( the resort had a funny way of bringing new people every so often, and many did not stay. it was an observation she'd made with jade, and wondered deeply about until she gave up and decided nothing could come from thinking about it.
yet it bugged her. she'd slept with mista, a new arrival and now she needed to know whether or not he was really here to stay. she liked him, off the bat....though she liked a lot of people but she can't stop thinking about their encounter. his muscular body, dark eyes and hair, firm hands touching her...
she needed to ensure he was here and safe! yeah that was it. )
[ Mista is pleased to hear from her, practically grinning from ear to ear as he reads the name attached to the message. He really has been afraid that he made a mistake, that he might have taken things a little too far. This gives him a little more hope that things are fine, he'd been planning on reaching out to settle something that's been on his mind since his suit appeared. ]
layla, hey! i was going to message you too i'm really glad to hear from you i wasn't sure if you'd remember me
[ via message it doesn't come off nearly as enthusiastic as he means it to, but that's okay. ]
( he wasn't sure if she'd remember him?!! the very notion made her feel embarrassed, had she really left such an impression when she made him promise they'd be close friends? it made her think perhaps she should work harder at being a better friend, so she immediately began to type away, fingers furiously writing and deleting until she finally came up with something good. )
how could I not remember you mista? I just wasn't sure if you were actually made to stay at the resort, you know this place sometimes vanishes people in a blink of an eye.
I'm sorry I didn't reach out sooner but how are you doing? did you get your rank?
[ Mista nods, squinting as he at least attempts to wrap his head around that. He does have a point, he supposes.
Even if he still doesn't get it. He rolls the stem of his wine glass between his fingers thoughtfully, this guy plays games so maybe he doesn't go outside? Or do sports? He doesn't know, but he finally settles on something. ]
Never have I ever gone bungee jumping.
[ Sure, he's jumped off a roof but that's not exactly the same thing... ]
I'm sure whoever first thought of it damn near got their ear ripped off. I should pitch it by my Master next time I see him.
[ He says, as if he's still determined to make it back home through all this debauchery. Mista's done good in helping the taller man grow more lax. ...losing a few rounds with other players here at the Red Carinal and taking a refill or two of his liquor certainly helped- heavyweight as he was and nowhere near drunk still. ]
Alright then- [ A beat. And a blink when he realizes he blanks on a name because of course: ] -uh, you got a name? I'm Ragna.
[ And whether he gets one or not, ]
Never have I ever..... Let's see... [ ! Thinking about it? And knowing the numerous faces he's met from all walks of life at the Golden Peacock? It's a surprise HE hasn't, but, ] Fired a gun.
[ Master? That's tucked away for later, he's more focused on the fact that Ragna's managed to get it in one. He doesn't give his name right away, opting to take a long draw from his wine glass. May as well finish it for that one, he'll get another later. ]
Shit, is it that obvious?
[ He knows he's got a big mouth, he doesn't have a problem telling people what he does so it could have gotten around. The thought ends abruptly when he remembers he still needs to introduce himself too. ]
Well, if the attendants and employees here are to be believed, and time passes differently here than it did where I came from, then it is very soon. The 10th day of this month. [shhh when we started this thread, it was just coming up on June 10th! haha]
I suppose it gives me plenty of time to figure out what to do for it next year, if I'm still stuck here.
[ Mista lets that go for now, not just because any questions he has will be invasive, but because he's just lost the round now. He takes up his drink, offering Scott a bit of a toast before he takes a swig. Maybe he's playing it up for the sake of the question, it's hard to tell. ]
That'll probably change someday, rub it in while you can.
You think so? Guess you're not worried about being stuck here for long...
[ It's not really a question. Maybe Zenitsu a weirdo that is looking forward to this strange journey? He's not sure yet, but there's still more to learn about his new companion. It's his turn to come up with something, he hums thoughtfully before settling on one. ]
Okay, never have I ever cut my own hair...
[ He may or may not be eyeing zenitsu's wild hair. without his hat, mista's hair has a dark, natural curl to it, who knows why he keeps it hidden. ]
It's not that I want to be here. I have things back home I really need to do. But-- well, I've been learning a lot of new things here that might be helpful when I go back!
[ if he gets to keep that information, anyway. he's not entirely sure if that's the cast, but he really hopes it is.
the mention of hair has him lifting his hand to his own, fingering the end of one ombre strand before he takes a drink. ]
I don't often, it doesn't really grow much past this. But sometimes it gets a little... scraggly.
