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NESSETH'S HOUSE - EVENING
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Vix stumbles up to Nesseth's front door and knocks a couple times, steadying herself against the doorframe. "Nesseeeeth~...Lemme iiiin~"
Nesseth answers the door after only a few seconds, a curious look on his face just from the sloppy knocks. "...Vix? Good gods, you're sloshed tonight..." He reaches out and gently grabs hold of her and steers her into the living room, "Been out partying all day, then?"
Vix giggles as she's ushered inside. "Ahhh, you're home. Good good good. The party's...pretty good~"
Nesseth nods and moves Vix over to the sofa, letting her take a seat before he goes to get some water for the feline, knowing she's going to need it. "I can tell, just from how... uh... tipsy you are. Here... have some water."
Vix flops onto the sofa and sinks into the cushions. "Mmm~...free booze iss...dangerous~"
Nesseth offers a glass of water to Vix and sets the pitcher onto the coffee table in front of the sofa. He chuckles a bit as he goes to take a seat next to the feline. "And it sounds like you had more than a few drinks before coming here."
Vix sips the water, though she still spills a bit on herself. "Met an old dummy mouse friend...got into a drinkin' contest eventually...heck, she's good at that..."
Nesseth blinks and gives Vix a curious look. "A... mouse? And she held her drink better than you? That's impressive..." He reaches over and snags a small cloth to dab at the water Vix spills on herself, "So... a friend of yours from Sarn?"
Vix rubs her head. "Yeh. Somehow she learned how to dance a jig in construction equipment. She's...pretty cool..." She grumbles.
Nesseth gives Vix an odd look. "...Dancing a jig in... construction equipment? Was this before or after you two started drinking?"
Vix sticks out her tongue. "Before~. Well, I think she had a few first. Veeery dangerous. What a dummy."
Nesseth sighs a bit and shakes his head. "Definitely more than a bit dangerous... Nobody got hurt, at least?"
Vix giggles, then goes quiet. "Oh. Yeah. I think she broke one of the parts when it fell over, so she can't drive it for a while."
Nesseth grimaces a little. "Well... at least parts can be replaced. Body limbs, not so much. Guessing she called it for the night once it fell over?"
Vix chuckles again. "Yeh."
Nesseth nods, looking a bit more relieved. "Good. Wouldn't want to see the party get marred by someone getting hurt from bad ideas."
Vix blinks. "Oh! But how about you? I thought you might be at the party somewhere?"
Nesseth shakes his head a bit. "No, not really. Remember, I was on patrol, today."
Vix sips thoughtfully. "Maybe some of the town guarads...gaaarr...guards! should beee...party security?"
Nesseth shrugs as he leans back into the sofa's cushions a bit. "Probably. The party wasn't exactly a planned one, so I wouldn't be surprised if a few folks get called for extra patrols or something just to make sure things don't get too rowdy."
Vix rests her head on Nesseth's lap. "I heard people talkin about an orgy. You wanna go to an orgy, Ness~?"
Nesseth sighs as he idly pets Vix while she rests on his lap. "An orgy...? Laria wasn't kidding about this party going... wild, then." He shakes his head, "Let's not do anything we'll regret in the morning, hm?"
Vix giggles and blushes. "F-fair enough~. We can have our own, anyways~"
Nesseth chuckles. "With everyone we usually spend our time with, it wouldn't be too much different from our usual, really."
Vix sticks her tongue out. "As if we'd want more sweaty strangers involved, eh?"
Nesseth leans over and gives Vix a little kiss on the nose. "Only folks we know, dear. There's plenty of love between all of us as it is."
Vix sighs. "That noble cat dragging you around the market was pretty cute, tho...big boobies~"
Nesseth tilts his head a bit. "Oh, you mean Laria? I could barely keep up with her around the marketplace, the way she was pulling me all over." He gives Vix a curious look, "I'm guessing she bought out your baked goods when she kicked off the party this morning?"
Vix frowns suddenly. "Yeah, what the heck! She can't just do whatever she wants!"
Nesseth blinks at Vix's sudden frown. "I mean... she paid for them, right? Or at least... she had her butler pay for the food?"
Vix blinks, not quite sure why she's upset. "Yeah, but...when I sell snacks...I get to see people smile!"
Nesseth hums a bit as he continues to lightly pet Vix. "And I'm guessing because the butler bought everything, you didn't quite get to see the smiles from that?"
Vix: Y-yeah, you get it!
Nesseth chuckles. "At least it was just for the one day. You'll get to bake stuff and see smiles again next week."
Vix smiles as her drunken brain finally gets there. "Y-yeah!"
Nesseth smiles warmly at Vix. "And, well, since you're here tonight, I can make up the difference on the smile quota."
Vix giggles. "Aaalright, but no funny business! I wanna be sober for that~"
Nesseth laughs quietly and nods. "I won't do any funny business, Vix. Just saying if you want smiles, I can give you all the smiles you need for the day."
Vix reaches up to hug Nesseth. "Mmhm~...ya got dinner tonight? Should we order somethin'? It's probably free~"
Nesseth hums and hugs Vix back nice and tight. "We can probably order something since it's all paid for already. I'll try and be quick about grabbing it, though, if you don't mind waiting without me for a bit."
Vix sticks out her tongue. "I'll probably just take a nap...don't think I'll make a mess or anything~"
Nesseth leans in and gives Vix a kiss on the nose again. "Well, in that case... if you'd like to get up for a moment, I can head out to get the food now. Just have some water while I'm out, or you're going to wind up with a hangover tomorrow."
Vix sits up so Nesseth can get up. "Mmm, I'll need a refill before you, I think...and a smooch~"
Nesseth carefully stands up again as Vix gets up off of his lap, then he nods as he leans in for another, proper kiss. "Mmh~... Of course, Vix. I'll get that refill for you first, then I'll grab the food."
Vix blushes and smiles. "Thanks for takin' care of me~"
Nesseth smiles at Vix and gives her a warm pet and a scritch behind the ears before he goes to refill the pitcher with cold water. "You know I'll always keep watch over you, dear."
Vix purrs and lets herself relax on the couch. "I hope everyone is stayin' safe out there, too..."
Nesseth returns with a refilled pitcher after several seconds, then gives Vix one last kiss before he makes ready to head out to get himself and the drunken feline some food. "I'll let you know how smoothly things are going once I get back with the food. Anyone you want me to keep an eye out for?"
Vix hums. "Be sure to check on our lovers...and Pinna, too, I guess. My mouse friend. With the mech thingy. She's smol."
Nesseth nods as he makes his way to the door. "Okay. I'm guessing she's staying at the Minnow? I'll keep my eyes peeled for her, and pop by the others' places on the way back."