> Paloma: Sing in the Casino. Witness drunk Cucali. Kiss??

CAA RIGHT NOW opened memo on board THE SINGING DOVE.
Memo is now Secret by CAA
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  has come to the casino as an employee, this time, not a visitor. She's standing on stage, backed by a band, in a... very curious dress. It's dark lime, with a steep neckline which goes all the way to her waist. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  sings, of course, with her lovely voice. --
CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  is on the casino floor in his formal troll-fu wear and oh whats this --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  goes to listen and OBSERVE --
CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  happens to be passing by when she hears a very familiar and beautiful voice. She stops, realizes that her spot's too close, and quickly goes to the back to listen. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  spies Cucali in the crowd, moving back - and Tursun, too. She smiles as she sings, but that's the only sign she gives that she's seen them. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  fondly regards Absolute Cleavage --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  is too busy ogling to notice Cucali's presence --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  hangs in the shadows, watching. The mossblood's not that bad, she'll give her that. She doesn't look too bad in that dress either... --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  is grudgingly admitting that the music is good BUT HE'S ONLY IN THIS FOR THE OGLING HE SWEARS --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  finishes up her song, and lapses into a second one. This is a crooning jazz tune, a modern piece about an auspictice group. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  oh now she's doing jazz cool NO DON'T GIVE HER  CREDIT --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  taps her feet to the beat, notices what she's doing, stops herself. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  eventually finishes her set, and comes off the stage for a few minutes while the band keeps playing. She fetches a glass of water from the bar to refresh herself. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  heads over her way --
CPT: hey cluckbeast
CPT: got a question
CAA: <\ Yeah? />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  notices and watches from afar. It's not like she's keeping an eye on her or anything!! --
CPT: how come wearing that dress on stage is fine but a little naked wrestling in the privacy of my training room is going too far
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes, looking away. --
CAA: <\ It, it's not like I want to wear this dress! />
CAA: <\ Seiska insisted on it! />
CPT: does that mean i can insist on things
CPT: like topless training
CAA: <\ No, you can't! />
CPT: why not
CPT: ive got blackmail material too
CAA: <\ You don't count. />
CPT: now thats just unfair
CAA: <\ Yup! />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  sidles closer. Nope, totally not eavesdropping here. --
CPT: i mean i could always just post that picture of yours publically
CPT: or some of your naughtier trolllogs
CAA: <\ You do that, and I'll publish all the things you've sent me. />
CAA: <\ And believe me, I have more dirt on you than you do on me. />
CPT: heres the difference
CPT: hmm
CPT: let me explain this with a nursery rhyme
CPT: i do not give them on a boit
CPT: *boat
CPT: i do not give them in an oak
CPT: i do not give them here or there
CPT: i do not give them anywhere
CPT: i do not give a fuck you see
CPT: so go ahead and let them see
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  rolls her eyes. --
CAA: <\ Uuugh, you're just trying to annoy me now. />
CPT: isnt that my job?
CAA: <\ Yeah, but I've gotta get back on stage in a moment! />
CPT: sure
CPT: voice is getting a little shaky though
CPT: protip for you
CPT: if you pantomime shaking salt onto your tongue itll fix it up
CPT: some psychological thing
CAA: <\ Ha ha, very funny. />
CAA: <\ I know my voice is just fine, thank you very much! />
CPT: well fine if you wanna disappoint seiska be my guest
CPT: dont blame me when she retaliates
CPT: who knows what tomorrows wardrobe will be
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  huffs. --
CAA: <\ I know what you're trying to make me do! />
CPT: what
CAA: <\ You're trying to make me look like an idiot! />
CPT: youre in a frilly dress with cleavage almost down to your crotch
CPT: theres nothing i could do yo make you look stupider at this moment
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes, looking away. --
CAA: <\ Oh shut up! />
CPT: i dont think we have time for you to shut me up right now
CAA: <\ Yeah yeah, whatever. />
CPT: though that dress does give easy access for things to occupy my mouth
CAA: <\ Um, hello? We're in public! />
CPT: true
CPT: exciting isnt it
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  wonk --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes. --
CAA: <\ Go on, get outta here and go back to doing... whatever it is you do! />
CPT: fine
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  picks up his drink --
CPT: ill get back to my table then
CPT: later assgal
CAA: <\ See you, Kairos. />
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  starts heading back to his table --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  looks back at him. When she's sure he's not looking (ha!), she just sort of... casually... mimes shaking salt onto her tongue. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  sneaks a peek --
CPT: listen buttlass this is no time for you to practice for our next session
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  quickly pretends she wasn't doing anything. --
CAA: <\ Just get outta here! />
CPT: gotta say i never expected to see you sucking imaginary bulges in public like that
CAA: <\ Oh would you look at that I have to get back on stage now and I am going to make you HURT the next time we meet, Kairos. />
CPT: im counting on it
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  ;3 --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  hurries back to the stage, her cheeks burning. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  returns to his seat --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude's [CAA'S]  singing, at least, isn't -too- affected. Even if she is obviously flustered. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  listens, drinking and ogling --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  slides to the side of the stage to listen. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  shoots a dirty look at Tursun's way and scowls at Paloma as she sings. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  notices Cucali scowling, but there's not much she can do about it. ... gosh, she hopes she didn't hear what she was saying to Tursun... --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  what scowl? sorry too busy checking out assgal's front --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  heard all of it all right. She's not sulking or anything like that, gosh! It's just... just because two scumbloods were hateflirting shamelessly in front of everyone that's all!! --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  hopes Paloma notices where his eyes are --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  just keeps on singin' those smooth tunes. And yes, she definitely does. If she could cover up, she would! --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  wonk --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  saw that!! >;/ The fuck does he think he's doing? --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  marches over to Tursun and sits right next to him. --
CNM: S☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼.
