“Next to music, beer was best.”

by **Basil Benson** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:13 am

Basil lead the unlikely duo on a short walk to the Rose and Crown. He never liked to drive under the influence, even it was only a pint.

"So what do you like to eat mate?"

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Mon May 20, 2019 4:35 am

"This might make me a typical American, but you can't go wrong with a burger or wings. What do you recommend?"

by **Basil Benson** » Mon May 20, 2019 10:37 pm

"At this establishment? No clue." He laughed. "I'm sure they've burgers though. Most pubs do these days."

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Mon May 20, 2019 11:11 pm

"Have you never been here before?"

by **Basil Benson** » Mon May 20, 2019 11:35 pm

"No. I'm not usually invited out places." He replied.

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Mon May 20, 2019 11:53 pm

"Neither am I, but I need a good drink and I wanted to show my thanks."

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 12:05 am

"I haven't done anything worth thanking yet." He replied.

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Tue May 21, 2019 12:25 am

"You've been nice when you didn't have to. I don't know what you want yet. Until I do, I will show my gratitude."

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 12:28 am

Basil paused, and turned his head towards Franklin. Now distracted from the food menu, the pattern of his nervous system indicated he was frowning.

"I'm not being nice because I want something Franklin. "

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Tue May 21, 2019 12:38 am

"Everyone does in my experience. Sometimes it's money, other times it's to atone for the past, or even to no longer be lonely. It's how the world is. What matters is that you are honest about, especially to yourself."

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 1:18 am

Basil's frown deepened.

"I'll bite. What do you think I would need from you that I'd need to coerce out of you?"

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Tue May 21, 2019 1:37 am

"Perhaps companionship. Don't worry, it doesn't matter to me. The last person I was close to mentored me because he failed to save his own son from dying. Whatever your reason, thank you Basil."

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 2:21 am

"It matters to me that you think I have some ulterior motive. " He sighed.

"Let's just get our order in." He added, trying to play it off.

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:01 am

"I'll take a burger and a pint of Killian's." Franklin paused when he realized he had offended Basil. "I am sorry, I am not the best at social interaction."

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 12:36 pm

"It's fine." Basil replied.

"my girlfriend has a similar problem, though going quite in a different direction."

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Tue May 21, 2019 1:08 pm

"What issue does she?"

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 2:31 pm

"Not having a lot of social interaction. She tends to go overly optimistic instead."

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Tue May 21, 2019 6:11 pm

"It is good you found each other. I've heard family and companionship is important."

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 6:40 pm

Basil had placed his order, and turned back towards Franklin to lead them towards a seat.

"Just heard? What about blues-man?"

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Tue May 21, 2019 7:09 pm

"Loneliness is good for the blues. I've never had companionship, so I have no idea what it's like. Sounds like a lot of work and trouble. I'll stick to my music."

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 7:30 pm

"I meant your musician mentor. Companionship isn't just romantic love mate."

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Tue May 21, 2019 8:49 pm

"Mac was a good man, he taught me how to survive this world. He may have used me as a replacement for his son, but I will be forever grateful for his lessons."

by **Basil Benson** » Tue May 21, 2019 10:51 pm

"Sounds like he made a good companion.

May I ask what happened?"

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:31 am

"He left town when the Church of Humanity decided to burn down his club after he protested Registration."

by **Basil Benson** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:32 am

"...I'm sorry." Basil replied awkwardly.

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:33 am

"Were you there? Are you secretly a CoH member?"

by **Basil Benson** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:36 am

"...Nnnnoooo. It's just what you say when you find out unfortunate things happened to someone."

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:38 am

"That's life Basil, a series of unfortunate events. All we can do is make the brief good moments worth all the hell."

by **Basil Benson** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:49 am

Basil chuckled.

"Moment, a word here meaning that time I went to the superhero pub with a rando I just met."

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:53 am

"So you consider this a good moment?" Franklin tried to hide his insecurity. "Thank Basil."

by **Basil Benson** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:59 am

"Of course. Wouldn't you?"

The order came around to their table. Basil had notably not gotten any food, and simply started in on his pint.

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:03 am

Franklin took a tentative bite of his burger. Satisfied that is was good, he proceeded to take a few more bites before taking a big sip of his drink. "Well, you haven't cussed me out or attacked Me. So I would say it is pretty decent."

by **Basil Benson** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:06 am

"Mate if your bar is that low, this place is going to blow your mind." He replied.

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:08 am

"Not low, just realistic." Franklin took another sip.

by **Basil Benson** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:11 am

"So you keep telling me."

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:13 am

For some reason, Franklin wanted to continue this conversation. "Why did you choose Xavier University?"

by **Basil Benson** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:14 am

"I didn't, my mother did."

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:16 am

"Mothers are good for that. Where do you want to go?"

by **Basil Benson** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:23 am

"If I hadn't turned invisible it would have been the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art." He answered without hesitation.

by **Franklin Shinnick** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:25 am

"When did it happen to you?"

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