17116/Do You Sell By The Slice

Do You Sell By The Slice
Date of Scene:	06 February 2024
Location:	Angelo's Pizza
Synopsis:	Kenesha and White Rabbit meet, pizza is had, and a thesis makes an appearance!
Cast of Characters:	Jaina Hudson, Kenesha

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Jaina Hudson has posed:
Angelo's Pizza is a fairly popular place it seems, at least at this hour. People are coming and going, grabbing slices or sometimes full pies as they do. Two women of note are sitting in the restaurant, apparently taking their sweet time. One is Jaina. She has a half-eaten slice of cheese in front of her, as well as a drink, at a small two person table tucked away in a corner.

The other is White Rabbit. White Rabbit seems to be...holding court? She is seated at a large table -- though, nobody is with her currently -- with a pair of large pizzas in front of her, and various drinks. She is in a rather noticeable outfit, but that doesn't seem to bother her at the moment as she lounges and watches the comings and goings of the crowd. There's a calculating look about her as she does this, as if she's sizing up potential marks.

Kenesha has posed:
Kenesha is no stranger to Angelo's, she likes to stop in every few weeks to get a couple slices, if only for the enjoyment of a well-made slice of pizza. Today is no different! While in the line to await her turn, she looks over the specials for the day, looking to see what pizza's are still there to get slices of. When it's her turn, she steps up and smiles, "One slice of pepperoni, one slice of veggie lover, and a sparkling water. Tell Angelo that Dr. Jones says hi, he'll know who it is."

FLashing a quick smile, she pays up and takes her sparkling water, moving to loiter near the pickup area until her tray is ready. Once she has her pizza, she'll look around to spot a place with open seating, grabbing it and getting settled. Cracking open the sparkling water, she notices the very disparate women sitting off to the side, her head canting as she watches them.

"Bold fashion choice," she offers with a smile that suggests she understands that it's the pot calling the kettle black, given her own outdated attire.

Jaina Hudson has posed:
"Sometimes a girl likes to be looked at," White Rabbit replies, smiling just a little as she looks over Kenesha very obviously. Her eyes glide over the woman's figure, and then back up to her face, "And sometimes it's nice to be a little daring in getting looked at," she adds with a wink, before she picks up one of the slices of the pizza, and takes a dainty bite of it. The woman does not seem to mind the many, many glances she's getting from the men who come through the restaurant.

Kenesha has posed:
"Mmm, I suppose. I'd generally prefer to just go about my day without being ogled." Kenesha lifts a small shrug and offers a faint smile, "But, I suppose, different likes for different people." SHe lifts her first slice to take a bite, enjoying the flavors mingling together. Following it with a sip of the sparkling water, she glances around the room, then back to White Rabbit, "Why the need for attention? You're already a striking woman, seems overboard to.. well.." She motions towards the outfit.

Jaina Hudson has posed:
"Sometimes, just sometimes, it's good to have a distraction in place for when you need it," White Rabbit replies, before she picks up her drink and has a sip of it. THAT'S not cryptic at all! She then considers for a few moments, "Also, striking is nice, but you've never wanted to go just...overboard sometimes? See how far you can push a boundary?" she asks.

Kenesha has posed:
"Having seen the results of it time and again? Not partiuclarly. I push boundaries in other areas, where people are free to challenge the coundaries being pushed, and if they should be pushed. Sparks academic debate and provides outside viewpoints to be heard," Kenesha lifts a small shrug before looking back to the woman with a half-smile. "I'm pretty enamored of my current fashion trends."

Jaina Hudson has posed:
"Oh. I wasn't suggesting YOU dress like this. I don't want the competition." White Rabbit shoots back. Was that a compliment or...? "Academic debate? I don't know many papers that get one's blood pumping...least last I checked. Feel free to toss one out on the table here and see if you get any takers though." She's clearly teasing. She takes another bite of the pizza she has, and then glances across the room for a moment. The table that Jaina was sitting at is now empty.

Kenesha has posed:
"I don't care for bustiers anyways. Corsets are all well and good for someone that needs the assistance to smooth their shape or provide additional stability for their spine... highly restrictive and not at all useful otherwise. A plunging neckline can often incur the same results with less discomfort." Kenesha finishes off the slice of pizza and moves to the second. She follows each bite with a sip of water. "Mmmmmmm, I doubt anyone here would be interested in the papers I've written. But I could be mistaken."

Jaina Hudson has posed:
"Got one on you? Really only one way to find out..." White Rabbit says, with an oddly mischevious gleam in her eye.

Kenesha has posed:
Kenesha lifts a brow at White Rabbit, then chuckles softly and murmurs, "If you're certain.. you might as well start with this..." Reaching into her satchel, she draws out a thick black binder and leans over, setting it on the table in front of the woman. "The thesis for my last PhD. Enjoy."

Jaina Hudson has posed:
"You!" White Rabbit calls, pointing suddenly at a man who had been very interested in checking out her assets, "Which do you find more...stimulating: me, or..." she picks up the dissertation and looks it over, frowning before she reads, "The Effect of Atlantean Technology on the First and Second Egyptian Dynasties." She shrugs a little, "That's what it says on the box anyways. Take your time, figure it out."

The man, for his part, seems rather embarrassed at being called out like that, and sort of just...slinks off. "His loss I guess," White Rabbit replies. Then, something buzzes on her. She tugs a cellphone out of her bottoms and takes a look at it. "Oh. Uh. I gotta run quick. See you!" And she's up and off, heading for the exit.

Kenesha has posed:
Kenesha just shakes her head and laughs softly at the situation, if not at the poor man singled out. When the woman dashes off suddenly, she gathers the thesis and tucks it away again, finishing up her pizza and making sure to take care of everything before heading out, sipping on the sparkling water.