caughtinanetwork | video, action; open

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video, action; open

[It's around sunset when the video starts. There's the sound of the ocean and the wind in the background, but shortly after the sound of glass thumping hard against a table interrupts. With how the screen shakes slightly, it might be apparent that the communicator has been placed on said table.

What follows are a few grumbles and a view of Axel on the side as he folds his arms and rests his head on them.]

So, you know what I just found out a couple minutes ago?

[Wait a sec. He turns away for a second to sneeze. And it's a pretty adorable sneeze too.]

Heh. Someone must be talking about me. But, no, that's not what I found out. What I found out is that this stuff-

[Axel reaches around the SFC and picks up a nearly finished bottle of beer. Yeah, it's just one and he's already pretty pink in the face. So what? Mind your own damn business.]

-this stuff is ridiculous. Who comes up with these things anyway? I mean, why would you ever think about it? What's even the point?

[Resting his chin on his hand in thought, Axel slumps, stares at the bottle, then shrugs. Maybe he shouldn't think too much about it. It tasted ok and it feels warm, so those are two Very Good Things for Axel's.]

Well, I guess it's a nice way to pass the time while the stupid dome implodes on itself, right?

(( ooc: He's just discovered what tipsy is. Feel free to run into him somewhere near his campsite or just respond however else you see fit. ))

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[Roxas is just thinking it's about time he tried to get things back to normal. It's probably still going to be awkward for a while (and there might be punching first, he hasn't decided yet), but they have to start somewhere. It's even sunset, right? Even if they don't have ice cream.

But then he sees... this. He's seen people drinking before and he's pretty sure that's beer. But Axel drinking beer? It doesn't compute.]

Um... Axel, what are you doing?

[When Roxas shows up he'll see Axel face down on the table, his arms folded and beer bottle in one hand. It's only one bottle and its not even empty, so it's really a wonder how things turned into this.

With a grumble he looks up then over his shoulder.]

Oh. Hey, Roxas. What're you up to? Sit over here.

[Pat pat patting the seat beside him. No, he didn't answer your question, but that's ok, right?]

[Roxas just looks at him. Are people supposed to get drunk from one beer?

But he'll go over to join Axel anyway. Hesitantly, but he'll go.]

I was just looking for you.

[No. But Axel is a special case. Once Roxas sits next to him he rests his head on his arms again.]

Why? Miss me already?

Maybe a little.

We haven't really hung out lately.

Aw, c'mere, buddy.

[Setting his bottle down, Axel reaches over to drape an arm over Roxas' shoulders.]

Let's hang out, then. It's sunset, so it's the perfect time, isn't it?

Ah...

[Well, hugs are totally okay. That's a friend thing.]

Yeah. It's just too bad we don't have any ice cream.

[Giving him a little shake, Axel laughs again then picks up his bottle to slide it over towards Roxas.]

Don't need it. Just drink some of that.

[Roxas eyes the bottle dubiously.]

...are you sure? I thought I was supposed to be- a little older.

Who cares 'bout age? It's not like it's gonna kill ya or anything.

[...well, it won't hurt to just try it. Roxas picks up the bottle and takes a sip. And then makes a face.]

How can you drink this stuff?

[That just makes him laugh harder and he gives Roxas another shake.]

Maybe it's an acquired taste.

[It's a good thing the bottle's not anywhere near full because it sloshes around quite a bit when Axel shakes him. He sets the bottle back down on the table.]

Maybe. But I think I'll stick with ice cream.

[He's swallowing, trying to get the taste out of his mouth.]

[Once Roxas sets the bottle down he grabs it back and drinks the rest, leaning against Roxas as he does.]

Mm. Do we even have any left?

[...maybe he should move if Axel is going to be getting this close while he's drunk. Maybe.]

Probably not. If- we get back into the bubble, maybe we can try making some.

You think so? Huh... y'know, I never thought about making it before. Can't be that hard, right?

[Still leaning against Roxas. Yup.]

Right. I'm sure we can figure it out.

[As nice as this is... Roxas reluctantly starts to pull Axel's arm off his shoulders.]

[He can feel that and promptly gives Roxas a questioning look. Yeah, he's going to lean a little harder against you now.]

Ah, c'mon. What's the hurry? I was just gettin' comfortable.

[Okay, maybe we're not moving.]

Um... Are you sure this is okay? For- friends, I mean...

Man, you've still got a lot to learn about friends, don't you?

[Axel sighs and then after a bit more shifting he figures out a way to try and rest his head on Roxas' lap.]

This is totally normal for buddies.

I- I dunno. It's a little confusing.

[Maybe some friends do this, but it seems pretty borderline to him.]

Mmn. Don't think about it too much.

[He'll just try to make himself a little more comfortable here.]

It'll make your head... hurt.

[Like his]

It doesn't make my head hurt.

[...stroking Axel's hair a bit because he really can't help himself.]

You feeling okay?

[Nice a soft, right? ... He remembers how this used to feel when Roxas did it, and it still feels as nice as it did before. Shutting his eyes, Axel groans softly.]

Had better days, to be honest.

What're you drinking for anyway? I thought you didn't like it.

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