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[mintchip]

I heard what happen to some of the Beacon kids. I'm sorry to hear about it, I wish I'd known sooner so I could've helped in some way. If any of you need anything, let me know.

[ She looks pretty earnestly concerned while she says it, but after an appropriate pause, she adds an afterthought of sorts. It looks like she's posting from a chair and a table with a window in the background too, much higher up and nicer looking than her previous crap motel situation. ]

I guess it really is a little more dangerous around here than we thought, maybe someone will catch the guy soon.

[ Oh well. Now that she's done her concerned friend civic duties, she'll move on to a little more interesting topic. ]

Ehn, things have been a more relaxed in the non-Genessia archways. I've been trying to think of not-boring things to do. My question for everyone is: What are the funniest or worst dares you've ever done?

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[mintchip]

That's just the most embarrassing to you. All of the good ones toe on borderline blackmail material, like I'd tell you.

[maybeitsmaybelline]

How convenient for you! If I believed that, I might be flattered. It would take a bit of skill to use Vale blackmail in Genessia.

[mintchip]

Fine, how's this? When I was a kid, I got dared to rob an ice cream truck and eat all of the ice cream I'd stolen. I was so sluggish after eating all the ice cream that I couldn't run when the guy found me so I got carried into the station and had to sleep it off on a police bench while they tried to figure out where my parents were.

[ One of her first criminal attempts! Or was it? It's hard to tell if she's being truthful or not. ]

[maybeitsmaybelline]

[Roman's not hard to read, but his laughter is especially easy. Most of the time it's affected cackling and sarcastic chortles, but when he's genuinely amused he has this embarrassing giggle that sounds more like a little girl than a crime lord. Congrats Emerald, you got the giggle.]

So that's why you won't do anything else interesting! Don't worry, maybe you'll be up for dares again when the whole incident's a few years behind you and the embarrassment has faded.

[mintchip]

It's been a few years, Roman. Do I look 9 to you?

[ Bad question. It only results in snark, doesn't it? She regrets it as soon as she says it. ]

[maybeitsmaybelline]

[He chuckles and shakes his head.]

Too easy. But really, if it's been that long and you still haven't gotten over it, then maybe it's time to accept some help.

[He does his best impression of a therapist, putting on a concerned face and speaking in slow, calming tones.]

Mercury's dare was a good first step, but if you work with me we can talk you through this shame. With time and healing we could restore you to your 9-year-old glory.

[Yeah, that's about as long as he can keep a straight face. He bursts into giggles again.]

[mintchip]

Are you challenging me to a dare, Roman?

[maybeitsmaybelline]

If you think you can handle it.

[mintchip]

Only if I get to dare you next.

[maybeitsmaybelline]

Sounds fair. Here's an easy one; when one of the Beacon brats are sleeping, cover their floor with cups of maple syrup.

[mintchip]

You're right, that is an easy one. But sure, I'll do it.