Looking For (Xander/Open)

Xander was walking into the Collection, sipping his warm expresso that he had just gotten on his break in his right hand. He was still rather sore from his so-called "workout" from a few days ago. He had wanted to meet up with Jasmine once again but did not know how he would initiate contact with her. She was on his mind every so often, which altered his emotional state, there was a desire to see her again. On the practical sense, he knew he was programmed to follow orders and to rely on the job responsibilities that were set upon him. Since their first encounter, he worked long shifts, the Communications team had just uncovered that they were not the living things on the island. There was talk that there would be a team of colonists that would explore the region in a few days, to ensure that the Hyperion colony would be safe. He had heard that perhaps he would be part of the expedition, which would perhaps lead to a more complicated separation situation with Jasmine. But did she really like him the same way that he liked her?

As he lifted his cup down his face, he saw the Fitness Consultant before him. He startled himself when he saw her that some of his hot drink splashed into his face. He felt the sprinkled burns, but tried not to react, hoping to not shave off more of his masculinity in front of her.

What would he say to her? He did not know what exactly to say. He had new information about the world around him, but he was sworn to secrecy, as to not startle the other colonists from other departments outside the small who knew about the imminent expedition to explore the island. He could do small talk, which would not be as bothersome for both individuals. He wiped his face with his hands, trying to relieve the sprinkled moisture on his face. "The smell of coffee is very addicting, this is just my second cup and I sort of want more" he said. He laid his cup on the counter and removed his cardigan.

As he readjusted his shirt sleeves, he looked at her, and marveled at her beauty. Without her fitness uniform, she looked more beautiful. Her silky hair, those pearly eyes and that black shirt? Yes, he liked it all. He was sort of impressed that she looked her best, feeling that she was trying to make some sort of statement. Dang, does she want to go out and hang? I do have a ton of work to complete. 

"Hey" he said right back as he leaned his back on the counter with his hands mounted on counter as well, trying to flex his toned arms.

Pondering for a couple seconds, he replied "The smell makes me alive. There is something soothing about the aroma, I guess it reminds me of home.." .He noticed her being a little fidgety, was she actually nervous? "Do you want to try it, you can have sip?" he said, as he tried to calm her down and feel more comfortable within this setting. "The coffee is not that hot anymore, so there is no need to fear a burn."

"EOS, please show us the production of the Columbian coffee beans!" he said, within a millisecond a video displayed within the room, showing farmers from Earth harvesting the coffee beans.

Xander, trying to impress Jasmine with his domain, grabbed the cup and tipped it towards her in an offering. "Welcome to The Collection by the way, this is the library of human knowledge. You can learn about everything in here, did you want EOS to answer something for you?" he asked politely. As the video played, the smell of coffee beans came into the room, the heat of the Earth's sun began to radiate into the room, which recreated sensual feelings of a past from long ago.

He smiled in delight as he saw her face of awe within his area of expertise, little did he know that his profession can be turned into a personal dating room.

Looking at her face of discomfort, he gave a little smirk in delight.  He liked the idea that she tried his drink for some reason, as if it meant that she trusted him. He moved right next to her, looking at the video that was facing in front of them which was continuing to play.

"The Collection provides the aurora of both theories and facts from the very best of humanity," he said. "it is a pity that we are by ourselves now.". He placed his right hand up, which motioned the video to pause. "EOS, thanks you." he said as he turned to her.

"We only have each other for comfort. So, what were you looking for?" he asked her.