testing...testing...1 2 3?

[jthm]

You're kidding me right? Please man, tell me this is a huge mistake and that I don't actually have to deal with another voice in my head who, apparently, has control over what I say and do from now on.

Oh what? So you're not kidding?

...well fuck okay.

Here's the thing voice person, after hearing you fawn over the stupid shit that you talk about. I really need to fucking remind you that one, I am in no way shipping with people, nor will I allow you to ship me with ANYONE while you're controlling me. I fucking hate the vile filth known as humanity, remember that.

Two, you need to supply me with an ample amount of blood to paint my walls with else you'll probably lose me to the the wall monster upstairs. Can you even do that? Because you've told me otherwise so many times, you make my body count look amateurish.

and lastly, voice thing are you listening cuz this is important, LASTLY, I know you wanna use me for your rage issues and I get that. I like shooting arrows at people on valentine's day because it's somewhat legal and you like the idea of me doing it. We're good...just...can you not over do it?

That's all I guess...now can we please go now? That fucking store shuts the slushie machines off at 2am and I wanna get a cherry brain freezie before they do.

reassurance and junk

[anelegantmyth]

Sweetie, it's almost one in the morning. Do you really have to shop for RPs on the night before your big exam?

Listen, I'm sorry for hiding from you a few months back. You were using me too much and I honestly needed a break before I burn out. I know you don't want me to disappear so I left to protect you. But I've stuck by you for a year and a half...actually we'll be celebrating our anniversary next month so are you planning something big or are we going to backlog our old UPM stuff and nostalgia trip like we did last year?

I'm sure it'll be fun whatever we do.

But seriously honey, relax. I know I may fail you at times and I know you're suffering from a rather cancerous form of writer's block. But whatever happens, I am never going to leave you. I promise.

Now can we please talk about your plans for that Duncan boy? I already adopted him like you asked me to but I really don't like the you-should-adopt-those-ninja-turtles-too vibe your giving me.

Also...we really need to talk about Eames.

Muse is confused as to why he's being posted here about certain things

[hero_of_smiles]

( Spoilers pertaining to Young Justice )

spoilers likely!

[offtheroad]

Look, my "backstory" is my backstory, and no, I don't really feel like getting into it. It's nothing you'd be interested in, and it's over with. 

So do me a favor and don't start with all of this [ he makes a big, sweeping gesture with his arms ] crap. I've got enough to worry about without adding...what did you call it? "Roleplay". [ an eyebrow raise ]

Hate to break it to you kid, but I think you missed the D&D craze by a few decades.

It's been awhile. Mun got RotG on Blu Ray!

[asblackas]

I really could not care any less than I already do about whether or not you are entertained. "Mundane" indeed. Entertain yourself--I have far more important things to do.

Canon is Amelia Atwater-Rhodes's Nyeusigrube

[falconfair]

Well, Mundane, it's about time you got around to creating something for me again. We both knew it was only a matter of time until you came back to me - after all, I was one of your first muses. You spent too much time with me for you to lose me altogether.

Another site, another home. Anything, as long as you don't try to pretend I don't exist anymore.

[Canon - Warm Bodies] about thegames

[shambler]

[R could groan on and on about how he's finding his first Cornucopia run - okay, not so much run in his case, but yeah, whatever - or what he thinks about getting his eyeball kicked out by some nerdy guy with a mean right foot and a bad case of hay fever.

Instead he slowly, very slowly, puts-a-whole-new-meaning-to-the-word-slow, takes the time to maneuver his stiff fingers into position. Seriously, it's downright tortured. Wait for it...

The zombie cranks out a thumbs up. It's his first thumbs up: be gentle.]

Guh...glad you're...having...fun.

[Positive thinking. It does a body good.]

Being enabled~ Series is "Hybrid Child" by Shungiku Nakamura

[creationwithinloss]

I have a lot of work to do; stop bothering me already.

Mun had an awesome dream, Now Saft's spazzing out about it.

[whitescalesbigmouth]

Wow, things got pretty intense there in that dream of yours, Mun.

I don't know who this "Rex Salazar" is, but from the dream you had he seemed like a pretty nice guy. Kinda fun, you know?

By the way those Nanites were super hard to control, All those huge heavy things I kept making were like SUPER heavy. Ugh, I never realised how much I actually depended on my strength.

