[Bruce is in a lab with a cowboy hat over the back of his chair. He's moved in with Tony and he hasn't worked out how to leave yet. There is something addictive about being surrounded by science.

Bruce looks up from his notes]

I don't think I'll take up being a cowboy if being a scientist fails.

I don't suit a bandana.

If anyone is interested, I'll be holding ballet lessons starting later this week.

Gotta get a civilian job.

[Kira's leaning on a counter, posting from work for a change. Well, Luke, if you want a diligent worker then don't hire the devil in his delinquent highschool student persona.]

There's another big curse coming up, I'm fairly sure. They do follow a pattern, after all, though there're always surprises.

The deities sure like playing with us, but I guess that's gods for you.

[Leaning a bit closer, he sounds more serious all of a sudden as he talks again after wetting his lips.]

I'd like to learn more about divinity and religion where you come from.

[The guy has charisma, at least. He definitely manages to make it seem as if he is asking you the question. Better answer.

Kira pauses to light a cigarette, taking a drag and blowing out some smoke before continuing with a topic change, voice casual once more.]

Yo, Setsuna, I want to talk to you about the party. And, Ikki, let's get a drink.

( And some filters... )

[Since Charlie doesn't actually want to show her face today. She's outside, though, based on the sounds around her. And she has Phantom with her who is busy running around and yipping at people, again, based on the sounds of his collar jangling and four feet thudding as they run past. There are also faint snuffling sounds and the occasional pop/hiss. This would be Sonic. Yes, Howard. Charlie took the baby out. There's a particularly loud pop from Sonic and noise of surprise from Phantom and Charlie laughs slightly.]

I warned you he wouldn't let you get close. He's irritable today.

[And once she notices the device is on;]

Swear to God, this thing has the most sensitive on/off switch ever. [She pauses.] That curse the other day? That was fun, wasn't it? Makes me miss a horse I had when I was a kid. Well, not 'had' as in I owned him but, he was pretty important to me during a very rough time in my life.

[More silence and it probably sounds like Charlie is standing, calling for Phantom who hurries over and speaking to Sonic as she picks him up.]

Actually, if I'm gonna be honest, he was the only genuinely positive thing I had at the time. [More silence.] Oh, well.

[And she shuts the feed off.]

Sand.

And dirt.

And dust.

Honestly didn't we get enough of that in February? You were all very excited to be in the desert again. Last time all I heard was whining.

In the meantime, I have a question.

What's your family like?

Everything is terrible and also what the hell do rabbits eat?



Stephen went home.

[ Earlier in the day, this is Flynn in the kitchen in an apron with Tyr. Tyr's also in an apron. On the dining table, there's this beautifully-made cake* (Note; Flynn's supposed to be great at making food look beautiful! This is my attempt at showing that but it's not exactly amazing... JUST ASSUME IT'S BEAUTIFUL!)-]



Happy Birthday, Rita.

[ A cat-themed cake. ]

I thought I'd help Tyr with the preparations-

[ Tyr comes into view. He seems a little rushed - his hair is even messier than usual - when he announces: ]

The rest of the lunch will be done soon. There's more than enough for everyone.