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Jake might not be your favorite partygoer, but you’ve got a pretty good nose for authenticity honed by years of getting paid with fake bills…
And this is <span class="mu-i">real</span>. All of it.
You’ve only known Jake for the better part of an evening, but as endearing as his sister is, you can see how her antics could become grating… especially if she was an entirely different beast without you tromping around.
You take a steadying breath before offering the VP your hand. Alright, you nod, you accept his apology.
Jake blinks–he didn’t expect this.
“... you… you mean it?”
Yes, you nod with growing irritation in your tone, you’ve dealt with more than enough bullshit for one night, and he at least had the guts to own up to it… that takes a whole lotta’ strength too.
Jake smiles at that. “Hm. I disagree, but… I’ll take it.”
Grabbing your hand, the redhead rises back to his feet with your assistance. “You’re an honorable man, Diesel Crash,” He adds, giving your hand a firm shake as he dons his glasses once more, “And while I don’t enjoy thinking about the ramifications of it all , I’m happy that <span class="mu-i">you’re</span> the man courting my sister.”
If you hadn’t finished your drink a few updates ago you would’ve spit it all over Jake’s face! <span class="mu-i">C-C-COURTING!?</span>
The VP cocks his head to the side in mild confusion. “Yes, courting… after all, in the brief time I talked to her she seemed <span class="mu-i">very</span> enamored with you. Couldn’t stop talking about all of the amazing things you accomplished… how funny you were… talented…” He punctuates the sentence with a raised eyebrow. “Did I misread the situation? You aren’t planning on taking advantage of my sister’s feelings, are you?”
Uh…
“Don’t worry–I won’t get in your way…” He says with a smile! “Though it wouldn’t hurt to introduce yourself to our mother once we return to shore… and maybe you could swing by the <span class="mu-s">BOXING GYM</span> with me once a week or so! That could be fun, right?”
You’re still hung up on the ‘<span class="mu-i">c-c-courting!?</span>’ part. Look, you sputter, you… you just met Pepper, okay?
Jake raises his eyebrow even higher. “... what exactly do you intend to do with my sister, Crash? In the LONG RUN?”
What say you?
>I AIN’T AN ORACLE, MAN–WE’LL SEE!
>I WAS GONNA START BY TAKING HER OUT, FIRST…
>NOT GONNA LIE, JAKE: I’VE GOT MY EYES SET ON SOMEONE ELSE… (WHO?)
>WELL OBVIOUSLY I’M GONNA TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER! DUH-DOI!
>JUST MAKE NON-COMMITTAL NOISES UNTIL PEPPER COMES AND BAILS YOU OUT!
>RUN FOR IT!
>WRITE-IN!
Last update of the evening, BTW--started crashing an hour ago... we're getting very close to the end, folks! I foresee some stuff on the boat back followed by a few little epilogue pieces! Seeya around <span class="mu-s">4-5PM PST ON WEDNESDAY!</span> Thanks for following so far!
