forum ENCOM OS-12 | OxO | Closed unless you're a fellow Program/User/ISO | Stalkers get a free Light Runner

Started March 25, 2021 by @murphysgirl

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Nora looked at the bright lights of the Grid as they drew closer. She had really enjoyed their outing.

Cor made sure to drive carefully the whole way to the city, though he may have driven a little faster than before. He really had enjoyed spending so much time with her, but he didn't want her to arrive late to her club.

Nora curled closer to Cor as they entered the city. Part of her didn't really want to go back to work. Maybe if she sat in her lounge with Cor, it would be more bearable.

Cor smiled softly at the embrace, wishing he was in a position to return it, as the Silver Building drew closer. Though if she asked him to come up with her, of course he would say yes.

Nora rested her head against his shoulder, wondering if she should ask him now.
"Do you want to come up with me?" she asked, but it came out muffled thanks to her helmet.

Cor's lines flickered a little. “Did you just read my mind?” he chuckled briefly. “But if you want me to, I would be glad to join you.” he answered with an audible smile.

Nora derezzed her helmet, her hair breaking loose in all of its pink glory, glowing purple in the blue city lights. She was smiling. "Good."

Cor’s smile grew as he stood up from his lightcycle, returning it to its baton form, and joined her on the sidewalk. His own hair practically matching his glowing eyes in the city lights as he opened the door for her. Between the color of her hair and the fact that she was still wearing his jacket… It was quite a nice look on her. Though he still preferred her natural pink shade.

Nora's breath caught briefly as she saw his eyes. They were gorgeous.
"Come on, Bit," she said, reluctantly tearing her gaze away from Cor and looking at the little orb, who was busy floating towards a cluster of three pretty female programs. Bit returned to Nora, who hadn't even realised she was still wearing Cor's jacket. She pressed the button to summon the elevator.

“Rascal.” Cor chuckled as Bit floated in behind Nora before following both of them into the building. He couldn't help but hold back a small snicker at how his jacket was hanging on Nora considering he was taller and not quite as lithe as she was.

The elevator whooshed to a smooth stop at their feet; Nora stepped inside, Bit floating next to her head, and selected the button for End of Line.

Cor slid into the elevator, still smirking as he leaned against the smooth glass next to her.

Nora noticed his smile, and her eyebrows furrowed. She suddenly realised she was still wearing his jacket, and her lights, as well as her face, flushed a deep pink.
"I didn't realise I was still wearing this," she said, shrugging it off with some reluctance and holding it out. "Here."

“It’s alright.” he chuckled, taking the jacket back… Though he didn't put it on yet. “It looked good on you.” Cor added with a roguish smile, hoping to make her blush again. Despite his teasing, he was being sincere, it's just this particular jacket was as much a part of his identity as his disk was… Which meant it was tied to his secret as Black Light.

Nora blushed again, smiling lightly. The elevator whizzed to a stop and dinged softly, the doors sliding open.
Only a few programs were there. Nora glanced at Cor, unsure if she should take his hand or not.

Cor chuckled at his success in complimenting her as the doors opened. Looking around, he couldn't remember the last time he saw this place so empty… But he attributed it to the fact that he hadn't been here this early before. Except for the night Nora reopened the club.

Nora let out a soft sigh of relief. Astra and Skye weren't here. Stepping out of the elevator, she started walking towards her office.

Cor stayed quiet but visibly relaxed when he noticed those two Sirens weren't around. Though Skye already believed that he and Nora had “been on a date”… Perhaps this wasn't a bad thing. As long as Nora was ok with that.

The bartender waved at Nora, who waved awkwardly back. The few customers already at the bar nodded at Nora appreciatively, and she smiled. The DJ's were just settling into their booth, and a few moments later, a thudding dance beat washed across the club.

Cor walked confidently beside her and lightly brushed his hand against her arm. He didn't want anything, just to reassure her that he was still here for her. A part of him felt like he was her personal bodyguard.

Nora smiled at him, tucking a stray piece of hair behind her ear. The floating steps to Nora's office materialised, and Nora walked up them, her heels clicking faintly. Bit, meanwhile, unnoticed by Nora, floated over to the bar and inspected the bottles of what they had on tap that night.

Cor hesitated as Nora walked up to her office, unsure if she wanted him to… But he wouldn't deny that he still wanted to stay with her.

Bit, having decided there was nothing worth wreaking havoc about, floated back to them. Nora fairly glided up the stairs to her office and reappeared a few moments later with a bottle of Zuse's finest. She set it on the counter. "Two glasses, please, Markus."
Markus, the bartender, nodded and went to get two glasses. Nora sat down, motioning for Cor to sit next to her.

Cor smiled at the sight of Nora coming back down, and with a beautiful bottle of energy. He followed her back over to the bar counter and gladly took a seat when she offered. “Thank you.” he said softly.

Markus reappeared and poured two drinks for them. Nora, eyeing Bit apprehensively, sipped hers. "You're welcome."

Cor smiled back, nodding gratefully at Markus before quickly guarding his drink from Bit. “I hope it's not too strong for you.” he teased lightly as he took a sip for himself.

"It's not that strong," Nora assured him, though after sipping hers, her eyebrows raised. "Okay, it might be that strong."

“I noticed.” he chuckled, as he swirled his drink slightly. “Personally, I like this though.”

Nora nodded and smiled, batting Bit away from her drink again.

Cor smiled back before chuckling a little at Bit’s attempt. “Are you ever going to learn?” he smirked.