Pip (Philip)
The Spider-Pip #3 (8/12)
At “The Daily Grind” coffee shop...
Let's see, I combed my hair, changed into my classy-yet-casual clothes and even managed to get here early. Because, with the day I had, I wanted to be certain I was on time.
-Phil checks the time on his phone-
Okay, I have about five minutes until MJ gets here. Cool…
-Phil finds a seat at one of the outdoor tables-
Cool, cool, cool.
-Phil starts nervously tapping on the table-
Nothing wrong with being a little early, this just means I have more time to… stress about the date. No, don't worry about it! I just need to keep my mind off of it.
-He starts humming to himself-
Phil: “🎶Spider-Pip, Spider-Pip... Make him mad, he'll give ya’ lip.🎶”
…
Phil: “*sigh*”
Five minutes later…
-Phil has resorted to playing on his phone-
“Hey there.”
-Phil looks up from his phone to see MJ sitting down across from him-
Phil: “You're here!”
MJ: “Yeah, sorry I'm a little late. I didn't keep you waiting did I?”
Phil: “Nah, I just got here.”
Okay, what's a good conversation topic?
Phil: “So… see any good movies lately?”
Wow. That's the best I can come up with. If only I was as good at making conversation as I was at making jokes.
MJ: “Well, it just so happens I went to see Poison the other day.”
If you don't know, Poison the newest, edgiest superhero film. I went to see it too, it was weird.
Phil: “Yeah, that movie was a let-down. Way overhyped.”
MJ: “Oh, well I thought it was okay.”
Shoot, shoot, shoot!
Phil: “Well, uh yeah, I just--It’s my opinion. I can respect yours.”
I'm internally facepalming so hard right now.
-MJ giggles at Phil's awkwardness and he turns a bit red-
MJ: “Why don't we go get our drinks.”
Phil: “I can go get them. Just tell me what you want.”
This way I can get hot chocolate instead of coffee without her knowing.
MJ: “You think you can remember it?”
Phil: “Yeah, I got this.”
MJ: “In that case can you get me a Quad Grande, Nonfat, Extra Hot Caramel Macchiato?”
Phil: “Uh...”
Maybe I'll let her get her own drink...
MJ: “...Please.”
Phil: “‘Kay.”
Later, in the order line…
This line is taking forever! There's no way I can remember MJ’s order this long. Wait, what was her order again?
*Ba-ding!*
You've got to be kidding me. That's my supervillain notification noise!
-Phil pulls out his phone-
Please don't be Doom, please don't be Doom, please don't be Doom…
…
*internal screaming*
-Phil gets out of line and heads toward the door-
I swear, I'm in a city full of superheroes, but I still have to do everything around here! I seriously doubt Thor has these sort of problems.
-Phil goes through the door and bumps into MJ-
MJ: “Sorry!”
Phil: “It's okay, I mean, I'm sorry… what were you getting up for.”
MJ: “About that… I really hate to do this but can we take a raincheck?”
Well that's convenient. Still, I should act just a little upset.
Phil: “Oh, I guess that's alright. What is it though?”
MJ: “So get this, Dr. Doom is wreaking havoc across town saying he wants Spider-Pip to face him! I don't want to abandon you, but I just need to get this scoop!”
Well that worked out well for me. I just need to take care of Doom before MJ gets in harm's way.
Phil: “Don't worry, duty calls. As long as we can do this some other time though.”
MJ: “I have an idea, why don't you come with me and take some pictures for the article?”
Conveniently, I come pre-packaged with an excuse this time.
Phil: “I left my camera at home. Maybe I can run home and get it.”
MJ: “Great! I need to get going. See you at work, I promise we will do this again soon.”
-MJ starts to hurry away and Phil calls after her-
Phil: “Sounds like a date! Well, another date.”
Okay, now that the date has met its swift end, its Doom’s turn.
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For those of you who are wondering, yes, it will be getting back to the action very soon.
