MCA0, Thursday Night

[needsaparrot]

There's popcorn, there's soda, there's two guys sprawled on the couch on a work-free Thursday evening. Everybody knows what that means, right?

Right - it's Call And Torment Parker Night!

After all, there've been a few minor changes in plans, and while some people waited to leave the island until after they'd heard about them, some people left last year. So they deserve to get tormented.

Or possibly it's just fun.

[OOC: This post is brought to you by the letters B and P, and the number aleph-null. Someday when it grows up it will be a linkdrop.]

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[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"You know, we can't get married if we're dead," Bridge points out, reaching for the phone.

[needsaparrot]

"This won't get us dead," Xander insists. "In fact, if we play it right, it might get us vodka!"

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"I hope you're right," Bridge says dubiously, punching in the number to reach their doom Parker. Ring ring ring goes the phone!

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

And yet again, they've woken Parker up. Not that she'd been asleep that long.

"...somebody better be dead. Ish. Or someone's gonna be..."

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"Meep!" Bridge flails a little.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker paused, because somehow even the "Meep!" 's have become familiar.

"Possible exceptions include really good news or prezzies," she mumbled into the phone, sitting up to light a cigarette. "From friends who care?'

[needsaparrot]

"Presents are good," Xander cut in. "I like presents. What are you sending us?"

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Vice versa, Reverse-a-man. *I* deserve something. Still!" She paused. "Although I may have elaborate plans for your wedding gift, if you guys ever set a date and step up to the plate. Isabel said she's your 'wedding planner.'"

[needsaparrot]

"You just want us to move it up so you win the pool," Xander accused.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Well, sure! Your point?"

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"Is that we have information that you miiiiiight find of interest," Bridge says teasingly.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker actually finished waking up for that announcement. "Tellllll! Tell! Tell?"

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"I dunno if I should," Bridge says. "I mean, what's in it for me? Do I get a present if I do?"

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Don't make the threaten you, Bridgey. We'd both end up laughing at the unlikelihood, even if it hurt a lot," Parker said with a pout. "I could just ... ooo. I could find you guys, and initiate Tickle Death. You know I could. And would!"

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"Oh no, anything but that," Bridge says deadpan. He's been practicing.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"You'll never sleeeep. I can hire five thousand marching bands to camp out at the MCA. I can hire singing telegrams! Bad ones!" Parker continued. "Telllllll meeeeeeeeeeee...."

She might be enjoying the drama too much.

[needsaparrot]

"See, you're going the wrong direction with this, Parker. Bribery is the way to go, not threats."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"You are so, so lucky you're... where the hell are you guys, this week?"

[needsaparrot]

"I don't think we should tell you that just yet. For personal safety reasons."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Got that right. Fiiiiine. Fine! I'll save the vengeance for later, when you've totally forgotten you're owed vengeance. Sooo--" Parker scrabbled for her lighter, flicked it on, and glared at the time, then yawned. "Guinness, Harp, or ridiculous foreign alchol to get to the point, jeez."

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"I'm a fan of the pepper vodka stuff," Bridge says innocently.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"I'll bet. You better serve that Berry Smurf Drink from Hell at the reception. Two bottles, deliverable tomorrow. Now. Information, please!"

[needsaparrot]

"Do we get a cut of the profit if you win the pool?" Xander asked.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker debated with herself a moment, then grudgingly said, "A *small* cut. Payable in more booze." She started to grin. "Does that mean it's before the end of the summer? Yes!"

[needsaparrot]

"If we can pull it off," Xander answered. "We're not even sure where yet."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"And that is a concern, especially if you're not booking in advance, but still. Woo!" Parker took a drag off her cigarette, and pointed with it even though they couldn't see her. "Plus, you have Isabel the Amazingly Organized on your side. All the minor considerations will be blown away by her alien-fu, and she'll steamroll over the major ones. You're already set."

[needsaparrot]

"Steamroll? Well, that'd solve the problem of what to do with my family..."

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"No squishing anyone at our wedding, please," Bridge says, making a face. "No matter if they might deserve it or not."

[needsaparrot]

"Even if giant mosquitoes attack?"

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Bridge swats Xander on the shoulder. "You should know better than to say things like that!" he says in mock annoyance.

[needsaparrot]

"Yeah, I know, but sometimes it's just too good to resist."

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"Remind me why I'm marrying you, again?"

[needsaparrot]

"I have your name tattooed on my ass so you might as well keep me?"

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"You have what?" Parker said, nearly falling off her bed. "No way!"

[needsaparrot]

"Plus the apostrophe and the s; I added that at the last minute just in case the people who aren't gonna see it anyway read it wrong."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"You did not tattoo yourself," Parker said flatly, then grinned. "Bridge? I wanna see Xander's tattoo. Or I won't believe it exists!"

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Parker can probably *hear* Bridge's frown. "Not happening."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

She can, in fact, hear it. "I'll show mine?"

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"Um," Bridge blushes. "No, that's okay!" he manages to squeak.

[needsaparrot]

If Xander's expression is a mix of curiosity and resignation, well, Parker wouldn't be able to see it, would she. "I could fax it to her..."

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Bridge thinks that over. "Weeeeeeeell...."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker isn't sure whether to be disappointed or gleeful. Or which way Bridge will jump if she pushes him.

So she maintains a politic and intense silence. Kind of like ???, sent non-verbally down phone lines.

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"She's not allowed to see it in person," Bridge says firmly.

[needsaparrot]

"Would now be a good time to point out I don't have a fax machine?" He does, actually, out in the office. But that would require moving.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Oh well gosh guess you'll have to send me a photo!" Parker paused. "Although I'm still up for in-person..."