You can probably find someone willing to cut it here. Might make it a little easier on you, you know?
[ There may not be a challenge for him to answer, but he nurses his drink for just a moment. That makes two of them, being stuck here when there are far more important things to be dealing with back home. ]
Sorry, but what exactly are you learning here that you can take back home and make use of?
[ Mista laughs just a little, nodding along with him. ]
Yeah, could definitely be worse. Better than when I got here, at least, that's gotta count for something...
[ he has to think about his answer, however, frowning thoughtfully. technically he hasn't exactly lost a fight, but he can think of a few that would have gone differently if it weren't for giorno's intervention. Finally, he drinks. ]
Sometimes it takes teamwork, probably would have died more than once if I'd gone it alone.
[ It makes him miss home even more than he already does, but he tries not to dwell. ]
(That's something Luffy can agree with; the resort seemed to really dig its nails in when new people arrived, as if testing them the moment they landed. His own arrival had been no different.
The comment about teamwork is a thoughtful one, Luffy conceding with a tilt of his head and a grin.)
Good point! If my friends hadn't been there at the beginning, who knows what would have happened? (In all honesty the fight wouldn't have happened, Luffy would never have made it far enough to get into the situation and he takes a sip of his own drink, not too fussed about the rules of the game in the long run.) You have a crew?
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yet it bugged her. she'd slept with mista, a new arrival and now she needed to know whether or not he was really here to stay. she liked him, off the bat....though she liked a lot of people but she can't stop thinking about their encounter. his muscular body, dark eyes and hair, firm hands touching her...
she needed to ensure he was here and safe! yeah that was it. )
um is this mista? this is layla.
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layla, hey! i was going to message you too
i'm really glad to hear from you
i wasn't sure if you'd remember me
[ via message it doesn't come off nearly as enthusiastic as he means it to, but that's okay. ]
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how could I not remember you mista? I just wasn't sure if you were actually made to stay at the resort, you know this place sometimes vanishes people in a blink of an eye.
I'm sorry I didn't reach out sooner but how are you doing? did you get your rank?
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but it doesn't matter, i'm better now that i'm talking to you
[ there's a pause, mista wondering if his burning question is stupid. who cares, it needs to be asked. ]
i did get my rank, i just want to ask you a question first...
[ he could wait for her to answer, but he doesn't, instead just coming out with it ]
they gave me 3 of hearts, do you think it's because we hooked up? like because you were my first?
[ first ever or first here? he doesn't elaborate. ]
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In general? Yeah, probably not. To me? Definitely.
[ He'll just be taking that glass while he's slumping and talking, don't mind him. ]
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Aaahhh. Come now, you're still an energetic young man, aren't you?
[Neither of them are American or from the '60s, but the vibe is impossible to misunderstand: Don't be such a square, man
If you're gonna steal my glass, at least pour some for yourself~
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Yeah, pretty sure that's why I'm still sitting up and you're not.
[ There's an idea forming, something stirring behind those dark eyes. ]
You've lost more than a few times tonight, haven't you?
[ He almost feels bad for him and at least Ianchus is a jovial enough lush. ]
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Good thing next event is crimes
what a criminal
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➥ kurama; mingle overflow;
Riiight...
[ Mista nods, squinting as he at least attempts to wrap his head around that. He does have a point, he supposes.
Even if he still doesn't get it. He rolls the stem of his wine glass between his fingers thoughtfully, this guy plays games so maybe he doesn't go outside? Or do sports? He doesn't know, but he finally settles on something. ]
Never have I ever gone bungee jumping.
[ Sure, he's jumped off a roof but that's not exactly the same thing... ]
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Bungee jumping?... Is that some manner of- sport? Activity?
[this guy definitely doesn't like to go outside, and his enthusiasm for sport depends wholly on who's challenging him]
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Yeah, it's like a sport or something...
[ Okay maybe it's not a sport, exactly, but it's a close approximation. ]
They attach you to an elastic thing and you jump off of bridges and stuff. Or buildings? I can't remember, maybe it's both.
[ All that uncertainly is followed by a sage nod. ]
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➥ ragna; mingle overflow;
Good man, that's one thing we've got in common.
[ Mista can't help but laugh a little, leaning back in his seat. ]
Whoever thought it would be a good idea to make that kind of monstrosity, they deserve some serious fucking consequences...