RE: MTMTE 15 | SPOILERS

[thehardway]

( SPOILERS BEHIND CUT )

Mun's writing an app to harvest_moon_rp. Also voice-testing.

[sunshine_celerystalks]

Now, Mun, no offense intended, but...

What in Equestria's the point in taking me outta Equestria - hay, straight outta Sweet Apple Acres - just to stick me on another farm someplace else?

Sure, I get it's a run-down place and could use the help. But how 'bout makin' an "OC" that could move there normal-like? I got my own responsibilities in Ponyville.

On the latest issue of MTMTE

[robotlips]

( Cutting for spoilers )

No, mun.

[anomalio]

You do not need to learn Portuguese in order to play me. How many times must I tell you this, Autor? It's alright to play me without learning that.

And yes, I appreciate you looking into African dance. That does not mean I am going to dance with anyone. How can you be thinking of shipping when you haven't even picked out a game yet? Please get back to making me icons and remember that between my secret identity, personal issues and - I will fully admit to it - overwhelming lack of dating experience, I'm not about to take someone out to a kizomba club and whisper sweet nothings in their ear. I have a purpose in life that is slightly more important than dating.

Just find a place that takes superhero OC muses and settle on it. And seriously, do not go buy a Portuguese dictionary. Or a phrasebook. Autor, I'm in your head. I can see you planning it. Stop. Just stop. I think you need to step back and remember your original ideas for me, alright?

Thank you for this icon. I feel we'll be getting a lot of mileage out of this.

PS. Was mentioning my father in my profile really necessary? I'd rather pretend he didn't exist.

NOPE (Also spoilers)

[needlefingers]

...

Rewind...

I'm... so sorry...

So sorry...

[You know that feeling of not being able to go on? That crushing realization that the most important person in your life is gone? Guess he couldn't keep that promise to Rewind either.

This is all his fault.]

Canon conjecture, spoilers for Chapter 700+, game stuff

[fierybluebird]

You hardly need to add one more voice to the multitude telling you not to overwork yourself, but very well, if you so wish.

Of course I'm intimately acquainted with the reasons taking on this many tasks can be a problem. You intend to turn me evil, into a child, and work out something for both my Pops, and my son's, and my son-in-law's birthdays. Have you also scheduled yourself time to breathe in all that?

Aye, I get it, you're making this post to make sure you have my voice still and because you're bothered by the recent canon events. Of course I'll be upset about the mera mera no mi, but working yourself sick won't do you anymore good than it's done for the author. And if we're reaching the point that I have to be the one telling you to slow down, you're already in pretty deep.

You'll see me again, but it can't be rushed. Just take your time enjoying each moment. Vengeance comes slowly sometimes or it doesn't come at all.

Re: Mun's obsession with his Triumphant ending

[aloofmikiya]

You have a real love for those happy endings.

...Not that I mind or anything.

on being active for more than a year

[hugmyscythe]

I have been with the puppet's life you gave me

for more than a year,

for more than any other muse,

and the anniversary gift

you would like is tofind a way tokill

me?

Howunoriginal.

On considering being sent somewhere

[simulatedmedic]

While my Mobile Emitter is convenient, it's hardly a permanent housing solution for my program. What happens if it's damaged, or something happens. My program could be permanently damaged, or lost!

I urge you to reconsider. This isn't going to end well, and I refuse to put my program, my life, on the line for your personal amusement.

I'm a doctor, not a voodoo doll.

On MTMTE #15 -- Spoilers in comments

[flashdrive]

( Spoilers )

Re: Mun rewatching the movie

[kingofnightmares]

Yes. That little creampuff, Sandy, is quite the drinker isn't he? He could probably out-drink North under the table, quite honestly. I wouldn't doubt that for a second. Plus, he has more experience than the other Guardians.

...What do you mean I'm theatrical? I was at the top of my game. I could do whatever I pleased at that time! So why not go all out, hm? I always like to add a touch of flare. It leaves a good impression, does it not?

on getting ROTG on DVD awyes

[i_believe]

Wow, so you did get it? Maybe after you watch the movie again, you'll be able to find more things to do with me.

Like...get me some better icons? ...Maybe?

I don't think that's too much to ask, 'specially since I only need fifteen of them in the first place.

And then the mun was smitten by Leduc, oops

[faminebrella]

WHAT!?

