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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[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He draws in a breath and lets it out slowly. "No. I suppose you're right about that," he admits with a slight nod. He offers her a faint smile. "Maybe we're both just too independent for our own good."

[have_no_mercy]

Oliver gets a half-hearted smile back. "Something like that."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He is quiet for a moment, and grateful when the tarimisu arrives. He picks up his fork and takes a small bite, his eyes downcast.

[have_no_mercy]

Tess just stares at her dessert for a few minutes before sighing and gathering her coat.

"You know, I don't think I'm in the mood anymore. I'll take care of this on my way out."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"Why don't you take it with you?" he suggests softly, reaching out and touching her arm.

[have_no_mercy]

"The cheque," she says quietly, pulling her arm away. "I'll take care of the cheque."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"I know. I meant take the dessert with you," he says quietly.

[have_no_mercy]

"I'm fine without it." Tess forces a smile, thin and slight. "Don't worry about me, Oliver."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver meets her eyes. "All right. I'll catch you later, Mercy."

[have_no_mercy]

She nods. "Have a good weekend." Then she makes her way to the front of the restaurant and then out.