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[hollywood_bro]

[After looking around to ascertain that he is, in fact, on Isla Empieza again, Dave finds a wall to lean against while talking into his journal. He doesn't have his red pen, so you're all going to have to put up with the sound of his voice.]

Damn, I'm feeling nostalgic all of a sudden. I guess sometimes you never know how much you miss something until it's gone. It doesn't look much different than it did before. I wonder what happened while I was away. Did people form new crews and get into fights? Did the weather act up and did weird shit happen? Did Davy Jones fuck with people like he always does? I bet he fucking did.

Hey Grell, are you out there? I hope you are. I hope Dirk and mini-me came back too, but I doubt that happened. Just my luck, shit never works out the way I want it to.

Thash, you still around? Been awhile since we talked, bro.

To everyone else; sup. Gimme a holla.

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[redcinemareel]

[Now there was a voice she hadn't ever expected to hear again. Grell forgot just how much he could talk, but she's too happy to care about that.]

You're late.

[Late for what? Who knows. He just is.]

You'll have to use the nav at Backwater Brig to reach us. We're en route at sea and won't be stopping until we reach our destination.

[hollywood_bro]

I know. There was mad traffic on the 101 and I just couldn't get here any sooner. Every vehicle on the freeway was slowed to a crawl. I'm telling you, it was pandemonium.

[So he's taking the comment about him being late as proof that she missed him. He missed her too.]

Ok, do you need anything while I'm there? Do I need anything? What happened to all my stuff?

[redcinemareel]

You should have taken backstreets.

[She'll tell him just how much she did when he arrives.]

Actually, yes. There is a ball coming up, and I have nothing to wear. You may need some formal attire, as well.

I have your belongings. [She couldn't just toss them, of course.] They're safe.

[hollywood_bro]

Nothing to wear? I don't see how that's a problem.

[He hasn't been back for more than five minutes and he's already starting in with lame innuendos. Jesus.]

You mean I can't wear my red suit? I guess it is getting old. Maybe I should get something different.

[redcinemareel]

[Grell gives a snicker at his innuendo.]

I doubt you'd want me to be in a state of dis-dress at such a public event, now would you?

[Oh, great. Now she's making bad jokes.]

That's also an option, but I still want a new dress. Now, don't be even more tardy than you already are.

[hollywood_bro]

Maybe I should get us matching outfits so we can like... legit do the matching couple thing. Even though we usually match anyway 'cause we both wear red so much.

[He's walking as he talks into the journal. The Backwater Brig is a ways off yet.]

You know what, we should dress in a completely different color just to fuck with people.

[redcinemareel]

[There is some silence as she thinks over his suggestion.]

That isn't such a bad idea. [People would definitely expect her to be in red, so keeping people on their toes would be something she'd enjoy.] What colors would you suggest?

[hollywood_bro]

The opposite of red is blue, right? Or is it green?

[Dave can't be bothered to keep track of these things.]

Green would match your eyes and we need something no one else would wear on Valentine's Day.

[redcinemareel]

Then green it is! I think you would look wonderful in any shade, to be honest.

[Thank goodness Dave has a good fashion sense.]

[hollywood_bro]

True, but not nearly as beautiful as you. Together we are gonna be so fine that people should pay just to catch a glimpse of us. Like they shouldn't even be allowed to lay eyes on our splendor without paying a fee.

[redcinemareel]

If only we could, dear. We'd have fleets by now.

[hollywood_bro]

See that's what I like about you. You know how to get down to business. Got a mad sense of practicality about that.

[There's a slight pause as he walks through a door.]

Hey, what if I get you a nice modern dress, like... something that doesn't look like it was made in the 1800s?

[redcinemareel]

Sometimes, it's the simpler things that get the job done.

[A more modern dress? She hadn't been exposed to such fashion, but she wouldn't mind giving it a try. ]

As long as it leaves something to the imagination. [Wouldnt want to look like some cheap tart.]

[hollywood_bro]

I'm thinkin' money green. Fresh and verdant as legal tender.

[Dave just wants to share a bit of his culture with Grell. He can never take her home, but he can bring a bit of home to her.]

Would you object to a strapless gown? Or maybe a halter top. If it's a long, flowing evening gown then I wanna go sleeveless.

[redcinemareel]

Spoken like a true American. As long as we're not wearing the currency, I won't pass judgement.

[Was American currency even green during her time? Who knows, and she definitely wouldn't care. What she did care about was catering to his whims, even if they sort of sounded silly.]

A flowing evening gown sounds divine. I think I have red shoes here. [Can't be too green!]

[hollywood_bro]

Yeah, no. Money dresses are so last season.

[US currency has always been green. He thinks. Not that he actually remembers anything he learned in History class.]

That is gonna be hard to pull off without looking like Christmas warmed-over. We can do it though. We can make this happen.

[redcinemareel]

We'll have to, since I refuse to go barefoot.

[Christmas warmed-over. That would be a fashion disaster.]

[hollywood_bro]

We can get you new shoes. It would be better than ruining the whole damn outfit.

[At least, that's what Dave assumes will happen.]

We have the budget for that, right?

[redcinemareel]

We do, yes. [although they'll have to find something to make up for the loss. They were pirates, now, so it shouldn't be too bad.]

Are you in the store now?

[hollywood_bro]

Yeah, I'm doing some looking around, but the kinda stuff I want is gonna have to be special ordered.

[That's usually the case though. Dave is picky.]

[redcinemareel]

We have less than a week before the ball. Do you think it'll take longer than that?

[It also sounded expensive.]

[hollywood_bro]

It shouldn't. It's never taken that long. I don't know what magical means they have of getting things from my world, but it usually seems nigh instantaneous.

[His pimp hat outfit for example? That arrived right away.]

[redcinemareel]

Then we'll order the clothing. Make sure to get a decent price.

[hollywood_bro]

Babe, you are talking to the master of haggling here. I will make sure we get the lowest price guaranteed.

[Lies. Dave has never haggled in his life. He'll give it a try though.]

He sounds like a walmart commercial lol

[redcinemareel]

[...just don't get them a higher price, Dave.]

Then I await your return.