002- In person-Kitchen

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[Being in space is not exactly where Jake envisioned himself a week ago. Being in a magical house that turns into a spaceship at the will of an "author" is even further from the scope of his imagination, but here he is none-the-less. Funny how life works out.

He's trying not to think about those things. Wouldn't do much good anyhow, would it? Instead, he's seeing what there is in the kitchen in the way of steak and alcohol. As long as there's something to keep his flask full and something good to eat when he's hankerin' for some red meat, this place won't seem so bad.

...of course, at some point, he is going to have to face the reality of being kidnapped, but he figures that can wait awhile yet. So if anyone were to come across him raiding the pantry and whistling "Home on the range", he'd be more than willing to chat.]

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[In Person]

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[It's Jake's turn to be confused.]

What do you mean, Pardner?

["Purina"? Like the dog food?]

[In Person]

[big-bang-blue.livejournal.com]

[Finger drag]

You know, biting fish with teeth? Purina!

[In Person]

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[Jake smiles slightly. Oh, so this alien meant piranha.]

I don't think that's what they're called, but I get your meanin'.

[In Person]

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What sort of trickery is this?

[He leans closer to the taller man, large green eyes peering up.]

[In Person]

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[....what.]

You need something, Pardner?

[In Person]

[big-bang-blue.livejournal.com]

[Leaning back, he looks at his fingertips.]

No. If I need anything I can get it myself.

[In Person]

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You're a funny guy, Pardner.

[Maybe a little uncomfortably funny, but not so bad.]

[In Person]

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[The drones hovered behind him. He turns to one of them and pats it on the top of its domed head.]

Yes, I've been known to have an exquisite sense of humor. Megamind, if you're the type that likes to know names. I'm surprised you hadn't heard of me.

[In Person]

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Megamind?

[Strange name.]

Sounds like one of them Superhero names.

[In Person]

[big-bang-blue.livejournal.com]

That's because I am a hero.

[In Person]

[in-texas.livejournal.com]

That so?

[Pause.]

Don't think I've met too many heroes.

[He tips his hat.]

Jake Marshall.

[In Person]

[big-bang-blue.livejournal.com]

Ooh, good name. Fitting too. I like it. So what is this Texas like? Do they really shoot people?

[In Person]

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You better believe it, Pardner!

[In Person]

[big-bang-blue.livejournal.com]

O~ookay. I'll keep that in mind

[Note to self. Don't go to Texas.]

[In Person]

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[Jake breaks out his flask again and waits to see if Megamind has anything else to say.]

[In Person]

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[There's really not much else he can say at this point. He'll take his cue and leave, the drones following him like the loyal re-programmed robotic servants they are.]

Ciao-ciao.

[He makes it a point to stay clear of hard liquor.]

[In Person]

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...

[Jake waits until Megamind is out of earshot.]

See you 'round, Pardner.

[And back to the cupboards he goes.]