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Dirk Strider (smuppeteer) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-05-28 12:45:00

Entry tags:

aradia megido, bak chang, bro strider, calliope-caliborn, dirk strider, jake english, roxy lalonde

Day 221 | Voice
[ Closed to Jane Crocker, Jake English, and whichever cherub is awake at the moment ]

Where are you?

[ Open ]

Who wants to start some hardcore prison barter system? Give me your candy bar for my piece of cabbage or I'll shank you with my toothbrush, etc.

Actually, are we even still calling it "prison"? This place has a more backwater feel to it than MarinaNova, so I feel some slang is in order. "The slammer", maybe? "The clink" implies metal cell bars, so I don't think that's appropriate. "The big house". I don't know, I'm still relatively new to this life of crime shit. Thoughts?

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[voice]

retrogame
2013-05-28 08:41 pm UTC (link)

Damn, son, were your shades prescription? Our wardens are real chipper cheerful digital devils, red horns and hairless tails. The fire's all around us, concentrated in the location of My Fucking Head, but rapidly spreading outward. There's a sea of vomit you just can't bail outta that boat of yours. And that brimstone is what's weighing you down, limbs heavy, steps slow. All the dome's a dreary goddamn place, no fanfare or pep to it.

Also, no booze.

Sounds pretty hellish to me.

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	[voice] smuppeteer 2013-05-28 08:49 pm UTC (link)
	[ He literally slow-claps. ] You ever think of doing open mic? That was poetic as shit. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[voice] retrogame 2013-05-28 08:57 pm UTC (link)
	[ She laughs just a little. Also, everyone please note that they are in the same room while talking over the device. ] I thought I was already-- open mic, open network. Same shit. I'll be here all fuckin' week. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[voice] smuppeteer 2013-05-28 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	I suppose an impromptu broadcast performance does get you more exposure than standing up on the stage of some beatnik juice bar. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [voice] retrogame 2013-05-28 09:29 pm UTC (link)
	I'm writing a book. It'll be full of poetry like this, dear listeners, so hand over your ca-ching when it's all done. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[voice] smuppeteer 2013-05-28 09:35 pm UTC (link)
	You're giving out autographs, right? You can have my welcome basket tea in exchange. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[voice] retrogame 2013-05-28 09:39 pm UTC (link)
	Fuck yeah I am. Hand that shit over, I want it now. It'll give me something to puke up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[voice] smuppeteer 2013-05-28 09:41 pm UTC (link)
	Tea is soothing, Roxy. It's the anti-puke. It'll help. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[voice] retrogame 2013-05-28 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	God, I hope you're right. Make me the tea, Dirk. Make me the tea and bring it to meeeee. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[voice] 1/2 smuppeteer 2013-05-28 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	Will do. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	[action] smuppeteer 2013-05-28 09:48 pm UTC (link)
	Calliope's on her way over. She might be here by the time I get back. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] retrogame 2013-05-28 09:50 pm UTC (link)
	[ She pushes the puke bucket under the bed. ] You're the best, Dirk, thanks. And okay. God, I think I talked to her last night in the art center, but I don't remember too good. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] smuppeteer 2013-05-28 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	[ A little smile. ] Don't you worry. I'll be right back. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] retrogame 2013-05-28 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	[ And then all there is to do is wait. Roxy doesn't really move, she's just flopped down on the bed but unable to fall asleep. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] ophiuchus 2013-05-28 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	[Calliope, mindful that Roxy might have a headache, knocks very gently on the door.] Helloooo? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] retrogame 2013-05-28 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	[ Roxy doesn't move, even though she feels like she should make herself sit up. The rest of her isn't exactly presentable, but that much at least... She calls over: ] Heeeey. Come in. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] ophiuchus 2013-05-28 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	[Calliope slips in, closing the door gently after her. She keeps her voice soft and at a loud whisper. She doesn't mind that Roxy doesn't sit up. She'll just settle in on the bunk next to hers.] How are you feeling, dear? Dirk told me you were under the weather. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] retrogame 2013-05-28 10:35 pm UTC (link)
	[ Roxy appreciates the quiet way she speaks. Even the light on right now is nearly too much. She tries out a weak little smile at her. ] I feel like awful. Hangover of the century, give me an award. But I'm okay, besides that. You doing alright, too? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] ophiuchus 2013-05-28 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	A little hungry, but I'll be fine. [Calliope lays down, arms flopped loosely in front of her, and looks across the way at Roxy.] [Returns the effort to try smiling.] We're here for you, love. You don't have a thing to worry about. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] retrogame 2013-05-28 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	You want my chocolate? And... yeah, I got great friends. But I feel like an asshole baby for making it into some ordeal, so don't worry too much. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] ophiuchus 2013-05-28 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	[She brightens up.] May I have it? [Oh, wait, there were other words there.] You aren't any of those things. Just think of it as being sick, and us taking good care of you until you're all better. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] retrogame 2013-05-28 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	[ She grins at her, deciding to just take the reassurance. She does feel bad about it, but it's okay to sometimes need things, right...? ] Yeah, defs. Go ahead. It's in my locker right there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] smuppeteer 2013-05-28 10:58 pm UTC (link)
	[ It's right about then that Dirk returns, carefully carrying a cup of tea for Roxy. He addresses Calliope first: ] Oh, hey, you found us. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] ophiuchus 2013-05-28 10:59 pm UTC (link)
	[Calliope looks up and smiles at Dirk.] Hello, dear! [Pardon her while she unceremoniously rolls off the cot and goes to loot Roxy's footlocker.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[action] retrogame 2013-05-28 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	[ Roxy then decides it's time to sit up, albeit slowly. Just so she can take and drink her tea. ] Heeey. Welcome back. You got the goods. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)