What do you MEAN you might not vote for me after all if the fundraiser gets that far!? I thought we had a deal, mun-lady! And now you're bein' a big fat poopy-head just because of some BOY? Don't you know boys have COOTIES?

I'm a PRINCESS you know, and totally more awesome than everyone else on that list except Annie!  If I could I'd donate ALL THE MONEY and then vote for myself a MILLION KABILLION TIMES, that'd show you! And then you'd be like "Ohhh nooooo Umbrella, I'm sorry I ever abandoned you for some smelly pretty boy that some dumb scientist superglued a tazer to! Now I see that you're the best choice ever and I'm gonna buy you an' Hungern ALL the ice cream!"

And then we'd also vote for Annie a million kabillion times so I can team up with her. And you wouldn't be able to use any other team ever, 'cuz we'd be the BEST and Sis would be super jealous and it would be AWESOME. So there.

voice-testing for now.

[heartcircuit]

Chii...!

[ She's just making the sound because she's happy and HOW ELSE WOULD SHE BE ABLE TO SQUEAL IN EXCITEMENT, guys.. ]

Chii learned a lot. Mun made Chii. Mun's name is Mun! Mun is going to play a game with Chii. Will Hideki play with Chii, too?

Mun doesn't know? Chii would be really sad if Hideki was not here...

(no subject)

[gramwielder]

I understand that I am still what Humans consider a "Minor". Regardless that does not mean that I want to go and play "Games". They never allow me to play correctly anyway. What sort of game doesn't allow swords?

[This isn't the same kind of game as Tag or dodgeball you know]

Your terminology is perpelxing then. And what would going to another realm accomplish anyway? To find my "Family". Those people who left me? I very much doubt sending me to where they are would rekindle any sort of affection in them. Whatever your intent.

And no I most certainly have not been spending too much time around my Uncle so do not even bother to mention it!

Reserved at boomtown

[kidblue]

Y'seriously think I'm gonna be good in this?

I'm gonna be the fuckin' best, little lady.

It's gonna be my turn to finally fuckin' shine, now that there's no goddamn Joe. No nothin'. I can do whatever the hell I want.

looking at boomtown

[freeasabook]

...Colonization?

Miss mundane, I'm not sure you want me for that. Even if you took me from when I was... alive, that's not exactly... You should think about one of the others.

...and you should find out if they can take ghosts, and if birds count as "bipedal humanoids". They might not see it like you do. Play the games again, too.

[and back to his book.]

RE: Spoiler-y review of The Search | Spoilers in comments

[reincarnational]

Stop this. You know nobody personally who has even read that book and you certainly have a long time until you can read it yourself.

Getting upset is most ridiculous in this situation. You're wasting time.

About the let's play the mun is doing for the italian translation of FFIV Advance

[livinginthefeymarch]

Mun, please, remember you have to breathe. Y-yes, I know, Vampalia is probably the worse translation Flare ever had, the eidolons feel sick just hearing their name is now 'fantabestie' and Kain with a 'Canna del Maialino' equipped is depressing but. please, try to be serious for a moment. I-I know it's really, really funny, but you promised you'd try to write a serious let's play, mh?
Please, go back to your work....

on a reserve and (hopefully) an app

[heorot]

[ Hello all, hope you've been having a wonderful day. James Potter here seems to be fairly content, rolling a snitch between his fingers before tossing it in the air - watching as it resettles itself before attempting to fly away, and reaching out to catching it again before it can.

You know, just what he normally does when he's trying to think. Seeker or no, snitches always intrigued him. Plus, fiddling around with a snitch was ten times more impressive than playing around (by himself) with a quaffle. Not that anyone was watching. Just something that started the habit. ]

You know, mun. [ James rolls the golden ball around in his palm a little, keeping it contained even as its wings flatter about. ] I don't mind much either way - you can finish this app and send me there, where you know I'll have my mates, Evans, plenty of new faces to meet and see. Or, you can keep me to your... [ He pauses, closing his hand around the snitch and thinking for half a moment. ] Museboxes? Memes? Is that what you called them? [ Shaking his head. ] Really, I don't care much. What I can't sit back and watch is this constant waffling between the two.

Honestly, I don't bloody care that you haven't canon reviewed nearly as much as you normally do. It's not going to help much, anyway, so why bother? I'm right here! And I'm not leaving any time soon. So you might as well just do it before you drive us both completely bonkers, yeah?

