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(Mango’s voice comes through the radio, sounding bored)

-Hey Trix, you free?-

@mangomisfit-kjrp

"Hey. Yeah, I'm free! Just painting."

The sound of a brush scraping against the bottom of a paint tin can be heard.

-I don’t suppose you could come over?-

(Mango asks, but doesn’t expect a yes)

"Yeah, actually... I should be able to come over. Let me just put my painting up to dry."

-Thank you.-

(Mango sighs to aemself, cutting off)

Mango gets to the bar, in a pair of black jeans and their favorite green flannel, with some well-worn boots on.

(Banana opens the door for them)

Hey- Mango told me to wait for you. Ae’re in their room.

(Banana is wearing a banana split print set of trousers and a green frilly blouse. Mango’s sat up in bed upstairs, wearing a red sweater and ugly pink sweatpants- one ankle bandaged in a splint)

"Thanks. You shiny?" Trix offers a smile, stepping inside.

Hanging in there.

(Boom manages a smile)

Your friend works well. Your recommendation couldn’t have been better, by the way.

Trix smiles proudly. "Good to hear he's still got it."

Certainly does.

(Banana opens the little bar cover so Trix can head upstairs)

(Mango’s voice comes through the radio, sounding bored)

-Hey Trix, you free?-

@mangomisfit-kjrp

"Hey. Yeah, I'm free! Just painting."

The sound of a brush scraping against the bottom of a paint tin can be heard.

-I don’t suppose you could come over?-

(Mango asks, but doesn’t expect a yes)

"Yeah, actually... I should be able to come over. Let me just put my painting up to dry."

-Thank you.-

(Mango sighs to aemself, cutting off)

Mango gets to the bar, in a pair of black jeans and their favorite green flannel, with some well-worn boots on.

(Banana opens the door for them)

Hey- Mango told me to wait for you. Ae’re in their room.

(Banana is wearing a banana split print set of trousers and a green frilly blouse. Mango’s sat up in bed upstairs, wearing a red sweater and ugly pink sweatpants- one ankle bandaged in a splint)

"Thanks. You shiny?" Trix offers a smile, stepping inside.

Hanging in there.

(Boom manages a smile)

Your friend works well. Your recommendation couldn’t have been better, by the way.

(Mango’s voice comes through the radio, sounding bored)

-Hey Trix, you free?-

@mangomisfit-kjrp

"Hey. Yeah, I'm free! Just painting."

The sound of a brush scraping against the bottom of a paint tin can be heard.

-I don’t suppose you could come over?-

(Mango asks, but doesn’t expect a yes)

"Yeah, actually... I should be able to come over. Let me just put my painting up to dry."

-Thank you.-

(Mango sighs to aemself, cutting off)

Mango gets to the bar, in a pair of black jeans and their favorite green flannel, with some well-worn boots on.

(Banana opens the door for them)

Hey- Mango told me to wait for you. Ae’re in their room.

(Banana is wearing a banana split print set of trousers and a green frilly blouse. Mango’s sat up in bed upstairs, wearing a red sweater and ugly pink sweatpants- one ankle bandaged in a splint)

soull-blast

i've decided i like races.

watchin people go fast is weirdly entertaining.

i wasn't expecting this.

It’s entertaining for us racers too!

If anyone else out here’s had a long week, come down to the Daiquiri Bar- 40% off all alcoholic drinks and 50% off all non alcoholic beverages!

#kjrp

Trix is standing next to their black and green sportsbike with the number 20 painted, on a high from winning. They've just taken their helmet off, running a hand through their hair as they take a glance at the road burn on their shin with a shrug. They seem happy, readjusting their jacket.

@motor-trix

(Having come in third, they’re damn happy with aemself. Ae are ecstatic to see Trix win their first race too, walking over with dancer like lunges and unzipping aer jacket- a dark pink flannel shirt underneath)

That was a fantastic win!

"Thanks! That was *shiny*!" Trix looks absolutely elated. "You did good!"

Thank you!

(Misfit grins, pulling up aer jeans- one leg a plain red denim, the other a yellow plaid)

Winning is one of the best feelings- the first ones unforgettable!

Trix reaches down to adjust their pant leg, the jeans baggy and covered in green contrast stitches.

"Witch, it was great." Trix nods rapidly.

You did amazing!

(Ae grin, watching Pincer come over)

Do you want to come and celebrate?

Trix smiles. "Sure, I'd be down for that."

Hell yea!

(Pincer walks up then)

If you’re celebrating, d’you want a lift back to our bar?

"That'd be shiny." They nod. "I'll just put my bike up."

Alrigh’!

(Pincer heads to wait by the car, and Mango heads to the garage)

Trix sets their bike in the garage with the helmet, grabbing their bag.

