I could put a catchphrase here but I refuse!!!

[shadower]

Don't you have something better to do than bother me? I get it, you're bored, but I was doing pretty great over here. Life's good, everything's quiet, and the sky looks amazing today. You could try going for a walk and enjoying some of that, too.

You know. Instead of tossing me into a world haunted by soul-devouring ghost things.

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[jurisimpudent]

...Do you mean Tierra del Fuego?

[shadower]

I mean Hi no Kuni.

[jurisimpudent]

I've never heard of that.

[shadower]

That doesn't surprise me.

[jurisimpudent]

What do you mean by that?

[shadower]

Nothing.

[jurisimpudent]

You're trying to insult me again.

[shadower]

I'm glad you're keeping up.

[jurisimpudent]

I'm not amused.

[shadower]

That's alright.

[jurisimpudent]

No, it's not. I demand an apology.

[shadower]

You're really upset?

[jurisimpudent]

Of course I am. You insulted me. You called me stupid.

[shadower]

I never called you stupid. I proved it, instead.

[jurisimpudent]

You did no such thing! Just because I haven't heard of your idiotic town, it doesn't make me stupid!

[shadower]

That's not what I was talking about.

Anyway, I'm sorry for causing you shame.

[jurisimpudent]

I told you I am not ashamed or embarrassed! I'm angry! And I don't want your foolish false apologies.

[shadower]

Well this is why I didn't wanna argue in the first place, but you insisted.

[jurisimpudent]

Because you knew you were going to be a condescending fool incapable of formulating a proper argument?

[shadower]

[Deeeeeep breath.]

Relaxation is medically proven to reduce blood pressure, decrease muscle tension, and increase blood circulation. Individuals who makes relaxation a priority sleep better and more deeply, show increased concentration and energy, are more efficient at their work and display quicker problem-solving abilities, experience fewer headaches and less pain, see a boost in their immune system, and - guess what - experience less sadness, frustration, and anger.

All of these effects can be observed universally and immediately, not just in a hospital but everywhere. Like right now. Here. I can guarantee your heart is under more strain right now than mine is.

[jurisimpudent]

[He clenches his fists.]

My heart is fine. It would take more than merely your foolishness to put a strain on it. And time spent relaxing is time not spent contributing to society as a whole. No matter what you say, more work-hours are lost to lazing about than are gained through whatever proposed increase in efficiency you're claiming.

[shadower]

Your heart isn't fine. It's racing, your chest feels a little tight, your breathing is elevated so you're taking in too much oxygen, you probably feel some pressure in your temples that'll become a real headache if you keep going, and you're sweating. A lot.

And there's no way an exhausted worker is as efficient as a well-rested one. This is really basic stuff.

[jurisimpudent]

None of those things are remotely true! If I were given a medical examination at this moment, then I would be revealed to be perfectly normal, and I'm not claiming that the levels of efficiency are the same; I'm saying that one efficient man-hour is not greater than three less-than-efficient man-hours. Learn to listen!

[shadower]

I can examine you right now if you're that confident.

And I'm willing to bet that a single efficient man-hour can produce as much as an entire day's worth from the unrested worker.

[jurisimpudent]

Try me, then.