Grantaire, put the bottle down

[brandybreath]

[the token drunkard of Les Amis de l'ABC is, well, drunk. And very confused]

So.... Where am I?

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[brandybreath]

What?

[kouros]

Would you like proof with healing, or proof with light?

[brandybreath]

[He thinks about this, really hard in fact. Considering the bottle in his hand and the impending threat of sobriety, he chooses his next words carefully]

I think I won't have any proof at all.

[kouros]

So if I were to say that I'm the god Apollo, you would...?

[brandybreath]

If you did not carry the demeanor of a certain stone-sober individual, I would say you were drunk.

[kouros]

I don't get drunk. That's Dionysus's job.

[brandybreath]

Yes, very like a certain sober individual.

[kouros]

Not by choice, let me make that perfectly clear.

[brandybreath]

I suppose it wouldn't be. Still I do not look for your proof, sir god, since that it what you claim to be. My state of health is just as I've made it myself and the murkiness in my vision as well. If you will not drink with me, what would a god say the to mortal, pale, and sad shadow of the god of wine?

[kouros]

"Stop trying to imitate my baby brother, that's not healthy", but I think you already know that.

[brandybreath]

I've been told in less kind words for many years now, but when the only sure thing is my full glass, I'd hate to abandon it after so long.

[kouros]

Mm. What's your name?

[brandybreath]

I am Grantaire. And you are Apollo Delius, you say. Are you certain you won't have a drink with me?

[kouros]

I wouldn't get drunk. It wouldn't be any fun for you.

[brandybreath]

Not so! I will be drunk and with a fine companion. What more could a man ask for?

[kouros]

Soberity?

[brandybreath]

Overrated, I say!

[kouros]

I suppose you would, Mister...?

[brandybreath]

Grantaire! The grand R of our little coterie.

[kouros]

A pun worthy of Hugo.

[...Apollo that was bad]

Token drunkard?

[brandybreath]

I do not know this man Hugo, but I like his wit!

[raising a glass to him]

Not every moment of every day, but I find the state to be more enjoyable this way. I like good women and I like good wine!

[kouros]

You should try his novels one day.

[Someone smack this god. Please]

If I didn't know better, I'd swear you were my baby brother reincarnated. Please tell me you don't have a cult of insane women following you about.

dear R mun, please stop quoting the novel even if it's amusing

[brandybreath]

Perhaps I will. I enjoy a good book every now and then.

If only I wanted to. I am a man in high demand, you know, despite this gorgeous face.

XD

[kouros]

Are you in high demand among women or vinters?

[brandybreath]

[just laughs good naturedly and winks in response.]