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Who: Jack Harkness and YOU
What: Trying to live a normal life when things are so not normal.
When: April 5 and 6
Where: Around Town
Rating/Warnings: Probably low

At the Stage Door:

Normally Jack would happily hang around with his cast mates after a show or rehearsal, grab a drink or a meal or chat with fans. But ever since his Event he's been distracted and longing for something he couldn't put a name to. So today after rehearsal he tried to slip out the stage door as quietly as he could. He needed time for a walk so he could think and try to make sense of his life as it stood.

Meal:

Jack liked to cook, but sometimes he went out to eat just so he could people watch and find inspiration for his most current role. He was currently sitting in one of his favorite cafe's and sipping a cup of coffee as he watches people passing by and living their lives. He also found the process soothing and he liked to imagine what was really going on in their lives.

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Outside the sky began to drizzle and a couple just managed to charge in through the door before the rain really turned into a downpour. The blonde lady was laughing as she hid under her tall companion's coat which had been held over her head like a pair of dark wings to shield her from the rain.

"Table for two."

The red haired man spoke to the server and that might have been the end of the encounter only they were placed at a table very near the actor's and in passing the server slipped on the water dripping off Crowley's coat and ended up tumbling practically into Jack's lap.

"Whoa, careful!"

Anthony reached for the server's arm but slipped on the damp tiles himself and very nearly ended up crashing to the floor, only a few fancy dance-like moves saved him from a fall.

"These tiles are like ice when wet!"

With reflexes born of years of dancing 7 nights a week and jogging on his off days, Jack catches the waitress easily with one hand and sets her back on her feet. He then grins at the man who almost fell on him. "No need to rush to the rescue friend, I've got this." He smiled brightly at the waitress who blushed and muttered "Thank you Mr. Porter." He waves off the praise quietly. "This man did more of the work then I did," he says, "in fact put whatever he and his date want on my bill...my treat."

"That's very kind but...--"

Anthony's protest was cut off as Grace came over to collect his arm and lean just a little bit closer to the gentleman sitting at the the table with the blushing waitress sitting on his lap.

"Mr. Porter? I'm sorry but you look so familiar."

Jack smiles. "You must have seen one of the shows I've been in then," he replies, "perhaps my turn in Hamilton as King George or maybe one of my off Broadway plays." Jack's work is varied because he isn't picky. As long as the part he's being offered is interesting he'll sign on. It doesn't really matter to him how long he works for just that he enjoys the work as he doesn't spend lavishly and saves so he's comfortable enough that he doesn't have to worry about money.

"You work on the stage! Oh, that must have been where I saw you! Anthony and I do like to catch a play when we can."

Grace being the far more animated one was beaming from ear to ear while Anthony stood quietly by her side until he was addressed.

"Yeah, date nights. We did see Hamilton."

Jack smiles. "How about this...my newest show is starting previews this week. Instead of paying for your meal I'll leave some tickets at will call for you and there is your next date night all planned. I'd love to know what you both think of it."

Grace's already brilliantly warm smile some how managed to double, "Oh no! Are you serious? That's too kind!"

Anthony agreed though some one less enthusiastically. He was grateful but Grace had all of the hyper today it seemed. "Yeah, too kind. What's the play?"

Grace playfully smacked Anthony, thinking it rude to ask that, "Not that I'm not curious but we really should let you get back to your meal, unless... we aren't bothering you?"

Jack smiles again and shakes his head. "No you aren't bothering me at all," he replies, "it's nice to talk to people and learn more about them. I've always enjoyed meeting strangers when I traveled and I still do fans or no."

"Then... Well, it would be absolutely fascinating if you could tell us a little about the play? Anthony has told me he once considered becoming an actor."

Not to let things get too out of hand Anthony pulled up again, "Ages ago, when I was back in school. It was a long time ago."

Jack smiles. "It's a musical," he says, "the next HadesTown only this time it's based on the story of the Odyssey," he explains, "I'm not sure if you know the story."

"Homer's story about the adventures of Odysseus." Anthony answered to show that he had heard of the epic poem which pleasantly surprised Grace.

She favored her date with the most charmed smile, "Clever! I had forgotten all about that one. Which role do you play?"

