figueroa, diego.

we inherit everything so nothing is your fault but you take the fall anyway. no defense, no preservation.

[divgos]

mickey.

          Mikhail wasn’t shy when it came to complimenting others, though the opposite often threw him off in more ways than one.  ❛  STUNNING. Miss America’s got nothing on you. Beauty & grace ? Pfft. Who needs it when you’ve got those guns & that face ?  ❜  He jests.   ❛  You know, this pep-talk kinda blows … I know I’m nothing without you, and the puns, but — could we at least pretend I have a bright future ahead ?  ❜  

his smile becomes child-like, and he closes his eyes and lifts his chin up as the compliments keep coming. number one reason you could always use a friend. placing himself next to mickey, diego hooks one arm around the younger’s neck.  ‘  mickey, mickey, mickey...  ’  he echoes calmly before giving him a noogie.  ‘  how DARE you imply i have that little faith in you?  ’  he says between laughs, trying to keep a stern voice.  ‘  we’ll build an EMPIRE of pizzas. OUR future is bright. and you’re a pretty attractive fella. so, we’ll become the SUN---- bright & hot.  ’

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oliver.

          Charcoal tones roll at the older, head tilting to the side.  ❛  Okay, just ‘cause I don’t get a freaking WETTIE every time some drunks turn an argument into a brawl … does not mean I’m boring ! Violence is hot, — just hotter when it’s inflicted on yourself.  ❜  She shrugs, full lips quirked.   

he ogles her without shame, his characteristic smirk drawing upon lips.  ‘  ---- or when you inflict it on someone,  ’  it’s his contribution, mimicking her previous shrug. a beat; brow shoots up.  ‘  you know what stars with F and ends with UCK?  ’  the answer may surprise you.

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LUMEN.

    ❝ pretty good! or should i say . . pretty darn good, cowboy. that southern belle waiting out there? yours for sure. ah, i get it. singles, divorcees, desperate housewives . . anyone you wouldn’t do? i used to be wild. when i was younger! that’s secret information, by the way. ❞

‘  and she can stay waiting. lumen, i am a man of VALUES. i believe in equality---- within my given age range. i’d especially do widows; the ones that need it most in times of despair. ----- ooh, lumen’s sexcapades? i’m listening---- it’ll stay between us.  ’

[divgos]

FELICITY.

❛ The only thing WEAK remotely in this vicinity is your self-control. I have preferences. And you know, court’s still out on chivalry, but …. OBJECTIVELY — there’s a 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 you attract more than soccer moms, and it isn’t your stunning personality —– but okay. Benefit of the doubt. Tonight. Unless Diego Jr. has a meeting later on, patience is a virtue. ❜

‘  ---------- you JEALOUS, fels?  ’

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OLIVER.

          Diego’s words force a chuckle, bemusement painted across tan features.  ❛  Not really, no.  ❜  Oliver began, arms folding across her chest.  ❛  You tellin’ me you pitch a tent every time a bar fight breaks out ?  ❜  

‘  and you don’t?  ’  and he’s only half-joking---- maybe a quarter-joking---- but in his defense... yeah, he just does.  ‘  damn, halonen; first disappointment of the night. what’s next? blood makes you squeamish?  ’  

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MICKEY.

          Mickey remains amused by the older, another chuckle escaping him as his dialogue continues. Though soon, it is replaced by a feigned graveness painting features. ❛  You didn’t know ? Aside from your … DEVASTATINGLY good looks, and your cheese puns, there’s not much else. You should be lucky you got two. Some of us are only blessed with one of those RIVETING qualities, y’know ?  ❜ 

‘  i am ravishing, aren’t i?  ’  a contented smile, always brought upon by compliments, spread over tan features, kissing his theatrics goodbye.  ‘  look, mickey----- even if your only quality is cheese puns ---- maybe puns in general -----, plenty of people are willing to look past it. i mean, you got the best life partner anyone could ever dream of by your side---- and liza, of course. one is better than NONE.  ’

[divgos]

@olivcr !

‘  ever notice how everyone in this town is really violent? not sayin’ it’s a BAD thing------ but it is hard to not pop a boner every time i’m out.  ’

[divgos]

FELICITY.

