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( ooc; set before all the event stuff because life has been a hell prison for me, sob. )

∘ PUBLIC:

( Everything begins with a shake before one equally shaky (and somewhat wheezy) sounding man appears on screen. Considering Eddie literally met a handful of people while spitting blood everything― this is something of an improvement! )

Uh, hey― my name is Eddie. I'm new here, sorta. Someone told― well, I sort of figured out based on reactions that I was here before. I don't remember this, uh― this place or any of you aside from my one friend from home. I'm sorry about that if you knew me or, you know, I spit blood on your shoes earlier at the bar.

( There is another wheezy sound as if he was close to coughing but manages to reign it in with another harsh swallow. )

If there's anything you think I should know then feel free to let me know and―

( And with that the picture shakes as his device falls to the ground, bouncing before hands appear and Eddie curses. )

This has got to be some fucked up clown shit― ( And the video cuts. )

∘ PRIVATE TO RICHIE:

Please tell me you're still around.

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-eyew, wait, are we talking my bar?? I hope you cleaned up after!

I don't know is there more than one bar here? Anyway, no, I left a fucking biohazard inside a place where people drink and eat? I didn't see any bar peanuts but I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt.

( He might be chopping his hand through the air as he talks in a manic tone and only pausing briefly to breathe. )

But, yes, I cleaned up.

Nope, only one bar- 's why I made it, figured we were sorely in need of one.

-good to know you cleaned up, otherwise Richie might've had a nasty surprise to clean up. He helps out around there sometimes.

[He points at the screen.]

As for peanuts...! No, haven't found any equivalent to peanuts but we got jerky and some pretzel things and I got a bunch of leftover pizza in the fridge so yeah.

To be fair it wouldn't be the first time that Richie has had to clean up my blood considering the shit we got into as kids.

( There is a slight sound that comes out of him that sounds almost like a chuckle. )

Well pretzels are always good, at least. Too many people with peanut and weird space peanut allergies, I'm sure.

Ah, true friendship.

Well there's always plenty of weird stuff out there to be allergic to, I'm sure. Haven't had anyone throw up in the bar yet so I count that as a plus.

[ Natasha is also fresh here. ]

Me too, with the new part. Natasha, hi.

[ She makes her introduction short and to the point. ]

But, wait — can you elaborate on ‘fucked up clown shit’?

[ Her expression gives away a little bit of a "??!?!?!?!" vibe to the question. Because.... clowns, what. ]

And are you all right?

[ He doesn't look or sound 100%. ]

Natasha, hi, uh— ( Both questions are good but Eddie isn't sure how to touch on either. ) I'm okay, I've been better but who hasn't these days?

( But, yeah, the clown— )

Ancient alien that crash landed on Earth and took the form of a clown to make it easier to kidnap and eat children. Fucked up my life when I was a kid and came back for round two just recently. I'm kind of convinced this might be some fucked up fever dream because of it.

[ He's not wrong. They've all probably had better days.

At the explanation, her face has a 'holy shit' expression on it. ]

That's ... pretty much every childhood fear rolled up into one, shit, sorry you had to do that twice over. [ She means it. It sounds horrible, and that's coming from someone who has also fought aliens. ] Round two you won and sent him into the void of space as a dead alien, right?

[ please say yes ]

To be fair I forgot I ever dealt with that thing for almost thirty years, so...

( He shrugs quietly before shaking his head and hating it. )

I don't know. I hope so but IT was still alive before I woke up here.

[ It seems like it would be hard to forget at first glance, but she knows how the brain deals with trauma in many cases - so blocking something like that out does make sense. There's a lot she's blocked out from her past. ]

Then I sincerely hope this ‘It’ is suffocating in space somehow, someway and never bothers you again. I want to help kick its ass if it shows up here though.

[ She's just saying. Punching the hell out of an alien clown that fucks with people sounds like the kind of thing she is good at helping with (thanks, Loki and aliens ruining NYC). ]

The clown you're referring to does not exist in this world.

[ Flaaatly. But with a hint of reassurance. ]

I would say welcome back, but- You are not the one that was here before...

No offense, dude but I'm a risk analyst and that's one risk that I just can't take right off the bat.

( Especially when he's still spitting blood from his stab wound. )

I mean, I'm still Eddie Kaspbrak but yeah— I don't have any memories from this place, you know? It's like some sort of fucked up timeline bullshit.

Don't worry, you will find other risks here.

Plenty of them.

At any rate, I suppose a welcome is in order. I'm Jon and I take care of what used to be this city's library.

Eds?

Yes. Yes, I am still around. You bet your ass I am still around. If you're around, I am too, asshole.

Good, uh―

Can you come see me? Or can I come see you?

I'm just freaking out here, man and on the verge of like having a total breakdown.

Okay. Okay.

Look. Tell me where you are and I'll be there. Okay?

You just breathe and sit still. I'll come to you.

