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[fantachetic]

Who: Dorian Pavus & You
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Malum
When: post-shuffle

[ It's been quite a while since Dorian made a public broadcast, but all things considered, someone should do it, and why not him? He's nice to look at, has a way with words, and in a thoroughly bad mood. Still, no one would be able to tell with that public mask he has.

The feed opens up on a booth at Malum, A close-up of Dorian and his glass of wine. ]

For those of you who have somehow not noticed, a great number of our own have left this cold, dismal place that has yet to reward us for their invasive and cruel treatment of us. [ An elegant eyebrow raises and his mouth draws into a line. ]

The most appalling is their lack of proper spirits, however, this will have to do. The very least we deserve is a decent meal and a proper, stiff drink- perhaps twenty. It is an insignificantly small mercy that the ones who are no longer with us don't have to suffer the Atroma and their churlish silent treatment.

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[samahl]

I've little to offer you for a drink, my friend, but I can provide some company? If you need it.

[fantachetic]

[ Grieving, who's grieving? He tips his glass toward his communicator in thanks, expression turning into a smile. ] You are entirely too good to me, Cyril. I'm currently working on Malum and its frightfully abysmal collection.

[samahl]

I'm not sure there's such a thing as being too good to you, Dorian. I will meet you there?

[fantachetic]

[ Dorian laughs, light and airy. ] Of course there isn't, there's no limit to what I deserve.

[samahl]

That I can agree with.

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[theirondragon]

[The Bull doesn't bother with a video response, because, among many things, the former Ben-Hassrath has always been able to see straight through Dorian's veneer of outer calm. He isn't 100% certain what Dorian's so depressed about, but in some way, he's taken a blow from which he's finding it difficult to recover.

Malum isn't his favorite place, but it's one he'll visit for his Kadan. His shadow is hard to mistake even before he has a seat next to him.]

Hey, big guy. You look like you could use some cheering up.

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[fantachetic]

[ The Bull's presence, while sometimes overbearing, is a much needed thing right now. However, it interrupts his process of drinking and bottling everything somewhere in the pit of his stomach until he vomits later. He wants to be annoyed that his normal coping mechanism and facade are being toyed with, but Bull is.. frighteningly astute when it comes to his own behaviors. Sometimes it seems as if he knows himself more than Dorian. He feels more than sees Bull approach, because everything about Bull is massive- especially the light he blocks when he enters a room. Dorian allows the almost-affection of sitting astride him and merely raises an eyebrow. ] After being trapped in that metal hellscape for an entire month, don't you?

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[theirondragon]

[Normally, the Bull would be perfectly fine letting Dorian continue with his charade, feigning ease when it was so obviously a lie.

but he could see in the tension around his eyes, in the tightness in his lips, he was barely holding on. This wasn't about the Marsiva. This was personal.]

Yeah...what happened after?

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[fantachetic]

[ Of course it was personal, though the moment gives him pause. ..He didn't know, or he was trying to get a rise out of him. ] ...You don't know, then.

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[theirondragon]

[It didn't take a genius to know what had happened. Someone had gone home. Someone Dorian cared a great deal for.

...and he was sad.

...and the person who was always attached at his hip wasn't here to console him.]

...shit. They sent her home, didn't they?

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[outstandingbalance]

[Natasha and Dorian have never been formally introduced, which seems odd considering she's been aware of him for months and months. Probably she's not the company he's looking for right now. That's part of why she responds by video. Easier to ignore.]

You thinking of someone specific, or just in general.

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[fantachetic]

A bit of both, but one mustn't get attached, as it's quite obvious what happens on a regular basis. [ He makes a vague hand gesture. ]

[outstandingbalance]

It does. [Arching an eyebrow ironically. She's had similar thoughts herself. Usually because she went and got attached.] So that does sound like good advice, not getting attached.

[fantachetic]

Doesn't it just? [ Of course, he's not making a statement that he hasn't gotten attached. His current paramour being a prime example that he's simply running his mouth. ] I am, more often than not, filled to the brim with good advice, though it is seldom that people heed it. What I am more full of in the time being is wine. [ He drains his glass and pours himself another from the bottle on the table. Oh look, how convenient. ]

[outstandingbalance]

Nothing says sage advice like high functioning alcoholism.

[Deadpan, absolute deadpan.]

Has anyone showed up to keep you company, at least? Same to drink alone.

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[passingthrough]

[Kitty didn't head to the bar when she saw the post. She was already there behind the bar because that's where she works. It feels strange to be back after being gone for so long. It's been a little strange ever since Crowley departed.

She does catch part of his post as he's making it before heading back over with the bottle.]

Need a refill?

[fantachetic]

Maker, you're a saint.

[ He drains his glass and slides it toward her before pulling a handful of credits out and placing them on the bar. ]

The bottle can stay, if you wouldn't mind.

[passingthrough]

I get that all time. [Or never. It's one of those two.

She refills the glass as if it had never been closer to the empty side of things.]

Mm...you going to be okay if I leave the bottle?

[fantachetic]

More than okay, I assure you. By the end of it, I anticipate we will be on a first name basis. [ He and the wine, that is. He has every intention on making a gaggle of new, bottle-shaped friends. ]

[passingthrough]

Instead of Mr. and Ms. Hey You? It does sound appealing. [She removes her hand from the bottle.] I'm surprised there aren't more people here after calibrations.

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[sandywolf]

Is it a common occurrence that people leave in waves such at this?

[Video]

[fantachetic]

Not nearly in the numbers that this one had. When people disappear, the average is three or less. Sometimes more or less, but I've yet to see this many at once.

[Video]

[sandywolf]

I was told out previous predicament has happened before... Were you by any chance there for previous occurrences?

[Video]

[fantachetic]

Thankfully, no, though I have heard things about its unpleasantness.

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[sandywolf]

That seems to be the common knowledge regarding those, yes.

But in any case, thank you for the offer of alcohol. I will decline on account of not being able to get drunk, so I will leave it to those who can.