You coach a lot of nubile young things on how to tempt a sadist?
[Nevermind that he's neither nubile nor young.]
If they were lounging on my couch they'd come back smelling like it. I still haven't gotten the smoke out and I've tried every trick my mother taught me. I'll be following your suit soon enough I think, but damn, I haven't quite got the savings yet. Won't be long, I hope. I can't stand living there much longer than a few more months. Not as banged up as the place is.
[He trickles back into the kitchen. His own glassware had been half smashed up, but it seems like the older half of the household had their priorities straight. He plucks two wine glasses from a tall shelf and strolls back in, cheer evident and blossoming in her presence.]
I've been better. I'm a bit bushed, truth be told, helping people clean up and playing baby-sitter. I haven't had the stones to join the crews hunting down the rioters. I think I've thrust myself into one too many situations I wasn't ready to handle lately. Gotta take it easy for a bit.
[He puts the glasses on the table, which is when he realizes that she's not actually on it. The tail end of her spectre glow is tucked somewhere under its wooden pettiskirts. Richie dips down and fishes out the crystal to put it topside. There. That's better.]
I realized a few things, too. I never introduced you to my pals Jimi or David, did I?
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[Nevermind that he's neither nubile nor young.]
If they were lounging on my couch they'd come back smelling like it. I still haven't gotten the smoke out and I've tried every trick my mother taught me. I'll be following your suit soon enough I think, but damn, I haven't quite got the savings yet. Won't be long, I hope. I can't stand living there much longer than a few more months. Not as banged up as the place is.
[He trickles back into the kitchen. His own glassware had been half smashed up, but it seems like the older half of the household had their priorities straight. He plucks two wine glasses from a tall shelf and strolls back in, cheer evident and blossoming in her presence.]
I've been better. I'm a bit bushed, truth be told, helping people clean up and playing baby-sitter. I haven't had the stones to join the crews hunting down the rioters. I think I've thrust myself into one too many situations I wasn't ready to handle lately. Gotta take it easy for a bit.
[He puts the glasses on the table, which is when he realizes that she's not actually on it. The tail end of her spectre glow is tucked somewhere under its wooden pettiskirts. Richie dips down and fishes out the crystal to put it topside. There. That's better.]
I realized a few things, too. I never introduced you to my pals Jimi or David, did I?