voice testing and scolding, all in one.

[detonationbloom]

Listen here, Mundane. You don't even know what you're doing! It's been how long since you played in a quote, 'real game,' and how long since you did anything even remotely responsible?

[ But Hubert-- ]

I don't want to hear it! Your infatuation with me has gone too far. It may all be fun and games to you, but for me, it's a serious commitment! I will not allow you to take this decision lightly. Your habit of dropping things after barely picking them up is bordering ludicrous. Stop abandoning everything you start and think about this. If you're still willing to consider this in a week's time, then we'll talk.

Now stop looking for games this instant! This is a stance from which I will not be swayed!

Comments

Huberrrrrrrt /o/

[expendablepride]

You can tell your munny that a thousand times kiddo, they're not gonna listen.

he's my favorite grump

[detonationbloom]

Well, she certainly should! I refuse to be held accountable for whatever happens if she continues acting this foolishly... She'll only have herself to blame-- but I will be the one to suffer for it. It's simply irresponsible!

I don't blame you xD

[expendablepride]

I think making us suffer is just something they do. You're stuck in her headspace thing now, may as well make the most of it and just get along with her.

I apologize for his whines, I hope they're alright...

[detonationbloom]

I refuse! Someone so...! So... unbelievably irresponsible has no business trapping me anywhere, never mind this 'headspace' of hers. It's filthy! I could spend hours trying to organize it and I wouldn't even scratch the surface of how much of a mess there is here. In fact, perhaps I should get started on that now...

It's perfectly fine! He's adorable xD

[expendablepride]

[a chuckle.]

For all that grump, it sounds almost as if you like looking after people.

oh good, don't let him know that xD

[detonationbloom]

What? Th-that's ridiculous! Why would I..? I-- That is to say-- [ asdfghjkl ]

Absolutely not!

I think only Pascal can get out of that alive. xD

[expendablepride]

[Aaand he really does laugh here]

Oh I think so. But don't worry, your secret's safe with me kiddo.

he'd melt. literally melt into a puddle and never recover.

[detonationbloom]

Now you're just spouting nonsense! I have no idea what you're talking about.

I'd pay to see it.

[expendablepride]

Aww sure you do! I knew a kid like you once, definitely not as grumpy though, who liked to look after his friends too. Nothing to be shy about~

his permanent scowl lines might actually creak when it happens

[detonationbloom]

That's all well and good, but I'm sure whatever his problem was, it has nothing to do with mine. I am not "being shy," you are simply making baseless accusations solely to incite some kind of response from me. I know your type. The Captain does the same thing.

Glorious.

[expendablepride]

[An amused hum. This kid's smart.]

I guess this Captain thinks you've got something to hide then.

Malik would charge tickets for admission.

[detonationbloom]

Captain Malik enjoys making baseless assumptions, if that's what you mean. And yes, he does.

[ NOTHING TO HIDE HERE NOT AT ALL NOPE. ]

In any case, your own assumption is just vague. Everyone has something to hide, otherwise they would never get ahead in life.

Sophie could be the bouncer for this show.

[expendablepride]

[Yep, definitely a smart kid. He's got the kind of foresight necessary to lead people.]

And I suppose you think little of the people who bare it all?

Except someone would have to explain the term to her first. "So I have to bounce...?"

[detonationbloom]

Not exactly. [ He sighs. Well. People like Asbel have a place in the world too he's just jealous of people who can be so honest all the time, I mean really. ]

I don't deny that there will always be some people who can get away with honesty like that. But you'd have to be quite sheltered to be so carefree. [ Or just plain stupid. ] Or, I suppose, you'd have no regrets, though I'd dare say I've never met anyone who can claim that.

And Malik would just say 'yes'.

[expendablepride]

[Don't worry, he's jealous of that type too He shrugs.]

Those'd be the people who have the luxury of living a simple life where the worst thing that could happen is a bad harvest.

Best bouncer ever, Malik is a true teacher.

[detonationbloom]

Yes, that's true. But people in those situations also don't tend to go anywhere in life. They remain stagnant, unless they decide to leave their lives of simplicity and seek out a place in the rest of the world. It's simply not meant to last.

If only Asbel could learn to be more like him

[expendablepride]

That's a little pessimistic for someone your age.

then Sophie would come out a strange, strange child.

[detonationbloom]

[ Way to GET HIM FLUSTERED, IT'S NOT LIKE HE'S YOUNG OR ANYTHING. ]

Age holds little bearing against experience. Despite my youth, I am a Lieutenant of the Strahtan Military. My life has hardly been what you could call 'simple.'

Touche lol

[expendablepride]

[Hah, he hears you there.]

A Lieutenant? That's impressive. [Also explains why he's so guarded.] Sounds like a handful though, if you ask me.

the tag of a million edits orz sorry about that

[detonationbloom]

It... can be, at times. [ Compliments will get you everywhere, way to make him blush. ] However, it's a responsibility and an honor that I've grown accustomed to living with.

It's cool! o7

[expendablepride]

That's really mature. But uh.. [hum how to go about this asking this?] ...you don't miss being a kid? You know... being with friends?

it's a function I'm essentially addicted to...

[detonationbloom]

I'm afraid we didn't have much time for friends in the Oswell household. [ Sh-shut up, okay. Oswell was a jerk. ]

It's handy being able to edit without a paid account though

[expendablepride]

High expectations from the parentals, huh? Must've been tough.

isn't it? Dreamwidth is really the best *o*

[detonationbloom]

[ Clears his throat because now you're just making him blush. ]

Yes, well... As I said before, we all have our own unique struggles that play important roles in who we are. Mine are no different from anyone else's in that regard.

It is. T^Tb

[expendablepride]

[Haha, aren't you a cute kid.]

Doesn't mean they're any less important.

[detonationbloom]

O-of course, but...! [ Augh with the complimenting and the kindness, what the hell-- ] It is in the past now. It's unimportant.