Day 7

[kentucky_mcgiygas]

[ Instead of his normal morning announcements, this morning you awaken to… Ronald McDonald playing a lovely tune for all of you with his band. Audible even over the metal is a louder sound of scraping, and a low rumble that persists throughout the song. ]

[ Afterward, you'll find that a new hallway has appeared in the studio. Where there was once an empty wall, there is now a theater! And your tablets will display the rules for a brand new competition… ]

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[jinglebros]

I'm talking about seeing if you need stitches.

[ Cheerful Santa is starting to fade and be replaced by good old Annoyed Santa. ]

Might be okay, though. You gotta let me see.

[golden_dream]

It's fine! It's just my toe... I'm sure I'll live.

[...still, she felt guilty venting like this]

Why don't you sit and join me for a drink instead?

[jinglebros]

'Just my toe' can turn into 'just my foot' if left alone.

But if you're sure you're fine, you're a grown woman. Why not?

[golden_dream]

...Hold on. Are you hiding a medical degree beneath that baby-face, or are you just saying... 'something should be done'?

[jinglebros]

I'm saying something should be done. I'm also saying you don't need a medical degree to give stitches.

[golden_dream]

... It's fine. If you messed up, I'd just blame you, so just leave it.

[jinglebros]

Don't let Kyrie blame me if you bleed to death, then.

Let's drink.

[golden_dream]

[groans] I'm not going to bleed to death.

[...she hopes]

What's your... um, what would you like?

[jinglebros]

Beer's fine, I don't want to get super drunk. I have to pull this band shit off!

[golden_dream]

Right...

[she'll slide him one, then]

Does anyone in your group actually have any musical talent?

[jinglebros]

[ He grabs the beer and drinks some down. ]

Sure we can. I can sing, for one.

[golden_dream]

...Really?

[jinglebros]

[ Grins. ] Really!

[golden_dream]

Hm. Then you wouldn't mind a little demonstration? Let me hear it.

[jinglebros]

Uhhh. Sure, I guess. All I really remember is songs I sang for June when she was little, though.

[golden_dream]

... That's it?

[jinglebros]

Well, I know kpop songs too, but fuck if I know what they're saying!

[golden_dream]

...That might make it difficult to sing, yes.

[jinglebros]

So!

[ Sings a little bit of Brahm's Lullaby. He's actually pretty good at it, weird song choice aside. ]

[golden_dream]

...

[she'll listen along and then...

...start to cry]

[jinglebros]

Oh shit!

[ He makes a terrified face. ]

Are you okay?!

[golden_dream]

Why'd you have to go and sing a song like that...? Now all I can think of is my daughter... Of course I'm going to cry...

[jinglebros]

[ D I S T R E S S ]

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...

[ Pats her shoulder consolingly????? ]

[golden_dream]

[=her head dips with emotion, though the alcohol certainly doesn't help]

It's.... all right. It's not your fault... I'm such a crybaby...

[jinglebros]

No, you're lonely and miss your family. There's nothing wrong with that.

[ He pats her once more and then takes his hand back, not sure what to do. ]

Want to... talk about her?