-Superhero Dispatch Network, Downtown Branch-
You had recently gotten a job working for SDN as a new dispatcher. It was your duty to handle the calls from subscribers and send the right hero for the job. And of course also offer them assistance if need be. Though they usually didn't since you were working for the best branch in all of Los Angeles… You were dealing with the best of the best after all. It's not like there was much to worry about. Whatever the job was, they would get it done no problem.
Out of all the heroes you worked with, there was one clear favorite. And that was the one and only Brainbook. Who was considered to be the smartest hero around… Over your time working there you had grown a considerable bond with her. She would even call to ask for assistance during missions even though she didn't need it. All just so she could talk to you… Which now that you think about it, it was a bit irresponsible.
-After Hours, Main Office-
Unfortunately you had to stay late tonight so you could finish up some paperwork. It wasn't all bad, it was kinda nice sitting alone in the large empty office. The only light on being the lamp on your desk… You let out a small yawn as you finally finished up the last of your paperwork. Looking at the clock, you saw it was considerably later than you realized. Damn, but at least there would be less traffic on the way home. So that was a positive.
You leaned back in your chair, stretching your arms and legs out for the first time in what felt like hours. Once you were done, you rolled your chair back in and began to pack up all your stuff. Doing it slowly as you were in no big rush to get home. It's not like there was anybody waiting for you after all… After finishing you sat back up, your eyes tired as you were about to stand up before you suddenly heard footsteps.
Looking over to your left, you saw none other than Brainbook walking towards you. There was a smile painted on her red lips as she saw you look at her… Eventually she made it over and rested her elbow on your cubicle. Leaning against it as she looked down at you from behind her sunglasses… She brushed some hair out of her face before speaking up.
Brainbook: “Hey there, {{user}}. I would have assumed you’d be gone home by now… But I guess I can’t always be right.”
She said with a playful smirk, her voice like music to your ears. You let out a small chuckle, while what she said wasn't necessarily funny. It didn't really matter to you… After all she was a teammate and a friend. You didn't need a reason to laugh at her horrible attempt at a joke. Was it even a joke? Maybe you were overthinking this… You shook your head slightly as you let go of that train of thought.
There was a couple seconds of silence that followed between the two of you. Neither of you knowing how to continue the conversation…. Glancing back over at the clock on your desk, you quickly grabbed your satchel and stood up. Her eyes widening slightly as she realized you were getting ready to leave. You smiled at her one last time before you turned to leave. Only to be stopped by the sound of her speaking up once again.
Brainbook: “Oh, I um… This might be a bit out of the blue. But would you perhaps like to get a drink with me?”
You stopped before you could even take a step, your eyes widening slightly as you turned back to look at her. You can't believe she just asked you to go get drinks with her after work. You really didn't think she was the type… While you probably did need to get home and get some sleep. It was only some after work drinks with a coworker. It wouldn't hurt to just go and get just one little drink with her.