[ Have a grin, because he knows he's already won this argument. ]

Fantastic.

Dusty old muse wants to stay dusty apparently.

[the_batman]

Coming to me due to your sudden brooding mood isn't helping anyone.

I have things to do. You can leave.

app'd into tartarus, muse is beyond ticked off at this point

[jthm]

ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE VOICE THING!?

First you try sending me to some kind of eternal paradise place, now you wanna send me to the fucking underworld!? Didn't it even fucking cross your mind that the souls of my victims might be there waiting for me to arrive so they could tear me a new one!?

DID YOU THINK ABOUT THAT!? DID YOU!??

WHY WOULD YOU EVEN DO THAT TO ME!? I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH BOMBS TO HOLD THEM BACK!

On the completion of his application and icons.

[steady_flame]

I know it was hard to explain so much from both canon and the subtle but imperative differences of my alternate universe. I believe you also owe your friend many thanks for his work on my icons, even if you're not fully satisfied with them.

Yes, I know my "colour scheme" is the cause of many complications. I'm sorry that the state of my health effects you in such a deep way. [ His tone is teasing, and his lips twitch. ]

I'll be glad to join Julian going into this place, provided you've found some sort of loophole with which to tend my health. In the meantime, I suppose I'll wait here, shall I?

Dave: Speculate the update and lament the lack of a Karkat

[shenunigans]

( Cut for obnoxious art and talk of updates!!! )

voice testing and looking for a possible game for this spy penguin.

[spy_penguin]

So, what's this about a game? I'll have to tell the boys if you are planning to infiltrate me into one of these dangerous places. It's all about surveillance. Something Kowalski's good at. Can I bring along the boys' too? I can't be going alone as who knows what might be there?

Sharks, seals or worse? Operation: Enter Game. That will be the code name if you send me to one of these games. I will be prepared, know that. Look's like we've got ourselves an adventure here, boys. Who's with me?

What? Why look at me like that? I don't travel alone. We're a team and teams stick together. I need all eyes front when I enter these dangerous lands.

But Crow, app-writing's too hard!

[uknowuwantmebaby]

Come on, it isn't Tolstoy! You're just giving the mods an unhindered look into the dark corners of my complex psyche, how hard is that?!

So hurry it up! I wanna rub being off the Satellite of Love in Tom's face!

voicetest (help); canon is richard kadrey's sandman slim etc.

[stillbleeding]

I'm not going to complain.

No, really. It's a little like trying to hold a tornado prisoner in a hat, but I love a trier. Triers make things interesting.

Yet Another MTMTE 15 Post

[universebeware]

( Spoilers within. )

man what am I even doing. Canon is Atomic Robo

[atomicsuperstar]

Okay. Let's address a few things right here, you and me.

First of all, neither of us have any idea what we're doing. I know you're sort of an old hand at this 'roleplay' thing, but I know you're still unsure about all this. What do you mean, how do I know that? I'm in your brain. Whatever, don't worry too much about it. It's just a game, y'know. Even if it's my life on the line out there. No pressure or anything.

Second, I don't see why you're so apprehensive about putting me in more games. Not that I'm too enthused about having to deal with even more crazy crap, but give me something to do at least. You won't be doing me much justice if I'm cooped up with a bunch of giant robots and what I can only assume is some kind of short-tempered lawn gnome. Just give it some thought, is all I'm saying.

And third, I'm fairly certain you have more important things to do than worry about me. Like, say schoolwork. But instead you're sitting here in your pajamas, banging away at your keyboard at six in the evening. Way to be, Mundane.

Yes, I just called you Mundane. You see what you're making me do here?

tid: on clockwork princess (spoilers possible in comments)

[likeboudica]

I am not certain what to think — so much has happened. I must admit to a sense of being overwhelmed.

[ What to make of everything that she now knows, every development and twist and turn along the road? ]

At the very least, it is good to finally know who — what I am.

Old muse woke up.

[qaunak]

I don't know where you'd put me, dear. Maybe you should look to your other muses - I'm fine here. After all, I've gotten to see my sons again here. You have no idea what that means to me. Games aren't necessary to be happy.

(no subject)

[manofiron]

Okay, for the record? I find your eagerness to “update” me a little off-putting.

I'm fine the way I am.

Mostly.

Maybe a little upgrade wouldn't hurt.

Re-reading old thread awoke a certain muse...

