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[charming_jerk]

[Looks like you're back to having young Mr. D'Amico back amongst your ranks. Aren't you glad? he looks very distraught, and it's clear when he's talking that he's having trouble forming his thoughts.]

What the fuck even happened? I-- How was it that I was here from the future but... I remember it! I fucking remember everything, I remember the things I said! How does that even work? How is that possible? I-- [He quickly rubs face with a hand, trying to regain composure.] I didn't wanna know how fucked I was gonna be ahead of time. Goddamn you Initiative fuckheads.

[The video snaps off quickly after this. Housemates will find him storming out of the house quickly. Guess where he's heading! Yep, to a bar. But he won't be having a good time or stirring up trouble like usual. He'll be sitting alone on a stool, several empty glasses on the bar in front of him, looking unusually gloomy. Care to approach?]

Comments

[charming_jerk]

If you can pick, pick somewhere that ain't rainin' all the time.

[whatsupcroc]

If we fix the world enough here, maybe we'll get sunshine some of those days.

[charming_jerk]

... Do ya think we can ever actually do it? [His tone indicates he sure doesn't think so.]

[whatsupcroc]

I know we will.

[charming_jerk]

How can ya be so confident?

[whatsupcroc]

I choose to be. It's as simple ( and as complex ) as that.

[charming_jerk]

It ain't simple. If it was that simple then everyone here would think the same way. So would I, an' maybe I would be so goddamn miserable-- [He cuts himself off, rubbing the tension from his forehead. That kinda slipped out.]

[whatsupcroc]

Simple and easy are different things, you know. It is simple -- but it sure isn't easy. You can make a choice on how miserable you want to be, believe me or disbelieve me as you want.

( The kid knows what she's talking about -- to some extent. Look at her. Does he think she didn't make a choice not to be miserable as she was? )

But for now, Mr. Misery, let's eat! That'll help some. A stomach full of pretty good, warm food, and alcohol if you're really wanting it.

[charming_jerk]

God, yes. I need like a hundred drinks right now.

[whatsupcroc]

Hah! Sure, like that wouldn't either kill you or make you wanna die with the hangover.

( her tone is nothing close to censoring; she's amused by his hyperbole. Still she gestures inside the place. )

Gentlemen first!