Matt Longstead

It wasn't something he wanted to do, but Matt had finally gotten the survielance system enstalled at Itachi's place. He wasn't the kind of kid that got involved with gangs or drugs; though not to say he was a star college student or anything. But it wasn't like he had much of a choice in the deal. Either he install the equiptment, or get diced by those damned swords.

Sitting down at a table near the window, Matt eased his backpack onto the floor near his chair and brushed a long strand of black hair from his eyes. "Last time I work for them..." He mumbled under his breath, shaking his head in dismay. On the up side of the situation, he had used his computer-smarts to install a bug into their surveilence. With it, he could see and control their entire system from his laptop.

Toni

She had to have coffee. She couldn't help it. So with a baby on her hip, the proud mother walked through the door and walked straight to the counter. Caffine. Anything. But I swear to god, you give me a cup of tea I'll beat you to a living pulp. the woman behind the counter laughed. Life rough, Toni? She asked. The answer was a smile. My sister won't let go of the fact that we're french. Therefore. Tea. Always. Tea. I'M TIRED OF HAVING TEA! She shouted. The woman at the counter laughed. Your daughter sure is getting big. You never did tell me who her father was. The womans eyebrows lifted in question. She hadn't had good gossip in days. I can't tell you, Marie. Then he'll find out. that was all she needed. To go head to head with the bastard that had gotten her pregnant. She'd be damned if she was going to give up her little girl. Smiling she took the latte and sat at a table not to far from Matts. With a blush she said Sorry about the outburst. Didn't mean to disturb you.

Matt Longstead

When Toni headed his way, Matt realized that he had been staring at the two as he listened to their loud conversation. "Oh, uh - it's no problem." He said, flashing brief smile that seemed to stretch from ear to ear. That was one thing characteristic about the kid; he had a big, handsom smile that lit up his entire face.

Matt turned back around, tapping his fingers absently against the table while he tried to think of a way to continue the conversation. After all, he did love to talk to the ladies. "So, uh, I hear you're French?" He said, turning around abruptly, although he tried to be as casual as he could.

Toni

She glanced up at Matt, and sent him a warm smile. Yeah. Parlez-vous francais? She asked him, a warm smile on her face. She had a very 'emo' look to her, with her hair cropped short and black, her eyeliner somewhat thick, but her clothes were a pair of tight jeans and a tank top just as tight. Her light grey eyes were warm, and gentle. The baby was sitting in a high chair next to her, playing with her car keys. Shaiden, don't eat that. She murmered, pulling the remote from her daughters mouth. Then she looked to Matt. My names Toni. Antoinette, but I only get called that by my parents and lawyers. Nice to meet you.

Matt Longstead

He looked from Shaiden to the mother, "That sounds like a French name to me." He laughed lightly, knowing a bit behind that particular name. "Mine is Matthew - but you can call me Matt." Once again he looked to Shaiden, knowing only a little about the girl from what he heard in Toni's previous converstation.

"Shaiden is her name? She's a cute kid." Complimenting a mother's child was a good way to earn points. He of course, he had caught the part where the girl's father didn't seem to interested in her.

Toni

She smiled, a bright and shining smile. Yeah. She took more after her dad unfortuantly. She said, petting the girls dark blonde hair gently. So. If you don't mind me asking, Matt, How old are you? Being 21 herself, she had to ask. Just a thing about her.

Matt Longstead

Should he lie, and tell her he was older? Although... she looked to be about his age. Oh, what the hell, he be truthful this time. "Twenty. How 'bout yourself?" Matt turned the question back at her now, delightfully surprised that he had found someone to talk to that didn't want to beat him up this time. He still carried two bruises from where Kakashi and Lanny both decked him in the face; and in the same day! Such was his luck.

Toni

She smiled at him. Twenty-one. What brings you to the cafe this morning, Matt? Little Shaiden suddenly squealed, pounding her hands on her high chair. The mother smiled and leaned over to press a kiss to her small daughters cheek, and handed her another key chain.

Matt Longstead

Sweet, near the same age! Matt thought to himself, but was careful not to convey his feelings on the outside quite yet. "Just taking a break from work, I guess." He replied in a simple matter, leaving out the fact that he had just wired up a ton of surveilince at Itachi's place. Much to his regret. "What kind of work do you do?" Just start with the casual stuff, and go from there. That usually works.

Toni

She smiled warmly at him, her eyes alight with mischief. My sister and I run the Orphange. We take in kids, animals.... Anything that comes our way. Give them a place to stay without having to sleep on the street. She said smiling. What do you do, babydoll? She asked him.

Matt Longstead

"Oh, yeah, that giant castle? Must be a nice place to work!" He laughed, knowing of the place. He had never been in there, but he had driven past it several times before. "Me? Oh... not much. Just uh, computer work, mainly." Great, now she's gonna think I'm a real geek.. Matt thought, though he had to admit that he was something of a geek sometimes. But he was also a bit of a bad boy as well.

Toni

Her laughter was soft and musical as she smiled at him. Yes, it is great to work there. My sister and I own it. At his next words her head tilted, and her hair shifted in front of her eyes a bit. Really? I'm not very good with computers. Alex is the computer whiz in the family. I just stick with my gardening. She smiled, which she seemed to do a lot. It was like nothing bad could ever touch her and ruin her childlike innocence.