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[mantlepieces]

[ It's dark -- mostly because it's late, but there aren't an excess of lights on, either -- though Reggie's face is faintly illuminated by the light of his communicator screen and also something off-screen that might be a TV or bedside light. Either way, he's recognizable enough, and though he's smirking faintly his expression is otherwise somewhat blank.

He's been staying out of most of the current drama as best as any survival-oriented, cowardly narcissist can, which is pretty damn well. All things considered. Basically he hasn't been leaving the house if he can avoid it, for which has his reasons. ]

So, all right. Hear me out. Anyone else ever noticed how once you're here, you have to just start believin' in everything? Like that any kinda crap is possible and you just gotta get used to it... after a while you don't even have to think about it anymore. [ Which is, you know, nice. In his opinion. ] Nice thing about that is not having to worry so much about whatever happens, I think. No matter how bad things have gotten here, it's never been the end of the world.

... Well, not yet. [ And his brow crinkles at that, but only briefly. ] Kinda makes you think, huh? Like what's the best way to take advantage of being stuck in some world that actually takes okay care of us? Don't even bother arguing with me about that part, it's true and everyone oughta know it. We get a lot of free, fake time to kill being here, so I say it should be obvious: we can do whatever we can't do back where we came from. Anyway, what I actually wanna know is--

Anyone here made a bucket list yet?

Comments

[mantlepieces]

oh come on ur in vegas, u need to think like a winner

I guess we can raincheck and see how much u come back with. Ive never stooped to camming for just coffee yet

[heavyhitter]

hang on better idea
would u cam for a kiss

[mantlepieces]

I could be convinced

that does sound like more my speed

[heavyhitter]

ur on
better make it a worthwhile show

[mantlepieces]

I dont get the kiss first?

[heavyhitter]

gonna be kinda hard to arrange that before im back! unless u want something shitty like i get some herseys kisses delivered to u

[mantlepieces]

okay okay, fine. whatever.

so, what. do u have any requests?

[heavyhitter]

hmmmm yes
go find a stranger and pretend u met before and had a great time but u cant quite remember their name, bonus points if u get a number

[mantlepieces]

u know we're not talking about shooting a short film here, right

thats a little excessive

[heavyhitter]

hey do u want a peck on the cheek or do u want a KISS, u get what u pay for here

[mantlepieces]

okay but this kiss better be so good it stops time for at LEAST a minute if Im putting in this much effort for it

like a kiss and then some

[heavyhitter]

better make it a good show so no one has to be disappointed

[mantlepieces]

"a good show" huh

are u one of those weirdos thats into watching?

[heavyhitter]

nah
trust me if that were the case itd be a way sexier request. i just wanna see if u got the charisma for this one!

[mantlepieces]

u have doubts? if convincing people to believe total fiction was a marketable skill I would have a certification

no problem

[heavyhitter]

guess well see

[mantlepieces]

guess so

at least I get a number out of it if u turn out to be a complete dud

[heavyhitter]

see! now ur thinking positive, this is a win/win and ur welcome

[mantlepieces]

I wasnt thanking u

still a lot of free labor Im gambling

[heavyhitter]

its not much of a gamble if ur as good as u say

[mantlepieces]

gamble of my time, thats worth something

but whatever, a gambles fine now and then

[heavyhitter]

says u to the vegas vacationer
anyway chop chop! my drunks wearing off and this wont be as fun to watch sober

[mantlepieces]

wait like right NOW?

[heavyhitter]

uh yeah! u thought i meant later? instant gratification is what its all about!

[mantlepieces]

what the hell

[ Ugh, and here he was, all... in for the night. ]

the only people who will even be around are gonna be desperate and ugly