7th beer on the wall | [voice/action]

[alwaysatthebar]

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So what's the likelihood of seeing an old face today? One in a million? A thousand? Less then a hundred? Not that I'm expecting anyone, but it would be nice to know if I should plan for a surprise tonight.

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April's just down at the local pub, drinking a whiskey (she was conserving her money until payday after that shopping curse a few days ago) and listening to the crowd and the clock ticking in the background. At least it was good distraction to the twinge of pain pricking her chest. Because it didn't exist. It was an impossibility. And it had nothing to do with losing her partner all over again, even if it had been some two weeks since he disappeared.

((ooc: Yay, 4th wall! Spoilers, backtagging, threadjacks, and canonmates would be loved but not required.))

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Memories, because it'll be more awkward this way

[target-acquired.livejournal.com]

I could have been unlucky, and just caught your friend while they were off taking care of business. [ But he sits anyhow. ] I'm unlucky -- or lucky, however you want to spin it -- to be here in the first place.

\o/

[bill-to-sis.livejournal.com]

At least you picked the right bar to wander into. I didn't think they let you out of that place.

[waves a barkeep over for her one-time acquaintance. She'd get him a beer, but she doesn't want to presume.]

[target-acquired.livejournal.com]

[ He grinned a bit. So she did remember. That's interesting. ] Seems whoever tries to keep us in place has a bit of a time-share program going on, on the side. [ A chuckle. ] Believe it or not, this is actually my second visit here.

[ And he'll start with something stout because he isn't really here to get drunk. ] Didn't expect to find you here. I mean, actually you. [ Does that sound weird? He doesn't care. ]

[bill-to-sis.livejournal.com]

[Yes, quite interesting indeed.]

Maybe that's how they're keeping the import and export costs down. They just trade us back and forth for tax purposes. [her own amused laugh before she raises a brow] You must have been on your best behavior if the old computer gave you a free pass twice. Or were you hoping to find someone else?

[She hasn't yet experienced the joy of doppelgangers, so yes, it does sound a little... weird.]

[target-acquired.livejournal.com]

So it's just a racket? I wonder if Acumen'll be locked up with us before too long, if that's the case. [ Chuckling. ] I'm a model denizen. I keep my nose clean and my friends out of trouble.

[ After a sip of the ale, he sighs. ] Mostly.

[ Then tilting his head her way. ] In here? Maybe, maybe not. I was mostly just tired of walking around. [ A beat. ] Do you know a girl named Euphie?

[bill-to-sis.livejournal.com]

From what I heard, it happened with the first warden. Don't see why the second won't follow suit.

[sips at her whiskey, watching him. He seemed a bit down the first time she talked to him too.] Your friends still trying to keep you out of things?

[smiles at Euphie's name] I meet her briefly.

[target-acquired.livejournal.com]

Ah, you mean Sentience? Heh. I never thought I'd hear myself admit this, but I'd prefer her over the new warden, along any lines. I'm not the only one who seems to think it either.

Hm? [ ...oh, that's right. That's the day that he had argued with ... pretty much everyone. Sighing, he waved a hand. ] Things are... a bit better now. I understand the situation better, which is all I wanted, you know?

[ A warm chuckle. ] I'm not surprised. She's a real sweetheart, and seems to know everyone no matter where I meet her.

[bill-to-sis.livejournal.com]

[files that information away for later, in case she ever ends up back at such a place.] Sounds like Acumen might have a bit of a mutiny on his hands, unless he's well aware of the dissent.

[pause]

Yes, communication does tend to help things along.

[target-acquired.livejournal.com]

Acumen probably knows more than he lets on, or than we think. [ Takes a long draw from the bottle. ] But he also doesn't hesitate to call people out for going against his rules. So we'd probably hear if there was an open conspiracy that he uncovered.