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[pvtparts]

Out of curiosity, how many of you have a training or a specialty? It doesn't have to be necessarily related to combat or weapons, of course, but being able to drink everyone on the Barge under the table - though commendable - doesn't count.

[She imagines combat/weapon-related ones will be the most popular, but she'd still like to know how much of a diversity (or lack thereof) there is.]

Out of further curiosity, what is it?

[There are enough smart-asses on board she thinks would just say they have training and leave it at that.]

And for those that don't have any, why not?

Comments

[routemistress]

...You discounted mine right off the bat. I should be 'urt. You'd be amazed what you can achieve by drinking the right people under the right tables, Polly love.

[payshisdebts]

It's like she doesn't want us to be lushes, Iris. I'm offended for both of us.

[routemistress]

We should challenge 'er to a drinking match, that's what. Ready to take on some heavy hitters then, Polly love?

[pvtparts]

Of course. Then I won't have to feel bad when I win.

[payshisdebts]

Do you hear that? Challenge given! I am game.

[routemistress]

Should I 'ave an 'andicap? Unless either of you've got a spare liver, any road.

[pvtparts]

Might spoil the fun, don't you think?

[routemistress]

...What, a spare liver? I find it 'elps, actually.

[payshisdebts]

I-- what does liver have to do with drinking?

[routemistress]

Try drinking when yours is out of commission, lovey, you'll find out soon enough. 'Aven't you included anatomy and biology in your reading yet?