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[magnets]

[ The camera turns on just as Jesse mops a hand over his face, tiredly or some such. It's been a long day and it's quiet, the too kind of quiet that he can't find himself really handling all too well. ] So, uh. I was thinkin'.

[ What was he thinking? He takes a nervous drag off a cigarette as his hand comes back to settle on the back of his neck instead, and he earnestly regards the camera. ]

Anyone feel like doin' somethin'? Guess this place doesn't have, y'know, anything real cool. Like go karts or movies or whatever. Guess there's nothin' on the tube but static. [ Which he's been watching for the last hour, but that's nobody's business. ]

I don't know, this place got board games or anything? What's, uh. What's anyone gotta do for fun around here, am I right?

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voice;

[hexappeal]

Are you stockpiling cigarettes somewhere? [She was going to say sure, let's chill! But some things are more important.]

voice;

[magnets]

[ Jesse snorts, a mirthless laugh. ] I motherfuckin' wish. Man, I'm down to three of 'em, and that's a lotta rationing 'em out, let me tell ya.

[hexappeal]

You're stronger than I am. [Talking about them only makes her want one more, so an abrupt change of conversation. She's a little peppy, but not the kind that makes you want to reach through the device and strangle her.] Do you do yoga?

[magnets]

It ain't easy. Guess I had practice with bein' without. [ Something else entirely, that is, but he's not gonna get too into that with her here. ]

[ The second question broadsides him though, and there's a full few seconds before he finally answers, the 'duh' practically apparent in his voice. ] Do I look like a guy that does yoga?

[hung_garian]

Hm. Does anyone feel like doing anything? Well, gosh, it's an awful specific question, I don't know if you'll have any luck unless you could find some way to make it a little broader.

[magnets]

Well, I'm just askin' is all. What'm I s'posed to say, let's all go fishing?

Fine, man, sit on your ass all day, see if I give a shit.

[hung_garian]

Oh, don't say fishing. No one goes fishing unless they're senile.

[magnets]

Yeah, right, old people and rednecks. Hence the broader, yo; might as well check if anyone's got better ideas than lame-ass crap like that.

voice:

[charring]

If you figure out anything, let me know. I can only go to the library for stuff to read so many times before all the books start blending together.

voice:

[magnets]

Reading? Seriously? [ In that kind of way that sounds like she said she preferred picking up dog shit as a fun kind of activity. ] Come on, there's gotta be somethin' around here more fun than that.

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[charring]

Not that I've discovered. I'd say cooking but...well.

Re: voice:

[magnets]

[ There's a huff of a laugh for a moment, something ironic and sarcastic that he doesn't expound on. ]

Yeah, no, cookin' ain't really an option when you're workin' with canned beans and whatever crap someone's caught off in the woods. Fuckin' rabbits, man.

audio;

[dowhatisays]

[Eugh you bastard, smoking where everyone can see you. Charlie only has a few left he's saving for emergencies. If he can the video on now he'd be glaring.]

You a cards man?

audio;

[magnets]

[ Sorry, bro, a man's gotta do what he's gotta do. ]

I played a game or two. Why, you a bettin' man?

audio;

[dowhatisays]

Yeah. Heres and theres.

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[magnets]

What do you even bet in a place that ain't got no money? Dreams'a cheeseburgers?

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[rigging]

[ Sorry, Pinkman, Jesse heard you but all he can focus on is that cigarette. A beat, then: ]

I been drawing t'pass the time. [ Jesse tells him, shifting. He looks a little better than the last time they talked, at least. ] I - oh, ay. I still got spray paint, too. You ever used spray paint? [ That might be the start of a smile on Jesse's face. You know you wanna graffiti the place up with him, Pinkman. ]

( video )

[magnets]

Oh - [ He pats absentmindedly at himself like that reminds him of something, but whatever it is, he doesn't say, just gestures to Finch and furrows his eyebrows. ] Ain't it hard to 'round here? Kinda- [ a beat, and then blankly, ] blocked.

[ But he lights up a little at the mention of paint, a quirk of a smile starting at his mouth. ] For serious, you get that stuff here?

[rigging]

Nah, this place gives me plenty of inspiration. [ Jesse says dryly, but: ] And yeah, 'course I do. Wouldn't say so unless I did. Gonna paint something, if y'wanna come with.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Seems like most people're spending their time in the library, but that gets old after awhile.

[A pause, then the really important question.]

You didn't happen to find a hidden stash of cigarettes somewhere, did you?

[Because he'd literally trade just about anything for one right now.]

Audio

[magnets]

Everyone's readin' here. [ Libraries. ] Ain't really my thing.

[ The latter gets a huff of a laugh, though, something sarcastic and maybe a little woeful. ] Nnnnnope. No such luck 'round here. The whole food in the boxes thing, you 'round for that? They had a few packs layin' around. Kinda stocked up for a while. [ Not so stocked anymore. ]

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Food in boxes? Unfortunately, I wasn't. I'm making do with what I showed up with.

[And that is quickly running out.]

[burnburnburn]

If you're bored, go for a run.

[magnets]

[ What's with the suggestions around here? ] What do I look like, some kinda exercise freak?

[burnburnburn]

You sound like you could use the workout.