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[crankyourshaft]

Well, I'm glad we've gotten so close.

And you're giving me such fabulous choices, too. Let's see here. Find a corner of hell with old friends and spend my time listening to a grown man whine, or wait a few more months and go to another hell with complete strangers and listen to a grown man whine.

Really, how does one decide?

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[treasurehunter]

Well, it sounds like you've got some choices to make. What kinds of hell has your mun given you, anyway?

[crankyourshaft]

Yes, choices. And none of them remotely appealing. I believe there was some mention about a monster-run island where you have to scrounge for supplies or the like. Frankly, that's not really my idea of a good time.

But maybe I'll get lucky and they'll change their mind. Apparently it's all still up in the air, so to speak.

[treasurehunter]

At least it's nothing we haven't already been. Hell, it sounds like a great time. Can't say mine's heard of that place, though.

Lucky? Chloe, these are muns we're talkin' bout. Do you know how much crap I've given mine because she gives me the damn run-around?

[crankyourshaft]

Well, that you, Mister Positive. You know, it wouldn't kill you to be a bit supportive now and then. I'm sure she's an absolute sweetheart to you. Just like everybody else you seem to attach yourself to.

In any case, I wouldn't have to worry about it for awhile. It's some desolate place called exitvoid, apparently, and currently the doors are closed. Thank God. Still, I'd rather forget the whole thing.

[treasurehunter]

Yeah, well... she has her days.

So that's that place is about. Huh. Hey, well, if you'd rather a less, oh I don't know, creepy place, I might be able to help. How's that for supportive, huh?

[crankyourshaft]

Lovely. Perhaps she can teach mine a thing or two.

Well, I certainly don't like the place. And I figure I've got about a month to convince her to find something better. So maybe I'll take you up on that support, hm?

[treasurehunter]

Mine's good for a chat anytime.

Right. How 'bout this: you heard of a place called scorched? I mean, I'll tell ya, it's got some creepy vibes, but you definitely won't be scavenging to survive. Maybe you'll want to come over sometime and, you know, check the place out. See what you think of it.

[crankyourshaft]

I'm sure you and your mun have a far better relationship than me and mine.

[She winks.] Perhaps I will have a look. It's got to be better than monsters and no fresh supplies. Not that my mun ever sees things that way. I think she's got some attraction to it.

[treasurehunter]

Aha. Yeah. Sure.

[Look at that silly little grin on his face.] Definitely doesn't hurt to look around. And she likes monsters? Okay, well, I think your mun might like some of the monsters that hang around the ruins. Look, it's a good place, I wouldn't have stayed around so long if it wasn't. [Well, okay, the ruins really made him stick around and the whole 'no answer to anything so might as well go find an answer to something and try to make a profit out of it' deal.

That and he's stupidly stubborn against the mun's wishes sometimes.]

[assworthsaving]

You're overthinking it. Live on the edge-- flip a coin.

[crankyourshaft]

Is that how you make your decisions, Nate? Suddenly your luck makes more sense.

[assworthsaving]

[One would have to have a coin to flip!]

Yeah, cute. You can criticize my luck all you want but I always manage to get out of tough spots, don't I?

I got good survival instincts. That's what counts.

[He can be /smugface about that.]

[crankyourshaft]

[She'll lend you a Doubloon sometime.]

Yes... and you get yourself into those tough spots as well. Along with your friends, that's to your stunning displays of chivalry.

[She can't really help smirking herself. Ah, Nate. So annoying sometimes, yet still so charming.]

Those instincts had better be good. Your other ones leave something to be desired at times.

[assworthsaving]

[You will never see that doubloon again.]

My other instincts work fine. Just... never when everyone else seems to be paying attention.

[You're lucky you have a nice ass, Chloe.]

Damn it, mistyping.

[crankyourshaft]

[Now there's a surprise.]

Oh? Hurt your feelings, did I? Well, maybe I'll have to pay more attention.

[She'll make it up to him. By gently tempting him when she moves forward and puts her hands on his chest.]

For the record, I doubt I would get much say regardless of how many coins I tossed in the air. I'm not the one calling the shots. It seems to be far more of a question of how much trouble they can get me into, rather than what I want to do.

I saw nothing~

[assworthsaving]

You always seem to conveniently forget all the good things I do. [he casually shrugs and attempts to hide a smirk] You should probably make it up to me somehow.

[And he watches her curiously, perhaps waiting for her to get a little closer.]

That's how it goes- as usual we're at their mercy. [nods at her] Tell your mun to flip a coin.

Such a beautiful person <3

[crankyourshaft]

Ah, am I leaving something out? I'm sure that you'll find some way to remind me... [She's only a centimeter away now. Just shy of running her hands over his body and actually embracing him right there.]

And what if they choose something terrible, hm? Then who's going to make it up to me?

:3 ♥ *cough* now you saw nothing

[assworthsaving]

I'm more of an 'actions speak louder than words' kinda guy. I could remind you, but it might be more exciting if you saw what I can do in person.

[He reaches out and slips his arms about her waist, casually pulling her against him while he continues speaking...]

Either way, I'm sure you'll think of something to ask for if you get sent some place that bad. [shrugs] Maybe I'll be around to hear some of those suggestions.

I was too distracted by you, clearly.

[crankyourshaft]

[He pulls her, and she makes a startled noise at suddenly finding herself tugged up against him.]

Oh. Well... If you insist.

[She puts her arms around his neck, smiling playfully.]

Does that mean you want to see me again, Nate? I'm flattered. Maybe I should help my mun decide, then.

Must be my ninja-like abilities

[assworthsaving]

[He stares down at her while his fingers idly smooth along her lower back.]

Maaaybe you should. Unless you don't miss me, in which case all that's left for me to do is sulk alone with a bottle of beer. Or three.

[He's kidding. Mostly.]

You are just that attractive.

[crankyourshaft]

[He gets a quirk of a smile and Chloe's hand pulling him down to brush their lips together. A brief, faint touch meant mostly to tease him.]

Who wouldn't miss that reckless charm of yours? I'm just worried you might be too preoccupied for me, having all that fun on your own.

[That tone she has is definitely playful. Nate can probably imagine something to fill in what she's thinking, and for the moment she'd rather leave it to him to wonder. It makes things more fun when she can watch his reactions.]

You just want my shiny treasures~

[assworthsaving]

[Her sudden closeness causes him to pause, his thoughts momentarily distracted by that faint touch. Enough so that it takes a moment for her words to register and by then, well, he's probably thinking along the lines of what she had expected.

A small laugh bubbles in his throat.]

I don't know, I'd like to think I'm pretty good at multitasking. 'Course that's another thing I'm better off showing you.

Of course I do.

[crankyourshaft]

Oh?

[She's already got her hands in his hair, and if Nate things that little kiss was distracting, Chloe has even more ideas she could always share with him.]

Well, you'll just have to show me, won't you? Not that I'm complaining, mind.

[And to prove that, she slides her hands down his back, fondling him a little when she gets below his waist.]