[for Matt]

[2020sight]

It's a good night. Athletic, even. Very satisfying for all parties.

Hopefully Matt didn't mind that Epimetheus takes up most of the bed when he sleeps.

To make up for hogging the bed, though, Epimetheus offers to spring for a late breakfast when they finally get up and head down to the bar. Which means getting a booth and plenty of eggs, bacon, and toast, and a lot of coffee. Epimetheus is looking pretty pleased with himself -- for this morning's efforts as much as for last night's.

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[semicharmed]

Matt hadn't planned on getting much sleep anyway, so the late breakfast is a pretty nice bonus.

Mystically enhanced sex, bacon, Greek deities. Throw in some bondage and you've got his perfect weekend.

"Mmph," Matt says, mouth somewhat full. "This is so good."

[2020sight]

"Best brunch you can get at this end of the universe," Epimetheus agrees cheerfully. "Although I've heard the Big Bang Burger Bar does a mean breakfast sandwich."

[semicharmed]

"Is the Big Bang Burger Bar exactly what it sounds like?" A very short pause. "Science-wise?"

[2020sight]

"That depends on how much science you're after. It's the burger joint at the other end of the universe."

[semicharmed]

"That's amazing."

He crunches some bacon.

"So by heard, do you mean you haven't been, or you have been but didn't try the breakfast sandwiches?"

[2020sight]

"Never had the breakfast sandwiches. Honestly, I like this place better." he shrugs. "The clientele's more varied. Never know who you might meet."

[callipygos]

At that precise moment, a voice as sweet as a love song trills, "Eppy ..."


The voice, it seems, belongs to a woman in a very big hat and a very short dress. She's got a mimosa in one hand and is regarding them both with a bright smile.

[2020sight]

"So," he says to Matt, "it'd be rude if I dined and dashed, right?"

POSSIBLY HE DOESN'T CARE.

[semicharmed]

"I," Matt says pleasantly, "what?"

In addition to being baffled by this turn of events, he's got the niggling feeling he must've met this lady before.

[callipygos]

"Oh, Eppy," Aphrodite scolds, "you can't run away before you introduce me to your friend. Who is he, he's so cute!"

[2020sight]

Epimetheus groans and rests his face in one hand.

Muffled: "Go away, Aphrodite."

[semicharmed]

Matt stares.

"Aphrodite. The Aphrodite."

The expression on his face shifts quickly into 'starstruck,' before he takes into account that Epimetheus does not seem pleased and he honestly can't tell whether it's normal familial grumping or something a little more ... combustible?

He really could have asked about this before he slept with him.

(She's incredibly beautiful. It's almost frightening, the way religious awe is supposed to feel.)

[callipygos]

"You've heard of me."

Aphrodite seems to be ignoring Epimetheus for the moment.

"Well, who are you, sugar? You can tell me, I don't bite." A sip of her drink. "Unless you're into that, of course, in which case I hope my cousin obliged you."

[2020sight]

"Don't buy into the hype," Epimetheus advises Matt.

[semicharmed]

Matt says, "Um."

Followed by, "I'm Matthew Jamison-- Matt, most people call me Matt. Really nice to meet you."

[callipygos]

"So polite," she approves. "I like you already. Hang onto this one longer than Mariposa, won't you Eppy?"

[2020sight]

Epimetheus glares at her.

"Oh come on, that's dirty pool, 'Dite."

[semicharmed]

Matt scrubs a hand over the side of his face.

"That's, ah, very flattering."

[2020sight]

"She's good at that. Take it with a grain of salt. Or a whole shaker."

[semicharmed]

"Uh," Matt says.

"Oh, you know, funny story, I think we're out of salt. Totally not acceptable, I'll go grab some."

(There is absolutely salt at their booth. And the table next to their booth.)

"Be right back."

[callipygos]

Aphrodite watches him go, then slides into his vacated seat with a pout.

"Well done, Eppy. You scared the cute boy away."

[2020sight]

"I am not scary! You are an intruder on a perfectly nice brunch!"

He waves his hands at her. "Shoo."

[callipygos]

"I was just teasing a bit," she protests.

"I never see you with anyone in here."

[2020sight]

"Wh-- I hang out with people here!"

[callipygos]

"And I'm sure it's lovely," Aphrodite says, somewhat patronizingly. "But I don't see you with anyone who looks at you like that nice boy was doing."

She means, 'like someone who has had sex with you, recently,' but she's not confident Epimetheus will pick up on that.