other hand, she didn't want to give away information that would hinder the hospital's investigation. 

Nathalie opened the to-go plate and took her first bite, buying herself some time. 

[color=gray]"Yes, there have been some thefts in the laboratory, though I'm not sure what they're doing about that,"[/color] she shrugged, smiling a little to keep the conversation friendly. [color=gray]"Hopefully they catch the person or persons responsible. I mean, who in their right mind would steal blood?"[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"That's the thing I'm trying to wrap my head around. I've heard people getting their organs stolen in China, but blood?"[/color] Damien tried to read Nathalie, but didn't get much of an expression from her. [Color=darkgray][i]She either doesn't have a clue or she's one of those people that tries to deny they've seen or heard things.[/i][/color] Damien smiled [color=darkgray]"Maybe it's some secret government organization trying to clone the oh so exceptional Ember Grove populace or maybe..."[/color] He took another bite and gulped it down quick. [Color=darkgray]"Vampires!"[/color] Damien chuckled at the absurd idea. [Color=darkgray]"Anyway, what's there to do around here? I consider you to be one of the locals now."[/color] Damien teased.

[color=gray]"Well, don't I feel honored?"[/color] she teased back, slightly weirded out he briefly touched on the supernatural. Nathalie had overheard some things in the past, about creatures roaming around and whatnot, but she'd never seen anything with her own two eyes so she never asked around. She had her suspicions, but never took it any further...not yet at least. [color=gray]"But, um, depends what you're into. I usually go to a bar every now and then, and if not I'll go bowling. There's a nice park here and also a lake I like to visit when the weather's just right. If you're the party animal then you can definitely check out some of the clubs they have here. I seldom visit them though, so I can't exactly give you my opinion of them."[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"Then maybe we should do that. It could be a new experience for the both of us… But you know what? Let's try a bar first. Have you been to Alexei's? I hear it's nice for a small-town dive bar. And it wouldn't be fast tempo with blaring music. We'd probably never hear each other over the music if we hit the club. Maybe once we learn a bit more about each other."[/color] Damien appeared to be excited at the chance of going to Alexei's. He'd heard rumors about the place, and if they were correct, Nathalie would be the perfect person to show off there… especially if Rose was working that night.

[color=gray]"Alexei's it is. I'm off for two days starting tomorrow morning, and goodness knows I can use some drinks real soon."[/color] Nathalie took her last bite of food, quickly eyeing Michael who was looking for a place to eat. [color=gray]"I'm not an alcoholic though, promise,"[/color] she joked, reaching for a napkin. 

Damien noticed Nathalie's eyes glance to one of her coworkers. He figured that was his cue to start wrapping things up. 

[Color=darkgray]"Sounds like a… good time between two new friends."[/color] Damien played with the idea of it being a date, in order to joke back. He looked at Michael and smiled. [Color=darkgray]"Your friend? How about exchange numbers and shoot for tomorrow night at the earliest?"[/color] Damien pulled out his phone, ready to add Nathalie's number.

[color=gray]"Alright, that'll work. By the way, that's Michael over there, one of the nurses in the ER. We work together, and sometimes he'll come get me if we're needed, though I think he just wants to eat right now. But anyway, my number's 312-555-0246. Do you want me to help you fill out the application? I can let you know what we're looking for so you don't waste too much time on it."[/color]

As Nathalie talked, she started cleaning up after herself, putting the used items in the to-go plate and then putting that in the bag. Damien did the same after he quickly input her number into his phone as a new contact. Once saved, he sent a text message that simply read [i]Damien[/i].

[Color=darkgray]"Thanks. I'm really going to owe you if I get this job."[/color] Damien said gratefully as he grabbed the application and scooted his chair around the table's edge so Nathalie had better eyes on the document. [Color=darkgray]"Alright, fill me in."[/color]

[color=gray]"Here, let me see this..."[/color] 

Nathalie grabbed the form, giving it a quick glance front and back. [color=gray]"Alright so you're going to fill out your basic information up here, then down here you have the job history. I know it has plenty of slots, but realistically they check with about 3 of your previous employers so you don't need to include every single job you've ever had. Here in the back are the skills and references. Stick to skills relating to the job you're applying for, and if you're feeling a tad boastful then come interview time you can go in depth. And lastly, just give two references. Ideally, both are previous supervisors or something of the sort, but if not, then include at least one professional and one personal reference. Pretty simple, right?"[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"Yeah, not too different from any other application out there. You saved me some time with the details on how much they're really checking for though."[/color] Damien grabbed the pen Nathalie had brought with the application and started to immediately fill it out. He was swift, but his handwriting was surprisingly neat. In reality, Damien had filled so many of these out since shacking up with the Holy Saviors. Going from town to town and trying to blend in with the locals had been his life for the past few years. The group had given him some generic information to use and it always worked like a charm. They were no Operation Humanity, but the saviors kept a tight-knit network across the country. [Color=darkgray]"If everything goes well, how soon do you think I'll be working here… aaand done."[/color] 

[color=gray]"Oh...good."[/color] Nathalie took the form from Damien, trying not to show her disappointment. Given the position he was applying for, she imagined he had not taken it all that serious as he'd barely filled anything out, and in turn, ended up wasting her time. But once she looked over the application, she noticed he had all the information there, or at least what she'd told him was required. Slightly stunned, Nathalie tried her best not to stutter. [color=gray]"I will, um, get this to Phyllis. You could be hearing back from her possibly tomorrow for an interview. After that, they conduct a quick background check and a drug test. All in all the process could take maybe like a week."[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"A week? Not bad. I think I can last till then."[/color] Damien said with a nod. He had noticed an uneasiness that came from Nathalie when passing her the application and surmised that it was due to how quickly he filled out the form. At worst, she would find him to be an oddity, at best she may just shrug it off and forget it ever happened. Either way, Damien wasn't too worried. There was a brief silence as he darted his eyes away from hers. Then he met her eyes again. [Color=darkgray]"I guess this is it. Our first farewell."[/color] Damien said a bright smile. 

Nathalie got up, taking the bag with her. [color=gray]"I guess so,"[/color] she added, returning his smile. [color=gray]"Let's meet tomorrow at 10, alright? Also, be on the lookout for that phone call."[/color] She pushed the chair in, making sure she wasn't leaving  anything behind. At the same time Damien returned his chair to its proper place. 

[Color=darkgray]"I'll definitely keep my phone at the ready. And it was nice meeting you. Aaand I'll probably say this a few more times, but thanks again."[/color] Damien gave Nathalie a quick single motioned wave goodbye.

[color=gray]"Don't mention it,"[/color] she waved back, making her way towards where Michael sat in order to ask him a question.