❛ What? You not a FAN? Last time I checked, Billy Ray, being a strong woman & therefore SEXUALLY LIBERATED works in your benefit. Unless, you know, something’s changed and you’d much prefer the aforementioned van with leftover glitter from Tommy’s art project. ❜

‘  just sayin’ i deserve more. i mean, c’mon! i’m chivalrous, i’m hot, i’m------ HOT, and i know all of your weak spots by now. could totally use ‘em to my advantage. ’

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TEDDY.

❛ She’s …. a friend! A regular friend! MY MOM? She’s … my mom. She’s not hot. ❜

‘  well... d’you have any IRREGULAR friends? anyone that’s peaked your interest? there’s gotta be at least ONE, man. ------ should probably have a word with her some time.  ’ 

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LUMEN. 

     ❝ hey, leave santa ‘outta that. no, not a fairytale. just some . . adult romance! i’m not . . stupid, i know what to expect from most guys. doesn’t mean that one can give up hope. i didn’t, look at me now. sooner or later you’ll find someone who’s different. and then, like struck by a lightening, your down on your knees poppin’ out that ring. it’s the mix: someone who’s both. sexy & nice. or dominant. sure, go ahead. i’m not a talent coach, though. ❞

‘  can’t wait for the day all that crap bites you in the ass. i’ll have an aerial banner made that will read: “ I TOLD YOU SO ”  ready for deployment ‘cause i’m that good of a friend. got your back, chiquita. alright, here goes... hey, farm gal, if y’all was a tractor 'nd I was a plow, i wouldn't maand hookin' up laturr... ---- ---- huh? pretty good, right?  ’

[divgos]

MICKEY.

          Genuine amusement is now shown clear, taking over one more fabricated. ❛  Hell, yeah ! You’re my best friend. If you weren’t … we couldn’t have been. SIMPLE MATH.  ❜  He pauses.  ❛  I know it’s cheesy, but I think you’re … pretty GRATE. ❜

palm presses against his chest, wielding an expression of pure, feigned AGONY. his free hand reaches mickey’s shoulder, as if the mere act of standing requires the energy his comment stole from him.  ‘  so you just want me for my looks? that STINGS, man. right here, in my heart,  ’  he shakes his head before adding, his characteristic smug smile slowly taking over.  ‘  “ friend ” this, “ ship ” that----- say what you want, dude. but you and i? we go really gouda together.  ’

[divgos]

MICKEY.

         His friend force a chuckle from the taller, though not from the sheer creativity. He leans back, an expression of feigned thought playing out over pale features. ❛ Not to … RAIN ON YOUR PARADE, or anything, but –– no ! Gotta be more sexy than that if you’re gonna be taking your clothes off, dude. How about … A pizza Diego, huh ? ❜

‘  ---- you think i’m sexy, talbot? you want a pizza this? ‘cause of all people in the world, mickey, i’d cheese you every time.  ’

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FELICITY.

❛ Right. Who knows, maybe the next time you show up because an old lady ran over Mr. Whiskers ‘n think he’s stuck in her pine tree because she can hear it meowing its last breaths, she’ll want to take you on the spot. The new you might just get it. ❜

‘  does being mean to me get you off? ‘cause i’m willing to have my achy breaky heart broken if that means we can get this party started.  ’

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TEDDY.

❛ I, uh … I have my mom? And — and Pauline! Sh-she’s my friend! And … and sometimes I, uh, m-mow my neighbour’s lawn. She’s … she’s a woman. But, uh … s-she’s like eighty. I th-think. ❜

‘  okay so this PAULINE... she a friend? or a FRIEND? ‘cause we can get you an upgrade in a snap of fingers. also, your mom------ she hot?  ’

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LUMEN.

    ❝  keep the consolence. not a bad life — sure, it’s not what you lone bachelor types want life to be, but some of us like it. you’re done fishing for the right thing, you know. wouldn’t call it COMFORTABLE, but going to bars gets exhausting. sure thing, best friend . . ‘lemme guess: you put on a southern accent.  ❞

‘  i get it, i get it. you want the whole shebang------ the knight in shiny armor, the white horse, the little animals making you a fine ass dress------ the prince who’d at least give you a good spank every once in a while ; all cool by me----- i ain’t going around town telling kiddos santa doesn’t exist, either. do you want me to put on a southern accent?  ’ 

[divgos]

❖ would you top mickey

“  ‘course i would! in a heartbeat. bros aren’t just for achieving lifelong dreams, y’know?  ”

[divgos]

❖ would you fuck nana talbot?

“  she under seventy? 's where i draw the line.  ”