Axel Mathis

"Oh, please, you can just call me Charlotte." the blonde reassured once she realized this wasn't someone she knew from the hospital. Another bright laugh passed her lips at his ruse. Charlotte should have been used to men like him, overtly charming ones with inviting smiles, but she somehow still found herself a little bashful. "You are far too kind." she repeated, her aura warm and welcoming. She gently took his hand. "Pleasure to meet you, Axel."

"Charlotte. I've always thought that was a pretty name." He laughed when she called him too kind. That was far from the case but, hey, he had some good qualities every now and then. "Pleasure's all mine, Charlotte. Are you just on break? Or are you done with your shift and just taking some time to relax?"

“Well, I’m not going to argue with you on that one. I’ll be more than happy to have two, one for me and one for the fallen barbie shoe. RIP.” Erin did the sign of the cross dramatically before looking at him with a smirk, breaking out into laughter herself. “I think it’s pretty important. If you ever need a barbie boot taken out of your nose then you just give me a call. I mean, I’m not saying you will anytime soon but I’m just saying if you do I’m your gal. They can creep up on you real unexpectedly.” But then she shook her head, because he seemed like a cool dude so she wanted to give him genuine attention - especially since he was paying for her drink. “Finance though? So it’s boring but do you actually enjoy it?” @axel-mathis

Axel laughed. The girl definitely was quirky, but entertaining. This wasn't exactly a conversation he expected to have. "Oh yeah, I usually need a barbie boot removal ever other year." He joked "I'll have to get your number and have you on standby for the next time." Axel took a drink and reached for his phone. He laughed when she asked if he enjoyed his job. "I enjoy getting paid." Of course he didn't like his job. He didn't do it for personal fulfillment or anything other than making money. "I take it you do like your job though... despite incidents with doll clothing" @erinliana

“Me?” As if the man was suddenly going to be talking to someone else when they were in the middle of a conversation, although weirder things had happened to Erin in her lifetime. “I teach preschool. So maybe ‘teach’ is a generous word for making sure a bunch of kids don’t hit each other or shove anything too weird up their nose.” The blonde laughed in a self deprecating manner, a shrug of her shoulders before adding. “And incase you’re wondering, today it was another kid’s show and tell barbie boot that a little girl decided to shove up her nose. On the plus side I’m a dab hand with tweezers these days.” Holding out her hand as he introduced herself, brought up to always be polite even if it was a little formal. “Erin, lovely to meet you Axel. What do you do? Apart from know the good alcohol..” @axel-mathis

"Mmhmm" He mumbled softly as she seemed surprised he was talking about her still. "Damn.. yeah I could see why you would need the drink. Hell, I think you've earned at least two." He laughed, shaking his head. He couldn't even imagine the day-to-day chaos she experienced. "Wow... that's one important skill to have I guess." He brought his drink to his lips, enjoying the smell and the slow burn in his chest as he drank it. Axel took her hand and shook it with his usual business-like grip. "Oh I'm in finance. It's very boring, I promise. No Barbie shoes in anyone's noses." @erinliana

Charlotte didn't usually find time to get to the cafe; the fastest route to work unfortunately missed it. So, when she found herself with a few hours of free time before she covered another shift at the ER, she knew what was going to be her lunch spot. Blonde curls were pulled back into a ponytail, a few springing free and framing her face with ringlets. Her pastel pink scrubs definitely made her stand out from the mid-morning rush crowd. Yet, she was still a little surprised when the man behind her caught her attention.

"Doctor Harrington..." He nodded with a smile, admiring the bounch ringlets around her face. "No no, please, I'd really like to. I'm trying to fill up my punch card. " He joked, knowing damn well he had no punch card. "In all serious, I just appreciate what all of you at the hospital do. In fact if you wanna pick out like a bakery basket for your coworkers, I'd cover that too." He said with a smile. "I'm Axel by the way." He held his hand out to shake hers. "I swear this isn't a scam or anything. Just probably could use some good karma." @charlotte-harrington

Poppy had been trying her best to make her way through date after very unsuccessful date, and every time she felt like once again she was being slapped in the face. It was weird how many times she just wanted something simple and she always ended up leaving. Now here she was at the bar and someone had just left, followed by someone at the bar trying to be all over her. A little part of her felt desperate enough to take him up on his offer, but she also knew that was absolutely not the right move at this time. She was drawn out of her stupor by the voice behind her and she turned back like she had found a savior. She lowered her voice, just enough. "Yes, yes very much so and he won't stop talking.” @axel-mathis