(Ae do the same, changing into an orangey red flannel jacket)

Ready to go? … you won’t get caught, right)

(They figured this was secretive for a reason)

Trix sheds their motor jacket and sets it on their bike, in a black and sage green tank top with little bone designs on it.

Trix doesn't seem too panicked over the question. "Nah, I won't get caught." They shake their head. "Ready when you are."

(Ae seems to realise that they picked a second layer of flannel, and just roll aer eyes at themself before swapping the flannel for a sleeveless red-green gradient jacket instead)

Let’s go then.

Trix follows aem with a smile.

(Both back seat doors are open when they walk up, with a bag of things blocking the front seat)

You both got what ya need?

Trix nods. "Mhm!"

(Mango gets in one side, while Pince turns on the radio)

I think Coconut got some of that nice bread from the old movies baking, so we have something good to eat.

Hell yea! That stuffs great!

"Ooh, that's nice." Trix smiles.

It’s so good!

(Mango sounds very excited about the stuff)

Okay- lets go.

(Pincer starts to drive)

Trix sits back in their seat.

(The drive takes them through to zone 3, and eventually they pull up outside the place with a neon Japanese sign out front)

You kids head inside- I’ve got a friend to check on.

"Looks shiny. Thank you for the ride." Trix smiles, getting out and waiting for Mango.

(Pineapple nods and departs once Mango climbs out, heading off. Misfit looks toward the car for a moment before heading in- noise from regular bar goers filling the air)

Trix follows, taking a deep breath.

The atmosphere is both familiar and a little anxiety-inducing, memories of barhopping with their old crew rushing back.

"This is nice." Trix smiles faintly.

It’s home.

(Ae gesture to the small table next to the bar that’s empty despite being so close to alcohol)

I sketch there sometimes. It’s mostly theatre things and designs for tattoos… usually I just read plays and old books.

"What plays do you tend to read?" They move hair out of their face.

All sorts- couple by Priestley, one by W. Russell, T. Williams, and a lot of Greek tragedies. I love those the most… art has always existed.

(They smile enthusiastically)

We can sit at that table if you like.

"Those sound cool! Greek tragedies always interested me... Never ended up reading many." Trix comments, before smiling. "Sure!"

I have some on loan from Cabaret, her collection is ginormous.

(Ae smile and start heading towards the bar to get to that table)

Double Dive, a large, gruff guy with muted blue hair he keeps in a bun, is making drinks. His beard is stubbly at best, died the same color as his hair.

"Holy shit. Is that Double Dive?" They ask Mango.

(They look at the bar and see the new guy)

I think so… I haven’t actually spoken to the guy.

"Don't worry, he's real sweet." Trix shrugs.

I don’t doubt it, I just… don’t speak easily.

(Ae smile almost embarrassed)

"Oh! That's fair." They nod, a little reassuring smile on their face.

Mm.

(Ae end up by the bar, passing them a menu)

Pick something?

"Thank you." Trix smiles, looking it over. "Hmm. Could I try the Pincer?" They fish out their small bag of carbons.

(Mango pushes the small bag away and gets aer own carbons out)

Sounds good- I’ll have the Misfit as usual.

"That'll be 10." Dive responds kindly, reaching for the cups.

(They pass over the carbons, standing a step back from the bar. The regulars don’t crowd Misfit, knowing well enough to give aem space)

Double makes and slides over the drinks.

"There you go!" He smiles. "Oh— and it's nice to see you, Trix."

They smile wide. "Nice to see you, too, Double."

Thank you.

(Ae stay mostly quiet, holding the drinks carefully)

"No problem. Let me know if you need anything else." He nods with another kind smile before serving to another customer.

(Ae manage a polite nod before sitting down at their table with the drinks)

How do you know them again?

"Double? He's an old friend. I ran with a different crew than I'm in now, and we frequented his old bar a lot." They smile.

I don’t think I’ve ever been to another bar… I’ve been to Hyper Thrust, but only during the day.

(Ae nod, taking a long sip of their drink)

How long have you been with your crew?

"Uhhh... Mmmm. It's probably been about 4 years." Trix sips their drink. "...You guys make really nice drinks."

Thank you! My unc designed that one

"It's nice and calm here, too..." Trix comments, sipping.

It usually is- I don’t really go anywhere else, so I don’t have anything to sorta compare it to…

(Mango drinks half of aer mocktail in one go)

Trix nods, quietly drinking for a moment. "The last one I had been in was rowdy."

Rowdy like loud, or…

(Mango trails off as ae realise maybe they shouldn’t ask, looking down)

"Yeah, definitely loud. But also a bit of a rough crowd." Trix shrugs, not seeming to mind the question too much.

Ah… I usually manage to avoid the ones at Hyper Thrust. But I also usually manage not to be there late enough for them.

(Ae sigh)

They nod. "That makes sense..."

A pause.

"So... I'm assuming you and your crew own this place?"

It’s Boom and Cracks place- but we all take care of it.