CNM: Enj☼yin' y☼urself, newbie??
CPT: hey comrade
CPT: yeah its one hell of a show
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  can't help but notice that her kismesis and her matesprit-interest just started talking. She keeps singing, hoping this won't lead to anything bad. --
CPT: you liking it?
CNM: I can tell by the ugly faces y☼u keep makin' at her!!
CNM: Tch! It's ☼kay.
CPT: well you know how blackrom is
CPT: gotta keep her off balance
CNM: The ☼nly thing y☼u're keepin' her ☼ff ☼f is her f☼☼d, I bet!!
CPT: pardon?
CNM: What, I'm just sayin' that y☼u're s☼ ugly y☼u pr☼bably kill her appetite!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  shrugs --
CPT: she disagrees
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  rolls her eye. --
CNM: Riiiight. ☼f c☼urse she w☼uld. She's a walkin' d☼☼rmat!
CPT: shes always got plenty of fight for me
CPT: guess she saves it up
CNM: Tch!! It's because y☼u tw☼ are scumbl☼☼ded kismesises, that's all!
CNM: I bet it t☼☼k her f☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼rever t☼ finally get a hate-☼n f☼r y☼ur ugly face.
CPT: youd be surprised how quick it was
CPT: she just started pouncing and clawing the first night we met face to face
-- CURRENT nitroMerc's [CNM'S]  scowl deepens. --
CNM: Yeah, yeah!! I d☼n't wanna hear ab☼ut y☼ur stupid hate life.
CPT: alright then
CPT: but fair warning
CPT: trolls who can keep snacks in their eyesocket probably shouldnt go around calling people ugly
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  keeps singing, though she's obviously got her attention on Cucali and Tursun. She can't hear what they're saying, but she hopes it's nothing too bad... --
CNM: ☼h, pleeeeeease!! I'm s☼ much prettier than y☼u are!
CPT: right
CPT: whys this such a big deal anyways
CNM: ... it's n☼t!! What gives y☼u that idea?
CPT: because you keep ranting about how much prettier you are
CNM: I'm n☼t rantin'!!
CPT: alright
CPT: just dont try stealing my kismesis or anything
CNM: I w☼uldn't want t☼ d☼ that anyway!!!
CNM: Why d☼es every☼ne keep thinkin' that's a thing?!
CPT: good
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  is shouting maybe a little too loud. Patrons are glancing over. --
CPT: because you insult her all the time
CPT: voice down comrade
CPT: you're drowning out the music
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  almost begins to sound a little nervous for a moment. She gets over it quickly, though, and goes back to singing sweetly. --
CNM: I d☼n't insult her that much!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  does lower her voice though. --
CPT: every time you mention her its scumblood this and doormat that
CNM: S☼☼☼☼? I call a l☼tta pe☼ple that!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  shrugs --
CPT: you get madder with her i guess
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  hisses. --
CNM: There's n☼ pr☼☼f ☼f that.
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  takes the "badass over here" pose --
CPT: alright
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  grumbles, leaning back in her chair. --
CPT: just making sure i dont have to deal with any attempted interference
CNM: I'm n☼t hatin' ☼n y☼ur dumb kismesis!! Get ☼ver y☼urself!
CPT: well technically its not vanity if i think youre all over her but whatever
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  slams her hands on the table. --
CNM: I! Am! N☼t! Interested in that scumbl☼☼d!!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  :| --
CPT: cucali
CPT: settle down
CPT: youre making a disturbance
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  notices that she's standing up and slowly sits back down, blushing purple a little. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  frowns. She keeps singing, but she frowns. She'll have to talk to Tursun later... --
CPT: look its not my business
CPT: just
CPT: get a drink and chill
CNM: Y☼u're damn right it's n☼t y☼ur business.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  gets up again and stomps off to get a drink. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  sighs and keeps sipping and ogling --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  keeps singing into the night. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  steps off when her shift is done. She goes back to the staff ablution room to get changed back into more /appropriate/ clothes, and heads back out into the casino... --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  approaches --
CPT: what happened to the dress?
