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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 22, 2012 0:22:34 GMT -8
The patio is mostly for smokers, with it's slightly uncomfortable metal chairs and tables. Some might feel the need to get a private word with someone, or just take a break from the crowd.
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 23, 2012 12:16:17 GMT -8
Seth noticed the relatively bare patio, and thought he might get less of a beef about his pile of snacks out there. He stepped on to the patio, balancing his food and a large glass of Jagermeister. Benji followed, his toenails tapping on the metal floor. Bryce- "Oh, hi Chief. That's funny, just the guy I was looking for."
Seth- "Yeah?" He sat at Bryce's table, setting the piled bowl of snacks in the middle. Seth- "Have some snacks. There's uh... some of everything." Kaito glanced over, and seemed to think people talking would cramp his James Dean style badassery. He flicked the cigarette to the ground, and strutted with a solitary "Nn." Bryce- "Uh haha... yeah I'll have something. Hey... I'm having a bit of trouble with Derek, about the supplies."
Seth- "Oh? What's going on, do you need something?"
Bryce- "I do, but... it's a pharmaceutical, and I've got this ridiculous reputation around here already, like I'm Tommy Chong."
Seth- "Maybe I can go get it for you, what is it?"
Bryce- "It's just an anti-D-- anti-anxiety drug. I'm uptight."
Seth- "Oh really? You seem relaxed to me. Sure, I could get it for you, what's it called?"
Bryce- "Carimsidol. Believe me, in another day I'm gonna be a big mess."
Seth- "You're out?"
Bryce- "Yep."
Seth- "Oh because--" (he looked uncomfortable, remembering something.) Bryce shrugged. Seth- "Yeah I'll get it. It might be a good idea to try to step down though, who knows how long we'll be able to get that kinda thing."
Bryce- "I dunno. Let's talk about it later. If you can get it. I'll wait here." Seth got up, leaving the bowl behind. Seth- "Hey, watch my food? You can eat some, just... save me the Lil' Smokies okay?"
Bryce- (laughed) "...Okay."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 23, 2012 12:59:33 GMT -8
Seth returned, shaking the pill bottle between his fingers. Seth- "Well Mr...--Ms. Sabin, (he read off the pill bottle) here's the stuff."
Bryce- "Alright. You're a lifesaver dude. This is why you're the president." Seth sat at the table, laying into the remaining snacks. Seth- "It's about half-full. A friend of mine stepped off these kinda things when his insurance stopped covering it. You're lucky these are hard caps, you can just cut 'em down. Go like, half for a week, a quarter.. a quarter every other day..."
Bryce- "Geez... I dunno man. There's a lot of people doing stuff like that. I think I could probably just run through the remains of civilization's Rx, couldn't I?"
Seth- "I thought these kind of things were pretty mild. Do you think they make a big difference?"
Bryce- "Haha... The apparent effect is mild but as you know, the withdrawals are awful. I just need something, life's just too much for me pretty often."
Seth- "We're going to have some counselors, do you think that would help?"
Bryce- "Ugh, haha... Counselings huh? Hasn't been much help in the past. But if I run out of this shit, I'm gonna need it, haha."
Seth- "I can help you divide these up, it really helps with the withdrawal."
Bryce- "I still don't know if I wanna do that. Okay, alright. Let's do this crazy shit."
Seth- "When we go out for medicine, I'll keep my eye out, but I think it's best to not be dependent on it."
Bryce- "You'll be seeing a whole different side of me in a while, haha..."
Seth- "What's that like?"
Bryce- "You'll find out..."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 23, 2012 16:13:58 GMT -8
Seth sat cross-legged in the chair, and the little dog hopped on to his lap. Somewhere in the background some electro music beeped and blorped. He crunched on the snacks, and gestured for Bryce to take some as well. Bryce- "Alright..." He finally began dipping into it, grabbing candies. Seth- "I'm glad you're going for those, I'm not as into the sweets."
Bryce- "They say these things will last forever, but chocolates usually have an expiration date. I find that disturbing."
Seth- "Oh hey, I'm gonna be even more your neighbor now. I'm moving to that empty apartment tonight, the one next door."
Bryce- "Oh wow... Things didn't work out where you were?"
Seth- "I love Stevie like a weird uncle, but... I dunno how hygienic that place is if you haven't built up an immunity."
Bryce- "Yeah that's.. haha, I know something about that. So, I was wondering something the other day."