Jack nods. "Yes that's the one," he replies impressed. "I'm playing dual roles, Hermes the messenger god who sets the story in motion and acts as the foil to Zeus and Athena a small role but full of comedy when he is on stage and Eumaeus - The loyal shepherd who, along with the cowherd Philoetius, helps Odysseus reclaim his throne after his return to Ithaca. Even though he does not know that the vagabond who appears at his hut is Odysseus, Eumaeus gives the man food and shelter and is well rewarded for his loyalty."

"How nice! We will have to keep a watch out for you. I'm sure you will be absolutely brilliant on stage."

Anthony raised an eyebrow while Grace spoke and tilted his head. Something was puzzling him and it wasn't based on the theater, he was eyeing the waitress still sitting on the other fellow's lap.

"You gonna to sit there all night?"

The waitress jumps up completely red. "I'm....sorry Mr.Porter sir," she says stammering, "I'll....uh....I'll get back to work." She hurries away and Jack smiles. "Poor girl it's hard working customer service." He stands up and holds his hand out. "I've been rude, Jack Porter."

Grace giggled, how could you not when the sweet thing had been called out for... was there a word for staying too long on a famous person's lap? Fangasiming, maybe. But she waved after the poor blushing girl in a showing of solidarity. The women in the room could definitely see the appeal in it!

"Crowley, Anthony J. Crowley." He reached out to shake the offered hand before then gesturing towards his date, "And this is Grace Miller."

"It really is so very lovely to meet you!" She added while offering her trademarked warm smile.

"You have a way with the ladies," Anthony chimed in, deciding it had to be that strong jaw. Jack wasn't the least bit difficult to look at was he?

"Pleasure Mr. Crowley and Miss Miller," Jack replied taking the woman's hand and shaking it gently he isn't one of those actors who pours on the charm too hard. He finds that sort of thing silly. "It's the fame," he admits with a smile, "such as it is. I'm no Lin Manuel after all. Just a young man who picked a good show or two to be in."

"And modest," Grace said with approval as... well, Anthony wasn't always! It was one of his less than endearing faults, fortunately he had other qualities that redeemed him.

"Celebrity gazing," Anthony agreed you certainly gave that waitress a lot to tell her friends about later. "We should really let you get back to your meal. We don't usually go around... tossing waitresses at people."

Anakin had just left his wounded vet support group and was trying to find a quick place to eat. He was glancing between his phone and the sidewalk in front of him when Jack exited an alley just ahead.

Giving up on the phone, Anakin decided to ask a local.

He caught up to Jack and fell in step next to him.

"Hey, I was just looking for a place to eat. Know what's good around here?"

Jack smiles recognizing the young man from the support group last month. "What are you the mood for," he asks as he starts walking careful to shorten his long strides. "I know this great pizza place about a block down. Owner made sure I got enough to eat during my busker days and I always make it a habit to stop by once a week or so to help him out. But I know other places if you want something else instead." Jack is well known enough he could go somewhere more expensive but he likes small local businesses. He learned from his days on the street that's where the good people are.

"Pizza sounds great," Anakin said. Jack could have suggested just about anything, and Anakin would go with it. "Lead the way."

Jack grins and does just that leading Anakin to a small store front and then inside. He chooses a table towards the back after greeting the owner warmly. "Share or slice," he asks his companion.

Anakin looked over the menu- there was enough here that he would enjoy.

"We can split a pizza if you want. But I'm going to get rootbeer and unless you want split a pitcher of that, I'm fine with my out glass. What kind of pizza do you want?"

"Would you mind half meat lovers," Jack asks, "the other half can be anything you like, but I have a preview of my new show tonight and need calories. It's a dance heavy show and I won't be having dinner until much later."

"We can get a whole meat lovers pizza," Anakin said.

He looked around at the small restaurant. "Do you want a booth or a table?"

"Booth is fine," Jack says warmly, "it would be nice to rest my back against something."

Anakin slid into the seat across from Jack, enjoying his rootbeer.

"So what's your play about?

"A musical version of the Odyssey do you know the story," Jack asked in reply.

"Huh," Anakin said. He wasn't a theater person. He liked music, but he needed to be jumping around if he was going to attend a musical event. But he did think it was cool Jack did musicals.

"I vaguely remember its about a guy on an odyssey. Refresh my memory."

Jack was more than happy to do so. "It's the story of a man who spent ten years after a war trying to get home to his wife and son, but the gods are both cheering him on and against him," he says, "it's full of adventure, love and excitement."

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