bates had snuck off a little ways from the party, it was time for him to light up his joint that he’d prepared for the event and those who smelt it could make their way to him although that didn’t mean he would be sharing. he finished off the last of his third drink, crushing the plastic cup and tossing it into the nearest trashcan before stepping away some more from the crowd. placing the joint between his lips, he sparked it up with his favorite lighter and took a deep inhale then slowly exhaled out into the night sky.