[handsoffmysprite]

My my, it certainly has been a while, hasn't it? I'm glad to see you still have good taste. But you knooo~w we can't just hang around here all second. We had so much fun before, but this place is so...stifling. How can I cause chaos if everyone can just *gasp* ignore everything I do?

So you know what that means. You'd bet-ter have someplace in mind...oooh? Two? I might be going back to Adstringendum, you say? I did so enjoy conversing with those Animus, their senses of humor were simply wonderful! But do make sure I can re-claim my lair, I never did like trespassers. Oh, who am I kidding, they should make things so much more interesting!

Now let's see about this other one...WHAT?! Me? Lose my powers? AGAIN?! I'm sorry dearie, but that simply won't do. It's soooo dreadfully boring being powerless. Hmmm~? You make a good point, it would be much more unpredictable that way. I like it!

Wait, what do you mean you're not ready to work on the app yet? WELL HURRY UP AND FINISH YOUR CANON REVIEW SO YOU CAN!

Much love, Hexadecimal~

Will eventually buy the movie.

[kangaroojack]

Alright, mate. You sure feel proud of yourself finally getting icons on here? It didn't take you over two months or anything? It's not like I don't happen to have more pressing matters to deal with. But no, you just took your sweet ol' time thinking ol' Bunny here can just wait.

What? Oh you mean you'll eventually buy the movie while you're at it? That on your bucket list?

I bet you think you're real witty too. Let's not forget how bloody awful that movie was. Even you didn't like that movie yet you had to go and think it would be darn hilarious. Buzz off.

(no subject)

[silent_guardian]

[Sandman is somewhat displeased. He sighs and narrows his eyes as his golden sand twists into symbols over his head that vanish in a puff just as quickly as they'd appeared.

A stop sign, a hand pointing a rather accusing finger, a book, a line going through the book, a dollar sign... He shakes his head as the pattern repeats itself.

His face softens and he spreads his hands. The symbols change to a peace sign, a pillow and an arrow down to himself followed by a fridge and an arrow out at his mun. He's not entirely certain if his message is understood but there it is. With a nod of his head he sweeps his hands in front of him, indicating the conversation is over. A cloud of sand swirls into being at his feet and he lifts up, turning his back with the intention of leaving and going back to work.]

Anyone feel like a new Dressing Room?

[puckable]

An abandoned torus-shaped city run by an insane, giant, floating woman.

Go to hell, mundane. Please rethink your priorities. That link up there isn't helping anyone.

canon is call of Cthulhu, aka what am i doing. anyone want him?

[fathersgift]

I don't know what you've got planned, Little Lady, but I don't think it'll do any good. Dead is dead.

..would still like a bottle of good scotch, though.

Um.

[paperwaiting]

[Overinvested. Look it up.

Picking up a character to ensure that they receive the proper care somewhere is a little excessive, don't you think?

But as long as there's lettuce and solid ground - it's not like Clyde really minds.]

Canon is Tomb Raider reboot

[asurvivorisborn]

I understand that you agree with Sam about how serious I am but this IS serious. It's all my fault.

[Deep breath Lara.]

I have to save them. I can't stop for anything until I save Sam and the others.

possibly havenrpg when hiatus ends

[likemother]

 Uh, hello, Mun? This isn't going to work out, I assure you. So...

Get me back to camp now! You think you're so powerful, prancing around and doing whatever you want. Ugh, I didn't come all the way from the future just so you could run off with me and play; So stop treating me as if I was your toy! And stop talking about that dusty ditch you're "playing" at too! I'm fighting to save the world from a horrible future-- don't you think that's a little bit more important than this? So don't even think twice about "sending" me there, you got that?! Gawds.

Voice Test

[im_me]

[Yawns] Really? You've only had me as a muse for a few days and your going to do this now? [Sighs[ Well I guess it beats sitting in your head all day, it'll let me see some other people.

So... hi there people, I'm Vanessa Doofenshmirtz. I'm into punk rock and that kind of thing, so if you don't like it, that's your problem. Oh, and my dad is an evil scientist, even though no one ever believes me about it...

Do me a favor and don;t let him know that I'm here, I don't need the embarrassment.

On (joking?) about going to My Little Jamjar

[firstofthefallen]

No.

There is a limit to which you can shame me.

idek \(o_O)/

[personable]

Look, kid, don't you think you have enough speedsters running around in here without adding another one?

