[Open:Jack Benjamin] One slip, and down the hole we fall

[true_n_the_dark]

It's been two weeks. Jack knows because Jack's been counting. On the pillars of his bed, not too far from the ballroom, he started making a notch every night. Some were crooked, he has to admit. Anything involving a knife, that happens where you're solidly drunk, is bound to be a problem

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[cantplaygod]

He's likely under the watchful eye of the tall, vaguely menacing dark guy who's usually by the door. Not that the guy is staring at him, especially since he's minding the door and looking over the tables, making sure nothing's getting out of hand. But he'll definitely glance at Jack from time to time, perhaps with a concern that's a bit more than professional consideration.

It might get a bit annoying after a while.

:: crosses fingers that LJ doesn't eat this one::

[true_n_the_dark]

After a bit, Jack is going to simply raise the glass he's nursing with difficulty towards the bouncer.

Basically?

He's letting him know he's aware of being watched.

[cantplaygod]

The bouncer nods, slowly, but there might be a hint of danger mixed with a professional concern in his eyes, as if to say, 'You keep your head relatively clear, and it won't be necessary for me to clear it for you.'

[true_n_the_dark]

Okay, that's going to be an eyebrow twitch, because... seriously? Seriously? Jack is so numbed out he really could do with some head-clearing of Reese's variety.

And he stands.

Walks over.

"What're you staring at?"

For some reason I'm not getting any notifs on this sub-thread, so if you could poke me to let me know you tagged, it would really be helpful! Could you? *puppy eyes*

[cantplaygod]

"Just doing my job, keeping an eye on the good folks here," the bouncer replies, with a small smile that manages to be innocent and a bit dangerous at the same time.

[true_n_the_dark]

"Sounds exhilarating," he replies sarcastically. "I'm sure you're rivetted."

He turns back to the bar, has another drink.

This has not been touched since November and is very out-dated. Let's leave it at that?

[cantplaygod]

"Just doing my job," the bouncer replies with a hint of a friendly but cynical lilt and a whisper of a smirk, though he'll leave it at that... He'll still be watching, though...

Yeah, sorry about that: another casualty of the Thanksgiving rush.

[true_n_the_dark]

"Of course you are."

Jack turns to resume his drink, then, intent on ending the conversation.

This being quite old, maybe a wrap is in order?

[cantplaygod]

Good place to leave them, though no doubt, Jack will have this guy eagle-eying him from time to time...