(Ae smile)

Been running it since they split from the main Fireball crew, I think.

Trix nods along, barely understanding half of that. "Cool!"

It’s super cool- it’s nice on karaoke nights too. Nice to see people come together and have a little fun.

"You guys have karaoke nights? That's awesome." Trix smiles.

"Double's old bar had a few pool tables that I got good at.." They seem almost reminiscent.

"Got any good singers that frequent karaoke nights?"

Nana wants a pool table, but they’re difficult to find- we have a friend that knows someone who can wood carve, but… we never get round to asking.

(Mango thinks about it)

I usually start us off. Cabs really good… I don’t know most of them.

"Mm... I dunno where you would get any.. I actually don't know where Double got his." Trix shrugs. "Cool! Karaoke night sounds interesting."

It is interesting- probably the night I’m up the longest.

(Boom walks up to the table then, ruffling Mango’s hair)

I hear someone won their first race?

"Yeah." Trix smiles, still ecstatic they won.

Well, congratulations! I reckon it was quite the thrill, huh?

(Boom places two squares of a baked good on the table)

Here- baked them myself.

"Thank you." Trix takes a small bite. "That's good."

She makes that stuff taste amazing.

(Mango actually takes a few bites, smiling at Banana)

Can I get you anything else while I’m here?

"I think I'm okay. Thank you." Trix smiles at Banana.

#motor-trix #kjrp #mangomisfit kjrp #bananaboom kjrp

I’m behind the bar if you need anything.

(She smiles, before walking away. Mango just grins)

She’s going racing tomorrow.

@motor-trix

That was a fantastic win!

"Thanks! That was *shiny*!" Trix looks absolutely elated. "You did good!"

Thank you!

(Misfit grins, pulling up aer jeans- one leg a plain red denim, the other a yellow plaid)

Winning is one of the best feelings- the first ones unforgettable!

Trix reaches down to adjust their pant leg, the jeans baggy and covered in green contrast stitches.

"Witch, it was great." Trix nods rapidly.

You did amazing!

(Ae grin, watching Pincer come over)

Do you want to come and celebrate?

Trix smiles. "Sure, I'd be down for that."

Hell yea!

(Pincer walks up then)

If you’re celebrating, d’you want a lift back to our bar?

"That'd be shiny." They nod. "I'll just put my bike up."

Alrigh’!

(Pincer heads to wait by the car, and Mango heads to the garage)

Trix sets their bike in the garage with the helmet, grabbing their bag.

(Ae do the same, changing into an orangey red flannel jacket)

Ready to go? … you won’t get caught, right)

(They figured this was secretive for a reason)

Trix sheds their motor jacket and sets it on their bike, in a black and sage green tank top with little bone designs on it.

Trix doesn't seem too panicked over the question. "Nah, I won't get caught." They shake their head. "Ready when you are."

(Ae seems to realise that they picked a second layer of flannel, and just roll aer eyes at themself before swapping the flannel for a sleeveless red-green gradient jacket instead)

Let’s go then.

Trix follows aem with a smile.

(Both back seat doors are open when they walk up, with a bag of things blocking the front seat)

You both got what ya need?

Trix nods. "Mhm!"

(Mango gets in one side, while Pince turns on the radio)

I think Coconut got some of that nice bread from the old movies baking, so we have something good to eat.

Hell yea! That stuffs great!

"Ooh, that's nice." Trix smiles.

It’s so good!

(Mango sounds very excited about the stuff)

Okay- lets go.

(Pincer starts to drive)

Trix sits back in their seat.

(The drive takes them through to zone 3, and eventually they pull up outside the place with a neon Japanese sign out front)

You kids head inside- I’ve got a friend to check on.

"Looks shiny. Thank you for the ride." Trix smiles, getting out and waiting for Mango.

(Pineapple nods and departs once Mango climbs out, heading off. Misfit looks toward the car for a moment before heading in- noise from regular bar goers filling the air)

Trix follows, taking a deep breath.

The atmosphere is both familiar and a little anxiety-inducing, memories of barhopping with their old crew rushing back.

"This is nice." Trix smiles faintly.

It’s home.

(Ae gesture to the small table next to the bar that’s empty despite being so close to alcohol)

I sketch there sometimes. It’s mostly theatre things and designs for tattoos… usually I just read plays and old books.

"What plays do you tend to read?" They move hair out of their face.

All sorts- couple by Priestley, one by W. Russell, T. Williams, and a lot of Greek tragedies. I love those the most… art has always existed.

(They smile enthusiastically)

We can sit at that table if you like.

"Those sound cool! Greek tragedies always interested me... Never ended up reading many." Trix comments, before smiling. "Sure!"

I have some on loan from Cabaret, her collection is ginormous.

(Ae smile and start heading towards the bar to get to that table)

Double Dive, a large, gruff guy with muted blue hair he keeps in a bun, is making drinks. His beard is stubbly at best, died the same color as his hair.

