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Backdated to three days after the Overlook port.

[Locked to Friends (if she's ever told you anything personal, you're on here)]

That port was fucked up for everyone and it hit all of us hard. After going through that I know most of you aren't feeling up to par yet, but when I get anxious, I get antsy. I've laid low to lick my wounds long enough. For the next few hours I'll be playing pool and pretending everything's normal if you've got the energy or inclination to join me.

[Spam, Level 6]

[Rack the balls in the pyramid, set the cue-ball, chalk the cue evenly, line up the shot, break it; Beatrix repeats the pattern over and over again, sinking balls into the table's pockets before starting anew. It's not for practice or any particular love of the game, it's not even for fun. It's just that playing strikes that perfect balance of skilled focus and monotony that allows her to zone out, and the last thing she wanted to do right now was let her mind wander. It was already hard enough to push the images of Sarah and that thing in room 217's bathroom from the forefront of her mind – what she needed, wanted, was someone to talk to, distract her.

But no matter how deeply you repress it, you can't squelch a thought. So by all means, join her, but take care if you point out that she's humming "Love Me Tender."
]

Date: 2012-12-05 05:21 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (charging in)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
If we're lucky we'll never have to. [But they will, because luck isn't a thing and they have to be prepared for such scenarios.]
theonlyresponse: (Default)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
[He misses his shot, and steps back to let Beatrix take her turn.]

Date: 2012-12-05 06:19 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (Default)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
Another day. [He sinks his last ball, and aims for the 8.]

Date: 2012-12-05 06:28 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (didn't you get the memo)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
[He sinks the 8-ball. Game over.] If you're looking for a sparring partner... I've got nothing but time.

Date: 2012-12-05 06:44 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (exercises)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
Whatever gets the job done. [i.e. the lethal ones. He's more interested in knowing what Beatrix wants to practice, specifically.]

Date: 2012-12-05 06:52 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (didn't you get the memo)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
[Wryly:] Kung fu.

Date: 2012-12-05 07:06 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (exercises)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
Leopard style. Does it exist on your world? [Doubts it since y'know. Lady Shiva.]

Date: 2012-12-05 07:10 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (fuck windows)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
[Muses aloud:] You prefer arms. [Beat.] Sword or staff?

Date: 2012-12-05 07:15 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (Default)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
[Yeah, Beatrix, you look the sword type.] I prefer guns. Quicker. [Not that he shies away from blood, mind.]

Date: 2012-12-05 07:23 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (THE GODDAMN BATMAN)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
[Thin smile in return. Always good to be on the same page.] It was a good game. We should play again.

Date: 2012-12-05 07:25 am (UTC)
theonlyresponse: (nothing to see here)
From: [personal profile] theonlyresponse
[He puts the pool cue back, and heads out, stopping at the door to look back and nod at her, before leaving.]

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