A Day in Actual Reality

[mitanarchist]

It is a relatively….and I mean relatively quiet day in Actual Reality. Sometimes Collins just likes sitting at a booth in his time off and people watching. So many fans come through here that know about Mark’s film that sometimes he just likes seeing their reactions. He sits at the booth in front of the wall with newspaper as its wallpaper. On top of the headlines which are all AIDS or HIV related, is a quote that is very close to his heart.

There's only us
There's only this ...
No other road
No other way
No day but today

He’s actually at the private banquette in the back but at the same time, most know his presence out of the regulars as some of the servers check up on him every now and then.

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[mitanarchist]

Collins nods, "It wasn't just in the movie, hon. The movie was real life." He gestures to the article. "This one for example, my good friend Maureen's protest, and yes she really did ask people to moo with her and things did get violent." He gestures to the seat in front of him, "The name's Collins...Tom Collins, but I'm assuming you already knew that."

[rent-a-characte.livejournal.com]

"I'm Meredith. It's nice to meet you." She smiles again, and sits down on the other side of the booth.
"And yeah, Angel was in here a few months ago, and said it really happened. Started thinking about it after that, and... you really can't make someone like that up. Not very easily, anyway."

[mitanarchist]

Collins shakes his head. "No, we were all family even though we only knew a few of us for about a year at the time. Others we had known for longer." He points to the quote, "You saw the movie, do you remember this?"

[rent-a-characte.livejournal.com]

"I... think so? I mean, it's been a while, but that's definitely ringing a bell."

[mitanarchist]

Collins sings the music a bit, "It's an affirmation. We used it in Life Support....but I think it applies to life for anyone." He looks to Meredith, "You're a regular here, aren't you?"

[rent-a-characte.livejournal.com]

This time, the grin might be a bit sheepish. "Yeah. Me and a few of my friends, usually, but they're all busy today."

[mitanarchist]

Collins smiles, "Don't worry, I make it a point to recognize those who come in here." He smiles coyly. "You're absolutely welcome here anytime you wish, and feel free to tell your friends that Collins told you so."

[rent-a-characte.livejournal.com]

Meredith's sort of known they were a welcome presence for a while now, judging from the occasional amused glances Mark gives their table or booth or wherever, when he's in.
But actually hearing it, to say nothing of the 'holy CRAP famous person!' aspect?
"Okay, I think this takes the coolest day ever prize."

[mitanarchist]

"Glad I could make it so for ya. So who else have you met around here? We tend to be a crazy bunch, I'll warn you..."

[rent-a-characte.livejournal.com]

"We really haven't managed to meet all that many people, for all the time we spend in here. I know Mark knows we're here a lot, but we haven't actually talked to him yet, and there was someone he brought in last week or so that one of my friends was practically squealing over - her name was Valentine, I think.
"And then there was Angel." Meredith grins. "Think that was one of the more interesting conversations I've ever been part of."

[mitanarchist]

Collins nods, "And it might not be too good to publicize the fact that you met her. I mean there's nothing wrong with it but...God...it's a long story, let's just leave it there." He'd prefer that people not think he was a mad man.

[rent-a-characte.livejournal.com]

"Hey, we're not crazy. People would probably just brush it off as 'oh, it's the loony fangirls again, whatever' in any case. And I kinda got the impression it was a long story, but still, that conversation was... heck, I don't need to tell you anything about Angel."
For all she's relaxed, Meredith is still very much aware of who she's talking to.

[mitanarchist]

Collins smiles,

"So tell me, are you local then I assume? You know where I come from, now I want to know about you."

[rent-a-characte.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. I'm in high school - think I'm finally about ready for the year to start. Not so much with the classes or anything, but I've got a bunch of friends who'll be graduating at the end of the year. Don't want 'em gone yet, you know? And... my dad thinks I read too much, but I think he's crazy."

[mitanarchist]

Collins shrugs, "Personally, I think reading is a better way to spend your time than playing video games or just watching television. You can learn from just about anything. Life, books, reality as a whole."

[rent-a-characte.livejournal.com]

Meredith rolls her eyes. "My little brother's, like, addicted to video games. It's kinda sad. I don't know what Dad's problem with the reading is - maybe it wouldn't be such a big deal if I didn't mostly like fantasy. But hey, I think it's better than blowing stuff up on a Nintendo thing."