"Holy shit. Is that Double Dive?" They ask Mango.

(They look at the bar and see the new guy)

I think so… I haven’t actually spoken to the guy.

"Don't worry, he's real sweet." Trix shrugs.

I don’t doubt it, I just… don’t speak easily.

(Ae smile almost embarrassed)

"Oh! That's fair." They nod, a little reassuring smile on their face.

Mm.

(Ae end up by the bar, passing them a menu)

Pick something?

"Thank you." Trix smiles, looking it over. "Hmm. Could I try the Pincer?" They fish out their small bag of carbons.

(Mango pushes the small bag away and gets aer own carbons out)

Sounds good- I’ll have the Misfit as usual.

"That'll be 10." Dive responds kindly, reaching for the cups.

(They pass over the carbons, standing a step back from the bar. The regulars don’t crowd Misfit, knowing well enough to give aem space)

Double makes and slides over the drinks.

"There you go!" He smiles. "Oh— and it's nice to see you, Trix."

They smile wide. "Nice to see you, too, Double."

Thank you.

(Ae stay mostly quiet, holding the drinks carefully)

"No problem. Let me know if you need anything else." He nods with another kind smile before serving to another customer.

(Ae manage a polite nod before sitting down at their table with the drinks)

How do you know them again?

"Double? He's an old friend. I ran with a different crew than I'm in now, and we frequented his old bar a lot." They smile.

I don’t think I’ve ever been to another bar… I’ve been to Hyper Thrust, but only during the day.

(Ae nod, taking a long sip of their drink)

How long have you been with your crew?

"Uhhh... Mmmm. It's probably been about 4 years." Trix sips their drink. "...You guys make really nice drinks."

Thank you! My unc designed that one

"It's nice and calm here, too..." Trix comments, sipping.

It usually is- I don’t really go anywhere else, so I don’t have anything to sorta compare it to…

(Mango drinks half of aer mocktail in one go)

Trix nods, quietly drinking for a moment. "The last one I had been in was rowdy."

Rowdy like loud, or…

(Mango trails off as ae realise maybe they shouldn’t ask, looking down)

"Yeah, definitely loud. But also a bit of a rough crowd." Trix shrugs, not seeming to mind the question too much.

Ah… I usually manage to avoid the ones at Hyper Thrust. But I also usually manage not to be there late enough for them.

(Ae sigh)

They nod. "That makes sense..."

A pause.

"So... I'm assuming you and your crew own this place?"

It’s Boom and Cracks place- but we all take care of it.

(Ae smile)

Been running it since they split from the main Fireball crew, I think.

Trix nods along, barely understanding half of that. "Cool!"

It’s super cool- it’s nice on karaoke nights too. Nice to see people come together and have a little fun.

"You guys have karaoke nights? That's awesome." Trix smiles.

"Double's old bar had a few pool tables that I got good at.." They seem almost reminiscent.

"Got any good singers that frequent karaoke nights?"

Nana wants a pool table, but they’re difficult to find- we have a friend that knows someone who can wood carve, but… we never get round to asking.

(Mango thinks about it)

I usually start us off. Cabs really good… I don’t know most of them.

"Mm... I dunno where you would get any.. I actually don't know where Double got his." Trix shrugs. "Cool! Karaoke night sounds interesting."

It is interesting- probably the night I’m up the longest.

(Boom walks up to the table then, ruffling Mango’s hair)

I hear someone won their first race?

"Yeah." Trix smiles, still ecstatic they won.

Well, congratulations! I reckon it was quite the thrill, huh?

(Boom places two squares of a baked good on the table)

Here- baked them myself.

"Thank you." Trix takes a small bite. "That's good."

She makes that stuff taste amazing.

(Mango actually takes a few bites, smiling at Banana)

Can I get you anything else while I’m here?

@motor-trix

That was a fantastic win!

"Thanks! That was *shiny*!" Trix looks absolutely elated. "You did good!"

Thank you!

(Misfit grins, pulling up aer jeans- one leg a plain red denim, the other a yellow plaid)

Winning is one of the best feelings- the first ones unforgettable!

Trix reaches down to adjust their pant leg, the jeans baggy and covered in green contrast stitches.

"Witch, it was great." Trix nods rapidly.

You did amazing!

(Ae grin, watching Pincer come over)

Do you want to come and celebrate?

Trix smiles. "Sure, I'd be down for that."

Hell yea!

(Pincer walks up then)

If you’re celebrating, d’you want a lift back to our bar?

"That'd be shiny." They nod. "I'll just put my bike up."

Alrigh’!

(Pincer heads to wait by the car, and Mango heads to the garage)

Trix sets their bike in the garage with the helmet, grabbing their bag.

