R-r-rad bromance

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THE RAD BROMANCE* MEME!

*girls, and all beings of other genders, most definitely count as bros too



A meme for fun people who just want to chill out and embark upon kickass friendship shenanigans.
Leave a comment with character name and canon in the subject, and others will pick a scenario and tag you.
Fun times to be had for all!

1. CHOW TIME:
Food! Everybody loves food. It is the best social lubricant. Cooking it. Burning it. Eating it. Throwing it around! All kinds of food! A picnic, or a diner, or a barbecue, or a swanky restaurant which is going to regret letting you in very soon. The possibilities are endless.

2. SLAM DUNK:
Fuck yeah, sports. Who doesn't love getting all hot and sweaty in the sun? Balls, frisbees, cricket bats! Or, if you'd prefer not to torture yourself with physical exertion, maybe a game of pool is more your style.

3. ROCK N' ROLL:
It's always been your dream to play in a band together! Finally, you are making it happen. You are the most awesome bandmates and you make the best music. You are going to be stars!
(Or not?)

4. GAME NIGHT:
Pawn to d4. Get out of jail free. Colonel Mustard did it in the conservatory with the revolver. Nooo, I told you not to pull that Zenga block out! I warned you, bro.

5. DARES & PRANKS:
Truth…or dare! Or maybe just the lot of you wrecking everybody else's shit. What a bunch of clowns. But face it! It was hilarious. Just maybe not for, uh, that particular guy, who is coming over here, right now, with that look on his face…

6. INTO THE WILD:
For some bizarre reason, you decided to leave your nice, comfy beds behind and camp outside. In the dark. In a tent! Or even just a sleeping bag, under the staaaaars. Don't burn the marshmallows! What was that noise?

7. REV THE ENGINES:
Look at this awesome ride. You'd be happy to take your friends for a spin, of course! Wind in your hair, radio blasting music, the works. Although you would never let them touch the wheel. Nope. This car is your baby (or your parents') and that would be an extremely dumb thing to do!

8. MAKE A SPLASH:
Whether it's an ocean or your backyard or a jungle pool, there's nothing like a good dunk in the water to cool you off! I hope you can swim, because you are going in. Right now!

9. DISNEYLAND!
The smell of cotton candy, the tinny music, the cooling puddle of vomit near the exit to the rollercoaster. It brings you back to when you were ten years old and you thought this was amazing! Or maybe you still do. Who knows. Either way, there are plenty of things to keep a friend or two occupied for a day.

10. SOMETHING ELSE
What? These traditional, sacred bonding activities are dull and cliched? Your friendship is special and you need to do something a little more special? Jeez, what a wet blanket. Kidding! In that case, you are limited only by your own imagination.

Have a rad bromance! :B
*STOLEN FROM HERE

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[makeachoice]

[ Can you blame a guy for being shy? For feeling the need to go back and forth and really think about something? Chris could be brash and brave when the rare occasion called for it, and while he certainly isn't reserved, he can be pretty cautious. Besides, he's content. He likes Ashley, yes. But right now, he's happy to be drinking and revealing how awful of a person he is with Josh (and vise versa). ]

Don't say that, man. [ Despite the obvious joking, there's a pang of guilt within himself. He doesn't want the other to think he'd rather be with her because Chris honestly likes spending time with the both of them - together, separate, in a group, or whatever. ]

Right, right. No more of this gore shit. We're here to have a good time. [ The smile returns, wide and accompanied by flushed cheeks caused by the alcohol. ]

I guess my secret power has to be...[ Of course he puts down the "concealing a boner" card. ] A power that all men wish they had, especially for those moments in the middle of math class or at a family reunion. [ The dreaded no reason boner, as they call it. ]

[revengeismedicine]

[ Joking aside, Josh could almost hear a hint of sincerity in Chris's response and it made him feel bad for making that comment. He usually kept those negative emotions in check and restrained himself from letting them slip out in conversation. He blamed the alcohol, of course.

What came next Josh would never have anticipated and he nearly choked his shot when he read it, only just managing to swallow it before he snorted a laugh. Trust Chris to come out on top with such a ridiculous card. Josh quips back sarcastically, with a cute grin. ]

It's math that gets me every time.

[ With that Josh pulls out his own secret power which ends up reading "The art of seduction." and he manages to roll with it very smoothly. ] Tch, well that's all wrong. We all know that's no secret.


[ooc: Oh God, I love you for that response.]

[makeachoice]

[ He gives off an exaggerated look of disbelief. ] Sorry to say it, bro, but you couldn't seduce your way out of a paper bag.