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  rolls her eyes. --
CAA: <\ My shift's finished, moron, I'm not wearing that thing home. />
CPT: i was hoping to see it hit my floor later
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  wonk --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  has been drinking one too many drinks. She had to do /something/ to occupy herself while that dumb mossblood was singing!! She sees Paloma and Tursun and half-stumbles, half-runs toward them. --
CNM: Waaaaaaaaaaaait the fuck up here!
CPT: whoa what
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blinks, turning to Cucali. She looks concerned for her, seeing that she's... um... imbibed a lot. --
CPT: settle down comrade we're on the clock
CNM: D☼n'tcha mean ☼n the bulge, seein' h☼w y☼u tw☼ hatebirds are practically neckin' already??
CNM: G☼☼☼☼☼☼☼d! D☼n't y☼u have any decency?!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes, raising her hands. --
CAA: <\ Cucali, please! />
CPT: cucali if id meant on the cock i wouldve said on the cock
CNM: D☼n't "Cucali" me!!
CPT: calm down comrade
CNM: An' I'm ☼nt☼ aaaaaaaaaaaall y☼ur d☼uble entendres, newbie!
CNM: D☼n't fuckin' tell me t☼ calm d☼wn!! I am calm!
CNM: I am s☼ fuckin' calm right n☼w.
CPT: youre also loud
CPT: youre drawing too much attention
CNM: Ha!!
CNM: Let them staaaaaaaare!
CAA: <\ Please just quiet down a little... />
CNM: I kn☼w y☼u're aaaaaaaaaaaaaall jeal☼us ☼f me!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  shoves Paloma. --
CPT: seiska's gonna be pissed if you make too much ruckus
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  stumbles back. --
CNM: Fuck y☼u, y☼u d☼n't get t☼ tell me what t☼ d☼, stupid m☼ssbl☼☼d!!!!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  steps between them --
CAA: <\ Cucali, you've had too much to drink! />
CPT: cluckbeast shut up
CPT: cucali take a break
CNM: I'm n☼t takin' a break!! I d☼n't need a fuckin' break! Y☼u tw☼ need a break!
CNM: G☼d, y☼u're makin' me sick with all y☼ur w☼nkin' and blushin' and shiiit!
CPT: cucali
CPT: can we at least take this to the staff room
CNM: ☼☼☼☼☼h, s☼ I can watch y☼u tw☼ have sl☼ppy hate make☼uts in the back?? N☼, n☼ it's ☼kay!
CNM: Y☼u tw☼ can t☼tally make ☼ut here!
CNM: Y'kn☼w, I just d☼n't care anym☼re!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes. --
CNM: If y☼u want, y☼u can t☼tally pail here t☼☼, fuck it all!!!!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  surprise punch to solar plexus --
CAA: <\ Tursun! />
CPT: i dont care if paloma stays here
CPT: just go and sober up
CPT: youre embarassing the casino
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  doubles over on the floor, wheezing. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  steps over to Cucali, kneeling next to her. --
CAA: <\ Are you okay? />
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  helps her up and starts leading her towards the staff room --
CPT: she'll be fine
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  struggles weakly. --
CNM: Let me g☼!
CPT: just cool it and go lie down a bit
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  frowns, straightening up. --
CNM: I'm aaaaaaalready c☼☼l, dumbass!
CNM: Can't y☼u feel my skin??
CNM: It's the fuckin' sm☼☼thest and c☼☼lest thing in this g☼ddamn eyes☼re!
CPT: okay youre cool
CPT: just be quiet too
CNM: Y☼u kiddin' me??
CNM: If I'm quiet h☼w the hell is every☼ne supp☼sed t☼ hear me?!
CPT: they arent
CPT: youre talking to us
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  smiles apologetically to some of the patrons staring at them, gently trying to direct them away from Cucali and Tursun. --
CNM: I'm n☼t talkin' t☼ y☼u!!
CNM: I'm talkin' t☼ eeeeeeeeevery☼ne! T☼ hell with what y☼u think!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  waves her free arm in a dramatic flourish. --
CPT: cucali i will knock you out if you dont quit this
CNM: I d☼ what the fuck I want!
CAA: <\ Tursun, you had better not! />
CAA: <\ Just get her out of here, okay? />
CPT: im trying, buttlass
CNM: Wh☼a, wh☼a, wh☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼☼a!
CNM: Are y☼u tryin' t☼ get rid ☼f me, m☼ssbl☼☼d??
CNM: After aaaaaaaall this time ☼f d☼ggin' me?
CNM: The fuck is with y☼u!
CAA: <\ I'm trying to save your reputation! />
CPT: cucali shut up
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  reaches the staff door and tries to take her through it --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  struggles to stand up, but she is really wasted. It isn't hard for Tursun to pull her through. --
CNM: I see what y☼u're tryin' t☼ d☼!!
CNM: Y☼u're just tryin' t☼ play ar☼und with me, aren't y☼u??
