On his application

[toolofdestruction]

Mun. Your insistence upon bringing me to this place is irritating. I find you irritating at the best of times, of course, but this? You dare tear me away from my mission for a... creature-shaped essence?

The overwhelming majority of its contents are humans, which alone tells me that I won't be enjoying the experience.

Yes, yes, keep repeating that you're saving my life. I don't buy it.

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Oh, hello 3. ;u;

[always_there]

Why not "buy it"? It could be true. And why do so many humans automatically mean it'll be something you won't enjoy? Humans can be surprising creatures, after all.

[toolofdestruction]

I was fine the way I was. I'm not a weakling.

Unlike most humans.

[always_there]

I didn't say anything about weakness or strength. The two are connected, anyway; even the strong can have a glaring weakness, and the weak can possess a potent strength. It's all how you use it.

Even humans can be powerful in their own ways.

[toolofdestruction]

The humans I have met have all been tedious and violent. Their leader, especially. Barely worthy to breathe the same air as a Waltz.

[always_there]

Have you tried to figure out why?

[toolofdestruction]

[...]

It —

I don't have the time to ponder human minds.

[always_there]

Hmm~ This is what starts problems in the first place, you know. Being like that. A lot of problems can be solved with a simple "why are you doing this?" Because it lets people share their thoughts. No one's a mind-reader.

[toolofdestruction]

Socializing with creatures not my brothers is a luxury I haven't been given.

[He snaps it before he really realizes what he said. Then he pauses.]

Are you human?

2-muse would like to point out that "luxury" isn't a word he'd use for it.

[always_there]

Asking a question only takes a few seconds, usually. And if it replaces conflict, isn't it the better option?

[She lifts a finger to her lips at the question, thoughtful, but there's mirth on her features.]

Does it matter?

Point.

[toolofdestruction]

[If Three had a nose, he'd be wrinkling it disdainfully.]

No. You could just be an annoying dwarf.

u.u

[always_there]

[She wouldn't have been able to see it, anyway, what with that hat.]

And yet you're still talking to me, aren't you?

[toolofdestruction]

I could change that at any time.

[always_there]

The same can be said for humans.

[toolofdestruction]

What, the ability to change makes them so special?

[always_there]

No, just that they can. Everyone possesses the ability to change, just like you said you could.

Maybe if you changed confrontation to conversation, you might reach some kind of understanding? It'd be something, wouldn't it?

[toolofdestruction]

I am perfectly happy with my current understanding.

[always_there]

Then you have nothing to complain about.

[toolofdestruction]

Understanding something does not make it any less irritating.

[always_there]

No, but it can build a bridge that can lead to lessening the irritation. Things are done in steps or stages, not all at once.