Seth- "What's that?"
Bryce- "Are you gay?"
Seth- "..."
Seth paused with a Dorito poised halfway to his mouth, and glanced over very slowly with a dubious look. Bryce- "What? You know... I'm gay and I just thought, you know. What's the matter?" Seth laughed and put the chip down. Seth- "Oh, okay. It's just weird that I'm getting called out pretty hard at this party. I was hoping to not be totally out there, in case anyone's a freak about it, since I'm leader. But yeah..."
Bryce- "I hadn't thought about that before, that's funny. Heh... Yeah. I hadn't really thought about freaks in the apocalypse, I just figure everything's good now. I mean, what's the point?"
Seth- "Yeah I hope people can chill out over time, but you never know. Wasn't three days ago we'd never have a gay president. Well, anyway."
He smiled a little.
"--Just curious then?"
Bryce- "Oh yeah I wasn't... hitting on you or anything. It's just, good to know who your options are... and I'm liking the odds so far. Kinda funny, lot of gay people showing up here."
Seth- "Oh? I'm doing my inventory, yeah could be a lot. TOTALLY the doctor, right? I practically saw him smooching on that Australian kid."
Bryce- "Yeah and that guy, I asked him and he said yeah. So he's definitely gay and the doctor is a gay Dracula for him. Then there's you and me... Four... three... that's like one in seven people or so."
Seth- "Well maybe some of the people weren't gay before, if you know what I mean. Haha..."
Bryce- "Hahaha... Well, here we are. Gay kings of the apocalypse, gazing out on our kingdom of ruin."
Seth- "You're funny. Yay my list is becoming more complete. I think there's a lot of gay ladies too. I wonder if this is gonna be the LGBT mecca."
Bryce- "Ah... I hope Capitol Hill is alright."
Seth- "Man, no kidding... Ugh." The little dog whined as he stared at the plate of food, Seth ruffled his fuzzy head and tossed him a cracker on the ground. Bryce suddenly sat up a bit, peering out into the darkness.
Bryce- "Those um, possessed people... can like, crawl on walls right?"
Seth- "That's what they say."
Bryce- "Um, I think I'm gonna go hang out inside."
Seth- "Okay, yeah it's kinda dark out here." Seth and Bryce returned indoors.
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Post by ∆§Indea§∆ on Oct 23, 2012 20:54:50 GMT -8
Micah was relieved when he made it to the patio without vomiting on some person or small animal. He raced to the balcony and proceeded to chunder the expensive wine down on the zombie ridden street below. The fresh air made him feel measurably better, and definitely more sober. He wondered if zombies ate puke or they had some standards as to what human parts they ate.
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 23, 2012 21:01:55 GMT -8
The doctor soon followed, carrying a red-violet bottle filled with syrupy liquid. He handed the smaller container over to the man with a sigh. "Hey, you can take a swig of this, man. It will help with the nausea. Here, take this-" Dr. Victor ripped a small corner off the decorative sheets and handed it to Micah with a pensive smile. "To wipe your chin. What... er, what brought on the downward plunge, Courtney Love? Did... did I cause this? I- look. I'm sorry, Micah. Didn't mean to push your buttons like that, mate." The doctor turned his face away as he uttered 'mate' for fear his pronunciation or his warming face would give him away. Instead, he glanced over the other side of the building, watching the silent ambling shapes meander aimlessly. It was almost comforting for a change- a city so quiet, even the dead grew restless. The wind began to blow the haphazardly crafted hairdo about; Dr. Victor began to fidget with it as if he could will it to remain perfectly in place. Anything to escape the awkwardness, hmm Dr. Victor?
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Post by ∆§Indea§∆ on Oct 23, 2012 21:28:40 GMT -8
Micah took a swig and made a face. It tasted terrible, like sickly sweet strawberries that had gone overripe in the sun. It could have been the vomit still in his mouth though... He whipped his face with the cloth and looked out into the streets below. Micah frowned. "Fuckin' hell, it's not fuckin' all about you. Trus' me, your mid-life crisis is not me business. I jus' don't like being put on the spot and I'm not good around alcohol or large busty woman it seems. Feeling better now, I'm speakin' less like a bogan already... So no worries Chuck."
