> Dave: Cut a deal.

[strideways]

[ For once, the video clicks on, instead of the poor network being flooded with obnoxious red text. Dave is lounging in a chair, behind a café table somewhere in Goldenrod, with a bubble tea in one hand. ]

Ladies. Strider needs a favour.

[ Why yes, he's talking to all of you. Or any of you, really. ]

I'm willing to offer a few hours of my time to the first pretty girl to lend me her Fly HM. Dinner, on me, anywhere in Goldenrod.

[ A beat. ]

Dinner on the table, actually. But I'll pay for it.

[ He flashes the briefest of grins, one eyebrow cocking up above his shades — ]

Clock's ticking.

[— and turns the feed off. ]

[private to rose]

so when i said ill pay for it i obviously didnt mean me
also
how do you feel about ghost hunting

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[strideways]

time shenanigans
just trust me

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

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[strideways]

sounds like a plan

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

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[strideways]

you could use some work
but youre on your way

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

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[strideways]

yours and every other girls
you could start a facebook group

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Text;

[strideways]

well just so were clear
i totally got to him first
so if you dont wanna share
you can fight me

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

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[strideways]

[ Oh my god, Rose. You should see your brother's face right now. ]

let me tell you a nursery rhyme lalonde
its one my bro used to tell me when i was just a chill little cat in the crib
went like this

there were three in the bed and only one of them was a chick
so strider said im getting the fuck out of here
later

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[She's tempted to switch to video. She's sure it's spectacular.]]

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[strideways]

[ You know he'll take the challenge if she does. ]

okay fine

stupid sexy strider doesnt like the dick
hell do a threesome but only with two chicks
when it comes to cocks theres only one allowed
cause strider policy says four balls is a crowd

there
clear enough

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[Instead of replying right away, she switches instead to video, a grin worn on her lips.]]

Impressive. I almost find myself inspired to attempt a rhyme or two. Do you believe I would be any good at it?

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[strideresque.livejournal.com]

[ Dave obliges by switching, himself, but his expression is skeptical. ]

I hope you can handle nursery rhymes, at least. But baby steps, Lalonde. If you start trying to rap, I'm cutting the feed to spare myself the secondhand embarrassment.

Video;

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

I promise I will not rap until I've had the expert guidance of a professional such as yourself. But I believe I can handle this.

Hickory dickory dock
When it comes to a Strider's cock
There's room for just one
Lest he be outdone
Hickory dickory dock

How was that?

[[Sorry Dave. She couldn't help it.]]

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[strideways]

[ Just this face. And about six seconds of utter silence. ]

Video; 2/3, I lied

[strideocracy.livejournal.com]

[ Look closely, Rose. Your brother might be blushing just slightly.

He did not see this coming. ]

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[strideocracy.livejournal.com]

[ Finally, he makes that disgusted girl noise he's getting so good at (all thanks to you, Rose!) and sits back, giving the 'Gear a disgruntled look. ]

Cute, Lalonde. Just fucking precious.

Video; Wrong account, but tooo lazy to switch right now. >>

[whatautonomy.livejournal.com]

[[And she offers him an innocent smile in return. Certainly one deserving the "cute" statement.]]

Really? Do you like it?

Video; because my ten Strider accounts and I care.

[strideocracy.livejournal.com]

It is literally the best nursery rhyme I have ever heard.

[ And this deadpan tone is simply the best there is. ]

Video; Well there's a difference between icon accounts and another game account I think

[whatautonomy.livejournal.com]

I thought you would. Here, I have another.

Little Dave Strider
Aimed to delight her
Using his rhythms and strains
But what she found charming
Was when he was disarmed, and
Acting himself for a change.

[[And a bit more of a slier smile, though this time she'll just wait for his opinion.]]

Video; I wouldn't have even noticed! ♥

[strideways]

[ He's ready for this one, so he just rolls his eyes. ]

Don't make me lock this feed, Lalonde.

[ Translation: there will be no more 'acting himself' until this feed is secured. ]

Video;Hee! ♥

[whatautonomy.livejournal.com]

[[And she can't help but smile further.]]

I wouldn't stop you. I would only ever want you to feel comfortable, after all, so whatever it takes.

Video; locked 70%

[strideways]

[ The screen flickers off and back on, and Dave's still rolling his eyes behind those shades. ]

You could ruin a guy's reputation, you know.