Ripper (to Vincent): Hey Captain, did you get back safely? When's a good time to drop off the locket to you?
Vincent (to Ripper): Oh goodness! I didn't contact you, did I? Sorry, Professor. I wasn't thinking straight when we got in last night. I can stop by and pick up my property before work tomorrow.
Ripper (to Vincent): I could just bring it to work for you, if you'd like.
Vincent (to Ripper): It's half a dozen one way, six the other; I'm up for whatever is easier for you.
Ripper (to Vincent): I'll just bring it by work tonight. I'm just about to sit down for dinner with Robert, right now and can run it over to you afterwards.
Vincent (to Ripper): Hee hee. Well, then, don't let me interrupt you two. I'll see you later tonight.
Robert (to Ripper): So, is everything OK with Vincent?
Ripper (to Robert): Yes, he's just being flaky, I suppose. He had asked to borrow something yesterday, then forgot to come & get it.
Robert (to Ripper): I'm not surprised. He's seemed a little off lately. Any particular reason you seem so preoccupied with our favorite mini goth?
Ripper (to Robert): Am I being preoccupied? I didn't realize I was, I just wasn't sure if I should be concerned when I didn't hear from him... I promise I'll make up my pre-occupation later, if you'll let me. :-)
Robert (to Ripper): Heh. I'm just teasing you. I couldn't resist. Sorry.
Poppy: Getting ready for my new job, I have to admit I'm a tad nervous.
Vincent (to Poppy): You'll be brilliant, hun.
Poppy (to Vincent): Thanks, honey. Are the lines on my stockings straight? I want to look perfect for my first day.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hmmm? Oh! Yes. You're perfect, hun. No one will even be paying attention to the burlesque performers.
Poppy (to Vincent): Awww, that's sweet of you to say, honey. Well, I'm off to work. I may stop by the club after, if that's okay with you?
Vincent (to Poppy): Hun, that would be infinitely OK with me. Especially if you don't change outfits. :-P
Poppy (to Vincent): I wasn't planning on changing before, now I have an even better reason not to. Gotta run, honey, see you later!
Ripper (to Robert): Well, let me go run over to the club real quick, take care of this & then, I'll see what I can do to make it up to you.
Robert (to Ripper): I'm more that willing to let you make it up to me.
A couple hours later:
Vincent (to Ripper): Hey, Professor! Just let me finish up these orders and I'll... oh, uh... I'll meet you outside in about 3 minutes.
Ripper (to Vincent): Oh yes, of course. See you in a few. (to Eep) Hey Eep, how's it going tonight?
Eep (to Ripper): Hey! Eh. Not too bad, I guess. We had a group of frat fuckers in here earlier slumming it. That's always fun. They got pissed off when they couldn't get any "digits" and that we didn't have Bud Lite, so they left pretty early.
Ripper (to Eep): Can't say that I'm sad I missed that.
Eep (to Ripper): Yeah. Tell me about it. Thank god they left before we had to ask them to get the fuck out. I've had my fill of over privileged idiots for the week.
Ripper (to Eep): I don't blame you... So, uh, have you & Mouse set a date, yet?
Eep (to Ripper): Uh... no. Not really. Why the fuck does everyone keep asking me that?
Ripper (to Eep): Because, it's fucking cool & since you're already married in Britannia, I just assumed you'd want to here, as soon as possible.
Eep (to Ripper): Oh. Uh, right. Sorry. I'm just, um.... a little freaked, I guess.
Ripper (to Eep): Why are you freaked? Having second thoughts about it?
Eep (to Ripper): What? No! No. I mean... no. It's just that before I didn't really have time to think about it, you know? And now, I'm just... Uh. Wow. That doesn't sound good, does it? God. I mean, I know I wanna marry Mouse. I'm just... Fuck. I dunno. I'm just over thinking everything.
Ripper (to Eep): I'm sorry I brought it up, Eep... I didn't mean to get you all frazzled.
Eep (to Ripper): S'OK. Heh. I'm like the fucking poster guy for commitment issues, I guess.
Ripper (to Eep): Really? I think you seem pretty committed, if you ask me.
Vincent (to Ripper): Good heavens I'm sorry, Professor! Every time I thought I could slip away, someone else was there. Step outside with me a second?
Ripper (to Vincent): No problem, here's the locket... I need to get back.
Vincent (to Ripper): Of course. Thank you, again! I really appreciate it. Thank goodness that's all said and done. Wow. I suppose I really CAN retire now. Anyway…. I'll see you tomorrow!
An hour or so later:
Poppy (to Eep): Hi there, honey, how's life in gloomyville?
Eep (to Poppy): You know, some day you will say something to me that will make sense. I live in fear of that day.
Poppy (to Eep): Oh honey, should I speak slower?
Eep (to Poppy): Ha ha ha. You are hilarious, you know that?
Poppy (to Eep): Oh honey, you seem a little off tonight. Are you okay? I have half a mind to give you a hug.
Eep (to Poppy): Uhhhh, yeah. OK. Listen to the other half of your mind, then. I'm fine.
Poppy (to Eep): Awww honey...
Eep (to Poppy): What the FUCK are you doing? Get the fuck off of me, please.
Vincent (to Eep): Le gasp! Eep! You're a married man! How could you hug on another woman?
Eep (to Vincent): I am NOT hugging her! I'm getting hugged, you ass! Come claim your mini flapper friend, please.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heehee. It was totally my fault, honey. He seemed like he needed a hug. I feel insulted that Eep doesn't want me to hug him... I think I give good hugs, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. I don't doubt he did, but can he ACCEPT a hug, is the question? Clearly, the answer is no. How did work go tonight, hun?
