Audio: [filtered to friends, probably hackable.]

[charring]

Hey. Guys. It's Charlie. [Boy, doesn't she sound stressed.] Would...this is awkward.

This weekend sucks. I had one guy know my name at work and I don't wear a nametag. Nor have I ever seen them in my life. And they were on fire just standing there like it was no big deal. Maybe it was a curse. I don't know. It just bothered me a lot. And then when I left work, someone tried to eat me. Some...asshole vampire that hopefully is just here for the weekend. Whatever. Point is...I don't feel like bringing any of this home and I was wondering if I could stay with anyone for the weekend? Just until this whole shitstorm blows over. Or at least just...have people to be around constantly.


[A sigh, a small, annoyed laugh and then;] haven't felt this unsafe in years.

[Feed clicks out for a moment and then there's another message for Toph.] I'm still coming in for work. Just...I might try to keep things in the back away from everyone neat and all? I'm a bit jumpy and don't want to ...do anything idiotic.

Comments

[oceantrauma]

That's.... Things are bizarre enough here without those kinds of events.

By all means, if you want to, you are welcome to stay with me for a time. That is, if you don't mind cats? I, uh, adopted one. I hope you're not allergic.

[charring]

Thank you, Ken. You're a sweetheart. And no, I'm not allergic to cats. I have a couple of my own.

I probably sound like such a chicken, right now. Ugh.

[oceantrauma]

Not at all.

If you're concerned for your safety you should stay with a friend. Find some place to feel safe. That's normal.

[charring]

True. [Yeah, see. It's an entirely new and entirely unexplored concept for her, Ken.] I'll be over in an hour. And thank you. You're awesome.

[oceantrauma]

Ah, no. Not at all. It's just the least I could do for you.

[charring]

I'll return the favor with cooking. Or something. See you in a bit, Ken.

[oceantrauma]

That would be nice, but you don't have to go to any trouble. Although...perhaps it's best we cook and stay in tonight.

[charring]

Anything specific you want for dinner? I need to swing by the grocery store, anyway.

[oceantrauma]

Considering the atmosphere today, I think I'll meet you there.

I already have rice, but some chicken would be nice.

[charring]

Okay. Chicken it is. And I'll see you there in a bit.

[last_gunslinger]

A curse...

[charring]

Yeah. This place has curses thrown at it sometimes. If that was a curse, it was the weirdest and worst one ever.

[last_gunslinger]

By whom?

[charring]

The Deities that run this place. Welcome to the City where crazy shit happens consistently. Sometimes it's good. Other times? Not so much.

[last_gunslinger]

Deities who curse a city with no name...

[Yup. Gotta be dreaming.]

[charring]

[That's what everyone thinks, friend.]

I'm Charlie. [Because she doesn't want to go into further explanation as to why this place sucks.]

[last_gunslinger]

[CHARLIE. THAT IS THE WORST NAME EVER. DO YOU NOT KNOW HOW BAD THAT NAME IS? PSYCHOTIC, SENTIENT NOT-QUITE-FICTIONAL TRAINS NAMED "CHARLIE". THE HIGH SPEECH WORD "CHAR" THAT MEANS "DEATH" AND ONLY "DEATH". HOW MUCH WORSE CAN IT GET??? AND THIS IS YOUR NAME??? GOOD GRIEF.

... ... ...

It must be a sign.]

Charlie.

[Does he dare disturb the universe.]

[charring]

[HEY MAN! TALK TO HER PARENTS ABOUT THAT ONE OK...exceptwaityoucan't. THIS IS NOT HER FAULT DUDE DON'T HOLD IT AGAINST HER!]

Yes. That's me. Who are you?

[You are in a pocket dimension full of curses and scary-ass clowns and craziness good sir. Exactly how more disturbed can the universe get at the moment?]

[last_gunslinger]

[IT'S A SIGN. TOTALLY A SIGN.]

Roland.

[Nope. Say thankya, that's all you're getting.

If by that you mean "a dream"...]

[charring]

[>:|!!]

Pleasure to meet you, Roland.

[last_gunslinger]

[It's ka. Shut up.]

We are well met. Charlie.

[charring]

[>:|!!!!]

Hope you enjoy your stay here, Roland. And stay safe.

[last_gunslinger]

[ASLDKFJASKLDF >:|]

I'll try. For both.

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[beifongbandit]

I didn't see anyone on fire. You should have said something! I would have kicked him out. Or thrown water on him or something.

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[charring]

That's the thing. I think I was the only one that saw him. No one else reacted.

voice;

[beifongbandit]

Oooooooh. [ A pause. She's not trying to be mean about this, Charlie, but she has to ask. ] Are you sure he was... you know, real? You weren't dreaming or something?

voice;

[charring]

I'm sort of wondering if it were a curse or someone messing with my head, to be honest. Whichever the case? Not cool

voice;

[beifongbandit]

Definitely not. Sure, stay in the back, and if this guy shows up again, let me know. I'll punch whoever I need to punch.

voice;

[charring]

This is why I love ya, Toph. You're awesome. And thank you.

I hate these damn weekends.

voice;

[beifongbandit]

Don't worry about it.

Usually I do too... but there've been some good people around this time. I'll have to introduce you to some people from home. [ She sounds happy. ]

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[charring]

I'm looking forward to it.

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[terrestrial]

And I though seeing some old friends was going to be tough...

[ she feels guilty for not being home, though. too busy with everyone from roswell, alien and not. ]

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[charring]

Friends from home? Cool. That sounds like fun.

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[terrestrial]

...not when it's the guy you broke up with, but still sort of have feelings for.

[ strong feelings. lots of feelings. ]

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[charring]

Oh. [Huh. Oops.] Can we change what I said to 'awkward'?

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[terrestrial]

Awkward works. Lots and lots of awkward.

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[charring]

You need anything, Liz?

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[terrestrial]

I'm okay, I just... [ sigh. ] Need to detox from Max Evans again once this weekend is over. It is just a weekend, right?

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[charring]

I sure hope so. Because then that damn vampire leaves.

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[terrestrial]

I really hate that vampires are real. Don't you miss the days when they were just Halloween costumes?

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[charring]

Stupid plastic fangs that cut into your gums. I miss those things. At least they have a fire allergy. That works in our favor.

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[terrestrial]

What about the other stuff like stakes and holy water?

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[charring]

I believe so. I don't see why they wouldn't.

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[terrestrial]

Guess I should stock up on that, crosses, and some matches. Just in case.