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[adandyinspace]

[Dandy is exactly where he said he would be, in his room, hasn't moved an inch. He sits on top of his disaster of a futon, among his mess of garbage and his laptop.

...There's no easy way to say this, he definitely looks like he's been sobbing, in a very overdramatic and ridiculous way. His little dog sits next to him, holding a handkerchief in her mouth as she makes some concerned whining. Obviously the dog isn't actually comforting him, she has no idea what's going on, she's a dog. So of course during the time it took Maya to come over, he just made her hold it to set up the scene.

Because that is exactly what this is, a scene.]

C-Come over here first. I...I need it...

[Dandy then holds out his arms, like a god damn child.]

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[Maya blinks in surprise first as she strides up, but is quick to smile. She does head toward him, but immediately stoops to pick up Little Miss and begin some shitty half-way pantomime.]

Aw, Miss Pancakes! Look at him, he looks terrible! Do you think he's gonna make it?

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[The dog has gone from having to hold STRANGE OBJECTS in her mouth, to suddenly being lifted in the air. She loves her weird fish family, truly she does, but they're weird for a reason. The look she gives can only scream "someone please help me."]

That's cold, baby...

[Of course Dandy can only comment on how he was so RUDELY snubbed, but no fine just play with his dog, it's cool.]

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[Maya can't hold back a laugh, holding Little Miss to her chest for a moment, giving her a kiss on the cheek, and then letting the poor thing back on the floor so she can climb over onto the futon with Dandy.]

C'moooon. It's not that bad.

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Noooo, it's real bad. Mondo bad over here.

[He says with his dopey, pouty voice, resting his head against her the moment he can. Obviously he's exaggerating how he really feels because he thinks he's funny, but there is that tinge of actual sadness.]

That was waaaay harder to type than I thought it'd be. I'm gonna miss the ol' girl, I really am...

[missleadingquestions]

So hurry up with the remodel! Then she'll be back to business in no time.

[Maya replies, not hesitating to wrap her arms around him and lean into him as she speaks.]

What's the sudden decision for, anyway? I thought you liked that place.

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[Oohhh, wee lamb. Dandy stays quiet for a few seconds, but thankfully feeling Maya around him is more than enough to give him the courage to continue on.

He holds a hand up to his mouth, looking off into the distance...wistfully.]

You don't get it, do you?


She ain't comin' back. ...Not as BooBies, anyway. Times are changin' and there's nothing I can do about it, that's just not me. Live with the flow, that's the Dandy way, and right now the flow wants me to knock it all down.

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Wait-- really?

[Maya asks, pulling back to look Dandy in the face.]

What happened?

[adandyinspace]

[The moment Maya looks him in the face, Dandy does everything not to look at hers. His hand awkwardly rubs the back of his neck as he avoids eye contact, his stupid little dramatic act put on hold.]

I wised up.

...Can't live the dream of owning my own BooBies if it's just some lousy knockoff, right? The real deal's floatin' around in space, no exceptions.

[missleadingquestions]

[Oh Dandy. Did you think you were gonna get away without being questioned.]

But I thought you said you liked running it? Are you just gonna get rid of the whole thing?

[(gasp)]

What about the waitresses?!

[adandyinspace]

[KIND...OF??]

Job's still open if they want 'em, just gotta wait until we reopen.

...Wouldn't be surprised if they didn't come back, though. I mean, it's cool, it's not like it'll be tough to find new staff.

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I'm sure they'll come back!

[As usual, she's hyped up...]

We just gotta make sure the remodel doesn't take long! And make sure it's even better than BooBies!

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Yeah? Yeah...!!

[Maya getting hyped up can only mean Dandy gets hyped up himself.]

I mean, of course. I'm Dandy, all my ideas are gold!! We'll blow 'em outta the water, just you wait and see.

1/2

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It'll be so cool you won't even miss the old bar!

[and neither will anyone else but Rick.]

[missleadingquestions]

....What were you planning, anyway?

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[Dandy's already standing up and pumping his fists at this point, although he stops to look over his shoulder, giving her a toothy grin. He was hoping she'd ask.]

So... you ever hear of a mermaid bar?

[missleadingquestions]

Uh, no?

[But she says so with a grin, obviously catching his drift.]

That sounds amazing!

[adandyinspace]

Wait, seriously? That's even a thing on Earth, how'd you-- Look, never mind, forget it, it doesn't matter! Just try to picture it-- [He waves his hands to signal that this is the part where she should try to picture it.] --big ol' bar, covered in blue-green lights, decorated with corals, the works.

But the real kicker is there's one giganto fish tank, perfect for showing off sweet, sexy mermaid bods. People eat that shit up, why should I let people look at me for free, am I right?

Honestly I'm surprised this isn't even a thing yet, we could be making the big bucks.

[missleadingquestions]

[And picture it Maya does, eyes sparkling the more he speaks.]

Ohhh, that's soooo cool, that's way better than your old restaurant!

Why didn't you just do that first?

[adandyinspace]

Eh? ...I dunno.

[He shrugs, knowing perfectly well why he didn't just do that first.]

Think I got it before I finished turnin' into a mermaid, wasn't sure how devoted I was gonna be to the lifestyle, y'know? It's not like I can see into the future.

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But... Wouldn't having a mermaid themed bar knock out a lot of the BooBies market, anyway?

I mean, mermaids in stories are always dressed in so little, it's kind of the same, but like, for swimming.

[And looking pretty and being adored, and all that.]

[adandyinspace]

Mmmmmmaybe...?

But now I get to be a part of it, too~

[And maybe he just wants to show off for looking pretty. And being adored. And all that.]

[missleadingquestions]

--Oh, that's right! I guess I could work there too!

[Since Rohan's gone, and all...]

[adandyinspace]

[That is right, Rohan's gone now, isn't he? Surely, he'll be missed. ...By someone other than Dandy. Alas, that snake bastard did have his purpose though and now Dandy's favorite mermaid is without a job, so sad. Whatever will they do?

Dandy sits back down, scooting himself behind her, resting his chin ever so gently on her shoulder. As his mind races with ideas, he actually starts to hum like a weirdo, until finally--]

Y'know, we could really put on one hell of a show.

[missleadingquestions]

We could huh?

[She asks, lookin to the side to plant a kiss on Dandy's cheek, awkward though it may be with him so close, and leans back. She's been invited to be affectionate, okay, and she's going to revel in it.]

You reeeeeeally want me where you work all the time~?