[ The statement is followed by a good deal of laughter (even though it was hardly funny and essentially untrue). It's the amount of alcohol in his system that really amplifies it, however, and Chris doubles over as he continues to laugh as if it were the funniest thing he had ever said. It fades into light chuckles within a matter of seconds, and he peers up at Josh, grinning. ]

You were wide open for that one, and I could not resist.

[ ooc: Hehe, thank you, thank you o/ Same to yours with Josh! I'm actually laughing over here ]

[revengeismedicine]

Hey, man --[ Josh chided with a wicked smile on his lips, his bravado; his charisma, strong after a couple of drinks. ]-- I'm not trying to get out of anything, I'm trying to get into something, if you know what I mean? [ And he punctuates the sentence with an altogether sly quirk of a single brow. It didn't take long before Chris's laugh's infectious nature wormed its way into Josh's head and he couldn't help but laugh along.

When the two of them cooled off Josh, feeling playfully competitive, put his hand over both of their cards in a possessive manner and quipped back at Chris. ]

Okay, you know this one is mine, cochise. My seduction powers are way stronger than your boner-related abilities.

[makeachoice]

Okay, okay, seduce your way into a paper bag. [ The smile playing against his mouth doesn't falter, but he appears somewhat quizzical as he mentally weighs the humorous impact of each card to determine which card deserves the winning point. His head tilts off to the side, and his body sways. A faint hum resonates when he purses his lips, and, finally, with a few nods, it's apparent that he agrees with Josh.

He did briefly consider asking Josh if he had ever seen him hard - just to prove a point, to get his card to win - but the sober voice of reasoning designates that idea as an awfully ridiculous one, one that would surely leave Chris stuttering in regret as soon as he voiced the statement. It's not to say that he'd be embarrassed, but he assumed that Josh would surely have some quick and snarky reply to that. ]

I'm not entirely convinced, but I'll give you this one.

[ ooc: Just a side note! Chris is brand new muse for me, so please let me know if he doesn't sound right! ]

[revengeismedicine]

[ He laughed at that first comment, how could he not, Chris's humour was a wonderful blend of silly and surreal and Josh really appreciated it. So often was he bombarded with the usual cold, sarcastic cynicism that Chris felt like a breath of fresh air in comparison.

Little did Josh know what was going through Chris's head, all the better for Chris really, as Josh would've been all over a comment like that in a heartbeat. Victorious he slid the card towards himself with an unmistakably cocky grin. ]

Oh, you'll give me this one? Always the gentleman.

[ Josh was teasing, it was clear by the tone of his voice, and hopefully Chris would've known this. ]

Okay, then you're choosing the next winner for--[ And with that, Josh pulled out the next question card which read: "A romantic, candlelit dinner would be incomplete without...". And another, cool smirk. ]--Oh, I've got this.



[ooc: Josh is pretty new for me too, although I adore him :3 Your Chris is great! He's so perfectly ic. The right combo of funny, cute and sensitive. Again, if you feel I'm ooc, let me know. I also spotted you in another thread. Would it be okay to tag you there? Or is this sufficient Joshing for now?]

[makeachoice]

What can I say? I'm a pretty great guy. [ Now it's his turn to raise his brows and flash an amorous smile. Josh may be the self proclaimed expert on seduction, but Chris can be smooth, especially as an act and around his close friends. His gaze lingers on the other until he breaks character with a chuckle.

When the new card goes down, Chris rereads it, mumbling quietly. His eyes noticeably brighten, and it takes little thought to choose a card from his hand. He slaps it down with triumphant thump. It reads 'German dungeon porn' ]

The classic date trope - dinner and a movie!

[ ooc: Aaah thank you! And your Josh is absolutely fantastic. I'm definitely up for another thread too. I can't get enough of these two! ]

[revengeismedicine]

[ Chris was a great guy, Josh knew that and had known it for years. He avoided sentimental comments, especially when the affection was mixed with booze, but he really cared a great deal for Chris. Josh showed it in other ways though, he always had time for his friends and Chris in particular and he teased him, gave him attention and vowed to do whatever he could to make him happy. No matter what it takes. ]

Oh! So is this a first date?

[ Josh didn't wait for Chris's response before slowly placing down a card that read: "Surprise sex!" and boy, did he look proud of himself. If they hadn't been friends for such a long time, it could almost seem like Josh was flirting with Chris. ]



[ooc: Thank you so much! I've come across a couple of Until Dawn characters and they're all so good and the muns are so lovely (yourself included ;)). I feel like we should set up a comm...]

