IC CONTACT | Mask or Menace

[animated]

"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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[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?

[animated]

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?

[animated]

It's called Animation, thank you very much.

[nostalgiabomb]

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

[animated]

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.

[animated]

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.

[animated]

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?

[animated]

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.

[animated]

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.

[nostalgiabomb]

Good. Next question then.

[ And now he turns, propping an elbow on the counter as he leans in. His voice is low when he speaks, his smile crooked. ]

My place or yours?

[ they are both, in fact, terrible options. ]

[animated]

I'm going to answer your question with one of my own: How many roommates do you have and how likely are they to be home?

[nostalgiabomb]

Three. Teenagers -- so who the hell knows.

[animated]

I've got four. Well, five if you count the dog.

Sooo, your place is probably the better bet.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ but... the dog........ ]

Why, Charles, why the concern? Worried someone might interrupt our movie-watching?