Party Rock Anthem only it's played on kazoos

[sacrificialpawn]

[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.]

Comments

[lavenfallen]

[ He's not here to be judged necessarily (he's too old and sad for that, in his own drunken words), but to sit back, glass in hand, and watch everything unfold. Ah, to be young and have Feelings(tm). ]

[guffawsungraciously]

Hmm... perhaps if you were younger, I am afraid. I am open-minded enough that I would not say no outright, though.

[lavenfallen]

I'm flattered, kid. [ He's very much off the market and also well aware of how Different he is from most everyone else in their lil ragtag group, so color him surprised! ] Might've considered it too, if I were younger.

[guffawsungraciously]

I suppose that is just how life goes. I appreciate the thought, as well.

[holeful]

[His only interraction is having his drill confiscated, but;]

Mr Gyles you get 67 points just for having the vibes of you'd take care of your partner well.

[lavenfallen]

[ damn, two points off from Nice :( ]

... Hah. Can't say you're wrong about that. [ He's got a wistful little smile as he sets down his drink. ] Never felt like I did enough, of course. But I tried.

[holeful]

[Damn ur right, what a tragedy.]

Did enough about what?

[lavenfallen]

Taking care of my partner.

[ A thoughtful pause, as he considers the best way to put this. ] I used to have a husband.

[holeful]

[Oh!!!]

Well, I'm sure he was happy with what care you did give to him.

[lavenfallen]

Kind of you to say that, Fukuda. I've no doubt he'd agree with you.

[divinevoid]

Not really quite my type, even if I understand others would think differently.

[ Not really Gyles' fault, naturally. ]

[lavenfallen]

That's fair.

[ He is very firmly a member of the Honestly Surprised That Anyone Here Would, In Fact, Would club ]

[hashtagafreakingghost]

[ After a fair few moments- ]

Mr. Gyles, I hope you don't take this the wrong way- b-but I'm really impressed with how you take care of your fur. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to just wash hair, and that's only on part of the body, not all of it.

[lavenfallen]

[ ??? ]

Sounds like a compliment to me? [ So how would he take that the wrong way??? ... wait, don't answer that. ] Can't say I know anything else, but I'd think washin' skin's got its own challenges.

[hashtagafreakingghost]

You think so? It's just scrubbing with soap and water.

[weepingclown]

You're so cute... Like you'd be really nice to hold...

[Joker may or may not be incredibly tipsy by this point. Sorry, grandpa.]

[lavenfallen]

[ Congratulations, Joker, you've unlocked a rare self-conscious/embarrassed grandpa. ]

S'been a while since I've been called cute... [ clown help,

He pauses. Thinks about it for a borderline awkward amount of time, before hopping down from his stool. ] ... Do you wanna try? Holdin' me, I mean.