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[ringen]

[ Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Here is the face of an impeccably dressed lady, judging by the looks of her white wide-brim hat, stylish dangling earrings, and makeup. Or, more specifically, here is the face of an impeccably dressed lady who is also so done. It's hard to tell, because there remains the curl of a smile to her lips, but there's something about her demeanor that says what's behind the smile isn't so much delight as much as it is just--finished, and this is just the beginning. ]

So.

Second verse, same as the first, hm?

I'm beginning to wonder if I'm ever going to make it to Istanbul without making a detour to an alternate dimension or parallel universe or whatever it is that we're calling this place now. I'd personally like to make more than a few meters, but I suppose that's not really for me to decide, now is it? This is only slightly ridiculous.

I hope you all haven't gotten into too much trouble while I've apparently been gone. And if so-- I could surely use a rather stiff drink right about now [ gaby it's not even 5pm ] and shall welcome anyone who would like to join me. It looks like something called "Cinco de Drinko" just passed? Is it too late to celebrate that? Those "margaritas" look quite good.

[ She sighs, a little exasperated. ] Well... it's good to be back. In a way.

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[brushoff]

My dear Gaby, if you wanted a margarita, you simply had to ask. [ Dorian's just grinning, as he gives the camera a little wave. Hey gurl hey. ]

[ringen]

[ Her hesitant little smile turns a little brighter. ]

Dorian. I knew I could count on you, my friend. It's good to see you're still around.

[brushoff]

I've got a feeling I'll be here forever, [ said in a light-hearted tone. He's obviously joking (except he REALLY isn't) ]

What city are you in now?

[ringen]

Heropa. A bit of a silly name, I think, all things considered. But it's sunnier than Maurtia Falls.

And you?

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[hypodermicgurl]

Didn't know they did callbacks around here.

[ringen]

Oh, certainly. I think this place may even be fond of callbacks.

[hypodermicgurl]

Now that's a bitch.

[The dead coming back outside of a hotel is a little much for her.]

But there's a new bar around. If you're shopping.

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[boobwindow]

Happy Hour starts early, huh.

[ringen]

[ She gives a mischievous little smile. ]

As they say, it's always five o' clock somewhere.

[ That is a thing, right? She'd thought she'd heard Solo say it at some point, but... ]

[boobwindow]

Would it be in celebration or exasperation?

[ She feels rather bad someone who had gone home had to find themselves back here. ]

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[liverletdie]

Cinco de drinko? Really?

Has anyone talked to you about drinking problems, lately? It's awfully early.

[ringen]

[ Who even is this jerk. ]

Not in Rome, it isn't. And considering that's where I just was, I'm going to say it's perfectly fine that I'm going to have a drink.

[liverletdie]

I'm pretty sure that's not how you're supposed to cope with jetlag.

Haven't you tried coffee, instead? I'm just saying, it's kind of unhealthy.

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[airshow]

Well, the important thing is that we keep Cinco de Drinko in our hearts all year round. I always endorse margaritas!

What's in Istanbul?

[ringen]

That's the spirit.

[ finally someone who understands ]

I don't know what's in Istanbul. I was about to find out.

[airshow]

Ooh, roadtrip?

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[rideme]

Well well.

Welcome back.

[ringen]

Hello again, Iron Bull. I see you're still around and as statuesque as ever. You barely even fit on the little screen.

[rideme]

Well, shit. Sorry to give you a bad view on your first day back.

Margaritas are fucking great, by the way.

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[fuckinstoplights]

What is a ... margarita?

[ringen]

Seems like it's some sort of blended drink from Mexico. It sounds quite good. I'd like to try it.

[fuckinstoplights]

Blended drink?

Drinks are... liquid. How would blending change it?

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[amadaman]

... I don't think Cinco de Drinko is a real holiday, but bars probably won't stop you from spending money on drinks anyway.

Welcome back. Depending on how your luck falls, you might be here until tomorrow, next week, or quite possibly forever.

[ie, there is no real pattern]

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[ringen]

You're probably right.

[ why is a tiny child explaining bars to her is he okay ]

Odd, how no one ever knows if they're really stuck here, or just making a quick pit stop, hm? I was only here for a few months last time.

[amadaman]

The only thing we know is that people usually arrive at the beginning of each month. The Porter is consistent about bringing people in, but not about people leaving. I've been here for over a year now, myself.

Welcome back, I guess. My name is Ken.