CPT: buttlass shut the door
CNM: Well, fuuuuuck y☼u, fuck y☼ur pretty lil' v☼ice, fuck eeeeeeeeverythin' ab☼ut y☼u!!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  sits her on a couch --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  follows along, shutting the door behind her. --
CAA: <\ I'm not playing with you, Cucali. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  swats at Tursun's hand. --
CAA: <\ I'm frankly quite concerned right now. Why were you drinking so much? />
CNM: Shut up, y☼u're n☼t my lusus!!!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  sighs quietly. --
CAA: <\ It doesn't take a lusus to see that you're wasted right now. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  tilts over on the sofa, landing on her face. Her voice is muffled. --
CNM: Blah blah blaaaaaaaaaaugh.
CNM: I d☼n't care what the fuck y☼u think. I'm fabul☼us all by myself.
CPT: yeah youre fabulous
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  tries to sit her up --
CPT: cluckbeast get that trash can
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  swats away his hand again! --
CNM: Scht☼p tryin' t☼ meddle in everythin' I d☼!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  heads over and goes to fetch it, bringing it over to Cucali. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  has started to slur. --
CNM: I d☼n't need thaaaaat! I'm n☼t that wayschted!
CPT: youre slurring
CAA: <\ And falling over. />
CNM: Schut up, I'm n☼t! Y☼u keep tellin' me what t☼ d☼, aaaaaaaall the time!
CPT: only when you make a scene in the casino
CAA: <\ We're trying to help you, Cucali. />
CNM: I d☼n't need any☼ne's help! Ever! I can handle myschelf! But n☼ne ☼f y☼u guys can handle me!
CPT: should i just give her an amateur sedative
CNM: I can't be tamed neeeewbie--
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  suddenly grabs for the trash can and barfs. Ew. --
CAA: <\ You're not hitting her, if that's what you mean. />
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  rubs Cucali's back, clearly concerned. --
CPT: fine
CNM: Fuck y☼u guuuys. Fuck b☼th ☼f y☼u. But fuck y☼u m☼re Tursun.
CPT: seriously comrade ease off a bit
CNM: I'll ease ☼ff when y☼u ease ☼ff y☼ur dumb kismesis's faceeeeee.
CPT: im not even on her face right now
CPT: im trying to help out my colleague
CNM: St☼p sn☼ggin' her all the time it's s☼☼☼☼☼☼☼ disgustin'... like y☼u tw☼ d☼n't even have any shame... blurgh...
CPT: we snog in private
CPT: most of the time
CAA: <\ All of the time! />
CPT: whys that even a problem for you comrade
CPT: all times except one
CPT: and we were hammered so that doesnt count
CNM: Because it's gr☼☼☼☼☼☼ss and disturbin' whenever I imagine it because Y☼U'RE in it, newbutt.
CAA: <\ Then... don't imagine it? />
CPT: look shes my kismesis
CPT: not yours
CNM: I'm n☼t hatin' ☼n y☼ur stupid kismesis!!
CPT: and i hate to say it but buttlass has a point
CPT: dont imagine it
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  :\ --
CNM: Shuuuut up I g☼t a really reeeeeeeeally active imaginati☼n!!
CPT: okay...
CNM: Can't help it when y☼u're blushin' like tw☼ sch☼☼lgirls.
CPT: hey shes the blushy one
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  is, in fact, blushing. --
CPT: see there she goes
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  groans. --
CNM: St☼p d☼in' thaaaaaaat! It makes me--
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  is cut off as she goes for the trash can again. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  just rubs Cucali's back, shaking her head. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  leans back on the sofa, coughing. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  stands back and lets her recover --
CNM: Y☼u kn☼w what, I d☼n't care anym☼re. G☼ ahead!! Sn☼g away. I d☼n't give a fuck. I give n☼ fucks. Abs☼lutely n☼ fucks. N☼t a single fuck.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  gets up and goes over to fetch Cucali a drink. She soon returns, offering her a cup of water. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  squints at it. --
CNM: Whaddis?
CPT: water
CNM: What am I, a fish?
CAA: <\ No, you're drunk. This will help you sober up. />
CPT: you need to keep hydrated
CNM: Hyyyyydrated, y☼u say?? G☼ddamn it, I'm tired ☼f water! I d☼n't wanna see any water anym☼re. Water's laaaaaame. S☼ sick ☼f water.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  clumsily grabs at it and spills some as she drinks it. Her head droops forward. --
CPT: we cna send for some juice or lusus milk or something
CPT: no more alcohol
CPT: unless you want to spend longer hunched over that trashcan
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  mutters something. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  doesn't press it, though she still looks concerned. --
CNM: ... just get me s☼me juice...
CAA: <\ Okay. I'll be back in a moment, Cucali. />
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  slumps down on one of the chairs --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  gets up, and heads out to go get some juice. --
CPT: what a night
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  mumbles: --
CNM: Try bein' me s☼metime...
CPT: dont think i will
CPT: i have enough on my plate without my life becoming a cheesy body swap comedy
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  wrinkles her nose. --
CNM: ☼ur lives are fuckin' c☼medies.
CNM: N☼ m☼re c☼medies, I'm s☼ sick ☼f c☼medies.