(Ae do the same, changing into an orangey red flannel jacket)

Ready to go? … you won’t get caught, right)

(They figured this was secretive for a reason)

Trix sheds their motor jacket and sets it on their bike, in a black and sage green tank top with little bone designs on it.

Trix doesn't seem too panicked over the question. "Nah, I won't get caught." They shake their head. "Ready when you are."

(Ae seems to realise that they picked a second layer of flannel, and just roll aer eyes at themself before swapping the flannel for a sleeveless red-green gradient jacket instead)

Let’s go then.

Trix follows aem with a smile.

(Both back seat doors are open when they walk up, with a bag of things blocking the front seat)

You both got what ya need?

Trix nods. "Mhm!"

(Mango gets in one side, while Pince turns on the radio)

I think Coconut got some of that nice bread from the old movies baking, so we have something good to eat.

Hell yea! That stuffs great!

"Ooh, that's nice." Trix smiles.

It’s so good!

(Mango sounds very excited about the stuff)

Okay- lets go.

(Pincer starts to drive)

Trix sits back in their seat.

(The drive takes them through to zone 3, and eventually they pull up outside the place with a neon Japanese sign out front)

You kids head inside- I’ve got a friend to check on.

"Looks shiny. Thank you for the ride." Trix smiles, getting out and waiting for Mango.

(Pineapple nods and departs once Mango climbs out, heading off. Misfit looks toward the car for a moment before heading in- noise from regular bar goers filling the air)

Trix follows, taking a deep breath.

The atmosphere is both familiar and a little anxiety-inducing, memories of barhopping with their old crew rushing back.

"This is nice." Trix smiles faintly.

It’s home.

(Ae gesture to the small table next to the bar that’s empty despite being so close to alcohol)

I sketch there sometimes. It’s mostly theatre things and designs for tattoos… usually I just read plays and old books.

"What plays do you tend to read?" They move hair out of their face.

All sorts- couple by Priestley, one by W. Russell, T. Williams, and a lot of Greek tragedies. I love those the most… art has always existed.

(They smile enthusiastically)

We can sit at that table if you like.

"Those sound cool! Greek tragedies always interested me... Never ended up reading many." Trix comments, before smiling. "Sure!"

I have some on loan from Cabaret, her collection is ginormous.

(Ae smile and start heading towards the bar to get to that table)

Double Dive, a large, gruff guy with muted blue hair he keeps in a bun, is making drinks. His beard is stubbly at best, died the same color as his hair.

"Holy shit. Is that Double Dive?" They ask Mango.

(They look at the bar and see the new guy)

I think so… I haven’t actually spoken to the guy.

"Don't worry, he's real sweet." Trix shrugs.

I don’t doubt it, I just… don’t speak easily.

(Ae smile almost embarrassed)

"Oh! That's fair." They nod, a little reassuring smile on their face.

Mm.

(Ae end up by the bar, passing them a menu)

Pick something?

"Thank you." Trix smiles, looking it over. "Hmm. Could I try the Pincer?" They fish out their small bag of carbons.

(Mango pushes the small bag away and gets aer own carbons out)

Sounds good- I’ll have the Misfit as usual.

"That'll be 10." Dive responds kindly, reaching for the cups.

(They pass over the carbons, standing a step back from the bar. The regulars don’t crowd Misfit, knowing well enough to give aem space)

Double makes and slides over the drinks.

"There you go!" He smiles. "Oh— and it's nice to see you, Trix."

They smile wide. "Nice to see you, too, Double."

Thank you.

(Ae stay mostly quiet, holding the drinks carefully)

"No problem. Let me know if you need anything else." He nods with another kind smile before serving to another customer.

(Ae manage a polite nod before sitting down at their table with the drinks)

How do you know them again?

"Double? He's an old friend. I ran with a different crew than I'm in now, and we frequented his old bar a lot." They smile.

I don’t think I’ve ever been to another bar… I’ve been to Hyper Thrust, but only during the day.

(Ae nod, taking a long sip of their drink)

How long have you been with your crew?

"Uhhh... Mmmm. It's probably been about 4 years." Trix sips their drink. "...You guys make really nice drinks."

Thank you! My unc designed that one

"It's nice and calm here, too..." Trix comments, sipping.

It usually is- I don’t really go anywhere else, so I don’t have anything to sorta compare it to…

(Mango drinks half of aer mocktail in one go)

Trix nods, quietly drinking for a moment. "The last one I had been in was rowdy."

Rowdy like loud, or…

(Mango trails off as ae realise maybe they shouldn’t ask, looking down)

"Yeah, definitely loud. But also a bit of a rough crowd." Trix shrugs, not seeming to mind the question too much.

Ah… I usually manage to avoid the ones at Hyper Thrust. But I also usually manage not to be there late enough for them.

(Ae sigh)

They nod. "That makes sense..."

A pause.

"So... I'm assuming you and your crew own this place?"

It’s Boom and Cracks place- but we all take care of it.

