A date

I looked over the clothes I had gathered. Today was the day I was going on that date with Hazel. I had acquired the tickets to a football game, while also asking her about wanting to attend with me. When I asked she was elated, she doesn't suspect me of anything extra. Though I doubt I gave anything away, the only catch was carrying the scanner around.

The thing was the size of a puzzle cube after all. I think I'd have to play it off as an item to fidget with. I got dressed grabbed the cube and grabbed the keys to the car. I stopped and went back to grab my wallet. Thankfully i didn't need a phone or I nearly would've forgotten that as well.

Hazel was all smiles as she little bounced in place slightly. I had to admit I stopped and stared at the jiggle just a bit. "I'm so excited!"

I gave her a smile, "I can see, hop in."

She climbed in on the passenger side. "You have an amazing ride by the way."

I shrugged, "Surprisingly it was in the inheritance. I would've bought one anyway though."

Hazel knew some of the story there, and her expression was one of shock. "You mean that hermit really just left such a great car in the garage to rot?"

I adjusted the mirror as we drove, "Pretty much."

She patted my shoulder, "Thank you for your kind efforts in saving it."

I gave a laugh and drove us the rest of the way to the stadium. Eventually I found a place for us to park and we got out together. Hazel spoke, "The drive was a little long, but man was it worth it. This place is so big..."

She followed me along, truth be told the seats I got were actually closets to the field that way I can scan the players on the field. Hazel however would likely appreciate those seats for a whole different reason. As we walked in though I asked, "Why are you so awe struck?"

Hazel shook her head, "I never thought I'd have the chance to come here."

The stadium we were at was called the Miller Dome, it had a bit of history. I named it in the novel though I think it was just a brief mention. Honestly I'm surprised I never mentioned superpowered sports. I mean one of the main parts of my novel was about the nanite Esper abilities. How did I not include superpower sports?

Hm, maybe that was one method I could use in the future. Actually now that I think about it... That was the method I had to use if I really wanted to help Hazel. She would turn into a massively powerful Esper. Without that Women's sports was well, less attended. A superpowered version of football though?

I could ask Hazel some questions, She asked her own though. "Are these really our seats?"

I nodded, "Yeah, I got a good deal for them." I laughed slightly, and sat down.

She sat down her mouth open and just looking at the field. I took out the scanner, now was the time to scan the people in the crowd before the game started. "I'm gonna get some food. Do you want anything?"

Hazel paused, "I-uh, are you sure? These tickets must have been a fortune!"

I gave a light shrug, "If I can afford these tickets, shouldn't I be able to afford some food?"

Hazel's face flushed, "Eh, surprise me."

I nodded and wandered off. To be honest I cared very little for the actual game. However the wide variety of people were good. I scanned everyone I walked past and I was getting a new average every time.

Slowly though the average was changing less. Though I ended up at the food stands? What do you call them? I got in line and just scanned more people until I arrived in front. "Can I get 3 Bratwurst, One of those large pulled pork fries, and 4 churros."

The vendor nodded and typed the order in. "That will be 106.55."

Holy smokes, that was expensive, but also cheaper than I expected. I always heard stadium food was expensive. I paid for it and carried it back.

On my way back though someone bumped into me and made me nearly drop my food. He however did drop his food. "Hey! You bastard made me drop my stuff!" This guy, really?

He looked already buzzed, I shook my head and walked around him. Though i had to sidestep as he swung at my food. He stumbled and fell down the stairs. I rolled my eyes and continued down them myself. Before I walked past him however, I grabbed the scanner and scanned him.

The average number for charisma ticked down once. It seemed he was below average, or maybe inebriation effected charisma? I'll take that into account. I waved to hazel, "Here you go, Pulled pork fries covered in mozzarella and white cheddar."

Her eyes sparkled, "Oh man, that looks really good." She took it and instantly shoved a fry into her mouth. "You made the right choice! What did you get?"

I raised up the three bratwursts and handed her one of the churros. She paused, "Oh, even got some dessert. You know this girl's heart too well."

I laughed, "You have an easy heart. Now shall we watch the game?"

She bounced in excitement as she watched the players get on the field. Eventually they got in there positions and kicked the ball around. I wasn't very interested in the game truth be told. The bratwurst was good though and once I finished them I began trying to scan the players.

Sometimes the scan would start, but it wasn't instant and the players left the range before I could get the scan. It was annoying to say the least. Thankfully I had thought about this, as I could just meet the players after the game.

I had made a deal, one that would score me the data. As well as more brownie points in the books of Hazel. I rubbed my hands as I watched the game, not with the same intent as Hazel. However I didn't need to.