[not that he minds because the chance to get out and stretch is legs is definitely nice, but....well...]

I just don't think now is the best time for this—this voice-testing thing. [all things considered] How 'bout we talk again later, in a few weeks?

Voice testing

[fadedsun]

[ The idea of going to a game has caught his attention.

A chance to get out and moving around, who would turn down an opportunity like that? And he could possibly re-meet his future incarnation? Well, that's even more of a reason to get out there and find somewhere. ]

(no subject)

[yuekito]

I suppose it would be polite to say that I'm flattered, hm?

A lack of friends at towerofanimus

[whiteblackknight]

...what? I have friends there, quirky though they--

Oh, you mean cast mates! You could stand to be a little less vague about that, mun. I know I've just been meeting new people--for better or for worse--and I haven't seen anyone I knew from where I'm from, but that shouldn't be getting to you. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't bothering me, but I'm not pulling my hair out over it.

(You've done worse to me)

new muse ahoy ♪ canon is K-ON!

[moemiokyun]

Why do I have to be stuck with a username like this?! It's embarrassing!

You're worse than Ritsu.

(no subject)

[mistakenpath]

Long time no see. When was the last time we talked, 2002? I'm happy you remembered me (I guess), but didn't you have something planned for Maxwell instead? If you want to play with me, you've got a lot of work ahead of you. Not just canon review, but going back over that mess you two called a game, and-

Do me a favor and keep Naos away from me. If she shows up, that is. I'm betting you can get everything straightened out and still manage to keep her out of your head.

Please don't prove me wrong, I've already been shot once and that was just a warning.

Guess what mun is replaying. HAPPY HOUR!

[porta_abyssus]

Don't act so surprised, buddy. It's always happy hour when I'm behind the bar.

(no subject)

[hasleveledup]

Congratulations! You and your headspace are the lucky hosts of one Junpei Iori, master persona user and soon to be savior of the world! No lie, man. How's it feel to be the luckiest mun in the world right now? Admit it, you love me! We're gonna have a blast, I just know it.

(no subject)

[hypertoxic]

( cut for courier and talk of the (almost) latest update (dammit hussie) )

Muse is decidedly pleased at the current rabbit quoata on DM

[drawn_that_way]

Have I mentioned that I love this time of year?

Candy, good will, easter baskets, laughing children... and that 6 foot hunk of long ears you introduced me to.

Thank you Miss Mun, I'm beginning to like you an awful lot more now.

Re: Plot talks for outsiders

[ninjabike]

So the whole idle planning is now on the first steps to being realized in this twisted desire to see me lose the 'softness', that you think I acquired being on earth and in the direct influence of Prime, of being a moral autobot. Look, I know I had to do things I'm not proud of to stay alive on a dead planet with no allies, and enemies scrabbling around. That doesn't mean I want to relive those moments or do even worse things because you and Prowl's player want to see a slippery slide down the blurred line of morals.

I do see it as necessary that someone gets their hands dirty to get close enough to 'nudge' things in a certain direction. Better me then that Marco kid, that's for certain, and I do believe in doing whatever needs to be done to keep kids like him from ending up gunned down randomly in that place. Though you're not even certain if these Mercenary groups will even take me.


Just, if anyone else from the team were to show up there...they are to never find out about this. Ever.

Especially the kids.

rule 63! wine god(dess) for your entertainment

[theoinos]

I'm not really sure where this came from but, my Dear Mun, I am AMUSED~♥

Bring on the wine! Let the games begin!

Nolanverse Bane reserve @ somarium

[staystraught]

This would be the one that doesn't have a handy thing of Venom to unplug, right?

Ideally, the Team and the Avengers should be able to handle this, but I'm pretty positive we're not the only ones who'd like the big guy to show up.

Regarding a Bombur reserve and muse putting his needs last

[gottheballs]

I don't know what you're on about, lass, I am happy!

P'raps I'm...a little uneasy. I want t' see Bombur. But mayhaps I am a bit...worried. There's been tension an' I don't want th' poor lad to get stuck in the middle of it.

But isn't that what older brothers ought t' do? Worry over their younger siblings? You, lass, you worry plenty 'bout your brothers! Is it so bad I prefer t' keep it quiet?

The others have quite enough t' fret over without my adding to it. I won't burden 'em with my own concerns.