Grab coffee in the airport

From Create Your Own Story

Current revision as of 23:27, 5 May 2015

Philip is deep in conversation with a smiling stewardess when you arrive at the gate. Looking up, he waves and points to a nearby Starbucks. You nod and grab a table for two while he walks over.

"Sounds like we have a few minutes, the brakes have a problem and they need to switch out the plane."

You frown. "It's better than no brakes, I suppose."

He nods, and the two of you stand to go order drinks. You chat idly for a while, discussing hometowns (His is just North of London), family (No siblings, but lots of close cousins), and hobbies (He loves soccer and writing). Eventually, you start to compare notes on the tribe you'll be visiting, and you come to a sudden realization.

"Wait... do we need to be naked?"

He stops, and frowns. "I think so. Didn't Professor Dunn mention that?"

You shrug. "I was only half-listening." He laughs nervously, and seems quite interested in his coffee. "Well, nudity it is," you say, "crap..."

"If you really need to wear clothes, I don't think it would be that big of an issue..." he says, trailing off with a hopless expression.

"No, I'll be fine, I just wish I had time to get adjusted."

He frowns. "Well, we do have three days of travel before we arrive."

You think for a while, and then nod. "Good point. Not to put you on the spot, but I may need your help." You grin at his scared expression. "Nothing bad, I promise. Basically, I want us to spend these three days adjusting gradually, instead of going from all to nude."

He gives a cautious nod. "Makes sense, in theory. So, something like no shirt tonight, underwear tomorrow, and nude the day after?"

You swallow, unhappy over the unexpected prospect of exhibition. "Yeah, that sounds like the wisest option."

• Arrive in Newark