Warm-up practice, considering looking for a home

[iriawinnermd]

Out of all the things you need to be doing right now, Mun, this is not one of them. You should be studying, and if you keep putting that project off, you're going to run out of time.

What do you mean I count as study? Your field of medicine is different from mine. In any case, this isn't looking up trauma and treatment, is it?

Just do your work. You can find me an ER later.

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[colonially]

That's really very sensible. But sensible doesn't necessarily help all that much in these situations, thinking about it.

[iriawinnermd]

Sensible?

I can't be the only one wishing her Mun was even half sensible.

[colonially]

Oh, no definitely not. But ah... it seems less and less likely every day. At least with mine. I wish I could say I wasn't getting used to it.

[iriawinnermd]

/laughs

Too bad there's very little that can be done about it, unless we all banded together and went on strike? But that's not so fun. Everyone needs a break from the books now and again, anyway.



[Ooc: Sorry! Caught a spelling mistake and I couldn't ignore it.]

[colonially]

Mm. I suppose non violent protest is an option, but you're right. We would miss out. Sometimes it is nice, to have a chance to see and do things.




((ooc: haha not to worry, typos drive me nuts when I make them too!))

[iriawinnermd]

I find that impending deadlines seem to be more encouraging than anything else.

The good news is, the Mun works very well under pressure. The bad news is, she doesn't work very well under anything less.

Oh, I should stop saying mean things.

[colonially]

[Now he's laughing.] Well, it's not so mean. After all, I can't say mine is any different. She insists she just needs the proper motivation to be at her best. I think she's just an avid procrastinator. ...very avid.

[iriawinnermd]

To be completely honest, I'd procrastinate, too, if I had the time. Unfortunately... or maybe fortunately... I don't.

[colonially]

Ah! Would you? I guess I'm a little surprise. You've always seemed so efficient, sister. I don't know if I'd procrastinate. I'll think about it later. [Bad joke. But he's a little amused.]

[iriawinnermd]

/laughs

Oh, Quatre.

Actually, I'm quite talented at nothing. It's one of my favorite hobbies. Any day I'm not on call, I spend hours doing nothing.

[colonially]

Oh? That's actually not a bad talent to have. There's something to be said about being able to be at ease.

I'm not so good at that. I get too restless. Unless I'm playing music.

[iriawinnermd]

Is that so? Play your heart out, then, Little Brother. Everyone knows how badly you need to relax once in a while.

And... maybe I could give you some pointers on doing nothing?

[colonially]

Ah... is it that obvious do you think?

But mm! I'd like that quite a bit. I'd love to learn anything my big sister has to teach. Especially something as important as nothing.

[iriawinnermd]

It's not so obvious. You do hide it well. However, it's my job to pin-point even the most inconspicuous ailments. Even a young man as astounding as you needs rest and relaxation.

Oh, I know everything there is to know about nothing! Now where do I begin?

/finding it very hard not to laugh

[colonially]

Well, you are awfully good at your job. I suppose I can't feel too bad that you've noticed.

Everything about nothing! You really are impressive, sister! [He's not bothering to hide the laughing.]

[iriawinnermd]

It may help that you're my little brother, and my little brother can't hide much from me. Come to think of it, neither can my little sisters. Hm, maybe my profession isn't to blame after all. Perhaps I've grown thirty pairs of eyes in the back of my head to keep up with all of you?

Oh, dear Quatre, by the time I'm done with you, you'll be an expert on nothing as well.

[colonially]

That's actually a bit of a frightening notion. I suppose then it can be chalked up to an elder sister's intuition. I expect that means I can't really get away with anything if you're watching.

Mm! I'll be sure to be a good student!

[iriawinnermd]

Of course you can't. But don't worry, I won't get on your case about too much.

I look forward to it! /laughter

[colonially]

You really are too good to me, Iria.

As do I. I think my friends will be impressed with my new skills.

[iriawinnermd]

Someone has to be, don't they? Especially if you won't be good to yourself. I volunteer completely. After all, you always were my favorite sibling. You never argued and you never talked back. Of course back then you couldn't speak anything more than babbling but who honestly is keeping track?

I'm sure they will be.

[colonially]

[He ducks his head and laughs.] I'll try to keep talking back to a minimum, even if I am a bit more, well, coherent these days.

[iriawinnermd]

Just a bit?

Quatre, you've grown into an astoundingly brilliant young man with the eloquence of the old poets.

Come to think of it, maybe I'd enjoy you talking back to me. Compared to some of the people I deal with on a daily basis, it'll probably be the most intelligent conversation I've had in a while.

[colonially]

[Oh now you have him blushing.] I think you're a little biased and a little too kind to me, you know.

But, I'm always happy when I get the chance to talk to you, Iria.

[iriawinnermd]

Oh, you sweet little thing, you.

[colonially]

Mm-mm! Not at all. I mean it. With everything that's gone on, sometimes I worry... about slipping away. Disconnecting.

[iriawinnermd]

I can promise you, you won't have that issue with me.

I won't hound you or smother you, but you can rest assured I won't let you slip away too far.

[colonially]

Mm! Then I'll count on you, sister.

[raberba]

I never expected to see you around, Iria.

[iriawinnermd]

Oh? Why is that?

[raberba]

I was hoping they might leave you alone.

[iriawinnermd]

They? They who? The Muns that be?

[raberba]

Yes, the muns, that's what they're called...

[iriawinnermd]

Why do you seem so bothered by that?

[raberba]

If they place you in a game, it might be a dangerous environment. I'm worried.

[iriawinnermd]

/soft chuckling

Oh, Quatre. Don't worry about me. Your big sister knows how to take care of herself.

If anything, it won't be too bad of a place. Mun is busy and has other muses to abuse.

[raberba]

That offers me some relief, at least.

[iriawinnermd]

It's kind of you to be concerned. I appreciate it, thank you.

Oh, but it's I who should be worried about you, little brother! It seems like everyone wants to get you in so much trouble! You never can catch a break, can you? You poor dear.