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[adandyinspace]

[It happens all too fast, there are zero warnings, Dandy was never really good at things like subtlety. Making himself known came about as naturally as breathing, and any attention was good attention as long as all eyes were on him. That's exactly why a merman just barges into the bathhouse today, standing in the door frame-- or...no, it's more like posing. He's posing in the door frame, wearing sunglasses for absolutely no reason.

He is completely unaware of Lust's new hired help.]

No need to worry everyone, Dandy's here~

[Much like every single time Dandy does this, no one cares, and the lack of applause causes him to hunch over and grumble all the way to the service counter. ...And then walk behind it, like he just owns the place or something. But this is not before he manages to dig up some coin and slam it down on the desk, his payment for the day, and literally the only reason why anyone puts up with him.

Now it's time to find out if it's worth it.]

[thumbsdown]

[Ah. So this is Dandy. Boone peers at him over his own sunglasses, then grunts and goes back to what he was doing. He was warned about him, but he knows he'll have to put up with the guy if he wants to work here. He does look up again though as Dandy completely ignores which side of the counter he's supposed to be on, though. Yeah, he's gonna be a problem.]

...You're supposed to be on the other side of the counter.

[Being a problem doesn't mean he gets to strut around like he owns the place without Boone saying something, though.]

[adandyinspace]

Who the hell asked you?

[Dandy's response, already fueled with his bitterness over not being acknowledged by the other patrons, comes out quick and sharp. Who's this guy and where did he get those sunglasses? That's...that's not allowed. If he's trying to one up him, then he has another thing coming...

But Dandy's attention is still on what he came here for, and that's his stupid pool toys Lust keeps for him. He grabs a bunch from behind the counter in a good, healthy armful before sizing Boone up. Because that's obviously what you do the moment you meet someone.

Judge them silently.

While holding a small plastic dolphin among other things.]

[thumbsdown]

Just figured you got confused.

[Even if there's very obviously no way of confusing it. Maybe he shouldn't already be insulting the customer, though. And when Dandy comes over to size him up, he just arches an eyebrow at him and quirks one furry ear. Holding plastic dolphins while trying to square up to someone doesn't make you all that intimidating, and Boone is currently an 8 foot tall werebear which doesn't help.]

Pool's that way.

[He points. Yeah, he knows Dandy knows. He's just being the super helpful employee he's supposed to be.]

[adandyinspace]

...

[So that's how it's gonna be, huh? Dandy's brows furrow for only a second before he decides he's not gonna let a bear of all things ruin his swim time. Just figured he got confused, the very nerve!

Fine, if he wants confused, then he's gonna get confused.

Dandy's eyebrows suddenly rise, like he's seeing this all for the first time.]

Woah, hey, not so fast. Where'd you say it is?

[thumbsdown]

[Boone gestures over to the swimming area like he's Aladdin showing Jasmine a whole new world.]

Over there.

[He says it slowly, his expression flat save for a hint of annoyance. He knows he's doing it on purpose. This guy is already turning out to be a pain in the ass.]

[adandyinspace]

[Oh, it is totally on purpose, and Dandy isn't about to let it end there. He holds a hand above his eyes, shielding them from the sun that isn't even in the building, squinting in the direction Boone laid out for him.]

Nnnnope, you lost me.

Could you maybe, like...lead me there or something?

[thumbsdown]

[For a moment, he just stares at him. Okay, he wants to be treated like a child? Boone can do that.]

Sure. Come on, it's this way.

[He says it gently, despite any irritation, and walks very slowly in the direction of the pool. If this is what Dandy wants to spend his money on, fine.]

Try not to get lost. I know it's really hard.