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.]

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[weepingclown]

[That just sounds like a skill issue, Oscar.

Also, did you know one of Joker's dislikes is "athletic people"? Anyways.]

Don't pretend like you didn't notice...!

[Pointing. Dramatically pointing.]

[sacrificialpawn]

[This expression right here because what. He'll have you know he's been perfectly decent while he's been here with the exception of the beach episode!]

If I really wanted to flaunt, I'd be doin' this.

[And by "this" he means unbuttoning his shirt and tugging it off as though this weren't the middle of a very public place. IN HIS DEFENSE, he's drunk. ... that's not much of a defense, but shhh.

Well. Now everyone can see how far up those tattoos go?]

[crosswired]

[what is with you people and removing all your clothing.... smh]

[weepingclown]

That wasn't an invitation!

[He might be more used to exposed skin than the average Victorian Fellow, as a performer by trade, but that is still a lot of man on display suddenly.]

Besides, I've seen more impressive.

[Hmph.]

[sacrificialpawn]

[OH NOW HE'S GONNA LEAVE IT OFF JUST FOR YOU]

Yeah? Too bad they aren't here for a side-by-side comparison.

[...]

... unless you're talkin' about Wolfwood, in which case I can't argue with that.

[weepingclown]

A side-by-side comparison? Why would you even want to—to prove who's more attractive?

[Which sounds ridiculous!

He also casts a glance at Wolfwood, before shaking his head.]

Of course it's not about Wolfwood!

[Wolfwood is too nice to him and too intimidating to objectify.]

[sacrificialpawn]

You were the one who said you'd seen better, so I wanted to see what you meant for myself.

[His logic is impeccable! He cannot be blamed for this!]

But if it's not Wolfwood, then it's not like we could compare when they ain't here.

[Oh well. His shirt is still staying off, though.[

[weepingclown]

[He's taking another chug, because he needs to be even more drunk for this. He can't stand hot people!!!]

They are not, and you better not be thinking about comparing yourself to anyone else.

[sacrificialpawn]

[Thank you, he'll be here all day (possibly still shirtless)--]

Nah, wasn't interested in doin' that till you mentioned it, so don't worry.

[Like. There are definitely some people here he wouldn't mind seeing without their shirts for reasons other than comparison purposes, but.]

Wouldn't object if they wanted to, though.

[weepingclown]

I'm sure many here would gladly undress themselves for you.

[(derogatory)?


The worst part is Joker will feel bad for being mean to Oscar when he sobers up.]

[sacrificialpawn]

[Under normal circumstances, he would just laugh that off, maybe joke right back. But now that a couple of certain 10/10s have been exchanged, that sentence sure is making him think of things he wouldn't even have considered just a half an hour ago and the worst part is that he thinks he kind of likes it.

The record scratch sound is almost audible.]

... thanks for the compliment. I think.

[It's completely deadpan, even a little dry, and the flush on his cheeks is DEFINITELY just from the alcohol.]

1/2

[weepingclown]

[math.gif at the record scratch]

[weepingclown]

Wh—did you really not expose so much of yourself all the time to get people's attention? Are you really that unaware?!

[sacrificialpawn]

... you thought I've been tryin' to get attention?

[Oscar.EXE has stopped working.]

Look, I don't know what kind of person you think I am, but I couldn't care less whether people look at me or not. Sorry to disappoint, but I don't have any interest in that kinda thing.

[Lying liar who lies, news at 11--]

[weepingclown]

Nobody is going to believe that when you've gone and led to so many people getting embarrassed.

[sacrificialpawn]

Hey, I was just tryin' to encourage people to be honest. Anyone with eyes can see that a whole bunch of people here are into each other but can't spit it out, so I figured I'd help out with that part.

[Smash cut to thirty minutes later in Spin the Bottle--]

[is2g]

[ wolfwood is just here to drink his wine in the background and watch all of this happen. ]

[saltofthesea]

[ Lark in the background sipping his drink while mumbling something about how he's going to make it extra strong, so Father help him. ]