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[restingstitchface]

[ the video flashes to life and shows a dark, fluorescent-lit bar cozily secluded in someone's basement. Lights on low. Books on tap. Crane lurks in the back, inspecting the bookshelves, carrying some literature in his hand. He sidles around the long couch and plucks up a book someone left hanging around. Mutters words under his breath that go unheard to everyone except the person he's got for company: Iris West. She sits at the end of the couch, a cup of hot java cradled between her fingers. ]

Hey everyone. [ she beams, waving at the camera and pointedly ignoring said mutterings. ] As I'm sure all of you are aware, we've had some pretty crazy dreams these past few days - and Crane and I thought we'd help people out in a couple of ways.

One, my superpower happens to involve a lot of caffeine. By which I mean, [ she sets her mug down, reaching for another and filling it up, ] if you want to stay awake with extra-strength coffee or tea, I can give that to you, no problem.

Two, well - [ she glances back towards Crane, ] Why don't you introduce it? It was your idea.

[ after replacing a book on the bookshelf and leaving it where he'd found it, Crane turns around and grasps his hands behind him. he doesn't directly look at the camera, even seems a bit awkward. ]

Alright, I'm - we're - throwing open the doors of the Iceberg Lounge to anybody needing a good night's sleep. Dreams are not outside my realm of expertise and if you want the opposite of what Mrs. West is offering, well, I can provide that to you, no problem, too. Putting it simply, you'll wake up without being terrorised by the fantasies inside your head.

You're all welcome.

[ after making the invitation, he ignores everyone behind the camera and gets back to work, leaving Iris to wrap things up. ]

Whatever you choose, however you choose to cope with this craziness, you're more than welcome to drop by and seek some solace here. Everyone needs a little help sometimes, and we're here to take care of each other where we can. That's about it, so - stay safe, and until this calms down, take care.

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[choosetruth]

Coffee and tea the only options? Cause I'd fucking murder for a Coca Cola right now.

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[eloquentness]

Not exactly. They're just the drinks I make most often.

When you say Coca Cola, you mean the caffeinated drink, right?

text » no worries I am there with you

[choosetruth]

I'm certainly not looking for cocaine.

[Talking about how she's addicted to Coke has occasionally gotten her some side-eye.]

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[eloquentness]

tbh I forgot that used to be an ingredient...
Just wanted to make sure it wasn't, say, orange soda in your world.
Hang on.

[ attached: one picture of a Coca Cola, in a clear glass, in front of the Iceberg Lounge's bar. The consistency and color look right. ]

I THINK I made it?
The waitstaff says it tastes like Coke, anyway.

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[choosetruth]

[AMAZING.]

I'll be over in a few minutes. Thank you.

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[iminthebook]

Sounds like a fun place. Might check it out.

[restingstitchface]

Well, it'll be open all night and day should you do. Though I hope you'll forgive me if I don't throw you a welcome party. Busy man and all that.

[iminthebook]

Understandable.

I imagine it keeps you quite full of work.

[restingstitchface]

Well, yes, that's why I have Iris here helping me out.

You could always take over for us, though. See how easy it is.

[iminthebook]

Makes sense.

I have no doubt it has its good and bad.

And no desire to take over.

I've got my own job to do.

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[prophesiedone]

We'll wake without being terrorized, yes, but will you have access to our dreams and memories if you assist us? [He likes his privacy, okay.]

[restingstitchface]

Only so much as you want to share. That you might is a fact that can't be helped, I'm afraid.

[prophesiedone]

I thought so.

That could put you and me in a dangerous position.

[restingstitchface]

As if we haven't been in dangerous positions before? You know how exotic events here come and go...

[prophesiedone]

Spilling my deepest secrets to a stranger hasn't been part of it yet.

[vanto]

Too much coffee sounds like a solid answer, short term.

[eloquentness]

[ oh, what a familiar face... Iris can't help beaming, ]

Right? You should definitely drop by, Eli. Might as well drink it up before it goes to waste.

sorry for lateness!

[vanto]

[ oh no, she knows him. he...does not. okay, well he's going to just go with this. ]

Uh, yeah. I mean, but what happens when I get caffeine poisoning?

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[by_candlelight]

How does the whole sleep thing work there? Will we still end up walking into other people's dreams, or others walking into ours? Because that latter one can be sort of a problem with my history.

[ Oh, she sounds quite cranky. ]

Also, I guess is there anything we can do to help out while we're awake?

[ She doesn't want to feel like she owes someone. Not right now. Not when things are as they are. So offering her help was the best way for her to feel like she wasn't obligated to do more. ]

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[eloquentness]

If you want to help me with serving drinks, you definitely can. [ beat ] But it's not required. I don't want to make anyone feel like they need to trade something for this.

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[by_candlelight]

I'll do that then. And while I'm kinda crap at the cooking part of things, I'm good at cutting things up, so if someone there is making food and they could use a hand with a knife I'm putting the offer up.

[eloquentness]

Well, that I won't say no to. [ she laughs, ] The kitchen is the absolute last place you'd want to see me.

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[restingstitchface]

Nobody will be walking into anything. I stand by my offer, which is exactly how it sounds. A good night's sleep at a reasonable price - free. Can't beat that, right?

[Her words don't go amiss, but TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF doesn't come across well in first meetings.]

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[by_candlelight]

That's a relief. I uh, well I don't exactly keep what's happened in my life private, but I really don't want people to have to actually experience it. I'm still going to help out how I can, even if it's free.

[ Maybe if she weren't so tired, she'd simply accept 'free' for what it was, but something like this absolutely felt like she'd owe a debt - even if just in her own mind - if she didn't do something. ]

[restingstitchface]

Oh, well, a strong work ethic is nice to have on board. Though my work is rather more complicated than helping Iris behind the bar. Of course, it's also rather dependent on learning and experience. But I'm sure there's something you can do if that isn't appealing.