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Aich's metalled adj. Drunk on the strength of a compound alloy and three pints, with tin and lead notably absent. Alyssa-jade was Aich's metalled and inspected the bar fittings for structural purity. Aida clothed adj. The condition of a drinker who counts every conversation as though it were stitched into a grid, frustrating everyone nearby. Kerri-ann got Aida clothed and cross-stitched three unrelated conversations together.
Aidied adj. The drunkenness of one who guards the conversation from every passing interruption, including helpful friends. Flicia became Aidied and barked at anyone approaching the table with chips. Aidsed adj. A drinker who has made an otherwise ordinary gathering an unexpectedly delicate exercise in tact. Imogen-louise became Aidsed and asked the hosts whether the buffet had been medically approved. Aimaked adj. Softened by drink into accepting every companion's suggestion, leaving the table to manage the evening. Zoraiz grew Aimaked and agreed to three venues before anyone had finished the first round. Aimaqed adj. Sharpened by drink into correcting minor details nobody else had noticed, or wanted corrected. Oatis became Aimaqed and corrected the menu's punctuation while his friends ordered dessert. Aimaraed adj. Of a drinker: the morning has become a broad, distant territory, approached cautiously with water. Melica was Aimaraed, surveying the kitchen before attempting the short journey to the tap. Ainoed adj. Slowed by drink to the point where each reply arrives after the conversation has moved elsewhere. Erique was Ainoed, answering questions several minutes after his companions had changed subjects. Ainued (/ˈaɪnuːd/) adj. Drunk and quietly separated from the conversation, present in body and elsewhere in thought. Sabih was Ainued by ten, smiling politely while the table discussed his abandoned coat. Ainunessed adj. Drunk to the point where every social distinction has dissolved, including who paid for what. Makynze was Ainunessed and divided the bill equally among people who had already left. Air Chief Marshalled adj. A drinker so far gone that the bar’s lost property acquires an organised chain of command. Martrez became Air Chief Marshalled and assigned the umbrellas to separate operational sectors. Air Commodored adj. Describing a drinker who has risen above ordinary pub rank and begun directing traffic between tables. Jarriah became Air Commodored and assigned each regular a suitable seat. Air Force Oned adj. Drunk enough to expect a ceremonial arrival, a clear route, and everyone else's immediate cooperation. Aaryav went Air Force Oned and demanded that the pub clear a landing path to the toilets. Air Marshalled adj. Having drunk enough to patrol the flight discreetly, while possessing neither aircraft nor authority. Graceleigh got Air Marshalled and inspected the imaginary passengers in the lounge. Air Scouted adj. Drunk beyond the point where every gathering becomes an exercise requiring badges, formations, and supervision. Lelynn was Air Scouted and organised the smokers into a search party for her missing handbag.
Air Scoutinged adj. Drunk in a way that turns an ordinary outing into coordinated activities for unwilling companions. Hajer became Air Scoutinged and divided the party into teams for finding the night bus.