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[tonsofpun]

Okay, so guys, hear me out-

[It's Ellie. A few of you folks might know her, but this is her first-ever post to the public at large. Because this shit is some important shit.]

I just found this actual working arcade and it is amazing -- but I have nobody to play with and I haven't got any quarters.

Or runes, whatever it is they take, they've got a square coin slot.

So, anyone want in?

I promise I'll pay you back and then some. In oranges, or horseback riding lessons, or archery lessons, or I'll clean your room. Whatever. You pick.

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[unrestrained]

How 'bout I give it to you for free if you promise to play a racing game with me?

[tonsofpun]

Are you kidding me? Shit, get down here. There are like four of those.

[Insert the district and rough address here.]

[unrestrained]

Then you've got yourself a deal.

[Heading that way!]

[tonsofpun]

[Yeah, Ellie's gonna be waiting outside, petting the nose of the huge brown horse tethered happily there. He's got some hay and some water, and a really old saddle on.

The moment she spots the guy with the Best Deal Ever, she jumps up to wave.]

Over here-

Sorry I forgot to ask your name. I'm Ellie.

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[firstbeliever]

[Did someone say arcade?]

I've got some alien money! Where are you?

[unrestrained]

[He's... actually being followed by a giant hell hound the size of her horse. Who looks quite content on following. But he seems... used to it by now. She tends to do that.]

[So he waves!]

Nah, it's alright. I'm Percy. So how much did you want to play?

[tonsofpun]

[Woah woah woah hold the phone. Ellie backs up a little bit, staring at the giant hound. The horse doesn't seem too keen on the critter either, rolling his eyes and stamping once.]

... uh, is this your friend?

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[tonsofpun]

[Insert quick directions.]

You want me to pick you up, Jamie? Or have you got this?

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[firstbeliever]

[He holds up his map with a grin.]

I've got this.

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[tonsofpun]

All right, little dude. I'll be waiting.

Have you ever been to an arcade before?

[unrestrained]

[Oh, right. People aren't generally used to hellhounds. Though he seems a little distracted by the horse's response-- mostly because he's used to knowing what they say. Then he glances back.]

Mrs. O'leary? She's harmless. Well, unless you'r a hot dog.

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[firstbeliever]

[Slipping on his shoes and a coat, he heads out of the apartment.]

When I've been good during the week my mom would give me some money to do what I wanted with. Sometimes I'd go to the arcade with my friends. Mostly we'd just play video games at one of my friend's houses though.

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[tonsofpun]

Sh'yeah, lucky.

[He has no idea just how lucky. But here she is, getting her chance.]

[tonsofpun]

...

The giant dog's name is Mrs. Fucking O'leary.

[unrestrained]

[She barks cheerfully at her name!]

Um, yeah? It fits her. Besides, I didn't name her.

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[firstbeliever]

How did you find it?

[They can play arcade games together. Like normal kids.]

[proudofwhatiam]

[Okay, so Evy's a little behind on terminology; she's picturing a row of shops and wondering why they'd have coin slots, of all things.]

What do you need the coins for, exactly?

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[windbreak]

A real arcade, huh? Wow, that takes me back. How amazing are we talking?

[5thchild]

What's an arcade?

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[hadbadays]

All I need is you not putting me on a horse again.

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[comeonthensexy]

Oranges?

[ Interesting currency. ]

[necrowmantic]

You found a what now?

[tonsofpun]

Who did?

[That bark removes the fear, and she laughs, carefully approaching to slowly hold up her hand.]

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[tonsofpun]

I was riding Callus around. His feet start itching when he gets cooped up too long. And there it was, off one of the streets. I almost rode right by it.

[tonsofpun]

Uh, the machines- they take coins before you can play the game.

[It doesn't sound too weird- plenty of kids in her time didn't know either.]