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[allucinator]

[Jack looks quite ill as he comes on screen: there are dark circles beneath his eyes, and there's a faint sheen of sweat on his face. He also looks a bit thinner than he did, though no one might actually notice that one. It's not severe, after all.]

Listen, uh, I-- I know you guys don't know me too well, and you got a lotta other stuff on your mind, but, uh, help a guy out, yeah? I ain't had no cigarette in about four days and I'm dyin' for it. Anythin' anybody's got, you know? I promise I'll do somethin' for you in return, I don't give a damn what, but-- anythin'. Please.

Please.

[He tries for a winning sort of smile, rather fails, and shuts the communicator.]

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[jurisimpudent]

Good. You can take this opportunity to quit.

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[allucinator]

Who says I wanna quit?

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[coffeeking]

Anything? Now that's what I call an addiction. Sure you shouldn't be taking this opportunity to try and kick it?

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[allucinator]

yes
why would i want to quit
do you stop eating good food because it makes you fat no

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[showbizpanache]

I-- I'm afraid I don't have any cigarettes, but-- Are you all right? You look like you could use something to eat.

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[allucinator]

I'd be more all right with a smoke, but yeah, I'm fine. Just-- I'm fine.

[He pushes his hand through his hair nervously.]

You don't got anythin'? Even a cigar o' somethin'--

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[darkholme]

[ sob Raven doesn't have any cigarettes. she doesn't even know anyone that smokes. but she DOES feel awful that Jack's having a hard time, so, here she is ]

We'll find someone with cigarettes, alright? Promise.

In the meantime, you have to- [ no, she's not gonna tell him what to do. ] I know it's... really not fun, what you're dealing with, but take care of yourself, okay? Or I'll do it, and I'm a really terrible mother hen.

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[allucinator]

I-- believe me, darlin', I always take care o' meself. Don't worry none about that.

[He grins distractedly, though one hand taps nervously at his desk.]

[voice]

[doggedly]

And then you'll share. Right?

[voice]

[allucinator]

What're you gonna do for me in return?

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[cheerioless]

[ quinn still has half a pack left from when she arrived. she hid them at the bottom of her locker two jumps ago. partly to try and quit, and partly so if she really needed one later on. her withdrawls hadn't been bad, probably because she had only been smoking for about a month, but at least she can relate. ...giving him two or three couldn't hurt right? ]

I could give you a few. [ pause. ] I'm not going to tell you to quit, since I'm pretty sure that's what everyone else is doing but [ she pauses again. because she does want to say he should quit, even if it's more for sanity over health. except she knows saying that won't make any difference at all. ] ...don't smoke them at once, okay?

[ oh what the hell, she might even consider smoking one with him. one last cigarette - hopefully. ]

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[allucinator]

[He stares at her for a few seconds, clear relief in his eyes, before giving a little grin and nodding.]

No promises, darlin', but I sure do appreciate it. Seriously, thanks. I owe you.

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[firstofficer]

Passenger Kelly.
You are uninjured?

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[allucinator]

I-- yeah. Yeah, I'm fine, I got some cigarettes now. Thanks, though. I'll be all right.

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[raffish]

[ Forgive his insensitivity, but Jack's current state is, for him, a regular sight back in his world. Nights spent with an eye open because there could be monsters lurking.

And besides, he doesn't really know Jack. For all he knows, that can be induced by the lack of tobacco, and, boy, does he know the feeling. ]

i got marlboros if u want one

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[allucinator]

sure
thank you
who are you?

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[shamefree]

Too bad I left my pack at home. That's a heck of an offer.

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[allucinator]

[He looks a good deal more relaxed now that he's got some nicotine on the way.]

Right? Most people'd give their left arms for a favor from Jack Kelly. Fortunate for me, I got two linin' up offerin' cigarettes already.

[bottlearum]

Ain't got no idea what a cigarette is, mate, but I've got rum?

[Look, he's being helpful!]

[allucinator]

Wouldn't mind a swig o' that, if you're offerin'. Thanks.

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[verylittlesugar]

I am sorry, I do not have any tobacco, but if I find any I will bring you some. Maybe we can plant some in the gardens, though it would take a long while to produce, and there is no place to cure it.

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[allucinator]

[He laughs a little shakily.]

You're a sweetheart, you know that? But I think I got a cigarette o' two to tide me over for a while.

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[notmydiagnosis]

[ HOLY SHIT that's a baby Bruce Wayne right there, sure is. ]

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[notmydiagnosis]

[ Just what the city needs, some rich playboy asshole in a teeny tiny body. Crane's going to just quietly keep tabs on him now. Hoping he doesn't turn into a ridiculous womanizer. ]

wow I missed this, how...

[handelaar]

[Damn, he missed out on a good trade. Or what could've been a good trade. Maybe.]

I've got - [A lot.] - rollin' tobacco. If you're better at tradin' goods than insults.

You're here now, that's all that matters.

[allucinator]

What d'ya want in exchange?