twenty one | drones up, bros down

[strike_you_out]

[Slugger and Pokey, who've been droned for committing their first murder together, decide to do what bros do best and go on a camping trip. Backdated to the afternoon and evening directly following Black Mage's untimely death.

(A) 726 Anderson Lane
[Housemates are welcome to notice Slugger's unusually high spirits as he gathers up the necessary

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A

[puzzlerprince]

[Just kind of... peering up from the evening paper like what is going on.]

Re: A

[strike_you_out]

[Here comes a clue...]

Hey there, Pops.

[Big smile as he passes. Slugger disappears into the kitchen, gathering things like matches and marshmallows to put in his knapsack.]

[puzzlerprince]

[Oh. He's been droned. Wonderful. Sighing, Eddie folds the paper and sets it down before heading into the kitchen after Slugger.]

What are you doing with those matches?

[He doesn't trust Slugger with fire, droned or undroned.]

[strike_you_out]

Pokey and me are going camping, tonight. Just like you used to take me and Luke! Remember, Dad?

[The book of matches are dropped into the knapsack. He then packs two of Pinkie's cupcakes in a paper bag.]

[puzzlerprince]

[This is so weird.]

How could I possibly forget?

[strike_you_out]

It's gonna be great! Best part is I don't have to brush my teeth. But don't tell Mom about that, okay?

[And now he's filling a canteen with water at the sink. A vague aroma of charred flesh may be reaching Edward's nose by this point from an unknown source.]

[puzzlerprince]

[And that scent reaches Edward's nostrils right about now.]

...were you cooking something earlier?

[strike_you_out]

Who me? 'Course not. Mom doesn't like it when I use the stove.

[He caps the canteen and slings its strap over his shoulder for carrying. The scent is an unpleasant one. Whatever burned had been burnt to a blackened crisp.]

[puzzlerprince]

[He'll fan the air in front of him a little bit to try and ward it off, but wow that stench just got pretty unpleasant. Whatever he burnt, it's pretty bad. He makes a mental note to try and figure it out once he's back to normal.]

Do the world a favor and take a shower before you head out, Slugger.

[strike_you_out]

Aw Dad, I already took one today.

[sounding about as disappointed as a drone is capable. The eerie cheerfulness from before is still there, just subdued. Slugger finishes packing a few more things in his bag before heading toward the bathroom. He doesn't seem to be aware of the smell.]

But if you think I should take another one then I will.