The Spider-Pip #3 (8/12)
At “The Daily Grind” coffee shop...
Let's see, I combed my hair, changed into my classy-yet-casual clothes and even managed to get here early. Because, with the day I had, I wanted to be certain I was on time.
-Phil checks the time on his phone-
Okay, I have about five minutes until MJ gets here. Cool…
-Phil finds a seat at one of the outdoor tables-
Cool, cool, cool.
-Phil starts nervously tapping on the table-
Nothing wrong with being a little early, this just means I have more time to… stress about the date. No, don't worry about it! I just need to keep my mind off of it.
-He starts humming to himself-
Phil: “🎶Spider-Pip, Spider-Pip... Make him mad, he'll give ya’ lip.🎶”
…
Phil: “*sigh*”
Five minutes later…
-Phil has resorted to playing on his phone-
“Hey there.”
-Phil looks up from his phone to see MJ sitting down across from him-
Phil: “You're here!”
MJ: “Yeah, sorry I'm a little late. I didn't keep you waiting did I?”
Phil: “Nah, I just got here.”
Okay, what's a good conversation topic?
Phil: “So… see any good movies lately?”
Wow. That's the best I can come up with. If only I was as good at making conversation as I was at making jokes.
MJ: “Well, it just so happens I went to see Poison the other day.”
If you don't know, Poison the newest, edgiest superhero film. I went to see it too, it was weird.
Phil: “Yeah, that movie was a let-down. Way overhyped.”
MJ: “Oh, well I thought it was okay.”
Shoot, shoot, shoot!
Phil: “Well, uh yeah, I just--It’s my opinion. I can respect yours.”
I'm internally facepalming so hard right now.
-MJ giggles at Phil's awkwardness and he turns a bit red-
MJ: “Why don't we go get our drinks.”
Phil: “I can go get them. Just tell me what you want.”
This way I can get hot chocolate instead of coffee without her knowing.
MJ: “You think you can remember it?”
Phil: “Yeah, I got this.”
MJ: “In that case can you get me a Quad Grande, Nonfat, Extra Hot Caramel Macchiato?”
Phil: “Uh...”
Maybe I'll let her get her own drink...
MJ: “...Please.”
Phil: “‘Kay.”
Later, in the order line…
This line is taking forever! There's no way I can remember MJ’s order this long. Wait, what was her order again?
*Ba-ding!*
You've got to be kidding me. That's my supervillain notification noise!
-Phil pulls out his phone-
Please don't be Doom, please don't be Doom, please don't be Doom…
…
*internal screaming*
-Phil gets out of line and heads toward the door-
I swear, I'm in a city full of superheroes, but I still have to do everything around here! I seriously doubt Thor has these sort of problems.
-Phil goes through the door and bumps into MJ-
MJ: “Sorry!”
Phil: “It's okay, I mean, I'm sorry… what were you getting up for.”
MJ: “About that… I really hate to do this but can we take a raincheck?”
Well that's convenient. Still, I should act just a little upset.
Phil: “Oh, I guess that's alright. What is it though?”
MJ: “So get this, Dr. Doom is wreaking havoc across town saying he wants Spider-Pip to face him! I don't want to abandon you, but I just need to get this scoop!”
Well that worked out well for me. I just need to take care of Doom before MJ gets in harm's way.
Phil: “Don't worry, duty calls. As long as we can do this some other time though.”
MJ: “I have an idea, why don't you come with me and take some pictures for the article?”
Conveniently, I come pre-packaged with an excuse this time.
Phil: “I left my camera at home. Maybe I can run home and get it.”
MJ: “Great! I need to get going. See you at work, I promise we will do this again soon.”
-MJ starts to hurry away and Phil calls after her-
Phil: “Sounds like a date! Well, another date.”
Okay, now that the date has met its swift end, its Doom’s turn.
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For those of you who are wondering, yes, it will be getting back to the action very soon.