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[desertdaggers]

[Unsurprising, being whisked off somewhere new is somewhat disconcerting. Hawk ventures a couple of steps further onto the Plane, looking around, before offering any opinion on it.] So… a travelling shop, and this is… what, the destination? The point of origin? [the shop continues to not show up when he scans the area again, though, and he sucks his lip in, hands going to his sash.] It seems very eager to have taken off again. So… maybe not. Maybe it’s a common area, a stepping stage, that could make sense. But for what purpose?

…well, at least the floor stays where it ought. [He taps it with one foot a few times, and straightens up.] And it’s rather more spacious than where I was, that’s a point for it. [He relaxes, shoulders going down, elbows loose, lips quirking up.] May as well stretch my legs while I’m here. I’m not exactly in a hurry.

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[desertdaggers]

Thanks. [He's not exactly relieved, but it'd be rude to turn it down. And maybe if they were together enough here…]

… And it didn't let go before that. [he says without inflection, and presses his lips together.]

All right. [he folds up the brochure and follows, happy to drop the subject.] So what kind of programs do they show?

[oliverplus]

[rather than responding to the comment about Grey, Oliver just nods, quickly turning away to continue toward the theatre]

All sorts! What do you want to see?

[desertdaggers]

[He considers it for a few moments, hmming.] Something light-hearted, I think. Are there any comedies?

[oliverplus]

[he eagerly continues with the more cheerful topic] Sure! I mean, I'm not sure what all people've left in the theatre, but if we can't find anything good, I'll get something from our flat.

[and the theatre is now in view up ahead! complete with its sign asking for food as the price of admission. Oliver, however, looks fully prepared to ignore that]

[desertdaggers]

You have some of your own? [huh.]

[he peers up at the sign, then glances at Oliver, head tilted.] Were we supposed to bring something?

[oliverplus]

Yeah! Well, on DVD. [he glances at Hawk, considering his clothing] You, uh, haven't got those, have you?

Huh? [it takes Oliver a second to figure out what he means] Ohhh! That. Nah, nobody's ever come to collect it. C'mon! [and, if Hawk is willing to follow, he leads him inside]

[desertdaggers]

[He shakes his head, hands lifting slightly and offering a small grin.] Haven't heard of them before, not even once. How do they fit in with the television and this?

Ah. Why's the banner there, then? [following! and he whistles at the interior, looking it over.] Nice.

[oliverplus]

Basically, they have certain shows on them. Once you get the DVD, you can watch that show whenever you want. [he gestures enthusiastically] So anything I've got in my flat, I can bring here for us to watch!

[sheepish] You know, I've honestly got no idea? I guess I sort of stopped noticing it a while ago. [he smiles at Hawk's appreciation of the theatre, though] Yeah! Old-fashioned, but it's got modern equipment. It's a great place. Want me to set something up?

[desertdaggers]

And you can watch it whenever you like? Sounds pretty convenient.

Huh. [He tilts his head for a moment, thinking.] Would it be worth trying to get it down? [He nods.] Do you mind if I watch how it's done?

[oliverplus]

Yeah! It's great.

Uh...dunno. [he considers that] I'm not sure if somebody put it up as a joke or if the people who run this place did. We could always give it a go and see if it popped back up, I guess.

What, starting the film? [he grins, excited to show Hawk something new and fun] Not at all! Really, we should check what people've left up there already. Follow me! [and he heads for a back stairway to get to the projector room. once they're there, they'll find a variety of films in many different formats lying about or on shelves]

[desertdaggers]

It could be worth a try. Cut out a bit of confusion.

Great! [he goes to start investigating the films] And it can play all of these?

[oliverplus]

[he nods] Sure! But after the film. [he's still smiling, too excited by Hawk's excitement to worry about the sign right now] Yep, any one you want! Pick whatever looks good to you.

[desertdaggers]

Sounds good.

Neat. Hmm… [he takes a little longer, then holds up Singing in the Rain.] What about this one?

[oliverplus]

Hah, sure! [he chuckles] That's a classic. I mean, as long as you like music?

[desertdaggers]

Yeah! I suppose it'll be a little different from what I know, but that's not necessarily bad, am I right?

[oliverplus]

Exactly! [he takes the DVD and turns to the player to get it started] Want to head back down? I'll start it up and then meet you.

[desertdaggers]

Sure! See you down there.

[he heads down to test out how comfortable the chairs are and see if maybe he can arrange them to be a little more comfortable before Oliver comes back.]

[oliverplus]

[and almost immediately, the film starts! Oliver jogs back down--but rather than joining Hawk, he calls:] Back in a mo' with popcorn! [and then he drops from the Plane to make some. after all, you can't have your first film without popcorn, even if Oliver can only offer the microwave variety]

[desertdaggers]

Ah- alright! [he glances between the screen and where Oliver was for a few moments before really settling in and starting to get absorbed in the movie.]

[oliverplus]

[and Oliver reappears! he opens his mouth to speak--but when he sees that the film has started, he stops himself. instead, he holds out the bowl of buttery popcorn and whispers:] Help yourself.

[desertdaggers]

Thanks. [he glances away for a moment to look, examining the popcorn before eating it.] Do you always have this at movies?

[oliverplus]

Yeah! It's part of the experience. [he pops a handful into his mouth, happily crunching away]

[desertdaggers]

[crunching down on his own…] It's pretty good. Maybe a touch loud, though.

[oliverplus]

[he laughs] That's why the film's loud! [and he continues crunching away, turning back to the screen]

[desertdaggers]

It all works out, then! [he settles back with another handful of popcorn, attention on the screen again.]