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[manlytear]

[ When the video turns on, it quickly becomes obvious that Erik is neither sitting nor standing at the moment. Rather, he appears to be lying on his stomach inside of his wagon, looking incredibly displeased with the situation. ]

I do not particularly appreciate that they practically hand out firearms to anyone who wants them around here.

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[exquisitetiger]

And what happens if we need those later?

[manlytear]

Then I will fix them when the need arises.

[exquisitetiger]

Fine. Are you okay?

[manlytear]

I have been better.

[exquisitetiger]

That makes two of us, then.

I assume Charles isn't at fault for your problem too. Or is he?

[grooviestmutant]

I will have you know that I'm quite talented with firearms and I would never take aim at a snake, thank you.

[exquisitetiger]

You never know, Charles.

[grooviestmutant]

I--I would hope you would know, in my case!

I would have utmost confidence in myself, if I were--not myself.

[exquisitetiger]

Mmhmm, of course you would.

[She can't help it, she laughs just a little.]

[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles just--just pouts momentarily, then rolls his eyes. He can't really defend those words, can he? ]

Your own confidence in me is stunning.

[exquisitetiger]

I just call 'em like I see 'em, Charles.

Someone had to have shot him, is all I'm saying.

[grooviestmutant]

I did not even have a firearm! [ So much displeasure here. Besides, we know who of the two of them likes to deflect bullets. I mean what. What. ]

I'm certain I could discover whom. [ M-Maybe. ]

[exquisitetiger]

As long as you don't attempt trail-justice.

[We all know how well that goes.]

[grooviestmutant]

[ Pause. Pause. ]

Pardon?

[exquisitetiger]

You know, punishing someone for their crimes.

[Someone's been hanging around Darcy too much.]

[manlytear]

[ eyebrow raise ]

You expect that of Charles?

[ That thought might be amusing enough to improve his mood just a little bit. ]