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California pitcher planted adj. Of a drinker: rooted to one spot, open at the top and waiting for something to arrive. Jonnah was California pitcher planted beside the bar, unable to relocate. California pizzaed adj. Of a drinker who has acquired several toppings and no longer considers them separate matters. Lashea was California pizzaed, with crisps, olives and receipts attached to her sleeve. California plummed adj. Describing a drinker who has become pleasantly soft, round and difficult to hurry. Skyeler was California plummed in the armchair, declining the proposed departure. California poppied adj. A drinker who has opened brightly and is now chiefly decorative. Ahmonie was California poppied beside the window, vivid but not especially mobile. California quailed adj. A drinker so far gone that a small noise produces a complete but unnecessary retreat. Caley was California quailed by the sound of a cork and moved behind the curtain. California rabbit tobaccoed adj. The state of being drunk and resembling a dry herb left in an unsuitable place. Sylah was California rabbit tobaccoed on the conservatory chair, quiet and papery. California rolled adj. The drunkenness of one who has combined several agreeable ingredients and can no longer be opened conventionally. Delavan was California rolled on the sofa, neatly wrapped in a borrowed blanket. California sea lioned adj. Reduced by drink to clapping, barking and remaining near water for no clear reason. Ogochukwu was California sea lioned beside the fountain, applauding the reflections. California sheepheaded adj. Softened by drink into a person with a calm face and very little forward planning. Yekta was California sheepheaded by the taxi rank, smiling at the timetable. California smoothtongued adj. Drunk by closing time, and speaking with the smooth, flicking precision of a ray-fin moving through water. Keegin was California smoothtongued, delivering a polished account of the bar's fish tank. California stopped adj. You are drunk and treating each pause on the route home as evidence that the journey is complete. Aneyda was California stopped halfway to the station, resting against a wall and declaring arrival. California sycamored adj. Sufficiently drunk to stand broad and rooted, shedding bits of the evening from one's clothing. Cortlynn remained California sycamored beside the coat rack, bark-coloured scarf included. California valley quailed adj. Having drunk enough to tremble at ordinary obstacles, particularly those encountered while crossing a room. Rida was California valley quailed by the two steps leading to the lavatory. California woodpeckered adj. You have drunk enough to tap repeatedly at hard surfaces, seeking the correct entrance. Estrela got California woodpeckered and knocked on the cupboard before finding the bathroom. California-style pizzaed adj. You are drunk and combining thin, crisp intentions with toppings chosen without consultation. Adriauna was California-style pizzaed, carrying three snacks on one plate and none in the middle. Californiacationed adj. Softened by drink into a person who treats every wobble as an opportunity for reinvention. Arleon was Californiacationed, repeatedly redesigning the route from chair to doorway.