Fast Eddie's | Friday

[shireisburning]

The men's bathroom was repaired! Eddie didn't know who did it, but it wasn't him, and for that he'd be eternally grateful. It still reeked of weed, but it was a bowling alley; you could only expect so much.

Song of the Day
Dio - Rainbow in the Dark
Free drink whenever the song plays!

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Food/Drink

[shireisburning]

This is where Eddie would be, if needed. Or mod your food, whichever.

Re: Food/Drink

[amitragic]

There was actually some kind of new club opening out on the mainland, so Ulysses was looking... slightly less shiny than last week, but still fairly clubby, when he showed up tonight.

(Because arcade snacks were great for lining his stomach for the night ahead? Please don't ask him about his motivations.)

"Fancy meeting you here."

God, he was tragic.

Re: Food/Drink

[shireisburning]

It was right there in the username!

"Yeah, almost like I work here," Eddie said with a wink.

He slept here too. Technically he was homeless. He was a regular Jean-Ralphio.

Re: Food/Drink

[amitragic]

The winking wasn't going to make this less tragic, for the record.

Ulysses was shoving his hand through his hair again. "I -- I know." Smooth. "So, uh. How's your week been?"

Re: Food/Drink

[shireisburning]

"Well I had a black mystery drink at the coffee place and it did not kill me," Eddie said, looking pleased about that. "So that's a plus. What about you? How did clubbing go? Did your outfit impress?"

Re: Food/Drink

[amitragic]

Ulysses was very tempted to ask whether it had been an actual mystery drink or just... something that hadn't existed yet in the eighties.

But he made a sort of an exaggerated 'ehh' sound, making a so-so gesture with one hand. "It was okay, I guess," he said. "Just didn't really, you know. Click with anyone."

Bowling

[shireisburning]

Throw your balls around.

Re: Bowling

[pocketpretzels]

Watts had no idea what to wear for bowling, so he was in one of his usual suits, the brown with a burgundy waistcoat and tie.

“I’m not sure what was wrong with my shoes,” he remarked to Steven. “Or yours, for that matter.” All he knew was the teenager at the counter had protested when they’d started towards one of the lanes, demanding they exchange their shoes for one of the pairs kept behind the counter.

Re: Bowling

[hasaknightjob]

"They do it for everyone," Steven said. Not that he knew this from personal experience but sometimes there was an advantage to having an American man inside your head. (Not that Marc had ever gone bowling either but he still knew all the same.) "Something with the floors, I think?"

Steven had gone for a more casual look that evening, with khaki pants and a short sleeved button down shirt. It could be pointed out that they were loose fitting but it was Steven's wardrobe so that was a given.

Re: Bowling

[pocketpretzels]

“Suppose it probably helps keep things cleaner,” Watts mused.

That was… one of the reasons, sure.

Re: Bowling

[hasaknightjob]

"I think if people do it enough they buy their own?" Steven said. He looked down at his borrowed shoes. "At least they're colorful?"

Re: Bowling

[designateddadfriend]

Stark and Travis arrived together, Stark having walked over to the fire station to pick Travis up. Travis was in a boring simple gray polo shirt and and jeans, nothing that would draw the eye from the astonishing tackiness of the rented shoes.

He gave Stark's hand a little squeeze as he spotted their probable double-date partners for the evening.

"Hey. You know, I keep forgetting this island even has a bowling alley."

Which was a nice trick, since it had ended up in that hole with him for at least a week, last summer.

Re: Bowling

[stykera]

"Hello, Watts," Stark said, walking over. And feeling underdressed omg

Re: Bowling

[pocketpretzels]

"Stark," he greeted in return. Look these are basically just his normal clothes omg what did you expect "You're doing well?"

Made any questionable beverage choices lately?

Re: Bowling

[stykera]

His beverages had been fine, thank you!

"I am," Stark said with a nod. "And yourself?"

Re: Bowling

[hasaknightjob]

Steven examined the selection of bowling balls so there was a way for Travis or Stark to say hi to him without wondering if they were interrupting a conversation. Did he nearly strain himself trying to pick up a ball that was too heavy for him? Yes. Did he surreptitiously try to play off like that didn't happen and move on to choose a ball which even a child would have no problem lifting? Also yes.

Re: Bowling

[designateddadfriend]

Woo messy threads!

"Steven, right?" Travis said, picking out a sparkly green one and checking its weight.

Re: Bowling

[hasaknightjob]

Is there any other kind?

"Right," Steven said, pleased that Travis had gone with his full name and not something shorter like "Steve." Steven attempted to wave but for some reason used the hand with the bowling ball instead. It was hot pink, for the record. "Travis. Good to see you again. Looking well."

Of the three things Steven knew about Travis, one was that he'd died. So here he was, breathing and all. Therefore looking very well.

Re: Bowling

[designateddadfriend]

It wasn't a high bar, but it was one that Travis enjoyed clearing.

"Thanks, you too." Travis nodded to the ball. "You do much bowling?"

Re: Bowling

[stykera]

Stark was examining the available balls, picked up a few as if he had any idea what weight he ought to be looking for, and finally settled on a blue one flecked with gold.

"Hello, Steven."

Re: Bowling

[hasaknightjob]

"Stark," Steven said with a smile. He glanced over to where Travis was then, leaning in towards Stark so they could speak with a little more privacy, said, "Holding hands? Nice. Good sign, yeah?"

Re: Bowling

[stykera]

"I think so?" Stark said. He'd just thought it was nice.

Sometimes he just wanted a little affection. As a treat.

Arcade

[shireisburning]

Or mess with some pinballs.

Pool

[shireisburning]

Or hit balls with sticks.

OOC

[shireisburning]