CPT: yeah but i like to think theyre the clever original kind
CPT: and i gotta agree with you there
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  is too drunk to come up with a witty comeback. She lays back down on the sofa. --
CPT: just give me a dumb action movie
CPT: those i know how to deal with right
CNM: Mmmphhhhhhhhhhh.
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  sits back and closes his eyes --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  lifts her head up a little. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  comes back into the room, holding a bottle of juice. She closes the door behind her, and goes to Cucali's couch. --
CNM: Man, ☼ur lives are sch☼ fucked up.
CPT: i hear that
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  opens up the juice bottle and hands it to Cucali. --
CAA: <\ They are, a little. Here's your juice, Cucali. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  tries to grab the juice bottle but keeps grabbing Paloma's wrists instead?? fuck why is the bottle moving so much. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  eventually sighs, reaching out to take Cucali's wrist in her other hand, holding it still as she pushes the bottle into her grasp. (She keeps a hold of it until she's sure Cucali has a good grip.) --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  has one hand on the bottle, one hand on Paloma's wrist. She looks unsure of what she's doing. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  glances at Paloma's rump --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  gently pries Cucali's hand off of her wrist, and puts that hand against the bottle as well. --
CAA: <\ There you go. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  actually manages to carefully drink the juice. She tosses the bottle on the ground, at Paloma's feet. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  sighs, going to put it on the countertop. She'll deal with it later. (It certainly can't go in the trash right now.) --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  notices her bending over to pick it up --
CNM: Pal☼☼☼☼☼☼☼ma.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blinks, honestly surprised to hear Cucali say her real name. She turns back towards her. --
CAA: <\ Yes? />
CNM: I lied.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blinks. --
CAA: <\ What, what do you mean? />
CNM: I lied ab☼ut y☼ur ass. Y☼ur ass is r☼und en☼ugh. It's an ☼kay ass.
CNM: But d☼n't tell any☼ne I said that!!!!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes something terrible. --
CPT: HEY.
CAA: <\ O, okay. I, I won't. />
CPT: its a great ass
CPT: im the expert on it
CAA: <\ Shush up Tursun! />
CNM: Y☼u sh☼uld st☼p t☼uchin' her ass!!
CPT: and it is some high quality rump roast
CPT: i dont think i will
CNM: Y☼u're g☼nna ruin it, l☼ser.
CPT: well thats kinda the point
CPT: dont worry though it recovers well
CNM: Pal☼☼☼☼ma d☼n't let him ruin y☼ur ass.
CNM: If any☼ne's g☼nna ruin y☼ur ass I am!!! I beat y☼ur ass all the time anyway........
CPT: whoa
CPT: should i leave you two alone
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  just... blushes terribly. --
CAA: <\ Nobody, nobody is going to ruin any butts around here. />
CNM: Yeah, butt ☼ut Tursun!!
CPT: alright
CPT: i'll just
CNM: Gettin' all up in the butt business like s☼me d☼uche....
CPT: let you two discuss your butts
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  edges towards the door --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  drunkenly waves. --
CNM: Byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye...
CPT: and paloma
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  opens her mouth to say something, and then decides against it. --
CPT: i'll be by your hive later to ruin your ass
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes. --
CAA: <\ Shhh! />
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  steps out, shutting the door behind hi --
CNM: Wh☼☼☼☼☼☼a, d☼n't let him push y☼u ar☼und!!
CNM: ☼nly I'm supp☼sed t☼ d☼ that!
CNM: Fuckin' m☼ssbl☼☼ds. Fuck b☼th ☼f y☼u, makin' me c☼nfused an' shit.
CAA: <\ Don't worry, Cucali, I, I've got him under contro... />
CAA: <\ ... what do you mean, getting you confused? />
CNM: Fuck if I kn☼☼☼☼☼☼☼w.
CNM: That's what bein' c☼nfused is. N☼t kn☼win'!!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  frowns to Cucali, concerned. --
CNM: Bein' c☼nfused is the fuckin' w☼rst feeling, let me tell y☼☼☼☼☼u!
CAA: <\ Yeah, it's pretty awful.... />
CAA: <\ Do you need any more juice, Cucali? I have a few more bottles captchalogued. />
CNM: It's all y☼☼☼☼☼ur fault!
CNM: I d☼n't want anym☼re juice! I'm fine! I've always been fine!
CAA: <\ I know you're fine, Cucali. And you'll be okay. />
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  goes over to the head of the couch, leaning on the back of it so she can face the lying down Cucali. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  heaves a looong sigh. --
CNM: L☼ng as y☼u fuckin' m☼ssbl☼☼ds are ar☼und I'm n☼t fiiiiiine. It's s☼ stupid!! What are y☼u starin' at anyway?
CNM: Are y☼u faaaaaaaaaawnin' ☼ver me?? ☼r are y☼u just hittin' ☼n me again like s☼me l☼ser?
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  shakes her head, looking away. --
CAA: <\ I'm just worried about you. />
CNM: Y☼u're aaaaaalways w☼rryin'!
