dictated/action??;

[rightchoices]

[ Lee's voice starts lightly. It sounds as if he's on the move. ] Carley, I was wondering if -- [ - and then he is abruptly cut off by the sound of metal clanging and the distinct noise of a person hitting the floor. ] -- oof, goddammit- how long do these losses usually last?

[ Ughhh he hadn't meant to clue anyone into the fact that the castle had gotten to him. :') Anyone near the kitchen, though, will find him clumsily climbing back to his feet as he speaks into the journal, though: ]

[ FILTERED to Carley and Tess: ]

Carley, have you met Tess yet? She's been keeping an eye out for you, but I don't know if she's run across you yet or not.

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Lee, Carley

[dog_eat_dog]

About time.

Carley, Tess

[rightchoices]

Hey, maybe I was waiting for you to show a little initiative. I'm not Carley's keeper.

Tess, Lee

[batteriesarehard]

Thank you, Lee.

[Feels like Lilly already oh god.]

I was heading out for some target practice, but that sounded like a nasty spill. You alright?

Lee, Carley

[dog_eat_dog]

Setting aside the fact that I've asked around and don't like to just corner people and start asking questions, it's just good manners.

But hey, Carley. Nice to finally meet you.

Tess, Carley

[rightchoices]

Manners. So you do know what those are.

[ Help he's laughing. ]

Carley

[rightchoices]

I'm fine. You should know firsthand that I've got a hard head.

these three forever

[batteriesarehard]

[Probably better to not mention all the suggestions to avoid Tess huh.]

Yeah, I've been hearing a lot about you. You've made quite the impression on our group.

Lee

[batteriesarehard]

Is that what you landed on? Sounded like a big thump.

[dog_eat_dog]

And you didn't want to come find me? [That's a little playful. She may be a lot like Lilly, but she fucking relishes being a leader.] I hope you're not nervous.

[batteriesarehard]

I think I'm a little old to be scared of the schoolyard bully. You sure have a way with kids don't you?

[dog_eat_dog]

Ouch, but that's good.

I'm crap with kids. I've never worked with them. Never babysat. Never had 'em. But hey, I never claimed they were my forté.

[batteriesarehard]

It's a good thing you've got Clem and Ellie to learn from, then.

[They won't take her shit. Ben gets left out, but whether it's because Carley doesn't count him as a kid or because Ben is less likely to fight back isn't clear.]

So what happens now?

[dog_eat_dog]

[Tess ignores that first line. She won't be learning jack shit from Clem, and Ellie's a whole other ball game.]

I invite you out for drinks.

[rightchoices]

[ lord save him ]

[batteriesarehard]

[That gets an amused laugh.]

Been awhile since I heard that. Sure, drinks.

[batteriesarehard]

[Shh it'll be okay Lee. Just keep an ear on the journals just in case they need help stumbling home.]

[dog_eat_dog]

You a Lux kind of girl, or do you go for the Death Match?

[dog_eat_dog]

[Whether it's from booze or a fistfight remains to be seen.]

Carley

[rightchoices]

I broke a tea pot.

[ Which raises the question of -- ]

Who just leaves those sitting out?

[batteriesarehard]

I guess that depends on how you expect the night to go.

[dog_eat_dog]

[A laugh.]

The Lux is a little formal. Not really my style.

Lee

[batteriesarehard]

Well, it's a magic castle. You have to figure most people have probably gotten used to things being taken care of for them.

[batteriesarehard]

I'll meet you there, then.

[rightchoices]

[ he definitely won't be watching from the bushes or anything ]

[dog_eat_dog]

[Wow, creepy, Lee. Worried Tess is gonna put the moves on your girl, or something?

Tess will be waiting at the bar, dressed in jeans, boots, a tank top and a leather jacket.]