It's a spontaneous costume party, just for the hell of it.

[apocalypsos]

Hey, guys, come on in. I bought pizza and junk food and got us hooked up with some awesome hi-def TV. Um ... I also raided Logan's alcohol stash, but I'd really appreciate it if nobody told him it was me. My intestines have a warm and safe home, and I'd like it if they didn't have to file "change of address" cards with the post office.

If anybody needs ice for their drinks, just remember ... I crack the bad jokes around here.

Oh, and if anybody tries anything, Jubilee showed me Cocktail about five million times last weekend. As long as you behave, I promise not to show you what I learned from it.

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[dawning-star.livejournal.com]

Home is Las Vegas, Nevada. I work there as a criminalist. And apparently I've made a good impression on Death here and he's going to lessen my workload for a day or two. *is bemused*

By your accent, I'd guess you hail from both Ireland and Boston?

[onefishjyuufish.livejournal.com]

*arches eyebrows* Clever girl. And a criminalist? That's a harsh line of work to be getting into. D'you enjoy it?

[dawning-star.livejournal.com]

*she shrugs* I attended Harvard for my undergraduate degree. You pick these things up.

*a brief pause* I enjoy the satisfaction of getting dangerous people off the streets. I enjoy outsmarting people. I enjoy the science as well.

*a wry smile* I cannot say I enjoy the nightmares.

[onefishjyuufish.livejournal.com]

Harvard? *nods* Excellent school.

*he gives a lopsided smile* Nightmares are a hazard of the job, I suppose. *muses* ...Must be hard, working within the judicial system, with all its bureaucracy and red tape.

[dawning-star.livejournal.com]

It can be difficult. Even when we work well within the system, evidence can be discarded at a judge's discretion or discredited by a theatrical defense attorney.

*she pours herself another shot of vodka* But it is what I have chosen to do. And if I weren't doing it....*another shrug*

[onefishjyuufish.livejournal.com]

*lifts his glass in salute* 'Tis a grand goal, to bring down the wayward lambs. *smirks slightly* Nothing but respect for those who choose that path.

[dawning-star.livejournal.com]

I get the feeling you aren't telling me something. *raises an eyebrow* I also get the feeling that you're laughing at me.

[onefishjyuufish.livejournal.com]

*grins* Laughing? No, I truly am supportive of law-enforcement. Just that it has its limitations.

Something that I'm not telling you? Many things, darlin', but know that I'd not laugh at you for your profession. *he lights up a cigarette, careful to keep from blowing smoke in her direction*

[dawning-star.livejournal.com]

Riiiight. *she's still skeptical*

Those are very bad for your health. *she says as she pulls out her own pack* And what kinds of things are you not telling me? Involved with the Mafia?

[onefishjyuufish.livejournal.com]

*grins* Are they now? *takes a long drag, no longer bothering to direct the smoke*

Me in the mafia. *shakes his head* More like directly opposed. *he fetches a whiskey and downs a good bit* But a good example of the kind of filth that manages to avoid the law, gettin' off with barely a slap on the wrist. Me and my brother -- you could say we've devoted ourselves to making up for where the law doesn't reach.

[dawning-star.livejournal.com]

Very. *she nods, lighting her own* Then again, I've noticed that life has a 100% mortality rate.

*nodding again* Forgive my question--we still have some problems with them in Vegas. And there are many cases where we can't make the charges stick. It's sickening.

Vigilantes? *her tone is not condemning*

[onefishjyuufish.livejournal.com]

That it does. *gives her a shrewd look* Seems like you know that all too well.

*then he pushes up the sleeves of his sweater, shrugging faintly* Aye, best word for it, I suppose. Not for fame, as some might say. Just... A revelation that sometimes Man's Law isn't enough to protect those who might need it.

[dawning-star.livejournal.com]

*she smiles wryly again* When you see death every day, it does drive the point home.

*she notices the tattoo on his hand* Veritas. Truth. An apt choice.

I understand where you're coming from, and I'm certainly not going to judge you. It just isn't something I can do myself, though I commend your courage in doing so.

[onefishjyuufish.livejournal.com]

*he spreads his thumb and forefinger, looking at the tattoo for a moment* Aah. Thanks. Me and Murphy-- my brother-- aequitas and veritas. *grins at her* A matched set.

And- *hesitating, he shrugs faintly* ...Thanks. Though I'm not sure it's courage so much as... as righteous indignation. *a wry grin*

((OOC: Forgive me, real life butted in and now I must go get food. Guinness was a less than satisfactory breakfast. ;) But this was very fun! Thank you!))