[makeachoice]

[ He slowly shakes his head at the card, smirking because the two of them are just awful for laughing over these things. But he's certainly not ashamed, and he considers himself lucky to have a best friend who's just as shameless. Or more shameless, really. Josh can really take it up a notch, sometimes pushing Chris out of his own comfort zone. And whenever such a moment occurs, Chris might be frazzled or frustrated, but that sensation usually passes quickly and with ease. More often than not, he's glad to have gotten into whatever shenanigans he was at first hesitant to take part in. ]

Does that mean I should be preparing myself for that? [ He asks, joking, while tapping at the card that Josh put down. ]

[ ooc: That is definitely a good idea. The Until Dawn cast needs a place where they can all run around together and be happy/sad ]

[revengeismedicine]

Are you calling this a date, cochise?

[ That characteristic, lopsided grin formed on Josh's lips and his head tilted to the side with a hint of playful curiosity. Chris was no stranger to Josh's teasing, in fact, he'd probably come to expect it by now. At times Josh's teasing may have come across more like flirting than anything else but it was wholly innocent. For all of his bravado Josh was still a relatively sheltered guy in many ways. ]

I mean, I don't mind, but you could've at least lit a few candles, y'know?



[ooc: Awesome! I'd like to make that then... wonder what I could call the community?]

[makeachoice]

Dude, I'm joking.

[ Do normal friends waver between the lines of flirting and joking? Probably. Right? Right. Whatever. It doesn't matter. This, for them, is normal. It's comfortable. It's just how they are. ]

Besides- [ Hold that thought. Also, forget the shot glass. Chris wraps a hand around the bottle of alcohol, and brings it to his mouth. Tilting his head backwards, he takes a pretty generous swig. His free hand is stretched outwards towards Josh, and his forefinger is pointing upwards to give the 'just a moment' sign. When he's done, the remaining liquid in the bottle can be heard sloshing around as he places it back to the floor with an audible clink. ]

I have no idea what I was gonna say. Just - - I'm not on candle duty. And also, your card wins this round.

[ ooc: Ooh, hm, I have no idea. Sorry I'm not helpful haha ]

[revengeismedicine]

Whoa, bro, you're going pretty strong.

[ Josh was somewhere between impressed and surprised as he watched Chris knock back the booze. He watched as air bubbles rose up through the liquor and mentally noted how much Chris had drunk (and it was lot more than a simple short or two. ]

Hm, that reminds me, [ He beckons Chris for the bottle. ] I need to catch up.

[makeachoice]

Huh? [ He absently wipes the back of his hand against his chin to get rid of the excess alcohol that missed his mouth. Without Josh even having to say anything, being unable to find his mouth should have been enough proof to show that yes, he has been going pretty strong. But he doesn't take it as an issue, though. As long as he doesn't continue to chug it down, he'll be good. So, with compliance, he holds out the bottle. ]

Then you're up, man.

[revengeismedicine]

[ Josh's addiction (because that's really what it was) was made light of amongst his friends. Everyone teased him for indulging a little too much, for being a 'bit of a party animal', and it all seemed so innocent and light-hearted. The truth was a little more unsettling and, maybe, Josh's friends saw his addiction for what it really was but none of them really wanted to broach the issue. Alcoholism wasn't exactly the easiest of topics to talk about with someone who was already relatively unstable.

But Josh hid it all so well. Almost none of his close friends knew of his years of extensive therapy and of the deep unhappiness that he repressed behind this gregarious, charming personality. The only person who may have known was sitting right opposite him and of all the people to mention his reliance on booze it probably would've been the most upsetting to have heard it from Chris. Maybe Chris knew that, maybe he didn't, regardless it was just something that they never seemed to discuss.

And as quickly as that notion came, it left, and Josh took the bottle from his best friend and effortlessly knocked it back, gulping down a large percentage of the bottle. When desperate for air he stopped with an audible gasp. ]

Ah! That's more like it! [ He paused a moment, as if trying to reorganise his thoughts into some sort of order. ] Okay, so! You wanna keep playing this? Or shall we do something a bit more... exciting?

[makeachoice]

Exciting? [ He raises a brow, interested and still oh so oblivious to the fact that the both of them are drinking too much. Even if Chris thinks himself to be in control and absolutely fine, the night is certainly going to wind up with him passed out on the floor or on some hard surface - same with Josh. It wouldn't be the first time that had happened.

He should probably intervene, and slow them both down. Being the designated best friend, Chris has taken notice to how much Josh drinks. At first, it came across as the typical thing that young adults do; everyone drinks and everyone parties. Although, over time, he realized that Josh went a bit harder and drank bit more than everyone else. They've never spoken about it, and, at some point in the near future, they really should.

For now, Chris' good judgement skills are skewed, and he's more interested in what Josh is going to suggest. ]