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[doubleoohbaby]

[The sounds of outside filter through the network, distant with little to be heard beyond the faint rustle of the wind, but there nonetheless. A distinctive clink-fwoosh of a lighter disrupts anything further, followed by the slow crackle of burning paper and tobacco and a satisfied inhale and steady exhale. When he finally speaks, it's with a tone that lacks interest.]

Well, isn't this quaint. Doubt I would have believed it were I not seeing it with my own eyes. At least the woman greeting me was persuasive enough. [You can practically hear the dirty little smirk.]

Even so, I'm not quite sure how I feel out of my home and sent on my merry way towards college kid dorm rooms. Or rather, I'm perfectly aware of how I feel about it, just the words I'm looking for aren't for public ears.

Still. Judging by the archives on this thing, there's plenty of you about who know this world, so come on, share your wisdom with an outsider, would you? One can never know too much.

[A pause as he inhales another lungful of smoke, eventually adding with a thoughtful exhale:] Oh, and don't patronise me with the basics. I'm curious, not stupid.

Comments

[doubleoohbaby]

I don't even know what counts for illegal around here.

[onemoredeath]

Anything smuggled in from the United Earth.

[doubleoohbaby]

That doesn't really narrow it down for me.

[onemoredeath]

Anything from a country outside of England. The better vodkas, sake, American beers, French wines.

[doubleoohbaby]

American beers aren't exactly a great loss to us.

[onemoredeath]

No, they aren't but it seems that the locals do enjoy the thrill of having a smuggled one in hand.

[doubleoohbaby]

Mm. I could certainly do with a good French champagne right now.

[onemoredeath]

You could always come down to see what they have on hand. Mind it is expensive.

[doubleoohbaby]

How far does this 500 I've got stretch? I imagine it's not a hefty amount of money?

[onemoredeath]

That would probably get you an American beer, unless you are good at sweet talking the owner to lower the prices.

[doubleoohbaby]

Bloody hell, I don't think I'll be spending my life savings on one of those.

[onemoredeath]

I do have some wild Turkey if you want something better then beer.

[doubleoohbaby]

I wouldn't mind it. I do need something stronger than beer.

[onemoredeath]

If you wish to come to Pinkie's, I will share.

[doubleoohbaby]

I might just take you up on that. But tomorrow evening, perhaps? I have a few dates to try and meet this evening.

[onemoredeath]

Fine, fine.

[doubleoohbaby]

I hope you won't be disappointed. You can have me to yourself all of tomorrow.

[onemoredeath]

[ Laughs softly. ] I highly doubt I would be bored by you. I am sure you have a number of stories you can tell.

[doubleoohbaby]

Not many, I'm afraid. But I'd like to hear yours.

[onemoredeath]

Mine? I'm afraid they are on the dull side.

[doubleoohbaby]

Then it looks like we may be in for a rather droll evening when it comes to conversation.

[onemoredeath]

Perhaps we will have company to help with that.

[doubleoohbaby]

I take it you'll know the local ladies a little better than I will.

[onemoredeath]

I do but I doubt that you will have any problems when it comes to talking to them.

[doubleoohbaby]

I might just manage.

What are the women like around here?