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh honey, I made $300 in tips... I didn't even know hostesses made tips.
Vincent (to Poppy): I didn't either. I'd ask how you banked that kind of coin, hun, but I'm kind of afraid of your answer.
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, I didn't do anything illicit... Besides, you'd give me a $100, wouldn't you?
Vincent (to Poppy): Why? Are you asking for a $100?
Poppy (to Vincent): Not at all, honey... Thanks to tonight. I've almost earned enough money to buy the bed I want.
Vincent (to Poppy): Well, that's good news, hun! I'm glad your first night went so well.
Poppy (to Vincent): Thank you, honey! If this keeps up, it shouldn't be too long before I'm out of your hair & apartment.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh! You know I've enjoyed having you here. Or are you just trying to get me to say that aloud one more time? ;-}
Poppy (to Vincent): Heehee, actions speak louder than words, honey. Maybe, I should buy you a bigger bed?
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh dear... I don't know, hun. I tend to think my bed is more than big enough for the both of us.
Poppy (to Vincent): Well, I like sharing it with you, too. ;-)
Mouse (to Eep): Hey, sweetie, I uh, don't want to alarm you, but I just had to have Carlos arrested... He came looking for you & it got heated.
Eep (to Mouse): WHAT? Shit! Are you OK? What the fuck happened?
Mouse (to Eep): Yeah, I'm just a little shaken... He was pissed about the credit card thing. Your roommates & Ripper saw the whole thing.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh, Jesus Christ! OK. I'm heading home right now. Fuck. I'm so, so sorry. (to Ripper, Robert & Wanda) Hey! Is Mouse OK? Are you guys OK?
Mouse (to Eep): It's okay, really.
Robert (to Eep): We're all fine. You could say that your girlfriend took care of the problem. Remind me never to make her angry with me.
Ripper (to Eep): Uh, Mouse totally kicked that guy's ass & Otto was sitting on him when the cops arrived.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh OK. Right. Good. OK. I'm still heading home. I'll see you in a little bit. (to Ripper) Fat fucking Christ! I'm sorry. My brother's kinda, uh, yeah... Sorry.
Mouse (to Eep): I'll see you soon... I'm sorry.
Ripper (to Eep): It's okay, Eep. Mouse handled it quite well. She was talking to him reasonably, he grabbed at her then wham! He was on the ground.
Eep (to Mouse): YOU'RE sorry? What the fuck for? I'm the one with the stupid, violent asshole family. (to Ripper) Oh my God... Great. That's... that's just fucking great. This is a great fucking way to introduce my fiancée to my family. Hey, sweetheart. Here are the violent dickheads I share genetics with! Christ...
Mouse (to Eep): Because, that wasn't really how I wanted to meet Carlos & I may have broken his nose.
Ripper (to Eep): I think she's more upset that she beat him up than that your family are assholes.
Eep (to Mouse): Good. I hope you broke it. That stupid, jackass, mother fucker... (to Ripper) I'm not. I hope she permanently scarred the mother fucker.
Ripper (to Eep): Well, I don't think he'll forget this, especially if Wanda posts the video on the Internet...
Vincent (to Eep): Are you OK, Slim? You look awful!
Mouse (to Eep): I just feel bad because I was trying to remain calm & collected, but when he reached for me, I just reacted... I never thought I'd be one of those people.
Eep (to Vincent): No. I gotta go. My brother showed up at the apartment, and Mouse had to have him arrested. (to Mouse) Mouse, TRUST ME. He deserved it. If you hadn't stopped him, he would have hurt you. I am so, SO fucking relieved you didn't give him the chance. You're not one of "those" people. (to Ripper) She WHAT?
Ripper (to Eep): She just mentioned posting it jokingly, but I can tell there's a part of her that is seriously contemplating it.
Mouse (to Eep): Thank you for saying that… And oh dear god, Wanda got it on her phone...
Vincent (to Eep): What!?!
Eep (to Mouse): Madre de Dios. Of course she fucking did. Of course... I,uh, I kinda wanna see that. (to Vincent) She's OK. Everyone is OK. She beat the shit out of him, so I'm going to check on her now. (to Wanda) Do NOT post that video, Wanda!
Mouse (to Eep): Merde! Fine, ask Wanda to show it to you while I go fix myself a drink.
Wanda (to Eep): Why not? I wouldn't put your name or Mouse's name on it.
Eep (to Wanda): Because Carlos is a nasty, short tempered dick who knows where you live!
Wanda (to Eep): Oh, OK. Fine, you party pooper.
Eep (to Ripper): She was. Hopefully, I talked her out of it. God...
Ripper (to Eep): Alright, go take care of your lady. I'll talk to you later. (to Robert) Sorry our evening kept getting interrupted. Raincheck?
Robert (to Ripper): How will we ever top the excitement of tonight? ;-) A raincheck would be fine.
Ripper (to Robert): We probably can't but I'm willing to give it the old college try. ;-)
Eep (to Mouse): No. It's fine. I won't watch it if you don't want me to. I'm just... Thank God, you're OK. Is getting a hug outta the question?
Mouse (to Eep): I could really use a hug from you... Wanda keeps trying & it's not the same at all. And, you can watch the video, it's not a big deal.
Eep (to Mouse): Maybe later. Love you, missus.
Mouse (to Eep): I love you, too, Mister.
