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[ofthegrey]

I find it difficult to believe that I'm the only one who has chosen to remain behind on the night of the party. I've spent the better part of a month on the streets of our illustrious host city. [Bone dry.]

I'm finding myself in the mood for some company. I don't suppose anyone here knows Wicked Grace or Diamondback?

If not, I'll settle for a decent drink. I'll even buy the first round.

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[ofthegrey]

[He closes his eyes for the wild swinging. Hello vertigo!]

I'm unfamiliar with those words, radios or telephones. I suppose you have guns? I've recently been introduced to those. They're very loud, not exactly a stealth weapon.

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[coloneltightpants]

They're-- [He stops himself. It's probably not really worth explaining what either is; not like it's gonna be terribly relevant any time soon.] --yeah, we've got guns and plenty of 'em.

[He thumbs over his shoulder to where his own holster is hanging from a hook on the wall behind him.] And yeah, so they're not exactly subtle, but if you've got enough ammunition these things usually work themselves out.

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[ofthegrey]

On more than one occasion since arriving here I've found myself wondering how useful they might be in my world. Overall, I'd say it would be limited for reasons too numerous to bore you with. Still, it has been interesting learning a new weapon. It's more efficient than a bow.

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[coloneltightpants]

They're definitely not fool proof, I'll give you that much. But if nothing else, there's a certain intimidation factor. [Nothing says 'Don't screw with me' like firing a few rounds in the right direction.]

Does wonders in the right situation.

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[ofthegrey]

I can agree with that based on the loudness alone. The first time I fired one I nearly dropped it because of that. I wasn't expecting it.

[Since then he practiced with ear protection. That first shot made sense to him now. Better to know what to expect than be taken off guard the first time he has to use one in action and not training. That would be a good way to get the wrong man killed.]

Hopefully tonight we can forget about such concerns for a small time.

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[coloneltightpants]

[Forgetting about the gun by his side is something like forgetting about a limb, but he can appreciate the sentiment. Not that card games have never really carried the association of being a threat-free habitat. Still, s'the thought that counts.

He grins, easy and about nine kinds of smart-ass:]

Fingers crossed, huh?

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[ofthegrey]

That would make the card game difficult.

[He doesn't think he's being funny. This is the confused face of culture clash.]

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[coloneltightpants]

[Oh Jesus--

Rick's all half grimaces, half smothered smiles. This is like talking to an eighty year old: 'You kids and your swing music.']

Nevermind, just forget I said anything.

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[ofthegrey]

All right.

[Now he has the sense that he said something strange, although for the life of him he can't figure out what.]

We'll be meeting in the training room nearest the exit in the Hold in about fifteen minutes. Do you know where that is? If not I can come get you.

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[coloneltightpants]

I know where it is just fine.

[His first month on the island may have started out a bit rough, but he's not a complete slack jaw. He knows well enough how to poke around, how to familiarize himself with new territory.

Rick pings a thumbs up at the screen--] See you in fifteen then. [--and terminates the video feed.]