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( Hay kids. It's that one loser, looking considerably cleaner, better fed and more relaxed than her first post. Part of it's pretence and part of it is being better fed, but whatever.

Today, Tara's posture is a lazy slouch against the side of her sofa, bottle of beer in hand. )

Okay, so-- possibly a personal question. How many of you dudes are from worlds where everything's kinda gone to Hell? Apocalypse-style, y'know? Like, uh, I dunno. Everyone simultaneously woke up with Donald Trump hair, or meteors hit, or there's an undead shit-storm unfolding outside.

( A casual shrug. Seems like it might be less crazy a thing here than she thought. )

And, part two: what's the best thing about the world ending? 'Cause, I mean, I kinda miss living off ramen and canned stuff being a win instead of a basis for judgment.

( Hmm. Tara takes a swig of her beer. Maybe she is a bit less okay then she seems, but that's basically what her life is all about. )

Gotta find the bright side, right?

Comments

[thephix]

I think a golden retriever would suit you quite well.

[They are truly the greatest source of goodness in the world, even if Max adores Maurice.

Who is now slightly visible on screen, since she's clicking his leash on.]

American Terrier, actually.

oh my god NAILED IT MAX

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Are you saying that I'm overly friendly to everyone?

( Hmm. ) Don't answer that.

( OH NO IT'S THE PUPPY. Tara beams, and yeah. Max is right, she and a golden retriever would be spirit animals to one another. )

He's so cute! If you ever need a dogsitter, hey. I'm your girl.

precious cinnamon roll too pure for this world

[thephix]

I'm saying you're kind.

[There's warmth in her voice, though it quickly become amusement.]

You may have to fight Annabeth for that right, though perhaps you can take shifts.

cinnamon roll will be the name of her dog NO SHAME NO REGRETS

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( That's... not allowed... Max pls )

I'm from the apocalypse, I can throw down.

( No, she can't, unless there's a zombie. )

I'd also like to point out that I didn't try to make any accusations about there being another woman.

( So deadpan. So so deadpan. )

cinna for short, i assume

[thephix]

There is certainly no other woman.

[What does that even mean????]

And I'm afraid I'm going to turn off the video now, I'm sure you don't need a view of my ear as I travel.

[Since she'll still - chat to Tara as she drives.]

idk if tara is that cool, she might settle for rolly

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Thank God for that.

( who knows??? she's already gotten turned down once on this entry though )

Gotcha. Sounds good. Hey, I might shower before you get here - give me a buzz and I'll let you in, okay?

( SHOWEERRRRR )

also adorable

[thephix]

Perfect. I'll see you soon, then.

[Max gives the screen a little wave before hanging up.

Twenty minutes later she sends Tara a quick I'm here text message, as she waits outside, Maurice sniffing around happily because adventures!!]

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( Ace.

Tara is dressed but her hair is still wet, towel around her shoulders and she's just brushed her teeth to help her feel less Hella Gross. She checked the device and dashes to the door, ruffling her hair with the towel. ) Hey.

( OH MY GOD IS THAT MAURICE?
Tara isn't a complicated person: ) Oh my God, is that Maurice?

( She knees down to say hi, before... oh. Hang on, let her stand back up and open the door to let Max in, instead of ignoring her in favour of THE WORLD'S BEST DOG. )

[thephix]

This is Maurice, yes.

[Said dog is wiggling his butt in excitement, though he glances at Max first to make sure this is a new friend and a not-friend.]

Go on. [To Tara:] Do you mind if I let him off the leash? He won't break anything.

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( Once Max and Maurice have made it through the door, Tara judges it closed with her foot, putting the chain lock across out of habit. Extra security is never to be dismissed. )

Nah, go for it. There's not really anything to break, anyway.

( Oh, uh: ) Would you like a beer?