shardbond | Party Rock Anthem only it's played on kazoos

[Oscar is a practiced master at Coping (tm) in the face of things he would prefer not to address in any sort of healthy or rational manner. After the events of yesterday, he's somehow getting the feeling that he isn't the only one, which means that in his mind there is only one thing to do: this translates to yet another Walmart booze heist (even larger than the original), a few side trips to amass snacks because RIP his kitchen, and some haphazardly erected decorations in one of the spare rooms to try to at least give off something of a celebratory atmosphere... but let's be real here, this is just Misery x CPR x Reese's Puffs + alcohol.

Sunday morning will find handwritten notes tucked under everyone's doors inviting them to a party that evening, snacks and drinks (that particular word underlined a couple of times, just in case people didn't pick up on the meaning of "party") provided gratis.

There's alcohol, there's soda for the minors, there's plenty of junk food to eat, and there are a whole bunch of other people who are also Going Through It. What better recipe for a party could you ask for?

... don't answer that.]

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Yes, definitely.

[hell yeah.]

[help he's going to perish]

I... dare I ask why?

I will admit that curiosity is a significant factor, though you are quite tall and striking.

[SNRK okay as embarrassed as he is about all this, the height at least is something he can understand and it does get him to kind of awkwardly laugh for a second.]

I, ah... didn't know I sparked that sort of intrigue.

I would say it is not that uncommon of a human tendency, but I think it is more that... well, at least one human out there would be willing to go for someone non-human who can give a clear "yes" or "no."

I could see the curiosity or even greater opinion of those outside ones own kind, sure... but...

[like unless you are talking about a political marriage or something buddy the implication of what is meant by "attractive" is a little lost on him here]

I suppose if you are not around any other peoples who have the same concept, you would not quite come to understand it.

[Nodding... yeah, he figured as much.]

I will not lie that it feels there are implications going well over my head.

I am not here to, ah... question it too deeply. [He is here to drink alcohol and try to talk to people a little bit (before he inevitably bails).] What counts as attractive to my kind will likely not reflect the same with your kind, and vice versus.

Indeed. There are some mechanical beings back home, and whether they engage with that sort of thing or not... depends on the individual, I suppose. Some have an interest, and some think it is bizarre and messy.

You have sorts more like me back home, then? That's a first. [No wonder Jasper wasn't really all that perturbed when they first met.]

I could imagine as much. Matau would probably be far more into this sort of conversation than I would, vain and risk-loving as he is.

They are still very different from you, of course, but... well, they are mechanical beings all the same.

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Oh, well, perhaps I should ask you to introduce me to him, then.

We come in all sorts. I wouldn't be surprised.

[He rolls his eyes at the request as he takes a long swig of his drink.]

Pff. Were he here, he'd have long introduced himself to everyone and would be making a scene. No need for my involvement, I promise you.

All the flirting would make his head the size of both suns combined, I'm sure.

He does sound like he is quite fun at parties. Not everyone has to be, of course, but it is always interesting when someone is.

[says the guy dating void archives.]

To each their own, I suppose. He's been bored stiff stuck with the rest of us these last couple of years. Craftsmen, scholars... most of us would rather be buried in our work than socializing like this.

I'm surprised that you'd be more aligned to that sort of fun, Jasper.

I think it pays to be flexible, personally... though it does depend on the quality of the party in question. I would rather be in a corner with a book and perhaps one of the pets if the party is bad.

Party Rock Anthem only it's played on kazoos

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