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]

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?

[animated]

You do remember the part where Ken and Bull like to spar in the living room, right?

[nostalgiabomb]

-- They're still doin' that? And Ken hasn't been skewered yet?

... Huh. Good for the kid.

[animated]

So far I haven't had to call a healer or take anyone to the hospital, so I consider that a win.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He tilts his head, lips pursing as if impressed. ]

My place it is, then, once we've finished up.

[ And not for the first time, he thinks how sorely he needs a place of his own. ]

[animated]

Sounds like a plan to me. One of these days I'll have to introduce you to a newer movie in return.

[nostalgiabomb]

Careful there, Maxwell. Might just hold you to that.

[ Assuming, of course, that this night doesn't end horribly and awkwardly. ]

[animated]

[ Dryly, ] Oh no. Darn. How dreadful. I take it back.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He shrugs his shoulders. ]

Probably for the best, man. You don't wanna be throwin' those invitations out there, in case you've gotta honor 'em.

[animated]

Ah, when will I ever learn.

But really, I like hanging out with you. I'd think that was obvious by now.

[nostalgiabomb]

Obvious? Maybe. Wise? Probably not.

[ He gives Charlie a once over, smirking all the while. ]

I dunno, man. You seem pretty straitlaced, and I'm not exactly the kinda guy you bring home to Mom and Pops. What're you lookin' for, here?

[animated]

This- [ he motions to his... all of him ] -is a carefully cultivated image. I'm going to be around for another... hundred and fifty years or so. I don't want to give people a reason to look twice.

Also, who says I want to bring you home to mom and pops?

[nostalgiabomb]

Oh? Then what exactly am I bringing you home for, Maxwell?

[animated]

Well, I guess that's entirely up to you, isn't it?

[nostalgiabomb]

I'm only usin' you for the wholesome image, tell you the truth. Once this night is over? I'm gonna go out trollin' for some hot little number in skintight leather, covered in piercings.