Guy's Night Out

[run_barry]

After everything that's been going on lately, the time has come for a break. A planned visit from a friend is just the thing and with no major crisis going on at the moment, it's the perfect time to make that happen.

So, with an itinerary that includes science, food and video games, Barry is excited to bring Yamato in from Milliways for another trip to Central City.

Opening the door from the bar that's a broom closet in S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry gestures Yamato through.

"Here we are," Barry says with a smile. "Welcome back, dude."

The corridor, like most of rest of S.T.A.R. Labs that doesn't get used by Team Flash much, is usually pretty dimly lit, but today the passageway is bright in anticipation of their guest and the science that's about to commence.

Nodding down the hallway, Barry says, "Cisco and Caitlin are in her lab and we're all set up for you."

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[angry_friendship_wolf]

Yamato waits until that hand is about chest level (well, his chest level, not Cisco's) then gives Cisco a thumbs up.

"'Bout that little."

He gives Joe a quick smile, ducking his head. "Thanks for the material to embarrass Barry with," he says. "And, er, thanks again for letting us use your place for this."

[makes_the_toys]

Cisco considers the height Yamato stops him at. It's taller than he was hoping for.

Still... that might be a size Cisco could deal with.

"Hrmm... "

He'll have to think on it.

Now though, it's time to hit the road again.

"Thanks for letting us hang here, Joe," Cisco says, boosting GP up to his shoulder.

[run_barry]

"Anytime," Joe replies to Yamato. "Next visit, I'll do the cooking. Return the favor."

Joe gestures at the table to indicate the meal they just had.

That sounds like a promising note to end things on, and Barry smiles at both Yamato and Joe, and then stands.

Joe follows suit and the two exchange a hug.

"Thanks, Joe," Barry says, patting the man's back. "Have a good night."

"You too," Joe replies. He lets go of Barry, then offers a hand out to Yamato. "It was good to meet you, Yamato."

[angry_friendship_wolf]

Yamato smiles quickly, ducking his head, because if Joe is talking about cooking for them, then it seems fair to conclude that he's okay with Yamato, despite -- everything about Yamato's past and what he does, and nearly freezing the city, and stuff.

"Y-yeah, good to meet you too, Joe-san," he says, shaking Joe's hand.

[run_barry]

Joe gives Yamato's hand a firm shake, drawing it out just a moment to meet the young man's eye, then gives a nod and lets go.

To Cisco, Joe says, "See you later, Cisco. Cisco's bird-thing."

Barry leads the way to the door, pulling on his shoes before heading out.

[makes_the_toys]

"See ya, Joe!" Cisco says, popping off a salute and GP mimics the motion with a wing as they pass.

[angry_friendship_wolf]

Yamato meets Joe's gaze with his own, holding it for that moment, then gives him a nod in return and a quick smile.

Then he pads out after Barry, pulling his shoes on carefully before stepping out into the winter air.