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Post by The Jezter on Dec 4, 2021 2:32:40 GMT -5
Another Riot had come and gone but the feeling of looking like a complete fool hadn't left quite yet. Vincent sits backstage at the end of the night with a cigarette in his hand and half of a 6-pack on the equipment crate next to him.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 4, 2021 12:04:16 GMT -5
βMaking an entranceβ seemed to run in Neons blood just like the sugar crystals he ingests on a daily basis. The rainbow warrior seem to appear from under the crates and slowly rise next to Vincent, leaning his elbow on top of it.
Neon βWow, This is starting to feel like the old XHW, ainβt it?β
He just sinks right into casual conversation
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 5, 2021 0:46:59 GMT -5
There he was, the multi-colored little monster that haunts his thoughts. There was a massive voice in Vincent's head, telling him to lash out and cave his skull in right there on the spot.
Vincent Hubbard: Not quite, I haven't seen the mob with torches and pitchforks yet. I guess not everyone knows I'm back yet.
He takes another drag off his cigarette, his eyes still focused on Neon as he stares a moment before he sets the 6-pack on the crate, offering him a beer. Of course, he didn't remember if he'd ever seen Neon drink.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 5, 2021 11:29:07 GMT -5
Well jeez, nice to see you too I guess!
Everyone had their inhibitions, Neon's were different than most. Beer had never really been one of them but...
Neon "I guess I'll try anything at least once."
He says sniffing the can.
Neon "Oh come on, give yourself some more credit than that. Pitchforks maybe, but torches would just be overdoing it. Where have you been anyway?"
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 5, 2021 16:26:12 GMT -5
There really wasn't any polite way of saying "I spent some time in an institution, was almost released before I accidentally tried to tear the throat out of a crazy man who believed he was Frederick Douglas"...so Vincent simply shrugs.
Vincent Hubbard: Oh, here and there I suppose. Spent a lot of time with family. I'm not surprised you're still here though.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 5, 2021 16:33:12 GMT -5
Neon nods along before spritzing open the beer can.
Neon "Pff, I just got back recently myself, had a year to think about things at least, I think I'll be here 'til the day I die. Not too good at doing too much of anything else."
He then takes a sip out of the can before his chest heaves and his eyes widen, spit taking on the floor and wipes at his mouth.
Neon "You guys drink this stuff for fun!?"
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 6, 2021 11:30:39 GMT -5
A smile tugs at the corner of his mouth slightly.
Vincent Hubbard: ...sometimes for fun...or happiness...or frustration...or anger...resentment...sometimes when we try to remember the good times, I guess also to try and forget sometimes...whatever reason, we drink.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 7, 2021 12:37:19 GMT -5
Neon "...It can really do all of that?"
Neon sniffed into the can now and just sorta sloshed it around in his grip.
Neon "Well, I guess I could use that kind of power too sometimes."
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 7, 2021 21:15:03 GMT -5
Of course he'd say something like that. Vincent rolls his eyes and takes another drink.
Vincent Hubbard: Yeah...then again, maybe we're already weird enough. ( he says as he hurls the can down the corridor ) How bout that...dad always said I could have made it as a pitcher if I only tried.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 8, 2021 14:16:06 GMT -5
Neon watched the can fly down the corridor along with the tink noises it made. So much for recycling.
Neon βHm, I wish my dad told me anything at all really. I wish anyone said something to me actually. I mightβve turned out different.β
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 9, 2021 22:29:19 GMT -5
Vincent Hubbard: And here I had you figured as the "hugged too much" kinda kid.
He says as he cracks open another beer.
Vincent Hubbard: My old man gave me everything he could. Which wasn't much, considering we were carnies but the thought was there. Once I made it, I called my folks up to give 'em the good news. And he...wouldn't even speak to me.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 10, 2021 16:53:09 GMT -5
Neon βDangβ¦You would think that he would at least send a postcard or something. I mean going from working at a carnival to literally being a multiple time world champion is a bit of a jump. Hey can you explain to me why that game where you have to knock down 3 pins is so difficult? I mean I throw it right at the center and somehow one stays up. It doesnt make any sense!β
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 11, 2021 13:15:48 GMT -5
He blinks twice then takes another big chug before he leans back in his chair comfortably.
Vincent Hubbard: They fill the bottles with a precise mixture of Coca Cola and Pepsi. Only they have to pay the government ten percent of the take to keep on using the game. It's a trade secret, only a REAL carny knows for sure.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 12, 2021 14:37:00 GMT -5
Neon "Pff, of course, shoulda' known."
He verbally face palms himself then took another chug of the can, continuing that twisted face after every sip of the 'feel-good juice'.
Neon "Well it just looks like the world doesn't quite make sense to either of us."
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 12, 2021 23:56:57 GMT -5
Vincent Hubbard: I think it makes a lot of sense, to be honest. It simply sucks most of the time. And there's not a damn thing we can do about it, yet people are encouraged to smile and ask for some more everytime life shits in their lunch.
He sits there a moment, as if mentally wrestling with his own statement before he shrugs and takes another drink.
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