(Ae smile)

Been running it since they split from the main Fireball crew, I think.

Trix nods along, barely understanding half of that. "Cool!"

It’s super cool- it’s nice on karaoke nights too. Nice to see people come together and have a little fun.

"You guys have karaoke nights? That's awesome." Trix smiles.

"Double's old bar had a few pool tables that I got good at.." They seem almost reminiscent.

"Got any good singers that frequent karaoke nights?"

Nana wants a pool table, but they’re difficult to find- we have a friend that knows someone who can wood carve, but… we never get round to asking.

(Mango thinks about it)

I usually start us off. Cabs really good… I don’t know most of them.

"Mm... I dunno where you would get any.. I actually don't know where Double got his." Trix shrugs. "Cool! Karaoke night sounds interesting."

It is interesting- probably the night I’m up the longest.

(Boom walks up to the table then, ruffling Mango’s hair)

I hear someone won their first race?

"Yeah." Trix smiles, still ecstatic they won.

Well, congratulations! I reckon it was quite the thrill, huh?

(Boom places two squares of a baked good on the table)

Here- baked them myself.

@motor-trix

That was a fantastic win!

"Thanks! That was *shiny*!" Trix looks absolutely elated. "You did good!"

Thank you!

(Misfit grins, pulling up aer jeans- one leg a plain red denim, the other a yellow plaid)

Winning is one of the best feelings- the first ones unforgettable!

Trix reaches down to adjust their pant leg, the jeans baggy and covered in green contrast stitches.

"Witch, it was great." Trix nods rapidly.

You did amazing!

(Ae grin, watching Pincer come over)

Do you want to come and celebrate?

Trix smiles. "Sure, I'd be down for that."

Hell yea!

(Pincer walks up then)

If you’re celebrating, d’you want a lift back to our bar?

"That'd be shiny." They nod. "I'll just put my bike up."

Alrigh’!

(Pincer heads to wait by the car, and Mango heads to the garage)

Trix sets their bike in the garage with the helmet, grabbing their bag.

(Ae do the same, changing into an orangey red flannel jacket)

Ready to go? … you won’t get caught, right)

(They figured this was secretive for a reason)

Trix sheds their motor jacket and sets it on their bike, in a black and sage green tank top with little bone designs on it.

Trix doesn't seem too panicked over the question. "Nah, I won't get caught." They shake their head. "Ready when you are."

(Ae seems to realise that they picked a second layer of flannel, and just roll aer eyes at themself before swapping the flannel for a sleeveless red-green gradient jacket instead)

Let’s go then.

Trix follows aem with a smile.

(Both back seat doors are open when they walk up, with a bag of things blocking the front seat)

You both got what ya need?

Trix nods. "Mhm!"

(Mango gets in one side, while Pince turns on the radio)

I think Coconut got some of that nice bread from the old movies baking, so we have something good to eat.

Hell yea! That stuffs great!

"Ooh, that's nice." Trix smiles.

It’s so good!

(Mango sounds very excited about the stuff)

Okay- lets go.

(Pincer starts to drive)

Trix sits back in their seat.

(The drive takes them through to zone 3, and eventually they pull up outside the place with a neon Japanese sign out front)

You kids head inside- I’ve got a friend to check on.

"Looks shiny. Thank you for the ride." Trix smiles, getting out and waiting for Mango.

(Pineapple nods and departs once Mango climbs out, heading off. Misfit looks toward the car for a moment before heading in- noise from regular bar goers filling the air)

Trix follows, taking a deep breath.

The atmosphere is both familiar and a little anxiety-inducing, memories of barhopping with their old crew rushing back.

"This is nice." Trix smiles faintly.

It’s home.

(Ae gesture to the small table next to the bar that’s empty despite being so close to alcohol)

I sketch there sometimes. It’s mostly theatre things and designs for tattoos… usually I just read plays and old books.

"What plays do you tend to read?" They move hair out of their face.

All sorts- couple by Priestley, one by W. Russell, T. Williams, and a lot of Greek tragedies. I love those the most… art has always existed.

(They smile enthusiastically)

We can sit at that table if you like.

"Those sound cool! Greek tragedies always interested me... Never ended up reading many." Trix comments, before smiling. "Sure!"

I have some on loan from Cabaret, her collection is ginormous.

(Ae smile and start heading towards the bar to get to that table)

Double Dive, a large, gruff guy with muted blue hair he keeps in a bun, is making drinks. His beard is stubbly at best, died the same color as his hair.

"Holy shit. Is that Double Dive?" They ask Mango.

(They look at the bar and see the new guy)

I think so… I haven’t actually spoken to the guy.

"Don't worry, he's real sweet." Trix shrugs.

I don’t doubt it, I just… don’t speak easily.

(Ae smile almost embarrassed)

"Oh! That's fair." They nod, a little reassuring smile on their face.

Mm.