Axel nodded the second she confirmed that the man was, in fact, bothering her. "Gotcha.. no worries." Axel stood up and walked over to the strange man. Putting his hand on his shoulder, he lowered his voice as to not start a scene. "Hey.... you can go now." His brows furrowed as his eyes bore into the man, practically challenging him to try anything different. It didn't take the man long to see that Axel was absolutely serious and not to be messed with. The stranger got up and quickly made his way away from them. "There you go." He said with a smile as he made his way back to his seat. "You okay?" @poppybarclay

who: @axel-mathis where: the oak barrel

Axel was enjoying a relaxing evening at the winery. Was he drinking wine? No, but that was okay. They still had whiskey at the bar. He liked the place, and always managed to meet interesting people there. Hearing a woman's voice next to him he turned, eyebrows raised as he saw the attractive brunette. "Oh yeah.. that's mine. Or I thin it is, if you are talking about the green Aston." He smiled and tilted his head. "You're interested in cars?" @ceydaxyilmaz

Honestly Erin hadn’t even really noticed there was someone sat at the bar next to her when she walked up to it, grabbing the nearest seat, lifting her hand to try and get the barman’s attention. Today had been taxing to say the least, sometimes the kids in her class were amazing, a joy to be around, but today? Today they had apparently all turned up with a pact to act out at the same time and she was beyond exhausted. “Hmm? Oh! Shit sorry I didn’t even see you there.” She laughed, face in her hands as she shook her head. “You could say that. And I’m not going to say no to a free drink, thanks. I’ll have…a double vodka tonic please. No wait, a whisky smash. Thanks.” @axel-mathis

Axel glanced over at the blonde. She was pretty cute, he definitely couldn't deny that. "No worries." He waved off her apology and smirked as she continued to show signs of a rough day. "What do you do for a living?" He flagged down a bartender and ordered himself another whiskey on the rocks and gestured to his new drinking companion. "And she will have a whisky smash, can you make that with Blanton's please?" Axel spoke, glancing to the top shelf of liquor for her. "I'm Axel, by the way." He said, turning more towards Erin.

A dark eyebrow cocked as the 'compliment' was given. "Thanks?" she questioned, taking stock of the man before her. She knew the type too well by now: cocky, charming, probably wealthy, think they can glide through life unchallenged. And when his phone was suddenly pushed in her direction, Pippa could tell her evaluation was spot on. Black curls bounced as she nodded softly and took the call for him. "Hi? Yeah, no this isn't him. Actually, this is his wife." A wicked smirk pulled on her lips as she continued. "Oh! No, no, nothing to worry about! We're open and all that. But, I'm actually so glad you called because, well, we've been dealing with a little problem. A down there problem. That's why he couldn't come to the phone. He's just in bed with these festering, painful- Well, I won't bore you with the specifics. Anyway, just saying you should probably get a full panel done. Tell them to check for everything! S-" When she heard the dial tone, her hand outstretched to offer him his phone once more. "Must have hung up."

Axel watched, full of hope as she took his phone. His smile faded as she spoke. Waving a hand in front of her he frantically shook his head no. "Stop.. what the hell?" He walks closer reaching for the phone until she hears him talking about painful, festering problems. His brows dropped and he crossed his arms. Waiting until the call finished he held his hand out. "That seemed unnecessary." Taking his phone he quickly slid it into his pocket. "For the record... you make an unconvincing wife. Why did you do that? You don't even know the situation."

who: open to all where: The Danvers' Diner ;; Afternoon

Axel had always loved diners. No matter how much money he made, sometimes he just wanted a greasy burger, some fries and a soda. He's had worse habits, so he allowed himself this. Feeling his phone vibrate for the fifth time since he sat down he rolled his eyes. Coming up with an idea he got up and approached the woman cleaning up a table near by. "Oh no no.. Don't get me wrong. It fucking sucks, but like a good suck. Can you do me a favor... answer this phone, say they got the wrong number and just hang up?" His green eyes looked at her and he offered her the most charming smile he could muster. He held the cellphone out to her which had the name 'red head, don't call' as the contact information.