video.

[pushesback]

Looks like someone forgot to pay their electric bill.

[Nick looks only mildly amused. He's actually had that happen, and it's not so fun, but someone's already said that they're working on it, so....]

There's way too much crappy art on board this thing, and not enough crappy artists showing themselves. I'm getting a little bored of chasing ghosts.

['Unnerved' would probably be a better word, not that he'll admit it.]

So if anyone's got a deck of cards or some dice, let's get something going. We don't even have to gamble, not unless you're willing to take a silver filling for payment.

Comments

voice;

[pushesback]

Definitely not my first fight.

voice;

[axeyou]

Good.

We don't actually need any contracts. You just have to do a little better than considering a fight. Give a little to get a little.

voice;

[pushesback]

You drive a hard bargain. I like it.

voice;

[axeyou]

That's not the only thing I drive hard.

[cars. she means cars. just kidding, they don't have cars in Panem, she means exactly what you think she means.]

So do we have a deal?

voice;

[pushesback]

Yeah...I think we do.

[A little bit amazed by her, a little bit scared, a whole lot turned on.

Wait, what did he just agree to again? All his blood flow sorta went elsewhere.]

voice;

[axeyou]

Great.

Just give us a date, cricket. And make sure you bring your friend, so I can bring my friend. It's no fun any other way.

[If only this was a video feed then you'd get a wink. It's implied in her tone at least so you'll just have to use your imagination.]

voice;

[pushesback]

[His friend...oh right, that guy.]

Let me ask my buddy and get right back to you.