ABS FIESTA REDUX

[Badger]

I wander into the cantina and spot a secluded table off on the side, I pull out a pen and begin to make some entries into a medium sized book - along with small sketches.

[Ad Bot]

[Mr. Hurricane]

I learn of the on-base bar. It seems that the Mercanans have reneged on their no-alcohol-on-base policies. Or was it drinking on duty?

But aren't we always on duty?

I stroll down the halls. My train of thought is shattered by the intro to Skeleton Man.

I give my maledictions to the show and threaten Self Delete under my breath.

Then there is Tippy, trying to put one foot in front of the other. It appears that she's in a stupor. Her gait is labored.

[Gojira]

hurricane i edited my post
and i aint forgetin drunk

[Qwepir]

Yukamo watches Tippy and the new guy leave.
: Pfft. [Lightweights.]

She turns to Yui.
: [How'd your flight go? You're all celebrating so I assume it went well.]

I learn of the on-base bar. It seems that the Mercanans have reneged on their no-alcohol-on-base policies.

I'm gonna just speak up on this because I know it's a stuffty retcon but:
Mercanans allowed on-base drinking at the cantina for their own people because they know how to exercise restraint. They only recently opened its doors to their Aesthian allies just to see if they can handle themselves. If a fight were to break out, they'll probably go back to not allowing anyone else in.

[blockguy™]

The pain is almost gone- it still hurts but I can sleep on it. I go to the showers, take a cold shower, and go to my dorm to crash.

[Tayasaurus]

Tippy makes it to her dorm door but drops her keys on the floor.

"forget."

She picks it up again and it still hits the floor

"stuff."

[blockguy™]

The sound of keys hitting the floor.
I think I'm still dreaming.
It happens again.
I climb out of bed, tired, drunk, and sore. I open the door. Tippy is standing there fumbling her keys.
"Need...hellpp?"

[Mr. Hurricane]

I observe with a displeased look on my face. Poor Tipsy can't get her dorm open. I debate whether to assist or go find something else to do.

A second drunk comes in in an attempt to assist.

[Lockebox]

Roger seemingly materializes out of nowhere.

"Go back to bed, i'm her friend i got this."

[Tayasaurus]

Tippy tries to put the key into the lock but misses valiantly.

She snorts

"hah. friends rite.."

[blockguy™]

There's a man in the hallway.
"I'm probably going to collapse. Come [and help her.]"

[Gojira]

"[Oh, uh, hi. I guess you could say it went okay. We forced a third of a Huit fleet to retreat with critical damage, and the other two thirds we sank. We did lose a whole damn fleet of our own though. Some kind of nuclear cannon mounted on a dreadnought vaporized at least a thousand sailors. We also lost a flight of Kintharian pilots plus most of a Mercanan flight as well. Come to think of it, I haven't seen Lefty since we got back.]"

[Mr. Hurricane]

I realize that I've taken the Peanut Gallery's seats to tonight's show, and that the feature presentation is about to end.

For lack of anything better to do, I go to explore the Cantina.

[blockguy™]

I realize that I've taken the Peanut Gallery's seats to tonight's show, and that the feature presentation is about to end.

this is the greatest quote in all of ABS FIESTA

[Qwepir]

Roger seemingly materializes out of nowhere.

"Go back to bed, i'm her friend i got this."

The same guard from before also "seemingly materializes out of nowhere".
: I don't think so, friendo. You'd best leave the intoxicated lady alone.

You feel the disapproving glare through the goggles and get the distinct feeling he assumes you deliberately got her drunk.
He then casts his glance over at Tippy.
: Are you well? Do you need assistance entering your room?

"[Oh, uh, hi. I guess you could say it went okay. We forced a third of a Huit fleet to retreat with critical damage, and the other two thirds we sank. We did lose a whole damn fleet of our own though. Some kind of nuclear cannon mounted on a dreadnought vaporized at least a thousand sailors. We also lost a flight of Kintharian pilots plus most of a Mercanan flight as well. Come to think of it, I haven't seen Lefty since we got back.]"

: [A... fleet. Of whose ships?]