[OPEN] Tried on 13 different pairs of shoes

[businessorlibation]

Who: Johnny Summer and You
When: January
Where: Hurikane, Tommy Bahama
Summary: December's aftermath settles in hard. Johnny folds himself up, tucks himself away, finds distractions.
Warnings: Alcohol, maladaptive coping strategies, mental health

1. I am dented by the skies [Hurikane]
Sometimes, you just want to slot into old familiar routine, step back into what was work and just. Wear the customer service face, letting people tell you what they want of you and delivering that to the best of your ability. Johnny's behind the bar, mixing cocktails and hoping no one notices how mask-like his smile feels to him right now. Come on over, he'll just...make a drink happen for you. It's the best he can do for anyone in this moment.


2. They keep me up at night [Tommy Bahama]
And sometimes a man's feet get restless, when the end of day comes and lying down in bed feels impossible. There's no snow-covered wilderness to wander here, and that suits Johnny Summer fine. He's an indoor cat, after all, has been ever since...

...so he's at Tommy Bahama alone, taking advantage of its endlessness to go for a nice long walk to try to get the fog out of his mind. Maybe. Or maybe he'll run into a werecougar and have a fight, always possible. He does have his scissors.


3. It’s just a lack of air supply [Wildcard]
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Comments

[teethoftherisk]

"Of course not. You are a human. I expect you to come and go as you please." It does amuse him to imagine receiving an apology for entering his territory. How silly. "And this is a clothing store. People need to wear things. I am simply grateful that it is especially large so it can serve as a substitute."

[businessorlibation]

"Just because I'm a human doesn't mean I can't respect someone who isn't. But you're right, not everyone's as much of a nudist as Sharky." A bit of a wry laugh, here. "Or you. Though I liked the dress you wore to the wedding."

[teethoftherisk]

"Thank you, I liked my dress too. I am glad you put the idea in my mind. It has doubled my wardrobe options, and now I do not have to settle for pants that end at my shins, and sweaters that reach my forearms." He glances around at the section they're passing, one full of dresses and skirts and breezy shirts, bright pastels and colourful patterns. "It would have been nice if I could have worn those things on my world too, but I lived in very conservative areas, so the thought never crossed my mind."

Siffleur glances up at Johnny. "Things are better here. I like that. And I like that wearing a skirt is nearly as comfortable as being nude."