(Ae end up by the bar, passing them a menu)

Pick something?

"Thank you." Trix smiles, looking it over. "Hmm. Could I try the Pincer?" They fish out their small bag of carbons.

(Mango pushes the small bag away and gets aer own carbons out)

Sounds good- I’ll have the Misfit as usual.

"That'll be 10." Dive responds kindly, reaching for the cups.

(They pass over the carbons, standing a step back from the bar. The regulars don’t crowd Misfit, knowing well enough to give aem space)

Double makes and slides over the drinks.

"There you go!" He smiles. "Oh— and it's nice to see you, Trix."

They smile wide. "Nice to see you, too, Double."

Thank you.

(Ae stay mostly quiet, holding the drinks carefully)

"No problem. Let me know if you need anything else." He nods with another kind smile before serving to another customer.

(Ae manage a polite nod before sitting down at their table with the drinks)

How do you know them again?

"Double? He's an old friend. I ran with a different crew than I'm in now, and we frequented his old bar a lot." They smile.

I don’t think I’ve ever been to another bar… I’ve been to Hyper Thrust, but only during the day.

(Ae nod, taking a long sip of their drink)

How long have you been with your crew?

"Uhhh... Mmmm. It's probably been about 4 years." Trix sips their drink. "...You guys make really nice drinks."

Thank you! My unc designed that one

"It's nice and calm here, too..." Trix comments, sipping.

It usually is- I don’t really go anywhere else, so I don’t have anything to sorta compare it to…

(Mango drinks half of aer mocktail in one go)

Trix nods, quietly drinking for a moment. "The last one I had been in was rowdy."

Rowdy like loud, or…

(Mango trails off as ae realise maybe they shouldn’t ask, looking down)

"Yeah, definitely loud. But also a bit of a rough crowd." Trix shrugs, not seeming to mind the question too much.

Ah… I usually manage to avoid the ones at Hyper Thrust. But I also usually manage not to be there late enough for them.

(Ae sigh)

They nod. "That makes sense..."

A pause.

"So... I'm assuming you and your crew own this place?"

It’s Boom and Cracks place- but we all take care of it.

(Ae smile)

Been running it since they split from the main Fireball crew, I think.

Trix nods along, barely understanding half of that. "Cool!"

It’s super cool- it’s nice on karaoke nights too. Nice to see people come together and have a little fun.

"You guys have karaoke nights? That's awesome." Trix smiles.

"Double's old bar had a few pool tables that I got good at.." They seem almost reminiscent.

"Got any good singers that frequent karaoke nights?"

Nana wants a pool table, but they’re difficult to find- we have a friend that knows someone who can wood carve, but… we never get round to asking.

(Mango thinks about it)

I usually start us off. Cabs really good… I don’t know most of them.

"Mm... I dunno where you would get any.. I actually don't know where Double got his." Trix shrugs. "Cool! Karaoke night sounds interesting."

It is interesting- probably the night I’m up the longest.

(Boom walks up to the table then, ruffling Mango’s hair)

I hear someone won their first race?

Is the bar still having karaoke Fridays? It’s been a while since I was able to visit…

We are! Coconut still runs them too!

#kjrp

Cocktails are two for twelve carbons tonight at the Daiquiri Bar!

#kjrp

-Is this Double Dive?-

(Banana calls over the radio, sounding calm enough)

@bananaboom-kjrp

"You got it. What can I do ya for?"

The man's voice is a little rough, but he sounds nice enough.

-My name’s Banana Boom, you may have been expecting my broadcast… about helping at the Daiquiri Bar?-

"Ah! You must be Trix's friend. Sure, what do you need help with?"

-Aer sorta parent, but yes. I need help behind the bar, keeping an eye on the place… basically management. I hear you have experience with that sorta thing.-

"Yep! I ran a bar for 8 years before it got burned down 'bout 4 years back. My bar got an awful rough crowd at times, though. Always was rowdy."

-Ours isn’t too loud most nights, but we have our rough days.-

(A pause)

-Burned down? That’s a damn shame…-

"Most places do have the rough nights, mine were just more often." He sighs. "It was definitely unfortunate. Anyway, when do you want me to start?"

Well, soon would be ideal… if you could run maybe 3 nights a week? They don’t have to be in a row.

"That works! I'm free from tomorrow on, actually. Want me to come in tomorrow? 3 nights a week work fine. I'm pretty flexible, so just radio me whenever you want me to come in."

Tomorrow would be great- I can show you how to make some of the drinks. You’ll have one of us with you for a few weeks anyways, and there’s usually one of us around upstairs if anything happens…

(Boom sounds relieved)

"Sounds good. What time do you want me there?"

-Three would be great, if you’re able to.-

"I can do three."

-Awesome! In that case, I’ll see you tomorrow… is there anything you need to help you work?-

"Not that I can think of. See you tomorrow!"

