[Speed dating hadn't really been what he intended when he came into this part of the mall. He'd mostly been looking for something to pass the time, something to keep his mind off of everything that had happened at home, the kidnapping, his death, everything with Iris and Barry and all the rest.
Now that the city is ready for the storm, it feels like there's nothing left to do to keep him occupied except learning the lay of the land, getting his bearings. It's not like him to be depressed, but dwelling is something he's been doing a lot of lately, so it seems like getting his mind off things is for the best.
But he wasn't expecting speed dating. The moment he walk in and realizes, he hesitates, because there it is, the pang of guilt. So when the girl speaks to him, he starts a little, the expression on his face is more than a little sheepish.]
Me? No. [A soft laugh, and he shakes his head.] I'm not even sure I'm doing it right now. You?
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Now that the city is ready for the storm, it feels like there's nothing left to do to keep him occupied except learning the lay of the land, getting his bearings. It's not like him to be depressed, but dwelling is something he's been doing a lot of lately, so it seems like getting his mind off things is for the best.
But he wasn't expecting speed dating. The moment he walk in and realizes, he hesitates, because there it is, the pang of guilt. So when the girl speaks to him, he starts a little, the expression on his face is more than a little sheepish.]
Me? No. [A soft laugh, and he shakes his head.] I'm not even sure I'm doing it right now. You?