Sale One

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

[Lau is standing on the astral plane with an opium pipe to his lips. He doesn’t seem to notice he’s on the plane at the moment though, for he’s talking out loud to himself as if someone is there and actually listening to him. Not that anyone would be otherwise in his own reality, but he sure assumes that someone is right now.]

Now Earl, you shouldn’t get so uptight over situations like this. You came to see me after all, correct? So relax! You see, I already know why you’re here. Of course you would come to me when no one else would bother to help you right now, except your Butler since he is here with you at the moment, but even he can’t compare to the charm I have in getting what I want from other traders. Whatever it is you need I will get it for you, Earl. I know it must be of great importance no matter how illegal it may be for you to get your hands on it! ... ...

[During his entire little speech, he had become quite serious business – Until he simply smiles and tilts his head as if he suddenly has no idea what’s going on at all] So what is it you’re here for, Earl –

[ He looks around the astral plane.]

... Earl?

[There’s no Earl on the plane at all. Lau simply sighs, and gives a strong few puffs on his pipe before he blows out the smoke he had inhaled from that.]

I must be hallucinating once again! It’s even the same location this time. How curious ... I’m usually so careful when melting down the right amount of opium so this doesn’t happen while smoking...

[Yet, here he is. Still smiling and looking out of place.]

... So where am I?

Comments

[contract_star]

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...It's not...drugs. Actually it's real.

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

I doubt that. I've never seen anything like this before!

[knowswheregodis.livejournal.com]

[Chris is staring at this strange dude.] Opium?

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

Yes, opium~! It's a narcotic. Would you like to try some?

[exserpens.livejournal.com]

Opium, eh? How very Oscar Wilde.

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

Opium, indeed~! I own my own opium den. [Sucks on the tip of his pipe.]

That name sounds familiar to me. Can't quite put my finger on it...

[fry-face.livejournal.com]

{Chuckling} Opium, huh? Haven't seen too much of that in a long time.

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

Would you like to have some then, for old times sake? [Offers over his pipe]

[madamemoiselle]

Oh, you're not hallucinating! It's real, you know~

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

[He's not going to actually believe you while he's tripping... He'll definitely play along though. It's fun.]

As real as it could ever be in my mind right now~!

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

The Astral Plane. And assuming you're seeing what I am, you aren't hallucinating.

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

Hallucinations can't see what I'm seeing. You are what I'm seeing.

[ofalzarius.livejournal.com]

What's opium?

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

[Shows the pipe, giving it a good tap to let some smoke release] There's opium in this. It's from the opium poppy, and it's a great narcotic. It also sells well in various places.

[thedeltaqueen.livejournal.com]

It ain't no hallucination, babe, and I ain't never met an Earl here.

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

[... You're a talking cat]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Have a seven year old going ._. at you!]

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

[Oh, it's so cute. He can't offer such a small child drugs though. Not until it's twelve!]

Are you all right?

[bacchusprincess.livejournal.com]

Oh my~

Lately, a lot of people need some kind of drug to see dreams~ Ah, how close minded.

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

Usually, when I smoke, I don't see dreams at all and I'm quite sane. I'm so careful~! This is the second time such strange hallucinations have happened though, I might have to lower my dosage.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

This isn't a hallucination.

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

My, my. Hallucinations are sure trying to tell me they're not hallucinations lately~!

[onedrous.livejournal.com]

Of course you are.

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

Finally, a hallucination who agrees with me.

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

[frowning slightly] That's opium, then.....

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

Indeed, it is.

[twelvemasks.livejournal.com]

[You sure can talk...]

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

[He looks sort of like the Earl! Gets all close.]

Are you a hallucination too?

[tyrantinthenile.livejournal.com]

What are you doing?

[opiumandsmiles.livejournal.com]

I'm existing.