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[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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[Leo is laughing his ass off at the drunken display. He's no clue who Axel is, but entertainment is entertainment.]

Dude, how many did you have?

I think you've had one too many, Axel.

_{[A beat. This was a little curious, actually.]}

...Some people drink it to forget, for fun, or just for the hell of it in my experience. While I'm not above a drink or two, I'd rather stay sober with how things could easily take a turn for the worst. What is this about if you don't mind my asking? You never struck me as the type to drink.

[Burgh wasn't sure what to say to this man. He had been drinking as the bottle was clear in his hand. Did he hate being here in Vatheon?]

It isn't all bad living here, you know.

Edited 2013-05-06 10:33 (UTC)

... you're drunk.

[It's not a question. It's a statement. This has "any time Shura gets within arm's reach of a beer can" written all over it.]

Nice example you're settin' for Roxas, dude. Really. Class act.

[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?

[He looks over to the SFC then back to his bottle as he tips it back to drink a little more from it.]

What's it to you?

Forget, fun... Huh. I mean, it makes sense, but, man. Is it really worth it?

[Then towards that question he raises a brow. Why is he drinking? With a shrug he sets the bottle back down then brings a finger up to waggle at the screen.]

If you're gonna go off guessing 'bout what I might or might not do, then why not take a guess, wise guy? Why do you think I'm drinking?

Hmm?

[He cocks his head a bit... then laughs. It's a very not-sober laugh.]

You say as the dome caves in and gross sea critters invade.

Why would the dome cave in? It looks a solid enough structure to me. [He isn't used to talking to drunk guys.]

You're just saying that.

[He says it with a wave of his hand and a laugh. It's clear he's joking... and also clear he's drunk. Yup. But at the mentioning of Roxas he stops then points at the screen.]

Listen here, pipsqueak. It's not like Roxas can't decide what's right and what's wrong for himself. Come on. You're makin' him sound like a baby.

[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?]

People can still be affected by that shit, dumbass. It's not just about the decisions they make its about yours, too.

[Sorry, Axel. It's kind of a sore topic for him after all the shit Shura has put him through.]

[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.

Axel...are you okay...?

Just curious, dude. You're acting drunker than my Aunt Rosa would get when she had her margaritas at family gatherings.

[Leo assumes Axel's had like 4 or 5 beers, he can't imagine someone drunk off just one. But then again, he's seen maenads drunk off non-alcoholic eggnog before.]

Where have you been these past couple of days?

Only if they choose to be.

[Huff! Another wave of his hand as he looks away.]

I highly doubt after drinking once, Roxas is gonna go off and do the same thing.

[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?

Well, well, look who it is.

[He laughs.]

Couldn't be better. 'sup with you?

[Give a fire wielder a beer and of course things will go crazy.]

Margaritas, huh. ... Are those any good?

Maybe a little.

We haven't really hung out lately.

[Of course. Leo knows all about fire wielding and using alcohol, gasoline and oil to make things go crazy. He just hasn't imbibed any.]

Never had them. Last time I saw anyone in my family I was 8. Bit young to start drinking.

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?

Nah, what're you talking about? Age is just all in the head, y'know?

[He taps his temple as he says it. As it turns out, Axel's a terrible influence when drunk. Not like he wasn't already, but-]

A little drink wouldn't've hurt you none.

Ah...

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

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

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