a thankless job but somebody's got to do it [closed]

[powerdealer]

Seth's not entirely sure how much he likes being called up as a newbie's guide to superpowers. Any recognition is still a bit too much for him, and he doesn't like meeting at a pre-determined time with someone he doesn't know. But Wilmot's End is just about the only place he feels is safe, neutral ground.

He'd actually showed up pretty early, thinking he might scout for other newbies with fresh powers they might like to get rid of, but he's felt far too anti-social to actually approach anyone. His anxiety's been kicking in, much earlier than he'd like. It's a worrying trend that he's trying very hard not to think about too much.

So he's sitting a little towards the back, nursing a drink and watching the door from his booth. Looking for anyone who looks a little lost and out of place, like they're searching for someone.

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[peacefulexplorer]

"I'm sorry," he says. He doesn't want to leave it at that but, then, he's not sure if now is the best time to unearth the story behind it because a) Seth doesn't seem overexcited about talking it over and b) he is having trouble focusing on walking currently and thus any advice or comfort he could dispense would likely be in poor supply.

He trips and it takes a little too long for him to right himself, wincing. Yep. Definitely would be in poor supply.

[powerdealer]

Thankfully Seth doesn't have to mull over all the terrible things the rebels have done to him, as he reflexively reaches up to stop Daniel from falling on his face.

"Well, I can see why you don't drink," he comments with a small smile, giving Daniel's shoulder a pat.

[peacefulexplorer]

"I don't, I really don't," Daniel sighs, compliant in his fate to have pitifully low tolerance despite all promises of appearance. "So of course, when I do, this happens." Another wobbly wave of a hand, though what it's meant to signify is decidedly unclear even to its owner. He's glad Seth doesn't seem to mind dealing with it; he doesn't think he could make it back to Lucy's on his own.

[powerdealer]

Seth doesn't take Daniel all the way back to Lucy's, but he does at least set him on the right path. First reaching the subway and taking the L train west, then switching to the A train. Seth gets off about halfway up, but only after making sure Daniel knows which stop to get off at, and which direction to go from there.