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[gleans]

Yeah. I really am laughing at you for even being nervous in the first place. That was pretty much the most anticlimactic thing ever. Hope you learned something, dude.

So... in actual game-related shit: apart from the mannequins breaking loose again in a few days, which I know you have no control over, this is me cashing in some of those hours of total bullshit in exchange for like... at least two or three weeks of smooth-ish sailing. You know I deserve it, dude. I just need some time to breathe a little. Shit's been off the walls since like... the beginning of February.

Oh, also: acoustic show. It's happening. Gotta figure that out, man.

Galen

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[dielikeyouwantme]

Do you deserve it? Have you been good?

[gleans]

I've been so good it'd probably make Mother Teresa want to barf.

[dielikeyouwantme]

She was a fascinating lady, you know. Quite fond of the ~illegal donations and dalliances with dictators.

[gleans]

Wait, what? Are you messing with me?

[dielikeyouwantme]

Alas, I'm not. While messing with you sounds absolutely delight~ful, it's no lie. Mother Teresa was one of your - how shall we say? - darker angels.

[gleans]

... Huh. The more you know. Kinda figures; there're good people in the world, but nobody's that fuckin' saintly.

So okay, scratch that, not Mother Teresa. But I've been pretty damn good, so a break from emotional fuckery sounds reasonable.

[dielikeyouwantme]

The entire concept of saintliness is funny, don't you think? There are no ~good~ humans, only humans who are better at keeping their wickedness under wraps.

That's a thing I have little talent for. I'd make a terrrrible human. ;3

[gleans]

Not sure if I totally agree with that, but okay. -- About the wickedness, I mean.

[dielikeyouwantme]

But how in the world would y~o~u~ ever know? Hmm, let's see:

- mortal
- no special powers of the sort required to look into another's soul
- no fancy little artifacts in your possession that would let you bluff your way around the lack of powers

No, dear, I would say we'll be deferring to me me me, on this one.

[gleans]

But... looking at - into, whatever - something doesn't mean you understand it. I think I kinda have an advantage, in that case.

[dielikeyouwantme]

Are you criticizing my aptitude? How rude! I'll have you know I'm very~ good~ at my job.

[gleans]

I'm not criticizing your aptitude, though -- I'm just saying, I think this is a thing that makes sense as like... a general rule. You can observe humans and their actions all you want, right, but unless you are a human, you're always gonna be missing something. Like I could watch you forever and still not know what it's like to be a reaper cuz I'm not one.

Not dissing you at all. I think you and your job are pretty cool.

[dielikeyouwantme]

Oh, of course you're not. That would just be foolish, I'm the best there's ever been. ♥

But it's more than simple observation, you know? The Cinematic Record isn't just LIVES, it's feelings running blood red and dirt dark, and motivations, even the sweetest and airiest of which are courting a bitter under taste. When you die, darling, we'll see every thought you ever had, and every ruddy little ripple it left in this big, big sea of mortality. And when you look back, you'll say that you were happy~, yes, and maybe you were even someone's spark of joy in this cruel, uncaring place - maybe.

But will you be able to say you deserved the happiness you had? Ah. No. That's where everyone goes wrong, that is where even the good people, the best ones, get all mixed up. There is no such thing as a human life that doesn't cause such pain as to render itself undeserving of the good things it got.

I'm not "dissing" you, either, but c'est la vie. It's more fun~ that way, anyhow, don't you think? A truly "good" life would be b-o-r-i-n-g to watch.

[gleans]

... Okay. Then that's just really fucking depressing. But if the world really is that cruel and uncaring, then we must deserve some happiness just for bringing ourselves to live through it. Especially the people who actually try to make it a little less shitty when the odds are crazy stacked.

[dielikeyouwantme]

But what do you need to deserve it, for? You'll enjoy it anyway, won't you?

Mortals waste so much good footage, wondering if they ~deserve~ things. Hmph.

[gleans]

Because we like to feel like we deserve things? I dunno.

I just keep thinking about how it's a little disconcerting to know that I could end up getting reaped by a guy who runs around with a lawnmower, someday. That's actually fucking hilarious.

[dielikeyouwantme]

I'm putting in a special memo, just for you: a personal request for Ronald to handle your case.

[fangool]

Two week break sounds fuckin' shiny.

[gleans]

Right? I feel like I just ran a marathon. With my mind.

[fangool]

Pretty tired of everything, yeah. Sore all over. [ If he had a wall to steadily beat his head against, he'd be doing that. Drama queen. ]

[gleans]

Man, you've been pummelled more than I have. That's pretty impressive.

[fangool]

I got superpowers, m'like Indestructo or some shit.

But hey, don't downplay, motherfucker. You gotta tell me how you're holdin' up -- here and there-- and don't be like nah, nah, I'm fine, 'cause I ain't dealin' with that martyr shit.

[gleans]

But. What if I am fine?

[fangool]

[ Eyeroll. ] Mmgngh. What the fuck ever.

[gleans]

[ BAPS. Only not really. ] My friends are alive, nothing is like... burning down... I'm doing alright, man. [ He's practically forgotten about dying in that meme, too! Yep, good times. ]

[fangool]

[ Ghoul is GROUCHY, sorry. He's not having a good life. ] Yeah, yeah. Alright. Glad your life's so shiny, then.

[gleans]

Dude. You need to take a time out.

[fangool]

Bite me. [ Pause. Sigh. ] Man, be angry and I get bitched at, try not t'be angry and get bitched at. I ain't good at winning, apparently.

[gleans]

I'm not bitching at you, man.

[fangool]

[ ... Here. Have a Ghoul flopping his head on your shoulder, Galen. He is making a :c face. ] I know.

[ HE JUST WANTS HUGS OKAY ]

[gleans]

[ Yes fine, have a hug you doof. ] Things're gonnaa be fine, man.

[fangool]

[ >:| Ghoul hates feeling unsure, it's irritating. ] Told you I shouldn'tve said nothing to him.

[gleans]

Just... Give it some time to cool off, I guess. It could've gone worse.

[gloryisbullshit]

Two week break is for pussies!

[gleans]

I didn't even say break, I just said I wanted the duhramaz toned down long enough for me to salvage my sanity.

Or I could just say NO U.

[gloryisbullshit]

I'm for pussies or I'm two week break? I choose to ignore everything you've just said on merit of the fact that you make no sense.

And that you're a pansy.

[gleans]

That's okay. You'd probably feel differently if you had any sanity left to salvage.

[gloryisbullshit]

Ah! I'm stung! Gale, why would you attack me in my sensitive, sensitized state? I thought we had something! I thought we meant something!

[gleans]

I guess my heart's just moved on, man. I'm a rolling stone.

[gloryisbullshit]

Then it'll just be me, pining for you and your pain. You're the reason for the teardrops on my guitar...

[gleans]

Are you seriously singing T-Swift at me? We really are over.

[gloryisbullshit]

The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star! Sssssssssssomething else, I'm sorry. Done. Promise. Swear. My hand to my hands, it's over.

[gleans]

Good. My ears were starting to implode a little, and I need those.

[gloryisbullshit]

Well I've got two, you could have used one of mine...