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Chiricahuaed adj. Drunk in a way that turns the trip from sofa to kitchen into a private expedition. Lakee became Chiricahuaed and returned from the kitchen with a spoon instead of water. Chisanbopped adj. Drunk, with the result that counting fingers is easier than counting the glasses beside them. Kaliym was Chisanbopped and counted the water glasses repeatedly from the sofa. Chisenbopped adj. Drunk to a degree that basic arithmetic requires fingers, paper and a glass of water. Himari became Chisenbopped and wrote the number of cushions on a receipt. Chishtied adj. Drunk to the extent of treating the quiet kitchen as a place of spiritual retreat. Roxxane grew Chishtied and sat beside the sink with a glass of water. Chitimachaed adj. Drunk on the strength of a final glass, then settled near the kitchen as though awaiting further evidence. Zahier became Chitimachaed and stationed himself between the sofa and the water jug. Chitimachanned adj. Drunk since last orders, and now conducting all remaining business from one sofa cushion. Mazzie was Chitimachanned and accepted the water only when it was brought within reach. Chitpavanned adj. Drunk by the third round, and already assigning the kitchen appliances roles in a domestic hierarchy. Alsiha became Chitpavanned and placed the kettle above the toaster in importance. Chitpawanned adj. Drunk by closing time, and preserving the last glass of water as though it were ceremonial. Rayshawnda went Chitpawanned and carried the water to the sofa with solemn care. Chitrabaanued adj. Still drunk, and treating the next year as beginning when the kitchen has been tidied. Sadaya remained Chitrabaanued, promising to clear the glasses after one brief rest. Chitralied adj. Sharpened by drink into a keen awareness of the nearest bar towel and the quickest route home. Zhakira became Chitralied, locating the bar towel before anyone else noticed the spill. Chiweenied adj. Loosened by drink into a small, long-backed nuisance, yapping at ankles and refusing the lead. Treasa went Chiweenied and barked at the landlord until someone found her coat. Chiwembaed adj. Emboldened by drink to challenge the largest person at the bar over whose round it was. Kamaj got Chiwembaed and disputed the round with a retired prop forward. Chladni figured adj. Slowed by drink to arrange the beer mats into elaborate patterns whenever the table vibrates. Tayanna sat Chladni figured, making symmetrical beer-mat designs whenever the bass travelled through the floor. Chladni patterned adj. Drunk and arranging spilled salt into orderly shapes in response to every tremor of the pub table. Sahith was Chladni patterned, sorting spilled salt whenever somebody put down a glass. Chladni plated adj. Drunk to the point where a flat tray becomes an instrument, and every tremor demands a new arrangement. Myya became Chladni plated and used the bar tray to map every passing footstep. Chladni's plated adj. Drunk enough to turn any steady surface into a stage for solemnly rearranging crumbs. Achyuth was Chladni's plated, composing circles of crumbs on the table with great concentration.