#double-dive #kjrp #bananaboom-kjrp

-See ya!-

-Is this Double Dive?-

(Banana calls over the radio, sounding calm enough)

@bananaboom-kjrp

"You got it. What can I do ya for?"

The man's voice is a little rough, but he sounds nice enough.

-My name’s Banana Boom, you may have been expecting my broadcast… about helping at the Daiquiri Bar?-

"Ah! You must be Trix's friend. Sure, what do you need help with?"

-Aer sorta parent, but yes. I need help behind the bar, keeping an eye on the place… basically management. I hear you have experience with that sorta thing.-

"Yep! I ran a bar for 8 years before it got burned down 'bout 4 years back. My bar got an awful rough crowd at times, though. Always was rowdy."

-Ours isn’t too loud most nights, but we have our rough days.-

(A pause)

-Burned down? That’s a damn shame…-

"Most places do have the rough nights, mine were just more often." He sighs. "It was definitely unfortunate. Anyway, when do you want me to start?"

Well, soon would be ideal… if you could run maybe 3 nights a week? They don’t have to be in a row.

"That works! I'm free from tomorrow on, actually. Want me to come in tomorrow? 3 nights a week work fine. I'm pretty flexible, so just radio me whenever you want me to come in."

(Boom sounds relieved)

"Sounds good. What time do you want me there?"

-Three would be great, if you’re able to.-

"I can do three."

-Awesome! In that case, I’ll see you tomorrow… is there anything you need to help you work?-

-Is this Double Dive?-

(Banana calls over the radio, sounding calm enough)

@bananaboom-kjrp

"You got it. What can I do ya for?"

The man's voice is a little rough, but he sounds nice enough.

-My name’s Banana Boom, you may have been expecting my broadcast… about helping at the Daiquiri Bar?-

"Ah! You must be Trix's friend. Sure, what do you need help with?"

-Aer sorta parent, but yes. I need help behind the bar, keeping an eye on the place… basically management. I hear you have experience with that sorta thing.-

"Yep! I ran a bar for 8 years before it got burned down 'bout 4 years back. My bar got an awful rough crowd at times, though. Always was rowdy."

-Ours isn’t too loud most nights, but we have our rough days.-

(A pause)

-Burned down? That’s a damn shame…-

"Most places do have the rough nights, mine were just more often." He sighs. "It was definitely unfortunate. Anyway, when do you want me to start?"

Well, soon would be ideal… if you could run maybe 3 nights a week? They don’t have to be in a row.

"That works! I'm free from tomorrow on, actually. Want me to come in tomorrow? 3 nights a week work fine. I'm pretty flexible, so just radio me whenever you want me to come in."

(Boom sounds relieved)

"Sounds good. What time do you want me there?"

-Three would be great, if you’re able to.-

-Is this Double Dive?-

(Banana calls over the radio, sounding calm enough)

@bananaboom-kjrp

"You got it. What can I do ya for?"

The man's voice is a little rough, but he sounds nice enough.

-My name’s Banana Boom, you may have been expecting my broadcast… about helping at the Daiquiri Bar?-

"Ah! You must be Trix's friend. Sure, what do you need help with?"

-Aer sorta parent, but yes. I need help behind the bar, keeping an eye on the place… basically management. I hear you have experience with that sorta thing.-

"Yep! I ran a bar for 8 years before it got burned down 'bout 4 years back. My bar got an awful rough crowd at times, though. Always was rowdy."

-Ours isn’t too loud most nights, but we have our rough days.-

(A pause)

-Burned down? That’s a damn shame…-

"Most places do have the rough nights, mine were just more often." He sighs. "It was definitely unfortunate. Anyway, when do you want me to start?"

Well, soon would be ideal… if you could run maybe 3 nights a week? They don’t have to be in a row.

"That works! I'm free from tomorrow on, actually. Want me to come in tomorrow? 3 nights a week work fine. I'm pretty flexible, so just radio me whenever you want me to come in."

(Boom sounds relieved)

-Is this Double Dive?-

(Banana calls over the radio, sounding calm enough)

@bananaboom-kjrp

"You got it. What can I do ya for?"

The man's voice is a little rough, but he sounds nice enough.

-My name’s Banana Boom, you may have been expecting my broadcast… about helping at the Daiquiri Bar?-

"Ah! You must be Trix's friend. Sure, what do you need help with?"

-Aer sorta parent, but yes. I need help behind the bar, keeping an eye on the place… basically management. I hear you have experience with that sorta thing.-

"Yep! I ran a bar for 8 years before it got burned down 'bout 4 years back. My bar got an awful rough crowd at times, though. Always was rowdy."

-Ours isn’t too loud most nights, but we have our rough days.-

(A pause)

-Burned down? That’s a damn shame…-

"Most places do have the rough nights, mine were just more often." He sighs. "It was definitely unfortunate. Anyway, when do you want me to start?"