[ Ruin a masterpiece?? ]
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[ He says, as if he's still determined to make it back home through all this debauchery. Mista's done good in helping the taller man grow more lax. ...losing a few rounds with other players here at the Red Carinal and taking a refill or two of his liquor certainly helped- heavyweight as he was and nowhere near drunk still. ]
Alright then- [ A beat. And a blink when he realizes he blanks on a name because of course: ] -uh, you got a name? I'm Ragna.
[ And whether he gets one or not, ]
Never have I ever..... Let's see... [ ! Thinking about it? And knowing the numerous faces he's met from all walks of life at the Golden Peacock? It's a surprise HE hasn't, but, ] Fired a gun.
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Shit, is it that obvious?
[ He knows he's got a big mouth, he doesn't have a problem telling people what he does so it could have gotten around. The thought ends abruptly when he remembers he still needs to introduce himself too. ]
Mista.
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➥ hua cheng; mingle overflow;
Shit, that sucks...
[ The soft tinkle of the jewellery doesn't go unnoticed, Mista pursing his lips thoughtfully for a moment. ]
When is it?
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I suppose it gives me plenty of time to figure out what to do for it next year, if I'm still stuck here.
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[ Mista brightens a bit, though, brow rising. ]
Why wait until next year? We can celebrate right now, yeah? Better than going it alone.
[ shhhhh as far as i'm concerned we're still early june lmao ]
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➥ scott; mingle overflow;
[ Mista lets that go for now, not just because any questions he has will be invasive, but because he's just lost the round now. He takes up his drink, offering Scott a bit of a toast before he takes a swig. Maybe he's playing it up for the sake of the question, it's hard to tell. ]
That'll probably change someday, rub it in while you can.
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Nah man, I really don't want to get drunk. Can't afford to really screw up like that.
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Oh yeah? You got some kind of health thing? Bad liver or what?
[ He asks as if it's any of his business. ]
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sorry for the delay, no hard feelings if you want to drop this or do something new!
no worries! things have been hectic with the announcement
➥ zenitsu; mingle overflow;
[ Nothing but time? God, Mista hopes not. ]
You think so? Guess you're not worried about being stuck here for long...
[ It's not really a question. Maybe Zenitsu a weirdo that is looking forward to this strange journey? He's not sure yet, but there's still more to learn about his new companion. It's his turn to come up with something, he hums thoughtfully before settling on one. ]
Okay, never have I ever cut my own hair...
[ He may or may not be eyeing zenitsu's wild hair. without his hat, mista's hair has a dark, natural curl to it, who knows why he keeps it hidden. ]
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[ if he gets to keep that information, anyway. he's not entirely sure if that's the cast, but he really hopes it is.
the mention of hair has him lifting his hand to his own, fingering the end of one ombre strand before he takes a drink. ]
I don't often, it doesn't really grow much past this. But sometimes it gets a little... scraggly.
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[ There may not be a challenge for him to answer, but he nurses his drink for just a moment. That makes two of them, being stuck here when there are far more important things to be dealing with back home. ]
Sorry, but what exactly are you learning here that you can take back home and make use of?
[ How to play sexy card games? ]
➥ luffy; mingle overflow;
[ Mista laughs just a little, nodding along with him. ]
Yeah, could definitely be worse. Better than when I got here, at least, that's gotta count for something...
[ he has to think about his answer, however, frowning thoughtfully. technically he hasn't exactly lost a fight, but he can think of a few that would have gone differently if it weren't for giorno's intervention. Finally, he drinks. ]
Sometimes it takes teamwork, probably would have died more than once if I'd gone it alone.
[ It makes him miss home even more than he already does, but he tries not to dwell. ]
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The comment about teamwork is a thoughtful one, Luffy conceding with a tilt of his head and a grin.)
Good point! If my friends hadn't been there at the beginning, who knows what would have happened? (In all honesty the fight wouldn't have happened, Luffy would never have made it far enough to get into the situation and he takes a sip of his own drink, not too fussed about the rules of the game in the long run.) You have a crew?
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[ Something about that makes Mista smile. He's always seen them as more of a team, but crew makes it sound even more dynamic. ]
Yeah. Yeah, I do. If it weren't for them I don't know where I'd be either. Probably still in prison or something...?
[ He poses it as a question, only because he isn't sure. Would he still be there? Would he be dead? Who knows. ]
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