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commandertoolbelt) wrote2021-06-07 07:32 pm
commandertoolbelt) wrote2021-06-07 07:32 pm
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[after a moment of surprise:]
...Did I hit a nerve or something? We don't have to talk about this.
...Did I hit a nerve or something? We don't have to talk about this.
No, it's - it's not you, man, it's fine. I'm just saying, I get why she wouldn't bother if there's nothing she could do about it anyway, you know?
I guess, but... I would still want people to know the truth if I had an opportunity to tell them, even if it wouldn't change what happened to me.
You and me both. I don't know about you, though, but I'm not planning to go around killing anyone anytime soon.
[he laughs, though it's not too amused]
Trust me, I was firmly anti-violence even before I got here.
Trust me, I was firmly anti-violence even before I got here.
[ he points a feather at rupert! ]
Good philosophy. Wish it was as easy to uphold as it sounds.
Good philosophy. Wish it was as easy to uphold as it sounds.
[a little sigh]
Yeah. I know sometimes there's not a choice, but - I think it's important to exhaust all other options before it comes to that, you know?
Yeah. I know sometimes there's not a choice, but - I think it's important to exhaust all other options before it comes to that, you know?
Oh, for sure. Most of the time I'd rather run or make someone laugh the whole thing off than fight. It's easier for everyone that way.
[a nod]
It's good to meet another fan of the often overlooked solution of talking it out.
It's good to meet another fan of the often overlooked solution of talking it out.
[ you know, normally, the library isn’t leo’s thing? with adhd as bad as his, he has absolutely no focus for books. however.
there are computers now.
so that’s where leo’s headed! but he’ll spot rupert and wave, showing off the ring of text on his wrist. ]
Hey, Rups! Did you come looking for some dragon parenting books for Porridge?
there are computers now.
so that’s where leo’s headed! but he’ll spot rupert and wave, showing off the ring of text on his wrist. ]
Hey, Rups! Did you come looking for some dragon parenting books for Porridge?
You know, I didn't, but now that you mention—
[he heads over as leo waves, though, glancing towards his wrist curiously! and then
aiming to bite him on the arm when he's close enough. unfortunate.]
[he heads over as leo waves, though, glancing towards his wrist curiously! and then
aiming to bite him on the arm when he's close enough. unfortunate.]
Ack! Hey!
[ he just shakes out his arm when rupert is done. ow :( ]
Okay, seriously, what is with everyone today? Is there something in the water?
[ he just shakes out his arm when rupert is done. ow :( ]
Okay, seriously, what is with everyone today? Is there something in the water?
Sorry! So sorry, I'm really sorry - are you okay?
[backing away immediately!! awkward.]
[backing away immediately!! awkward.]
Yeah, no, I'm fine. I've definitely had worse.
[ awkward... ]
What's the deal, anyway? Were all of us cursed, or what?
[ awkward... ]
What's the deal, anyway? Were all of us cursed, or what?
Don't even say that. I am so tired of curses.
[after a moment:]
And - it's not happening again? So that's a good sign.
[after a moment:]
And - it's not happening again? So that's a good sign.
Ugh! Why are they so common, anyway? It gets old fast.
[ he gives his arm another little shake. ]
It's only been once for everyone who's done it so far. I just - I don't get it? What kind of weird effect is this, anyway? It doesn't even accomplish much - well, I guess Mabel did kind of latch on pretty hard.
[ he gives his arm another little shake. ]
It's only been once for everyone who's done it so far. I just - I don't get it? What kind of weird effect is this, anyway? It doesn't even accomplish much - well, I guess Mabel did kind of latch on pretty hard.
She has surprisingly intense grip strength for someone her size, doesn't she?
[teenage girls are terrifying actually]
[teenage girls are terrifying actually]
Yeah! She does! If I didn't know better, I'd wonder if she was one of the monsters Gaea sent after us.
[ this is so mean i hate leo ]
It'd be nice if we at least knew what caused it.
[ this is so mean i hate leo ]
It'd be nice if we at least knew what caused it.
[ when rupert gets back, leo is sprawled on a couch in the common area and gives him a tired little wave with a screwdriver. not much of a greeting but it's been A Day. ]
Guess we have to look forward to this every week, huh?
[ terrible. ]
Guess we have to look forward to this every week, huh?
[ terrible. ]
Edited 2021-06-20 02:33 (UTC)
...I guess so.
[he takes a breath.]
I really wanted to think - it wouldn't be a pattern, but...
[he's idealistic, not necessarily stupid. either way, he looks pretty down after what just happened, expression tight.]
[he takes a breath.]
I really wanted to think - it wouldn't be a pattern, but...
[he's idealistic, not necessarily stupid. either way, he looks pretty down after what just happened, expression tight.]
Me too, buddy. Me too.
[ he runs a hand through his hair. ]
Gods, I can't believe we have to do this whole thing over again... And somehow I don't think we'll be able to get people to leave again like we did last week.
[ he runs a hand through his hair. ]
Gods, I can't believe we have to do this whole thing over again... And somehow I don't think we'll be able to get people to leave again like we did last week.
To leave...?
[he tilts his head until he remembers - tomorrow. right.]
Right. Someone else is going to get dragged into that again, aren't they?
[he tilts his head until he remembers - tomorrow. right.]
Right. Someone else is going to get dragged into that again, aren't they?
If we're doing an encore of last week? Yeah. But who knows, maybe they'll ruin a different game for us this time.
...I wonder what we'll have to break this time.
Gaea...?
[he sighs]
Right? I asked Chad, but he didn't know anything.
[he sighs]
Right? I asked Chad, but he didn't know anything.
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