w2 curfew in the rec room

[applebough]

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[applebough]

... I can't tell if I want them to still be alive in a way, or doom them to live as electric particles forever.

[applebough]

What did you tell him?

[ :worry: ]

[applebough]

I like that idea.

[ Yeah!! Rally against the big corps!! ]

I'm sure you can still maintain professionalism despite that.

[verminous]

Showed him a couple places in the sim room, but past that-- not much, I think?

[applebough]

Oh... that's a relief.

[ Unless Gregor showed him how Mephistopheles eats people for fuel. ]

[inequals]

Mmm...

Well, maybe we could get them some bodies? Full-body augmentations are pretty popular these days.

[ Become as Metal Can. ]

[applebough]

[ Yuri tries to think of each person in their new robotic bodies. ]

... I know Scien would probably not mind because it would give him a chance to build the Reliver body.

[ Probably. ]

[dropoffs]

Huh, I like it. [ picasso. become pokccarat king. ] Should see if there are any casinos en route... guess you could always try and simulate one...

[inequals]

I think he'd be happy to have a body that doesn't even need to eat.

He treated eating like it was a chore. Couldn't be me...

[inequals]

Would you play with me if I did?

I promise I'll make it fair even if it's my simulation. A game's not fun if you go in knowing you'll win it.

[dropoffs]

I prefer it as well. [ a soft nod. ] Now, how do you plan to spend the remainder of the evening? [ before we pass the fuck out. ]

[dropoffs]

[ :weary: ] Don't see why I wouldn't. Something about practice making perfect? I'd like that, even if you'll wipe the floor with me. [ no doubt about that. ]

[inequals]

I'm not psychic, you know. And like I said, I'm still working on the counting cards bit.

It'll just be your luck against mine. That's about as fair as it goes, don't you think?

[ The unquantifiable stat... but she certainly has enough confidence to make you think she's lucky. ]

[dropoffs]

[ he is trying and no one can fault him for it. ] I believe you... you invited me after all. I consider that proof. Do you plan to kick my ass at cards too?

[verminous]

Flattered that you think I can, but I think you're more likely to get that from Rodya?

[at least just hanging out seems to be helping him chill a bit.]

[dropoffs]

[ she really does, it's impressive. ] I don't have a very big lucky streak, I'm keeping my expectations realistic. But it sounds like fun, so I'm in. [ this poker hand isn't going well for them. but they seem pretty content. ]

[inequals]

You ever think you might be holding yourself back by being too realistic?

[ Everyone should be a little more delusional. As a treat. ]

Even when things are looking bad...

[ She says, as she looks at her hand with a contemplative expression. And then she decides to discard all of it for a new hand of cards entirely, giving it one look and flashing Io a grin. ]

You never know what might come next.

[dropoffs]

As if I'm looking for more of it. [ places hand over chest. oof ouch. and they'd do it again. ] No, I'm happy to sit around for once until I pass out. The cot's killing my back lately.

[verminous]

Io, bud, do you not... have a bed?

[what do you mean, the cot. you're an officer. it's supposed to have BENEFITS.]

[dropoffs]

[ im in bed no more icons ]

I... have a bunk, but I tend to work into the night. So. It's my own doing.

[ they shuffle into one of the cots to die for a few hours. ]

[verminous]

Haah, you're one of those types... you know, you can't fix anybody else's body if you can't even bend over with your own stiff spine.

[dropoffs]

I bend over just fine?

[ ???? ? ?? ]

Just takes a bit of extra stretching in the morning. That's all... can't kick the habit.

[verminous]

I'm sayin' you'll get to that point if you do it too long.

[dropoffs]

It's true.

[ watching her, tapping their own cards gently on the table in thought. ]

Taking the leap and all is the hardest part. Whatever choice you will for yourself...

[dropoffs]

Mmm. I'll... keep it in mind.

[ sweats but it seems earnest anyways. ]

Sometimes it can't be helped. I've grown used to it.