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[emperor_cowboy]

Action - Morning...

[It wasn't often that Hol got any mail that interested him... and it seemed, whenever it did, well... things from home appeared. So when he woke up that and readied himself for his normal routine, he stared at the small box at the door step.

With a frown, he reached down to pick it up. Glancing to the left and to the right... he finally opened box. What happened next... he couldn't even react to quick enough as he was thrown to the ground in pain.]


[Phone]

... This town... has an unusual sense of humor...

Comments

[bantorain]

The way you say that... this can't be good.

[emperor_cowboy]

... No... it isn't...

[bantorain]

Do you need me to come over?

[emperor_cowboy]

That... that might be best...

[bantorain]

On my way now. I'll take Quicksilver, so expect me there fast.

[emperor_cowboy]

R-right...

[He hangs up and somehow makes his way to the front door to wait.]

[bantorain]

-She wasn't kidding about getting there fast. She didn't even bother to knock.-

[emperor_cowboy]

[Well then! The quicker, the better. He was a bit disoriented.]

[bantorain]

Hol! Is everything alright?

[emperor_cowboy]

I... kinda need a doctor or... something...

[A hand went to his face to cover one of his wounds.]

... 'nd I can't really get there myself.

[bantorain]

-She immediately positions herself to help him walk.-

Let's go. I can get you to the hospital on Quicksilver.

[emperor_cowboy]

Can't we... call someone?... I dont...

[Hope she was ready to carry his full weight. He couldn't remain conscious any longer and fell limp.]

[bantorain]

No time. -Virginia was stronger than she looked.-

[emperor_cowboy]

[He would have to remember to thank her. When he was more aware of his surroundings.]

[bantorain]

-Not many people would offer to ride him to the hospital on a horse, no.-

[emperor_cowboy]

[He won't be too happy at waking up in a hospital setting... let's hope he's out for some time.]

Phone

[all_ofthethings]

You can say that again.

Re: Phone

[emperor_cowboy]

I... I... Yeah...

[Oh, wait... he knew that voice.]

Yer that... one fella from the bar?

Re: Phone

[all_ofthethings]

Ding, ding, ding, you win a free drink next time ya stop in!

Re: Phone

[emperor_cowboy]

Oh. That's good cause I think I need it...

[all_ofthethings]

It definitely sounds like it. Nasty regain?

[emperor_cowboy]

That's putting it mildly...

[all_ofthethings]

Well, I think you're gonna need more than one drink if it's that bad. What should I get started for ya?

[emperor_cowboy]

Heh... since I'm sure pain killers are gonna be worthless 'round here...

Strongest stuff t' numb the pain away would be best... if that even exists...

[all_ofthethings]

Some of the strongest moonshine I can find at Gray's then. I'll have it waiting for ya. It's got a nasty bite to it, but it'll work.

[emperor_cowboy]

... Well I guess I gotta thank ya... 'nd lookin' forward t' it....

[all_ofthethings]

I'll see ya around then, and don't go gettin' in trouble with that regain.

[Phone]

[party_hard]

I know! It's REALLY silly sometimes!

[Phone]

[emperor_cowboy]

That's... not what I mean.

Re: [Phone]

[party_hard]

But what DO you mean?

Ooh! Is this a riddle? Is it a guessing game? I LOVE riddles and guessing games!

Re: [Phone]

[emperor_cowboy]

I... don't have the time for this...

Re: [Phone]

[party_hard]

Oh, if you're busy now, I could come by later and we could play then! I still remember where your house is from the last time!

Re: [Phone]

[emperor_cowboy]

... Please don't...

Re: [Phone]

[party_hard]

Are you sure? I really don't mind coming over at all, not if you want to play a guessing game! I'm ALWAYS up for guessing games!

Re: [Phone]

[emperor_cowboy]

I don't want you coming over...

In fact... I want you to stay far away.

Re: [Phone]

[party_hard]

But why don't you want me to come over and to stay far away?

[Pause.]

OOH! Is that another game? Is it something like hide-and-go-seek? How do you play?

Re: [Phone]

[emperor_cowboy]

No. It's not a game...

...

You play like this...

[Click. Yes, he just hung up.]

Re: [Phone]

[party_hard]

...that's a REALLY weird game!