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[when he figures out that Dave is a time traveler he'll use EVERY SINGLE TIME PUN IN THE BOOK, I promise]

How many times have you used your mad wordsmith skills today?

[starting off there, because he has two items he'd like to request from Dave, and he doesn't want to accidentally push him over his limits into 24-hour silence]

I'm open to anything at the moment. It just doesn't seem right to have a celebration without music, and I really enjoyed the new songs you've already introduced me to, that you created.

[Though... hm...]

Though we have a few skilled performers among our number as well.

[Collaborative effort?]

[LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. Dave might die, but that's just part of the fun.]

None yet. Why, what do you need?

[hmm ... it's definitely possible, he thinks. at least, he knows Rion's music style well enough to be able to come up with something.]

alright
dont think ive got enough original material to last an entire soiree or whatever
but my regular librarys definitely big enough

[he'll just have to introduce the Circle to Snoop Dogg.]

whats the celebration for anyway

I have a feeling people here are for more likely to recognize music you happen to have than what I'm used to, so that's probably for the best.

I hadn't really thought of a reason.

It's summer, and there are a lot of new people. We haven't really had a chance to get together properly after getting back from El Minha...

It seems like it wouldn't hurt.

A coffee maker and a bag of coffee beans.

[simple!]

. . . I should say a coffee percolator since we don't have any power outlets here.

[but they do have a stove and the ability to boil water, which is more than enough]

[like he'd say no to the prospect of more good coffee — or, frankly, the opportunity to help a friend live his best barista life. it's probably obvious in the way he straightens, standing a smidge taller.]

[another thing that's definitely there, if Akira notices it, is the way he quirks an eyebrow just slightly, hinting that he isn't really serious about what he's going to say next. because Dave's about to be an asshole.]

Yeah, all right. But I've gotta tell you about a new Strider convenience store policy since you placed your last order.

I'm charging a tax now.

[gasp! Dave how could you! there's a flicker of amusement in Akira's expression before he straightens, adjusts his glasses on his ears, and quirks a brow]

Do you accept tax payment in the form of high fives and secret handshakes?

I'll have to double-check the exchange rates, but yeah, I can probably set that up the next time you need fancy coffee.

Right now, though? I'm only accepting shit that makes me laugh.

[can you do it, Akira? are you a bad enough dude to crack this poker face?]

[OH]

[SHIT]

[IT IS ON]

[the light catches the lenses of Akira's glasses, obscuring his expression. and when he speaks, his tone is purposeful, even, and deadly serious]

I was going to make a belt out of watches.

But then I realized it'd just be a waist of time.

ok i get it
youre thinking of a sorta deal where its a 'cool we lived' and a 'welcome wagon' 2x party combob

[that typo was intentional. Dave, could you stop memeing for like two seconds? i'm so sorry, Jing.]

ill have to rap up some better equipment but thats like the simplest thing ever
speakers wont be amazing on account of there bein no plugs
but i bet i still could crumble some ruins if i tried

[that is to say, if it's party music she wants, he won't let her down.]

[She's used to things going whoosh over her head, but she does retain a surprising amount of what she sees and hears, so use this power wisely, Dave...]

I think the buildings are sturdy enough.

I doubt Lady Astoria would appreciate the ruins being damaged.

I think I'll just be in your way otherwise, so would it be all right if I left these music arrangements up to you?

[Other than running back to him when she realizes she wants a stage for live performances as well...]

[OH HOT DAMN HE DONT HOLD BACK]

[this was an assholish tax to charge, because even though he's nothing compared to his bro, he still just. doesn't dish out smiles like he dishes out disses. Dave knows that. but he's not going to let a terrible (good) joke go unacknowledged, either.]

That almost got a groan out of me. Might be willin' to count that as a laugh.

[there we go, compliment delivered. tell him a joke about birds, Akira, he'll love it!]

[it might be a compliment, but it's also another challenge. and Akira is rising to meet it. he may or may not have a tiny competitive streak. . . even though he also tends to take losses in stride]

How does a penguin build a house?

[wwwwait for it. . .]

Igloos it together.

[BADUM TISH]

[oh ... man ... Dave will not be using this power wisely at all; if he can get Jing to add "this is what the refrance" to her everyday vernacular, then he can happily retire from the meme force forever.]

yeah thats fine
just tell me where im setting up shop and ill be there

[thanks!! he has now hurd the wurd of burd. and he huffs out a breath, something of a mix between half amusement, exasperation with the dad jokes and the urge to retaliate.]

How many Ice Ages did it take you to come up with that one?

[DAVE.]

[the puns are getting colder, but Akira's getting warmer — he'll have his coffee gear yet.]

Seven and a half. It was hard work.

[he says almost solemnly]

I'd tell you another joke about paper, but unfortunately it's pretty terable.

[and that one he closes off with a fingergun]

I think we'll be using the space outside near the sparring ring. We'll be setting up tents and tables and chairs and such over the next few days, so feel free to take a look when you have time.

[it's the fingerguns that really seal the deal. Dave looks like he's about to clap right back, and maybe he very well could, but then. then, he just ...]

[GROAN.]

Okay, okay, I give. What kinda coffee beans did you have in mind?

[hehehe]

A mocha java blend. Dark roast.

[not Leblanc's house blend, but it's one of Akira's favorite flavors]

[give him a minute to think about that. Dave turns to the side slightly, mumbling through the rhymes as he works to put them together — a dark roast that'll leave you sparked at most, maybe, cuz you're getting a hit, a marked dose (of caffeine) — and jesus christ every rhyme tag i write gets exponentially nerdier.]

[good thing Dave's a nerd.]

[in any case, he aimed to rhyme up the biggest bag of coffee beans he could that wasn't, like, comically huge. it's definitely enough to last Akira a while.]

[here you go, fellow word nerd.]

[HELLA]

[the motion Akira makes to accept the bag of coffee beans can only be described as "grabby hands." come to papa, you delicious coffee, you]

Oh thank god, I'm never going to be caffeine deprived again.

[lol.]

Now that you mention it, I'm wonderin' if I could turbo-caffeinate this shit or something. Throw in a few extra lines about it giving you an ungodly buzz and see what happens.

Or maybe just make one giant coffee bean. [that's a terrible and inefficient idea, Dave.]

[. . . DAVE. . .]

You can't make coffee grounds from one giant coffee bean, Dave.

[he says matter-of-factly, like that's the only issue with everything he's said]

But you probably could break a few world records.

Not with that attitude you can't.

[take a giant grater to it! come on, it'll totally work! Dave .... doesn't know anything about coffee that doesn't come from weird space machines.]

Good thing we've got a whole lineup of worlds to steal some giant record accolades from.

Just as long as we don't go somewhere with actual giants.

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