CNM: W☼rryin', w☼rryin', w☼rryin'! Y☼u remind me ☼f my lusus.
CNM: I hate my lusus.
CNM: I wish I killed 'er.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  frowns. --
CAA: <\ Do you hate me, Cucali? />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  lets her head drop and throws her arms up. --
CNM: I d☼n't fuckin' kn☼☼☼☼w, why are y☼u askin' me?!
CAA: <\ You did say I was like your lusus... />
CNM: Y☼u're stuuuuuupid, just like S☼l was t☼☼!!
CNM: The fuck is with tr☼lls and puppies.
CNM: Puppies and tr☼lls.
CNM: F☼ll☼win' me an' shit.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blinks. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  suddenly sits up, jabbing a finger at Paloma. --
CNM: Y☼u f☼ll☼wed me t☼☼!!
CNM: Just like S☼l! Are y☼u tryin' t☼ c☼py her??
CNM: Well, it w☼n't w☼rk!
CNM: It w☼n't!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  shakes her head. --
CAA: <\ I'm not trying to copy anyone. />
CNM: Y☼u're lyyyying!
CAA: <\ No... I'm not. />
CNM: Liiiiar!
CNM: Just st☼p lyin' t☼ me, ☼kay?? I can take it!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  sighs. --
CAA: <\ Cucali... you're drunk. I think it's best if you just lie down for now. We can talk when you're sober, okay? />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  stands up, wobbling wildly. --
CNM: N☼☼☼pe! I wanna talk, riiiiight n☼w!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  reaches over to support Cucali with a hand on her shoulder before she goes toppling down. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  grabs for Paloma's collar. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  is grabbed, and she slips around the couch rather than risk getting pulled over it. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  tries to yank her back to shake her, because that's obviously the best way to get someone's attention >;/ --
CNM: Liiiisten t☼ me!! Ugh, why d☼esn't aaaaaaaany☼ne d☼ that!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  gets shaken, and she makes sure to stand firm so she won't go toppling over herself. She keeps a hand on Cucali's shoulder. --
CNM: What is wiiith y☼u an' y☼ur dumb games, huuuuh? What! It's s☼ stupid. I d☼n't need an☼ther tr☼ll f☼ll☼win' me ar☼und!
CAA: <\ I'm not playing any games, Cucali! />
CNM: What'd y☼u call that walkin' ar☼und an' callin' me, huuuuuuh?
CNM: G☼ddammit, I'm tired ☼f it! Why can't y☼u just disappear niiiiiiicely?
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  frowns. --
CAA: <\ I won't disappear, Cucali. />
CAA: <\ And I don't think you really want me to. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  suddenly tries to slam her against the wall, even though she's staggering a bit. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  gets slammed. She doesn't have the heart to try and stop Cucali. --
CNM: H☼w d☼ y☼☼☼☼u kn☼w?? Are y☼u in my head n☼w? Y☼u pr☼bably are! Fuck, will y☼u just get ☼ut!!
CAA: <\ I, I'm not in your head, Cucali. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  leeeeeeeans in. Her breath smells heavily of alcohol. --
CNM: I kn☼w what y☼u're tryin' t☼ get. Well, Y☼U'RE N☼T G☼NNA GET IT!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  gulps, leaning back against the wall. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  throws her down. She falls agains the wall. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  falls to the ground. She winces, picking herself up carefully, and steps up to Cucali. She reaches out to her shoulder again. --
CAA: <\ Look, I really think you should go lie back on the couch... />
CNM ceased responding to memo.
CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  slaps her. --
CNM: St☼p t☼uchin' me!!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  staggers back, and doesn't try to approach Cucali again. --
CAA: <\ Okay, okay. But I still think you should lie down... />
CNM: I d☼n't need t☼!! I'm... just fine.
CNM: I am. I d☼n't need y☼u t☼ b☼ss me either!
CAA: <\ I'm not trying to boss you... />
CNM: Y☼u s☼☼☼☼und like it, aaaaaall the time!
CNM: What is even with y☼u an' me I d☼n't even kn☼w!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  sighs. --
CAA: <\ I don't know either, Cucali... sometimes I really don't. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  sinks down on the floor. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  crouches down so she's at eye-level with her. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  drunkenly swats at her. --
CNM: Why the hell are y☼u s☼ different with him?? I d☼n't get it.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  leans back, avoiding the swat. --
CAA: <\ It's because he's my kismesis, Cucali. I hate him. />
CAA: <\ I don't hate you. />
CNM: Y☼u're n☼t a g☼ddamn d☼☼rmat! S☼ why d☼ y☼u act that way?? D☼ y☼u like it that way? Fuck him! Wh☼ the hell cares ab☼ut him. I d☼n't care ab☼ut y☼u either. I d☼n't care!
CNM: I hate y☼u! There, I said it! Is it clearer n☼w?? Is it better? Will y☼u st☼p bein' s☼ g☼ddamn c☼y?