Yeah, okay. Give me a second.

( It takes a moment but he shoots his location over with shaky hands. )

Thanks, Rich.

[Richie takes off nearly running for the location. Eddie said he needed him? That means he's gonna be there.

It only takes him around ten minutes to cross the necessary ground. Sure he's sweaty and out of breath but he's there. ]

Eds? Hey, Eds! You around?

( He's on his feet before Richie is even done calling his name. Hell, Eddie can't even be mad about the fact that Rich is calling him Eds because at least it makes sense in the moment when he's grasping at straws against everything else. )

Yeah, hey, Richie. ( He has to swallow, shaking his head and trying not to start wheezing again. ) I'm so glad you're still here, man. This entire thing is throwing me for a goddamn loop.

[Richie moves forward and pulls Eddie into a tight hug. For him. Because he is so worried. Not for any other reason.

Nope.

He lets Eddie go and grabs his chin to look at that cheek wound. Okay. Alright. He can work with this.]

Okay. Yeah, it's not a fun time. I getcha. I've just been here a little longer than you but that doesn't make it better.

You okay? Need to go to the hospital? Need something to eat or drink? Or drink?

( There is only the smallest amount of shock as Richie strides forward and pulls himself into a hug. For a moment, Eddie can only stare of Rich's shoulder before breathing out and relaxing noticeably. It gives him a moment to just calm down, hand squeezing a fistful of Richie's shirt before they both lean back.

Again there is a moment of surprise as his friend takes his chin, tilting it just enough that he could get a look at the wound on his cheek and ending with him ultimately frowning. )

Still, I'm glad you're here. ( He murmurs honestly. ) N-no, no hospitals. I think I'll be fine but I wouldn't say no to something to eat or even something to drink. Definitely something to drink, I think.

[Richie knows the best thing would be to take him to the bar or maybe to one of the housing areas. Still, he's greedy right now and just wants Eddie to himself. ]

C'mon. I settled down in my ship. There's not great food there but I have some stuff ferreted away from parties and the like. Plus there are some drinks and...yeah.

[He holds onto Eddie's sleeve and smiles. He can't help it.]

There's some fruit and stuff around here that's pretty fun, too. Red fruit that makes you drunk. Need fifteen of those?

( He breathes out a sigh, holding Richie's own sleeve and finally offering a soft smile. )

Yeah, yeah— that sounds good. I just don't wanna be on my own right now.

( In turn, Eddie can't help smiling in turn at his friend. )

Why the fuck not? You gonna get drunk off space fruit with me?

[ Richie smirks and wraps an arm around Eddie's neck to yank him in and noogie his head. ]

You bet your tiny ass, dude. C'mon.

[ He starts leading Eddie away with a smile. ]

So. I think the plan should be: get drunk, get drunker, pass out, day drink a little for the hangover, and then figure out what the fuck to do next. Like it?

( Eddie is immediately hissing not unlike a feral cat when Richie pulls him in for a noogie. Quickly he raises his hand, pressing them against his friend's chest and pushing him away with a grumble, eyebrows furrowing together. )

I'm not tiny you piece of Bigfoot-looking trash.

( Still he follows close, reaching out to take hold of Richie's sleeve and looking up at his friend as he catches up. )

God, please, I think that sounds exactly what I need after everything.

[Richie looks down at the hand on his sleeve and tries very hard not to smile too wide. Having Eddie close and holding onto him? It's nice. Even if it's not the same as what they had before, it's nice.]

Alright. We're gonna go get some red fruit juice in ya and by the time you wake back up again, things will be looking better. You'll see.

[He grins over at him and nudges him with his shoulder.]

But you're okay, right? Outside of... you know. The kidnapping and fucked up shit here. The rest of it? You're alright?

Oh, yeah— you think so? Maybe I should have taken up drinking a long time ago if that was the case.

( He looks up at Richie at the nudge, blinking once and smiling faintly but its clear that Eddie has a lot of his mind given how hard it is for him to manage that much. )

I think so or I think I will be anyway. I'm just glad you're here, Rich. I don't think I could have managed this much without you.

[Richie knows that smile and knows how anemic it is. He reaches a hand across himself to give Eddie's shoulder a squeeze.]

Yeah. Well, I gotta say, I don't think I would be doing so well without you here, either. You were here when I arrived and...when you were gone those few days, I definitely wasn't doing so hot. So let's just... Agree to stick around for each other?

[A useless agreement since they have no say in it, but still...]

( He can't help tilting his head as Richie squeezes his shoulder, Eddie sighing slightly but ultimately offering another smile. )

Ye-yeah, I'll try my best to stick around for you. I promise, Rich.

( He chuckles again, nudging their shoulders together. )

Come on, dude. Let's go get shit faced.

Edited 2021-11-24 18:09 (UTC)

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SORRY FOR DELAY~

YOU'RE FINE BB life has been crazy on this side too

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