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[mrsklover]

[Richie is on camera looking oddly well-rested, all considered. He waves.]

So! Did you all have fun? I swear, I feel like we all just need to get on the train together when the weather goes south. Or lock ourselves in rooms? Whatever. Glad no one is dead! Also glad those weird animal things are gone. Fucked up shit...

[He sighs and rubs his hand over his face.]

So. Listen: I would normally say let's have a group therapy session right about now, but I don't think we need to deplete Cayde's reserves. Also there's like...too many children around right now? Like, seriously. And, unrelated, but should we have a school or something?

Whatever. Another time.

Right now, I just think everyone needs to have some 'Treat Yo Self' time. Whatever that means for you, just seriously. Crap has been wild and there's a shit ton that needs to still get done. But, you know...we survived another storm. And a volcano. And a lot of other shit. So take some time to chill out. And if you need help on how to properly do nothing, I'm your guy.

Professional bum, right here. My special talents are getting the limelight, finally.

Comments

[plate_builder]

I'm staying at your place for a week. And doing NOTHING.

[mrsklover]

Uh... Yes? Please? [ The camera swings to the bed that Richie pats on invitingly. ]

Come on over, darling. The 'Nothing' is great over here.

[plate_builder]

[Seriously? That easy? Reeve chuckles, but it sounds so tired.]

I don't want to fight another monster like that. I could barely sleep on the other side of the gate. And I just want to curl up and sleep and have coffee in bed.

[mrsklover]

[Always. Like Richie needs an excuse to cuddle.]

Okay. You have two options, sweetheart. One, you come here and I'll have coffee waiting. Two, I come to you with coffee. But either way, we're curling up and you're getting some sleep.

[plate_builder]

Well, my ankle is doing better. I'll put together what I have and come by soon. Do you actually have coffee? There are things I cannot say on the network that I'll do for coffee from you.

[mrsklover]

It's not gonna be amazing, but yeah. I have a little. And seriously, this is all being paid for just with knowing you're sleeping a full eight hours. Nothing else needed.

[plate_builder]

I'm hoping you would want more than just me sleeping.

You willing to help me carry some things over?

[mrsklover]

Oh, baby. What sort of high-powered toys are you needing me to heft over here? You know all I need is you.

[plate_builder]

Clothes. More coffee. Nothing complicated. Well, some tools to help me repair Mini.

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[ziedrich_bearer]

What class can I sign you up to teach? I need someone for writing and composition.

[mrsklover]

I'm sorry... That makes it sound like you want me around impressionable minds. That can't be the case, right? You didn't get hit in the head with one of those new weapons, did you?

[ziedrich_bearer]

They're here. I doubt we need to worry too much about how impressionable they are, Richie. What we DO need is someone who will listen to them, who isn't threatening, and who knows something about how to put words together. That's what a comedian is, isn't it?

[mrsklover]

I- ...Well, bu-... No, but... Uh.

...huh.

I guess that's... Not wrong. I don't think I thought about comedy like that, really. But. Huh. I mean, I guess...? If there's really no one better?

[ziedrich_bearer]

Do you not write your jokes down? Never had to write papers in school? Construct long monologues?

Tell you what, you find me a better language and composition teacher and I'll let you off the hook.

[And you can't say Gladio, because he's administration.]

[mrsklover]

[The only name that comes to mind is Jon with his books. But the idea of him around the kids gives Richie the creeps ]

I...guess I'll do it? I didn't really pay attention in school but I know how to write shit. I can probably figure it out...

[ziedrich_bearer]

Alright then. I'll get you signed up on that. We'll work on it.

[mrsklover]

You're sure you don't want someone who maybe finished college? Or doesn't curse every other fucking second? I know we don't have kids with parents of the year but there has to be better role models.

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[thepurpleone]

I would not be adverse to some 'treat yo self' time but this place is severely lacking in my usual go-to's which only makes things more miserable.

[mrsklover]

[Best name ever.]

What are your go-to? I'm resourceful and creative, man. I bet I can figure shit out for you. Unless you are looking for, like, Holy Grail shit.

[thepurpleone]

[Glad someone thinks so!]

Video games, a proper junkyard to scavenge, pizza at Run of the Mill Pizza...or you know, genuine New York pizza in general... -oh! Uranium! Okay not my go-to but that's been on my list for the longest!

-Strolls in late with Holiday Starbucks- We can drop it bc late, but wanted to at least reply

[mrsklover]

[ He blinks. ]

Okay. Uranium isn't going to happen. But pizza we can probably do! And have you tried DnD with Eddie? It's not a video game but it's pretty close.

did you bring me a hot chocolate

[thepurpleone]

[By now Donnie's at least not disappointed in this consistent denial of uranium, but he still frowns a bit.]

DnD... Oh, you mean table-top gaming! Haven't really. My brothers are not into books and asking them to keep track of stats let alone setting them up just sounds like a nightmare to have to deal with.

YOU KNOW I DID BB!

[mrsklover]

[ Richie claps his hands. ]

Yes! It's super fun. You get to come up with a character and there is this whole storyline the guy in charge makes up. It's like reading a cool fantasy novel but...uh. Actually it's more like writing one. But in a fun way where you're just controlling a character in it.

AW YEH

[thepurpleone]

Huh. That...sounds like it could be fun. Fantasy novels aren't really my go-to, I'm more of a sci-fi kinda guy but I guess it couldn't hurt to try out some time.

[mrsklover]

Hell yeah! And with some pizza? I think that might be a blast. But for now at least, we are doing this fucking pizza. At least something on your list should be able to be done. Pepperoni?