Seventh Drink

[wastheexample]

[The disadvantage to never sleeping at night means Haymitch is often awake when the castle begins its late night shenanigans. One moment, he was drowning his sorrows in a bottle with his good friend Captain Morgan and the next he was sitting on a bed with a familiar babbling doctor.

Whatever was going on, experience had taught him nothing good could come of it. After briefly checking to make sure they weren't handcuffed together (because he could really do without being handcuffed to someone who didn't have a mute button) he gives her a poke on the side of the head, ignoring the open journal on the sidetable]

Elliot, wake up, the castle's doing something again.

[He glances around the room, briefly noting the crib in the corner. Huh. He never thought kids could come with their parents to this craphole. Not that young. Who would even be able to spend enough time in this woman's company to produce a child anyway?

He gives her another 'friendly' jab, before leaning over the bed. That bottle had to have rolled off somewhere...]

And your baby's making noises. You should go deal with that.

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[likesroleplay]

[Elliot's used to sleeping at night for the most part. Except for when she's had night shifts at the hospital, then she has to sleep during the day, but for the most part, she's a night sleeper. Which is why she has no idea what's going on until she feels something begin to sharply poke her in the head.]

I don't want to get up yet...


[But then there's another jab, and her companion's words become more clear to her. And his voice becomes recognizable. Why is he in her room? She's sudden;y sitting upright, her eyes quite open. And yep, there is definitely a baby here and crying.

What is wrong with this place?]

It's not my babY, I don't even have a baby, I mean not yet anyways. I'd like to have one eventually and my other keeps telling me my biological clock is ticking more every day but still, I figured I'd have a little more time to prepare than this.

[wastheexample]

...And here comes the babbling.

[He looks at the crib again, keeping the hell away from it for now]

Well, it's not mine. And this is your room, so it has to be yours. Congratulations, you must be so proud.

wow, I so I thought I replied to this. I'm sorry!

[likesroleplay]

But it's definitely not mine. I mean, I've always wanted a baby, and sometimes sure, I've worried about my biological clock running out and all that but this definitely is not mine. I mean, I'd know if I had one, right?

lmao it's ok!

[wastheexample]

You'd think. But this is a magical castle, so I'd say all bets were off.

[likesroleplay]

Why would it give us a kid?

[wastheexample]

You a kid. I'm pretty sure I have nothing to do with...

[Oh. Except that kids had grey eyes. The sort of grey that is exclusive to those with Seam blood]

Aww hell, no.

[likesroleplay]

Well, why would you be here in my room if you aren't somehow involved? [She looks at the baby.] At least the grey eyes and blonde hair look nice together. That's a plus, isn't it?

[wastheexample]

[He takes a good step back away from the crib. He even looks a little frightened]

Okay, no. This isn't cool. Or cute. This isn;t something that was ever supposed to happen.

[likesroleplay]

What, you having kids? Or having one with me? Because I have to say either situation does seem really, really weird and kind of unnatural to me, even if the kid is pretty adorable.

[wastheexample]

Having kids ever. I didn't particularly want to give the Capitol another lamb to throw to the slaughter.

[likesroleplay]

Right. Because of the whole child murder fest things they have every year. I remember you telling me about those.

[wastheexample]

Exactly. Once you've lived through something like that, you don't want to bring a kid into that world. To give them that fate.

[likesroleplay]

Makes sense. I mean, I always really wanted kids myself and sometimes I was kind of worried I'd never find the right guy to settle down and have them with but I've never had to go through anything like that. I imagine I might feel differently if I had.

[wastheexample]

Trust me, you would have. There's no worse feeling in the world.

[likesroleplay]

I'll take your word for it.

[wastheexample]

...And now this place has given us this bundle of... [he stares at the baby for a moment] joy.

[likesroleplay]

Why? Why would they give us a child? I mean, in what world is that a good idea? You don't even like me, and no offense or anything, but you're kind of too much of a jerk to be a very good father.

[wastheexample]

...Thanks. That was the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. [So. Much. Sarcasm] You can look after it on your own, if you prefer.

[likesroleplay]

Hey, just trying to be honest here. [A beat.] Do you think the castle will let us do that, or will it try to force us to do it together?

[wastheexample]

I don't know, I'm willing to test the theory.

[likesroleplay]

I suppose there's only one way to find out.

[wastheexample]

Nice knowing you.

[Yeah, he'll make it to the door, before he realises it's not opening. Paradisa ain't playing that game]

Oh come on.

[likesroleplay]

Seriously? It won't open?

[wastheexample]

[Oh god all he sarcasm] Gee, maybe I'm just pushing it wrong.

[likesroleplay]

Why would they lock us in here?

[wastheexample]

Because the castle likes to play sick mind games.

[likesroleplay]

So I keep hearing. This is the first one it's really played on me [Frown.] I could have gone without it.

[wastheexample]

I think pretty much everyone could have. [He sighs, going back to the crib] I don't know the first thing about babies.

[likesroleplay]

Luckily, I do. I mean, mostly in a clinical sense, because I'm a doctor and all that and I don't actually have any kids of my own and never got to help with my siblings due to being the youngest one and everything but still, it's better than nothing, right?

[wastheexample]

I had a little brother, but it's not the same.

Still. You're better off than me here.

[likesroleplay]

....I think that's the first time you've ever said anything nice about me.

[wastheexample]

Don't get too excited, it probably won't happen again.

[likesroleplay]

[Way to go, she's instantly disappointed.] No, I imagine it probably won't.

[wastheexample]

[He is the best friend a girl could hope for]

Better tell you how it is now before yo set yourself up for disappointment.

[likesroleplay]

At least you're honest. I guess.

[wastheexample]

That's not something that get says about me a whole lot.

[likesroleplay]

What, being honest?

[wastheexample]

Yeah. I'm more well known for my lies and deceit.

[likesroleplay]

Oh. I didn't know that. Not that I know much about you other than the fact that you come from a really horrifying sounding future so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

[wastheexample]

I keep my issues drawn, generally. [He sighs] Plus there really isn't that much to know about me. [Not that he'd ever want to talk about anyway]

[likesroleplay]

I'm sure that isn't true. I mean, I'd hope not anyways. It'd kind of be sad if all there was to you was this burly, obnoxious rude guy and nothing else there, you know? [Foot, meet mouth, you haven't met in a while.]

[wastheexample]

[He gives her a sidelong look]

You're the queen of tact.

[likesroleplay]

I'm doing it again. That thing where words come out of my mouth before I can stop them.

[wastheexample]

No, really? I didn't notice.

[likesroleplay]

Sure you did, you made that mention about ta - [oh wait.] Right. Nevermind.

[wastheexample]

[He's just going to give you a slow clap, Elliot]

[likesroleplay]

[You are a jerk, Haymitch :| ] How long do you think we'll be stuck in here?

[wastheexample]

[Yes. Yes he is]

However long will be too long.

[likesroleplay]

Wow. I actually agree with you on that one.