[ VIDEO ] (backdated to 09/27)

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[ The network post starts up with Eames grabbing his device from his nightstand, a good visual of his bedroom and too brightly patterned comforter coming into view. ]

People leave the City all the time - whether or not they come back isn't up to any of us. Sometimes, if they come back, they'll not remember a thing that happened while they were here last. [ It's unclear whether or not Eames is talking to the Network as a whole or to someone else - eitherway, he's headed out the room and down the stairs of the Inception haus. ]

I'd much rather write up a will than a pre-nup. Under what circumstances would we have to split portions of the future business? Are we going to cut Rhada in half when we decide to not longer be friends? I'll have to pay someone to separate our bloody socks.

[ Grump, grump, grump. At least it's more obvious now Eames is, in fact, addressing Yusuf. He turns the device over in his hand, notes it's on, and though the frustration (apparent as a sarcastic patronisation) is apparent on his face he doesn't shut it off. ]

Who knows where to find a good lawyer?

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I don't want to strongarm you into it or anything.

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[dignity_misery]

It's your turn, but maybe I'll take pity on you today.

[Because she doesn't want any more pity directed at her.]

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I'm but a delicate plant - food and pity are my sunlight and soil.

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[dignity_misery]

I want a steak, so hurry up and meet me.

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You can get a steak anywhere. Where are we meeting?

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[dignity_misery]

I want the best steak in town, Eames. Maybe you should recommend something.

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I've not eaten a lot of steak.

But we could try the most expensive place.

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[dignity_misery]

We can. I'll order for you.

[Alright, give her a minute to look something up:]

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You're awfully generous today.

Want me to pick you up or meet you there?

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[dignity_misery]

Come get me, Eames. I'm at the beach.

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Which part of the beach?

[ Nudist? General? Should he be prepping himself? ]

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[dignity_misery]

I'd advise looking for the pirate ship.

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[ oh ]

Isabela's?

She offered me a ride, before she left.

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[dignity_misery]

I suppose the offer still stands.

[This is innuendo.]

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[ This is Eames too excited over the prospect of sailing to realise it's an innuendo. ]

Then I'd be happy to discuss the details with you when I get there.

[dignity_misery]

[She really does have a pirate ship, Eames. Her monster dog is frolicking in the sand and everything.]

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[ What a cute... puppy...?

Eames has taken his shoes and socks off, the weather still at least passably warm as he pads down the width of the beach toward them and the ship. ]

Oi!

[dignity_misery]

[Rex is intimidating looking, but all he does when he hears Eames's call is come over and rub himself against the man's shins. He's a spoiled boy. Carla follows after him more slowly.]

You found us.

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[ Rex is definitely all sorts of different, compared to the fat blob that is Pancake, but Eames adjusts, reaching down to pat the dog's side. ]

Oh, it wasn't so hard - spot the lone pirate ship, and all that.

[dignity_misery]

[A lone pirate ship captained by a dead woman with a hellhound.]

You should stay like that. I'm sure they'll let you in to eat.

[...Has she ever mentioned her naked brunch with Crowley? She might not even be joking.]

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[ He shoots her a mildly perplexed look, digging his fingers into Rex's fur to give him a good scritching. ]

Stay like what?

[dignity_misery]

[She motions at his feet and Rex presses into his hands enthusiastically. He loves scritchings.]

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Only if by 'most expensive steak' we mean 'buy copious amounts of boardwalk cone steak until the bank breaks.'

[ Eames doesn't look too affronted eitherway by their options. Then, to the dog, presumably: ] You're a good boy.

[dignity_misery]

[He is a very good boy, in fact. And Carla would bully any waiter who tried to stop her from eating what she wants with whatever company she chooses. She is, underneath all of her scars and bloodstains, a rich bitch at her heart. Rarely is 'no' an acceptable answer in the face of something she really wants.]

Do you want a tour first?

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Sure.

[ Of course he does. He straightens finally with a last pat to the dog's side. ] Have you had experience with pirate ships before?