IC CONTACT | Mask or Menace

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"Hey, you've reached Charlie Maxwell. Leave me a message. Or just text me. I might get back to you faster that way."

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[ dryly: ] Boy. You sure know how to make a guy feel special.

[ and after a sigh: ] Charles Oliver Maxwell- [ there's a slight pause, because he knows this is the part that he's going to get flak for. He usually does. ] -the Third.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ Peter is silent for a long while.

'Cause, you know. No big deal. "Oliver" is a neat middle name, yep.

... but, nope, he breaks, snorting. ]

You're for real a the Third?

[animated]

[ Ah. There it is. ]

Remember the whole "build a legacy, pass down the magic" thing I mentioned?

[nostalgiabomb]

Yeah, but I didn't realize wizards were so busy that they couldn't at least come up with some new names.

[animated]

[ He gives a shrug ] I think it was more for the purpose of like... brand recognition than anything.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He snorts, but he has the good sense to not ask anything further. ]

Man. I remember you bein' a kid, and that name was way too big for you. What age did you finally grow into it, anyway? Twelve? Thirteen?

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I'd say twelve-ish. That's when wizards start to study their Specialization, so I had to sober up and "act like a Maxwell".

[nostalgiabomb]

Yeah? Your specialization bein' "make mops clean the cobblestone for me," right?

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It's called Animation, thank you very much.

[nostalgiabomb]

"Sorcerer's Apprentice." I hear you loud and clear.

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Oh please. I don't mean to brag, but I could enchant circles around Mickey Mouse.

[nostalgiabomb]

Those are some seriously strong words, Maxwell, and I'm not sure if I'm the kinda guy that can just stand back and watch as you smack talk my good friend, Mickey.

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Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you two were pals. I'll keep my comments to myself.

[nostalgiabomb]

Yeah, dude. Mickey's my bro. Me and him? [ He holds up his hand, crossing his fingers. ] Like this.

[animated]

I didn't mean to speak ill of a friend of yours like that.

... But seriously, I haven't had a household object turn on me yet so.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ Sagely, ] They're planning a coup.

Can I have your stuff when they overthrow you?

[animated]

Wow. Thanks for having my back, Peter.

[nostalgiabomb]

Hey, man. I'm not a magician like you -- battling plates and forks and mops is totally out of my league.

[animated]

Ah, the mighty Star-Lord. Bested by tableware and cleaning supplies.

[nostalgiabomb]

Always. They're my greatest foe, and I'm man enough to admit it.

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I'l be sure to keep you away from Beauty and the Beast, then.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ 1991, alas. ]

--That's the fairytale, right? Big ugly guy falls in love with a hot chick?

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Yeah. It was made into a Disney movie in the early 90's. There's talking dinnerware, so you had better keep your distance.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ His face pinches in a look of distaste. ]

Blugh. That one's definitely not goin' on the list.

Speaking of -- I tracked down a copy of Singin' in the Rain, if you were still interested.

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In all seriousness, it should go on the list because it's amazing. [ It occurs to him that Peter missed the entire Disney renaissance and that is a tragedy. He makes a mental note to remedy that ]

Did you really? I'm definitely in.