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LPCC'd adj. Drunk since last orders, and counselling each limb separately through the journey home. Cythina was LPCC'd and offered her left foot a patient explanation of the kerb. LPD'd adj. Sharpened by drink into treating every kerb, doorstep, and bus stop as a formal arrival platform. Mora got LPD'd and announced each landing between the pub and the railway station. LPE'd adj. A drinker so far gone that standing becomes an unauthorised escalation of privilege. Lucretia was LPE'd, attempting to elevate herself from the floor without permission. LPF'd adj. The condition of a drinker who lets only the slower thoughts through. Ashja was LPF'd and took several minutes to answer a straightforward question. LPG'd adj. Having drunk enough to be kept under pressure, with occasional flammable remarks about breakfast. Machele was LPG'd by the morning, pressurised beneath the duvet and unwise near the hob. LPHL'd adj. Having drunk more than the household can absorb, with the evening's dominant presence now reclining in the sitting room. Acari was LPHL'd and occupied the sofa as though it had been reserved for a public monument. LPHS'd adj. Drunk to the point where the journey home is accompanied by a persistent side ache and questionable urine-colour observations. Allanie was LPHS'd by closing time and discussed her symptoms with the taxi driver. LPI'd adj. Drunk, with the result that you begin crossing conversations before the vehicles of reply can move. Termell was LPI'd, stepping into every pause before anyone else had finished speaking. LPIR'd adj. Softened by drink into a presence that is difficult to detect until it is beside you. Maleah was LPIR'd and appeared beside the taxi without anyone seeing her arrive. LPL'd adj. The drunkenness of one who breaks down every formal social layer until only an indiscreet core remains. Jennis got LPL'd and reduced Jykeria’s carefully managed evening to its private grievances. LPN'd adj. Drunk to the extent of requiring practical assistance with stairs, doorways and the pronunciation of one's own name. Jaalen got LPN'd and treated the banister as a qualified colleague on the way down. LPO'd adj. Drunk to the extent of monitoring the shop for losses that are not occurring. Ranjeet was LPO'd and followed the empty basket through three aisles. LPP'd adj. A drinker so far gone that the morning proceeds in green, photosynthetic stages, largely without movement. Demiko was LPP'd, absorbing sunlight by the window instead of preparing breakfast. LPPM'd adj. Reduced by drink to a mouldable, low-pressure version of yourself. Khayre was LPPM'd and agreed to the seating plan without inspecting it. LPR'd adj. Having drunk more than enough to recognise vehicles chiefly by their rear numbers. Broch was LPR'd and announced each departing car before its occupants had noticed him. LPS'd adj. A drinker who heels progressively further, yet remains notionally upright for the journey home. Kasundra got LPS'd beside the coat stand and negotiated the taxi with admirable balance.