Case #10: Video

[19centconstable]

[George's hair is being untamed again. It may actually be plotting something. I wouldn't trust it not to fake left and then dart right, that's all I'm saying.

More importantly: George is wearing this. And jeans.]

My tea shirt [and you can hear the t-e-a in his pronunciation] has a mustache.

[George looks confused. And a little enthralled. And slightly suspicious.]

And Mr. Spinola has an interest in working with the infirmary.

[George glances down at his shirt again.]

I do believe it's staring at me.

((George is not affected by the flood, so if you would like your character to be overwhelmed by optimism, youthful enthusiasm, or a distrust of modern underwear, feel free to spam away.))

Comments

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Well, as long as you know what you're doing. And there's no...youknow. [Snicker. Jane is so bossy...]

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

On not planning on any...both of us knows.

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

I know.

What are you planning for this?

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I was told she was doing all of that.

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

That doesn't seem right.

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I don't see why not. Women are very good planners.

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

But shouldn't you be responsible for something?

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Such as?

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

I don't know. I don't...date.

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

But it's not a real date. If it was I wouldn't have agreed to it.

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Then what is it?

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

It's...I suppose it's like seeing a play. But you've also got to perform in it. And eat a dinner.

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

And you're certain you can do that?

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I believe so. I've played a corpse before quite well!

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

[HEAR THE FACEPALM.]

This is different.

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Yes. There's a dinner involved.

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

And how would it be different than...say...having dinner with me?

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Well it wouldn't be terribly different. I suppose I just wouldn't say any romantic things.

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Well, I would hope not. But you shouldn't say romantic things if you don't mean them.

[Pause.]

Do you even know anything romantic to say?

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Of course.

And I'm no slick wordsmith, but I can turn a phrase or two.

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

If you need any other ideas, I can think of ones for you.

It's what I did in East Carmine.

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

What, said romantic things?

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Yes. You should probably plan these things in advance so that you don't sound like an idiot later.

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Who did you say romantic things to?

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[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

[A laugh.] No one, George. I help other people say romantic things to people.

Ask Eddie.