Why not both?

“Why not both?” I confidently reply. Bit of a gamble, but I think being bold’s the right call. I took a big swig then handed the bottle back to Tom, though he was notably silent.

Matt drunkenly stumbles to Nicole and Sarah, “I’m down! Doing a strikeout’s optional though.”

This was good. Tom had a precedent of getting very ill while cross faded, but generally caved to competition and peer pressure. And I’ll look a little more courageous comparatively even if he decides not to. Either way, I hope it means he’ll be cutting me some slack tonight.

Sarah’s lit the massive joint.

I head towards the circle and ask “anyone else?”