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[a_chipped_cup]

[It's been several months with Gold gone. He hasn't returned and there doesn't seem to be any signs that he will return. These facts do nothing but shake Belle's hope and optimism.

There was only one way to bury the pain.]

I don't suppose anyone wants to get a drink with me?

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[shitloaf]

[ Not that he knows what's really going on, but more than once he's been in that sort of position where nothing will quite solve the problem like a drink can.

Still, he's not completely without a heart. ]

You all right?

[a_chipped_cup]

I guess it would be silly to say "no."

It's just a bit much here, being separated from those you care about.

[shitloaf]

[ Unfortunately, it's a sentiment Carver knows all too well. Though, he has had a streak of luck, lately. ]

This whole place is a bit much, really. Nothing makes that much sense.

[a_chipped_cup]

That's kind of the theme of Wonderland. I expected that.

I just didn't expect the idea that those we care about could be sent away without a word.

[shitloaf]

[ That actually gives him pause. He actually wonders, now, how long his own fortune will hold true. Just because he's gotten lucky with his sister showing up recently doesn't mean anything. Apparently they can be taken away just as quickly. ...Not really something he wants to think about. ]

Sorry. [ Er... ] To hear that, I mean. I'd be looking for a drink, too. [ He offers a small sort of smile. ] Or something big and expensive to break.

[a_chipped_cup]

Something big and expensive to break? I don't think I've ever tried that.

Does it help?

[shitloaf]

[ He nods. Near vigorously. ]

Sometimes, yeah. No point in letting the aggression sit, you know?

[a_chipped_cup]

Do you think you could show me?

Anything is worth a try at this point.

[shitloaf]

Oh.

[ Not what he was expecting. Usually people tell him to stop being so aggressive. ]

Um, sure. That's easy enough. Might have to go outside for this, though.

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[rosswood]

[Hey, he remembers this chick. Kinda. And anyway, he can sympathize with wanting to drown your sorrows.]

rough week?

[a_chipped_cup]

That's putting it mildly.

I sort of want to forget this week entirely.

[rosswood]

recent event fuck you up?

[a_chipped_cup]

No, not the event. I lost someone close to me a few months ago. I had hope he would come back, but it doesn't look like he will.

I guess I'm lonely.

[rosswood]

oh

[Welp. He's officially out of his purview.]

dont people come back like all the time though

[a_chipped_cup]

They do, but sometimes they don't.

Apparently it's not the first time he's left either.

[rosswood]

condolences

[Isn't that what people are supposed to say? Kinda?]

anyway
i'm always up for a drink if you are i guess

[a_chipped_cup]

[It's better than nothing.]

I'll be at the bar. You can find me there.

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[thecourier]

[He'd answer Belle at any time, really, but especially if she's asking things like that.]

Any time, little lady.

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[a_chipped_cup]

I knew you'd be willing.

Meet me at the bar?

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[thecourier]

I'll be right with ya.

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[a_chipped_cup]

[She's seated at the bar, already nursing a drink when he arrives.]

Hey.

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[thecourier]

Hey, sweetheart.

[He sits, getting a straight whiskey for himself. His usual canine companion is absent.]

What's on your mind?

[a_chipped_cup]

A bit lonely.

[Not just a bit, but quite lonely.]

For silly reasons.

[thecourier]

Promise I won't laugh.

[Dan suspects it's not so silly if it's driving her to drink.]

But y' don't hafta talk about it.

[a_chipped_cup]

A friend of mine is getting married, and I'm happy for her, she deserves this bit of good in her life, but it makes me realize how alone I am here.

I had someone, but he's gone now and I just feel a bit lost.