It's not a date? (Open Avengers and Vincent)

[poorgirlsarcee]

Mira was scrambling, trying to find something decent to wear, even if technically she was just going to visit Vincent in the lab.  Six outfits later she came out of her room, Lucifer over her shoulder.  She was actually wearing HEELS!  the skirt was tastefully summery and the sleeveless blouse looked more model than rocker.  

"Ugh, I'm already running late,"  She started for the door, dialing for a cab because no way in hell was she going to ride her bike in this get up.  Hopefully no one else in the house would see her dolled up, she had a feeling she'd never live it down.

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[vincent_amora]

"Give me a second..." He shuts his eyes and collects his thoughts.

"Mira, I like you. You're intelligent, selfless, very attractive, and fun to be with. My last relationship was... it was the only serious one I ever had, and the way it ended did a lot of damage to me that I'm, to be honest, still not quite over.

I'd be interested in dating you, but I don't want to be leading you on. I'm not ready to just be leaping into something serious."

[poorgirlsarcee]

She let out a sigh of relief. "Last serious relationship I had was years ago, so I'm totally cool with us staying in the friend zone a while." She smiled. "Though I would like it to be more if it can, but I'm cool with us both easing into it."

[vincent_amora]

He smiles, relieved as well. "I'm not saying I'm ruling it out forever... I just think I don't know myself that well at times."

[poorgirlsarcee]

"So this totally is just us having lunch together not a date." She grinned brightly at him. "And, know what you mean, lately I'm not sure what to do with myself at all. well other than threaten Jay with show tunes. But there's only so many I can play or hum before I need a break."

[vincent_amora]

"Well... don't sell it short. You're an exceptional woman, Mira. Anyone would be proud to be on a date with you."

Because yes, now that he's put in the disclaimer, Vincent is reflecting upon the fact that he likes Mira quite a bit.

[poorgirlsarcee]

She laughed a little. "And really keep that up and I'll take it back on this not being a date date Vincent." She liked the compliments, though liked spending time with him so really she wasn't about to scare him off.

[vincent_amora]

"...you could." He says simply, taking a drink of water to steady himself afterwards.

[poorgirlsarcee]

She giggled at that. "I don't want to force you into things Vincent."

[vincent_amora]

"You're not.

But maybe someone should." He smiles softly. "I like you Mira. I'm not dating anyone else, and neither are you to the best of my knowledge. I think that's enough."

[poorgirlsarcee]

She shook her head. "Nope this isn't a formal date date." She was smiling though.

"This is friends out for lunch. Since it was a total spur of the moment thing."

[vincent_amora]

"I think we could have a date without it needing to be 'formal'. I think I prefer you in your band gear than dressed to the nines." He gives her a wolfish grin, trying to mask his confusion.

Girls.

[poorgirlsarcee]

She giggled. "Torn jeans and shirts, really? Most people here hate the grunge look." Though she will admit she can pull it off with style. "Though it's better than the dresses I wear at the other club. Only because they look better with heels. Luckily I don't have to move too much so flats are fine."

[vincent_amora]

"You look lovely in anything, but comfort is always a lady's best accessory." He raises his glass with the statement.

[poorgirlsarcee]

"Wise words Vincent." She lifted her glass to that as well smiling brightly at him.

[vincent_amora]

"Yes, well... I am one of the smartest people alive." He allows himself to preen, downing the contents of his glass.

[poorgirlsarcee]

That got a laugh from her. "You know only guys with egos that need boosting say that. But it is cute on you." She hid the blush with her drink.

[vincent_amora]

"You're free to do anything you like to boost my ego." He grins at her, and nudges her leg under the table with his foot.

[poorgirlsarcee]

"Keep that up your project at work might be delayed a little." She grinned back as she slipped out of one of her heels, sliding her foot against his leg.

[vincent_amora]

After a moment or two of being absolutely willing to let her do that, Vincent blinks. "Project?" He then sits up straight. "Oh... I..." He grins sheepishly. "Would you believe that for a minute I actually forgot I'm on my lunch break?"

[poorgirlsarcee]

She giggled. "So, really how much trouble would you get into being a little late getting back. I don't mind if you use me as the excuse to why really." She smirked. "Because all work and no play has ruined how many relationships when it's come to costumes?"

[vincent_amora]

"...how late are you thinking of?" He inquires hesitantly, tilting his head to divert her attention to their arriving food.

[poorgirlsarcee]

"Hour? Maybe two?" She grins. "Though if you'd rather go back to work it's fine. WE can do something later. Should probably finish updating the hardware in some of the systems anyway."

[vincent_amora]

He waits for the server to leave before replying. "...what kind of dress code did you have in mind for that 'hour, maybe two'?" He's grinning a bit more confidently now.

[poorgirlsarcee]

"Oh, I don't know, depends on how things go." She smirked. "Optional might be on the list."

[vincent_amora]

He smiles and resumes playing footsie with her, having slipped a foot out of one of his shoes as well. "You make a very compelling case, Miss Greeson. I think I'll call work after this course."