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blinks, clearly shocked. --
CAA: <\ Cucali... />
CAA: <\ I, I'm sorry, I can't feel that way towards you. />
CAA: <\ I have a kismesis, and I'm happy with him. Well, irritated by him. You know what I mean. Our relationship is stable. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  grabs her shoulders. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  is grabbed! --
CNM: I've hurt y☼u m☼re than he's hurt y☼u! I've tried s☼ hard t☼ push y☼u away an' I still feel the same. An' it's all y☼ur fault! Y☼u just d☼n't get it! Y☼u just d☼n't feel the damn way y☼u're supp☼sed t☼!
CAA: <\ You don't hurt me in the same way he hurts me. I... I know why you hurt me, Cucali. And I accept that. I know that's something I have to get through. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  voice cracks. --
CNM: I d☼n't get it. I just d☼n't fuckin' get it!
CAA: <\ ... I like you, Cucali. I like you for who you are. That's all there is to this. />
CNM: That's s☼me mean lie, right there.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  shakes her head. --
CAA: <\ It isn't a lie. />
CPT ceased responding to memo.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc's [CNM'S]  fingers dig into her shoulder, hard. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  winces. --
CNM: I kn☼w a lie when I hear ☼ne! I'm n☼☼☼☼t that stupid ☼r drunk!!
CNM: I can teeeeeeeeell!
CNM: I just want the truth! Why can't y☼u tell me that?
CAA: <\ Cucali, is it so hard to believe someone legitimately pities you? />
CAA: <\ Because I do. I'd yell it from the rooftops if that wouldn't ruin your image. />
CNM: St☼p lyin' t☼ me. St☼p, st☼p, st☼p!!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  reaches out to put a hand on Cucali's shoulder, gently. --
CAA: <\ I'm telling you I'm not lying. />
CAA: <\ I wouldn't lie to you about something like this, Cucali. />
CNM: I d☼n't believe y☼u. I d☼n't believe anythin'.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  looks at Cucali, intently. --
CAA: <\ How do I make you believe? />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  speaks quietly, her voice shaking. --
CNM: I d☼n't kn☼w. Whatever the hell y☼u d☼, I d☼n't think I c☼uld believe it.
CAA: <\ I'm not going away, Cucali. I won't force anything on you, but I'm not leaving you either. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  barks a laugh. --
CNM: It'll happen! I kn☼☼☼☼☼w it will! That's what my lusus t☼ld me. She t☼ld me that eeeeeevery☼ne I kn☼w will die bef☼re I d☼!!
CNM: S☼☼☼☼☼ I better stick t☼ her an' the fishyheads!! That's what she t☼ld me.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  frowns, legitimate pain crossing her face. --
CAA: <\ I... />
CAA: <\ I can't do anything about how long I live. />
CAA: <\ But I'll be with you as long as I can, Cucali. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  shakes her head, whispering. --
CNM: I can't d☼ it.
CAA: <\ ... />
CNM: Any☼ne wh☼ says that is a liar. Liiiiiiars, all ☼f them.
CAA: <\ Look at me, Cucali. />
CNM: Whyyy? It w☼n't maaaaatter.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  speaks forcefully. --
CAA: <\ Look at me! />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  finally looks at her, her eye wet. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  keeps her expression firm, though there's clear pity there. --
CAA: <\ You are not going to get burned just because you choose to care for someone. It doesn't make you weak, or any kind of sucker. Do you understand what I'm saying? />
CNM: H☼w d☼ y☼u kn☼w that Iiii'm n☼t burnt already?? Maybe I am just really fuckin' burnt here like s☼me fried fish g☼ne baaaaaad!
CAA: <\ Maybe you have been. And I'm sorry if that happened. But I am not anyone in the past, Cucali. I'm me! />
CAA: <\ And you haven't gone bad, either. />
CNM: D☼ y☼u kn☼w what a tr☼ll called me ☼nce? He called me a r☼☼☼☼tten fish. I am just ☼ne r☼tten fish! I'm just a huge stinker, aaaren't I?
CAA: <\ Don't listen to them. Listen to me, Cucali. I'm saying, right here, that you are wonderful. Yes, you're dangerous. I probably shouldn't like you at all. But I think the world of you. />
CNM: Why? Why, why, why? D☼ y☼u like l☼☼kin' at trainwrecks? Is that it? D☼ y☼u like watchin' things that crash an' burn?? G☼☼d j☼b, y☼u've picked the right ☼ne!
