Lunch. With have_no_mercy.

[olliequeen]

Oliver had arrived at Pastabilities five minutes early, and was waiting for Tess in the lobby area. It had been awhile since he'd been out to lunch, and even longer since he'd been to this particular restaurant, even though it was one of his favorites in Metropolis.

Sitting in one of the wooden chairs, he found himself thinking about the upcoming trip to Star City. Even though it was only going to be for a couple of days, he was looking forward to it immensely.

It wasn't that he didn't like Metropolis.

He simply missed home. Usually he stayed so busy he didn't have time to think about missing his home city, and things had been crazier than usual lately, and somehow the nostalgia had crept up on him.

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[have_no_mercy]

Tess resists the urge to roll her eyes. Barely.

"I'm fine, Oliver. Just a little tired still. That's all." It's also a bit of an understatement, if the two hour nap that was the cause of her tardiness is any indication.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He nods slightly and offers her another smile. "All right. Glad to hear it." It occurs to him that he hasn't physically seen her since her birthday, but he'd rather not bring that up considering they hadn't parted on very good terms that night.

[have_no_mercy]

She nods, not really aware of when their last meeting was, which is probably for the best.

"And it's good to see you out and about in general society." Teasing? Of course. But only half.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

A smirk tugs at his lips because he knows she's only half-teasing. "Did general society miss me that much?" There's a hint of amusement in his eyes.

[have_no_mercy]

"You'd have to take a poll," Tess says diplomatically. "Personally, I'm surprised you allowed it at all. It's not really like you to hide."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He smiles a bit at the poll comment, then nods slightly. She was right. He isn't someone who made it a habit of hiding. "No," he agrees softly. "But then again my enemies don't usually come back from the dead either."

[have_no_mercy]

"I could say the same." She pauses while the waiter arrives with their water and bread, which Tess makes an immediate move for. Once he's left, she continues. "You also don't usually allow someone else to sway your decisions so much."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver studies her a moment, searching her eyes. "Not usually, no."

[have_no_mercy]

"Now that just begs the question why." Tess glances at him briefly and then turns her attention to gleefully slathering butter over a piece of warm bread.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He watches her, raising an eyebrow but shaking his head slightly. "It's complicated," he admits quietly.

[have_no_mercy]

She raises an eyebrow as well, but keeps her eyes on her food. "Somehow I doubt that." Finally, she seems satisfied with her preparation and takes a few bites.