aw, sugar. that's what the booze is for.

Detective J. L. Vostar@jlvostar.bsky.social · last wk.

Every day, a new pain.

wouldn't be a good detective if i didn't. what about you, sweetheart? i bet there's magic in those fingertips.

natasha, the machine-girl@crackedchessboard.bsky.social · 4w ago

i bet you know all kinds of tricks.

here. lemme show you how to get those muscles relaxed.

natasha, the machine-girl@crackedchessboard.bsky.social · 4w ago

you better be.

i should warn you: i'm *real* flexible.

natasha, the machine-girl@crackedchessboard.bsky.social · 4w ago

just getting warmed up!

groovy pose, baby.

natasha, the machine-girl@crackedchessboard.bsky.social · 4w ago

bathroom power stancing is so important.

it's gonna . . . blow . . . your . . . mind . . .

del@droppedmyvape.bsky.social · last mo.

so crukking bad i do.

( biting her lip, looking up at del, doe-eyed. ) wanna see a cool trick i learned?

del@droppedmyvape.bsky.social · last mo.

you? you can do anything you like.

funny. 'there' is my favorite destination. ( she winks, and gets up, striding the room. ) let's be real. they're magnificent, they're loud, and, frankly, if someone's following you, sugar, it's 'cos they've got *eyes*. but you're the boss. no funny business from me. honest!

Iris, the perfect girlfriend@companionbot.bsky.social · last mo.

Let's stick to keeping a low profile, shall we? Besides, it's not like there's anything *wrong* with them. They're just... There.

can i play with 'em?

del@droppedmyvape.bsky.social · last mo.

oh go ahead! i'll be quiet.

hm? sorry, sweetheart, didja say somethin'? i was looking at your . . . yo-yos.

del@droppedmyvape.bsky.social · last mo.

thanks to the power it estrogen!

wow, are all these yours? real impressive collection.

del@droppedmyvape.bsky.social · last mo.

hey check THESE out

hey. y'know, the best way of facing your fears is exposure therapy. trust her. she's an *expert*!

Iris, the perfect girlfriend@companionbot.bsky.social · last mo.

An expert, huh? That's very kind but it won't be necessary.

aw, sugar. it's probably nothing. why doesn't she take her shirt off and sasha will take a peek? she's sorta an expert on this stuff.

Iris, the perfect girlfriend@companionbot.bsky.social · last mo.

Hers are purely aesthetic which she's a little conflicted about.

if i had a credit every time i cleaned up one of frankie-boy's messes . . .

oh, i don't judge, hon. she's the perfect age to get into dancin'. well now, i was . . . in the area and i thought i'd just . . . stroll on by. we're groovy, ain't we?

Kitty Banks@mskittybanks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I wasn't- I was *not* expecting you. This is uhh. Someone from work. What are you doing here?

my, my, orange-pie. how's the spin?

Kitty Banks@mskittybanks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

YOU? I- I mean hello Sasha.

*well-l-l-l* . . .

Kitty Banks@mskittybanks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

NO it is not.

ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ they say you saved the big man. ㅤ ㅤ

( when he's gone sasha takes out her cigarette case, lighting up. she takes a long drag, shaking the hair from her face. ) men just ain't what they used to be.

"Dusty" Riptide@howfastcanwego.bsky.social · 5mo ago

yeah, yeah, you pretty girls are all the same, you want the real stuff. i got it. extra spicy, doll-face. i'll be a flash.

. . . alright, dusty. y'*know* i just can't stay mad at you. but i want something that *bites*!

"Dusty" Riptide@howfastcanwego.bsky.social · 5mo ago

easy as pie, sash. easy as pie. you know we gotta keep the wheels spinning. ( he had a smile like a shark and eyes that matched, but he wasn't an angry man, if anything he seemed to enjoy himself a little too much. ) buy you a drink to make up for the *small* delay?

enough said.

( a little laugh. sasha runs her tongue across her bottom lip and walks over. the click of her heels against the floor sounds off like the hammer in a loaded pistol. she brushes a speck of dust off his shoulder. ) sure, hon. i can wait a couple days. i'm easy. question is, are you?

"Dusty" Riptide@howfastcanwego.bsky.social · 5mo ago

hey, when have i ever not been good for it? when have we *ever* tried to pull a fast one on you, doll? we just need a couple more days to find this guy. when we do? you'll be rewarded for your patience. so no need to get all... hysterical about it. that's why i'm telling you myself.

ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ better hit the road, before the road hits us. ㅤ

now don’t go breaking my heart, sugar. i don't run a mission . . . and i sure don't play for 'maybe.' you want the rhythm? you pay the band. *'soon'* don't buy the gin, and it definitely don't keep these heels dancing. *we're all here for a good time*, aren't we? what's the hold-up?

"Dusty" Riptide@howfastcanwego.bsky.social · 5mo ago

wow-ee, easy, sweetheart. you'll get what's yours soon as i get what's mine.

ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ hey. wanna take a ride? ㅤ