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  lifts her hand from Cucali's shoulder, and slaps her. It's not a hard slap, just meant to bring her back into reality. She speaks with that same forceful voice. --
CAA: <\ Cucali! />
CAA: <\ Get a hold of yourself. You are NOT a trainwreck. You are NOT going to crash or burn. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  is stunned by the slap. She blinks, rubbing her cheek with her hand. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  growls and tackles Paloma. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude's [CAA'S]  eyes widen as she's tackled, and she lands on her back. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  pins down her hands, leaning down, shouting. --
CNM: Shut up!! St☼p tryin' t☼ fix me! I d☼n't need t☼ be fixed! I d☼n't need t☼ be t☼ld I'm ☼kay ☼r fine ☼r pretty ☼r any ☼f that shit! I kn☼w what the fuck I am. An' I say that I am a fuckin' wreck! Are y☼u happy? There, I said it! I sh☼☼☼☼☼☼☼uted it f☼r the w☼rld t☼ hear! An' I hate, hate, HATE it when y☼u try t☼ tell me ☼therwise!! Y☼u're just.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  is effectively pinned, stunned into silence by Cucali's words. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  lowers her voice to a hoarse whisper. --
CNM: But y☼u're still here. I d☼n't get h☼w the fuck I'm supp☼sed t☼ feel ab☼ut that.
CAA: <\ I can't tell you how to feel. That wouldn't be right. />
CAA: <\ I can tell you how I feel, and I can wait for you to figure out how you feel. />
CNM: Y☼u really pity me then?
CAA: <\ I do. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  laughs again, almost desperate. --
CNM: I guess I'm just that fuckin' pitiful, then.
CAA: <\ No. I don't think most trolls would even dare get near you. />
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  smiles. --
CAA: <\ I'm not most trolls. />
CNM: Y☼u're daaamn right y☼u aren't.
CAA: <\ Heh. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  shakes her head and rolls off. She pushes her hands against her face. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  looks over at Cucali, and frowns, breathing out gently. --
CNM: Y☼u sing nicely.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  blushes at that. --
CAA: <\ Thanks... />
CNM: F☼rget the shit I said bef☼re. I like h☼w y☼u sing.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  smiles. --
CAA: <\ I'm glad. />
CAA: <\ Do you want me to sing for you, Cucali? />
CNM: ... I guess.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  sits up, and scoots over next to Cucali. She begins to sing a soothing tune...  --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  relaxes. She tries to hum along at times, even though she doesn't know it well and is quite off-key. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  smiles. She strokes a hand through Cucali's hair, gently, as she sings. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  drops her hands and closes her eye. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  finishes her song, lapsing into silence for a moment. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  pushes herself up. --
CNM: Why'd y☼u st☼p?? That it?
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  smiles. --
CAA: <\ Would you like me to keep going? />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  mumbles something. --
CAA: <\ ... Cucali? />
CNM: ... c☼me cl☼☼☼☼☼☼☼ser.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  scoots closer to Cucali, confusion flickering over her face. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  awkwardly grabs at her and yanks her forward into a kiss. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  was expecting a lot of things. What she wasn't expecting was that, and her cheeks colour brightly. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  can ignore the scent of alcohol on Cucali's breath, and for a moment she kisses her, chaste, on the lips. Then she gently puts a hand on Cucali's shoulder and pulls back, smiling sadly. --
CAA: <\ You're still intoxicated, Cucali. When you're ready to do this sober, I'll be here, okay? />
CAA: <\ Until then, I don't want to do anything which would end up driving you away... />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  tries to lean in again for another kiss, her words slurring. --
CNM: Drivin' me away? Ha! I'm already runnin', what's the matter with a liiiiiittle pit st☼p?
CNM: Y☼u're blushin' agaaaaaaain, m☼ssy.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  is, in fact, blushing. She tilts her head, catching the kiss on her hot cheek. --
CAA: <\ It's okay, I'll go after you. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  mumbles, trying to move to her lips again. --
CNM: Like y☼u can catch up with me.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  slips her arms around Cucali for a hug instead. Regretfully, because even if Cucali's lips don't taste the best right now, they're still /Cucali's/. But she has to be a good not-maybe-future-matesprit. --
CAA: <\ Give me a little credit. />
CAA: <\ I'll catch up eventually. I hope you'll be ready for me when I do. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  almost falls into the hug, wrapping her arms around Paloma. --
CNM: Y☼u better, we g☼t fuckin' business t☼ finish here.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  strokes Cucali's hair, gently. --
CAA: <\ I'll wait for you, okay? I'll stay with you until you're ready to admit to it. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  shudders, giving a sigh at her touch. --
CNM: D☼n't let me take y☼u with me.
CNM: ☼kay? D☼n't--
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  keeps up her hairstroking, shushing Cucali. --
CAA: <\ I'll take you with me instead. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  clings to Paloma, burying her face in her neck. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  closes her eyes, resting her cheek against Cucali's horn. --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  mumbles: --
CNM: I'm s☼rry f☼r everythin'.
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  gives her a gentle snug. --
CAA: <\ I forgive you. />
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  stays there, enjoying the warmth of Paloma's skin and letting it wash over her. Eventually, she goes limp as she falls asleep. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  keeps a hold of Cucali, even after she falls asleep. She's concerned for her, worried about the nightmares, and resolves to wake her once a little time has passed and she's had a chance to sober up. --
-- CURRENT absoluteAltitude [CAA]  gently lays Cucali down on the floor, and sits there next to her, holding her hand in her own. --
CAA ceased responding to memo.