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]

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.]

[kouros]

Gods, you're Dionysus as a Frenchman.

[brandybreath]

And I take such a remark as a compliment, sir god. However, Dionysus is a deity focused on his faith, is he not? To be worshiped and accepted in his divinity while I believe in nothing at all but the bottom of this bottle and the company of my friends, dreamers though they are. He is more ambitious than I will even be, but I admire his fortitude with drink! I would like to meet him one day to share a bottle.

[kouros]

Sadly, you would probably die from alcohol poisoning before dinner. I'm not sure your friends would appreciate that.

[brandybreath]

I'm not always sure what they would appreciate, but it's a nice thought to hold.

[kouros]

Even if they found you annoying and burdensome, I still doubt they'd appreciate it.