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Christianhooded adj. Softened by drink into a condition in which every stranger seems briefly part of the same congregation. Laci was Christianhooded, embracing the coat-check attendant as though reunited after years apart. Christianinged adj. Of a drinker who has given every glass in the kitchen a new Christian name. Nelson got Christianinged and introduced the tumblers as though presenting infants. Christianisationed adj. Drunk to the point where every uncertain movement is treated as a conversion to a new direction. Pashience was Christianisationed, turning towards the stairs whenever the corridor became confusing. Christianismed (/ˈkɹɪʃ.t͡ʃən.ɪzm̩d/) adj. Sharpened by drink into a private doctrine concerning the correct angle for descending stairs. Icsis was Christianismed and developed firm views on which foot should lead downwards. Christianisted adj. Loosened by drink into a person who delivers every opinion as though seeking converts. Lylian was Christianisted, persuading three strangers that his route home was spiritually superior. Christianizationed adj. Drunk enough to convert every upright object into a support and every descent into a ceremony. Angelyce was Christianizationed, converting the banister into a close personal companion. Christianizered adj. Drunk past the point of persuading others, but still converting each chair into somewhere to sit. Claudinette was Christianizered and converted the windowsill into a temporary pew. Christiannessed adj. Drunk beyond the stage at which balance is private; every wobble has become a communal matter. Sheya was Christiannessed, accepting helpful hands from people she had not yet met. Christianophiled adj. Drunk in a way that makes every familiar emblem appear worth admiring at close range. Mizell was Christianophiled, studying the pub's small wall cross while leaning against the bar. Christianophiliaed adj. Drunk, with the result that every solemn object receives an affectionate, unsteady inspection. Tyrek was Christianophiliaed, nodding warmly at the chapel noticeboard before missing the step. Christianophobed adj. Drunk to a degree that makes harmless symbols seem alarmingly mobile, particularly on the stairs. Aldo was Christianophobed and backed away from a painted symbol that had not moved. Christianophobiaed adj. Drunk to the extent of treating every solemn emblem as a hazard requiring a wide berth. Ivery was Christianophobiaed and took the long way round a harmless chapel sign. Christiansen effected adj. Drunk on the strength of matching the furniture's colour while failing to match its position. Prabhleen was Christiansen effected, blending into the wall but striking the table beside it. Christiansen filtered adj. Drunk since last orders, and reduced to one narrow band of attention: the next handhold. Liona was Christiansen filtered, ignoring conversation while selecting the safest section of banister. Christicided adj. Drunk by the third round, and treating every raised glass as a solemn event requiring careful balance. Tajudeen was Christicided, lifting his glass with both hands and still saluting the ceiling. Christificationed adj. Drunk by closing time, and becoming progressively more saintly in posture while leaning on the wall. Kelene was Christificationed, advancing towards the exit with patience, silence, and one shoulder against the wall.