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 23, 2012 21:37:59 GMT -8
"You're intoxicated so I'll forgive the slip. And, even though I am a little pissed, both ways, I'll just back it off. I just... you know when you go and watch shit and feel all mortal, you regret not taking opportunities, Micah. I just thought I had one. Mid-life crisis... ha. I had that two years ago when-" Dr. Victor paused, giving his eyes back to the Australian. He grabbed a chair, scraping the metal on the concrete, and moved it towards Micah; he then grabbed one for himself. "You're right. I am self-absorbed. But, you aren't exactly Captain Obvious. I will listen to whatever you've got to say, and not because I think my accent is dull by comparison. You fight and fight; you fight until you break. I see that easily enough. I'm rambling, and its because I'm drunk, but I won't put you on the spot anymore." He sighed, leaning back in the chair. He pushed it onto two legs, rocking back and forth. All thumbs, Chuck. All thumbs when it matters."What happened to Chazza?"
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Post by ∆§Indea§∆ on Oct 23, 2012 21:52:50 GMT -8
Micah sat on the offered chair and watched the doctor rocking back and forth for a minute. "Hahaha, I did'n think ya'd take to it. I guess I understand where your comin' from. I tend to jus' ta let life happen to me, I guess I should try to take more fuckin' control. If I were ta' be honest, it's probably good to have someone keeping me on my fuckin' toes. Seriously though, I never know what ya going to do. One second your an arrogant arse, the next your the complete opposite."
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Post by DKender on Oct 23, 2012 21:53:23 GMT -8
It took a few minutes, but Alex found the doctor on the patio. And his Homeboy was there! "Who's Chazza?" he asked. "What happened to him? Who's an arse?"
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 23, 2012 22:04:59 GMT -8
The doctor had his mouth open to speak and suddenly, Alex walked all over his suddenly dry tongue. He coughed, and loudly. He then shouted tossing his arms out and nearly wobbling backwards in his chair. The thud matched his tone. " I am the asshole, arrogant prick, Alex. I have a problem showing people who I am. I pick and choose who I want close to me and who deserves the knife like some people decide which channel to watch. It's complicated." He turned his face to look at Micah. "The shower was probably as real as I have ever been in my whole life. I am a work in progress but when I was with you, I felt everything just leave. You make me think of possibilities I have pushed out of my head, Micah. If I keep you on your toes its because those toes are worth keeping." Dr. Victor rubbed his chin, glancing down at the floor. "Wait, that last part didn't make any sense. Oh, fuck it." He glanced up at Alex expectantly. "Micah was just tossing the cookies... I was getting lost in my self-absorption, and you were being a- You were being a good friend, weren't you, Alex? Am I too hard on you, kid?"
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Post by DKender on Oct 23, 2012 22:16:16 GMT -8
Alex tilted his head slightly and smiled. "You're drunk, aren’t you, Doctor?" He didn't want to consider the implications of the shower comment just yet. Alcohol made people say odd stuff. He knew this firsthand. Alex sat on the ground between Micah and the doctor. "So, you wanted speak with me, Sir? And while you’re at it, do I get the knife or not?"
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 23, 2012 22:24:51 GMT -8
The doctor placed a hand on Alex's shoulder. "No knife for you. I think we've both had the knife all ready from another lady. But, I did want to see if you'd be interested in coming up with a workout routine or something to get me into shape. If you could write it down or whatever, we can go over it tomorrow evening. Maybe some other people would be up for a little exercise? I think there is a lot of improvement in this, considering the running aspect."
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Post by DKender on Oct 23, 2012 22:43:16 GMT -8
Alex assumed that the doctor was referring to ex-girlfriends, when he mentioned the pain of a past woman. "Yeah," he said. "Yeah, it's like a knife, all right. I never want to fall in love again." For a moment, he stared longingly at the sky. "Uh, so, you want to get in shape? Well, sure! We can work out together. Hey, and since we're being honest, I was once pretty sure that you ate every meal with fava beans and a nice chianti. But you're all right, Doctor. I'm going to call you Uncle from now on. Doctor Uncle. Or Uncle Doctor? Yeah, that last one's better."
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 23, 2012 22:50:44 GMT -8
'Uncle' Doctor shuddered. "That pairing is sooo inappropriate, right, Micah? Honestly, I'd be happy with a dark lager. Just drinking... uh, whatever this was because I won't miss the 'chilled' flavor, you know? GOD, you're pretty, Alex." He blinked a bit, the inside voice escaping outside. "Uh, don't worry, Micah. You've got 'class.'"
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