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[thepattern]

[ A story's worth is all down to the quality of the telling. It would be hard to dissuade Corwin of the benefits of a retelling over a straight video account. ]

Agree to disagree. I believe you promised me a drink?

[helpdesk_hero]

Indeed. Order up. I'm paying.

[They do disagree, and he doesn't mind that at all.]

[thepattern]

[ Some disagreements are just fundamental. Not worth ruining a friendship over, though.

He waves over the bartender and orders a beer. Then thumbs in David's direction with an added: ] Courtesy of my gracious host.

[helpdesk_hero]

[Only a beer? Easy. David orders another shot, and grins.]

Welcome back to Earth-616. Enjoy the shadow.

[thepattern]

I'll do my best to.

[ He raises his bottle to tap against David's shot glass, then takes a healthy sip. He'll stick to beer tonight. It's always harder to manipulate Shadow the drunker you get, so he'd rather keep his head on his shoulders tonight. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

[David throws back his shot and grins. Tonight is just for fun.]

Just relax a bit. There is a hotel near here we can get for ou.

[thepattern]

[ That earns David a curious look. ]

If you're offering to put me up for the night, well... I suppose then there's nothing keeping me from enjoying myself.

[ He's still going to stick to beer for now. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

I'm not offering to put you up. I'm saying there is a place you can opt for if you're feeling it.

[thepattern]

The availability of another option is noted.

[ He offers David a sly smile. ]

So, what's the occasion for tonight's festivities?

[helpdesk_hero]

[Occasion? David raises an eyebrow.]

I need a reason?