This day supposed to be a playlist but I'm not very good with playplists, plus this is a drabble collection xD so I've interpreted it as the Weather. A perfect chance to introduce Ted the weather man.
I always liked this character and the headcanon he likes Kevin but Kevin doesn't get it. Sadly I haven't a clearly headcanon about his personality and I doesn't like so much the result but... here you have it. You are those who have to judge e-e
Thanks for all who are reading and leaving kudos, I love you all 3 And I'm still searching for a beta ;_; I feel very guilty thinking about all the mistakes I can do without realizing of them D8 But even of them I'm very proud of myself for being able to write all of this directly in english *-*
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Day 4: Playlist (The Weather)
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"And while you are all still working, let me take you... to the weather"
Kevin finished his line with a big smile. Radio isn't an audiovisual media but he knew all of Desert Bluffs could feel his smile. It twisted in his words, imbuing each letter. So Kevin smiles, always happy as a clam, and the entire Desert Bluffs smiled with him. As they say: Smile is contagious and happiness is the best prescription for working and productivity.
He pushed himself away from the microphone, taking off his headphones and the weather disappeared of his ears.
He decided make the most of this little break and go to the employee lounge for another cup of coffee. He could have asked Intern Vanessa or Intern Miranda -Intern Isaac had been sadly fired two weeks ago. He was a enthusiastic intern but radio was hard work and not everyone was prepared- but sometimes he enjoyed doing the thing himself.
The employee lounge wasn't empty.
"Hi!" he greeted happily, waving at Ted who was sitting in the couch near to that pretty plant which seemed to have been there... forever.
Ted had a few papers between his hands and seemed concentrated. Especially when he heard his voice.
"Kevin!" Ted, the weatherman, apparently surprise at his sudden appearance said.
"What are you doing?" he asked casually.
"This?" Ted showed his papers. "I was looking over this week Weather reports. There are a few last minute changes. I will leave them in the office later" explained the man. "Did you already end the program?" He smiled but his eyebrows were up.
"Not actually. The Weather is on air now" replied the radio host, bright as always, while taking the coffee pot. He smiled twice for a more positive result and took a cup for filled it with the dark smooth liquid.
"Oh... Cool."
"I have always wondered" said Kevin suddenly and Ted returned his stare to him. He still smiled, as did every single worker of StrexCorp and his expression was difficult to interpret but Kevin never was good with facial expression and... after all those aren't actually important "How do you guess the weather so well? It always looks so mysterious to me but you always do a perfect job!" Kevin always was impressed about how accurate the Weather segment was.
Eventually Ted stood, leaning next to his seat and leaving the papers on the couch. It was a good idea, in this way the talk was more efficient and comfortable.
"Ah..." Again Ted looked surprised for the question but Kevin couldn't be sure and just smiled, wondering. "It is a methodical work. Like radio, in a way. We... hmm... study the weather and... then make the report for you. It isn't so complicated... Hmmmm. It's hard to explain" he pointed out at the end, thoughtfully.
"Wow. Sounds very professional" noticed Kevin.
Again a raised eyebrows.
"Do you really think that?"
Kevin almost laughed again. Ted was a very nice guy, always so kind.
"Yes! Totally. It sounds really neat" Kevin didn't have a habit of lying. Ted and all Desert Bluffs should know it!
"I had never described it as... "neat" but..." Ted interrupted himself. "If you want I can take you to the weather station one day. It's on the outskirts but you might like it... If you're interested in the Weather, of course. I suppose you get used when you work there all day" Ted laughed weakly.
"I would love it!" Kevin responded immediately.
"You would?" Ted's smile lighted up immediately too. His voice sounded more confident at every moment.
Kevin finished his coffee with a fluid last sip.
"I have to return, the Weather is about to end, you know" the reference was funny for him so Kevin laughed softly. "It was nice talking to you, Ted."
"Wait!" said the weatherman at the last moment and this time it was Kevin who raised his eyebrows, curious. "If... If you like we can get a coffee after the show. I can wait for you..." proposed Ted. His voice trembled a bit again.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm going to get a coffee with Diego" Kevin excused himself brightly. "But other day would be great!"
"Oh... Of course... I will finish the reports and leave them in the office then" offered Ted.
"Nice! See you, Ted" Kevin waved his hand as farewell, leaving the cup empty of coffee in the small sink and going out from the employee lounge, leaving behind a silent and indecisive Ted.
The reached his office chair -he love that chair! It's small but incredibly efficient and has funny wheels!- at the very moment the Weather was ending, taking his headphones.
"Hi again, Desert Bluffs" Kevin greeted again his audience, his listeners, with a big smile. Smiles are contagious and he hoped Desert Bluffs was smiling a bit more with with his cheerful voice.
