Colin's posts

"Fair enough." Rene replied.

"And nope." he said.

"As far as he's concerned, your hair is your source of individuality. When in court, you're wearing a proper suit, but the hair? Whatever. You gain a reputation for winning, and that speaks for itself." he went on.

"Simple as that." he said.

"Though, there ARE limits." he told her as they got into the vehicle.

"Like, no offensive imagery and crap." he went on.

"Also, yeah, that outfit IS gorgeous. You look good in it." he then complimented her.

Rene was stunned for a moment as Kalin's skirt rode up her legs, before shaking his head lightly.

"Ah, I see." he said.

"Well, that's... fair enough." he commented.

"Anyway!" he then said, clearing his throat.

"Let's get that food, shall we?" he suggested.

"We can drive back to my apartment and then head to get food." he went on.

"It'd be the stealthiest way."

Rene was silent as he saw her sitting on the hood of his car.

"I..." he stammered.

"Wait..." he said.

He looked around, scratching the back of his head, and sighed.

"Riiiiiiiiiight." he mumbled.

"Right, that's... impressive." he said.

"You are REALLY good with your mana." he complimented her.

"...and you look really good sitting on the hood of my car..." he then admitted.

"I can." Rene responded.

"Can YOU?" he asked.

"I know you know of that side of the world... but are you a part of it?" he asked her.

"You say you've never been, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything." he then reasoned.

"So yeah, are you capable of that?" he asked her.

"And would you still prefer for me to take us there, even if you are?"

"......" Rene was silent for a moment, before smirking.

"Authentic?" he asked.

"HOW authentic?" he asked her.

"Because I know the best place to get ramen, sushi, AND onigiri." he told her.

"It's a bit of a distance away, but... I can get us there in a snap." he went on.

"You up for that?" he asked.

"Sounds good." Rene responded.

"So whatcha want?" he asked.

"Normally I give options, but you know what, you have ALL the options now." he told her.

"Name is, we'll have it." he said further.

"After all, this is a big day for you, why not finish it off however YOU want to?" he reasoned with a smile.

"So yeah, name it. Price is not a problem, just... whatever tickles your fancy."

Rene paused... and thought for a moment, scratching the back of his head.

"I... well..." he stammered.

"Yeah." he said.

"Yeah, that IS what I'm saying." he admitted... both to her, AND himself.

"I mean, I hold no real love for this city. Or state. Or country." he admitted.

"And I'd be more than willing to help your future cases go more... smoothly." he added.

Rene just smiled at her.

"You're welcome." he told her.

"Like I said, I wanted to see you succeed." he said, before pausing.

"And I want to continue to see that happen." he went on.

"I... well... hm." he then mumbled.

"I suppose I would do ANYTHING to help you succeed." he admitted further.

Rene just smirked and chuckled lightly.

"Oh yes, indeed." he said.

"At any rate." he then sighed.

"Your evening is your own, now." he told her.

"What do you want to do?" he asked.

"Stick around here? Head home? Go out for something to eat?" he asked further.

"The world is your oyster!"

"He's here because he heard of an upcoming prodigy." Rene told her.

"Also, he's alumni, so... yeah, it's nice for him to be at these things every so often." he added.

"Looks like things are looking up for you as well." he then said.

"Survived, graduated, top of the class, already have an entry into the world of law, plus you're welcome to stay with me until you get a place of your own here, or move back to Canada, whichever comes first." he continued.

"Oh yeah, that girl that was the ringleader of your tormentors?" he then said, leaning in.

"She's a right mess now." he whispered.

Rene accepted the card and pocketed it.

"We go back." he told her.

"Well... kind of." he mumbled.

"We're somewhere between acquaintances and friends." he said further.

"Also, he does his best not to get offended on behalf of others. He limits fighting battles that aren't his to the courtroom." he then laughed.

"Anyway, you looked great up there." he told her, changing the subject.

"Congrats. You did it, Kalin." he said.

"You survived Harvard."

Aly just smiled as he rubbed her back, and held him close.

"I know." she replied.

"And I don't want you to have another one, either." she said.

"But... but, well... if it ever gets to be too much... let me know." she went on.

"Maybe something can be done."

"But of course." Gavin replied.

He then produced a card from his pocket and handed it to her.

"Give us a call tomorrow." he told her.

"I'll leave you two to talk." he finished, before excusing himself and heading off.

"Gavin's a character." Rene commented.

"But he knows what he's doing, and to be associated with him will be sure to help you." he told Kalin.

"You came highly recommended by Rene." Gavin replied.

"And he's an excellent judge of character." he told her.

"And we want our name attached to such a talent." he admitted.

"Plus, I believe that getting top marks doesn't lie. You'll do well." he continued.

"So. What do you say?" he asked.

"Care to join us?"