Voicetesting!

[oxycontin]

The name's a little out-dated, don't you think?

[aka it's really not funny or amusing, thanks.]

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[doingnothing]

How can a name be ...out-dated? [And because he is six years old, he must add:] I've forgotten how it can happen.

[oxycontin]

The concept is a pretty tough one to explain to someone like you.

[aka how is a six year old going to know when something is outdated?]

What's your name?

[doingnothing]

I'm sure I could understand it, but you'll have to explain it once more. [He says with boyish confidence.]

My name's Christopher Robin. What's yours?

[oxycontin]

Jack Shephard.

[And a pause -- ]

I'm a doctor. OxyContin is a powerful narcotic.

[doingnothing]

Oh, thank you very much for reminding me, Dr. Shephard. [He has no idea what a narcotic is and he's not about to suggest that he's "forgotten" what that is.

Doctors, while good people, were always so fussy about eating well.]

...I'm feeling very well, doctor. [JSYK]

[savedabullet]

It is a little tasteless.

[oxycontin]

I'd say it's more than a little, but thanks anyway.

[With a slight easing of indignation.]

Hey, Kate.

[andmymuffins]

I don't know, Jack. I think it suits you.

[oxycontin]

[Jack would normally roll his eyes, but it's Juliet, and Feels. :C]

Maybe a mid-life crisis ago, but I'll pass on the message of approval.

[andmymuffins]

I was mostly implying you were outdated, not that you were an addict, but if you wanna focus on that part... [She does love... Getting your goat. Always.

And yes. FEELS. :c]

[oxycontin]

[ -- JULIET RUDE.]

Addiction or focus on the fact that I am a greying middle-aged harried doctor trapped on a desert island with a group of would-be strangers.

[Give him a moment or two to contemplate that before -- ]

-- on second thought, the addiction discussion sounds great.

[thatsaflaregun]

Yours thinks she's clever too, does she, brotha?

[oxycontin]

What, you don't think yours is clever? I'm a fan.

[With the most perfect deadpan you could ever hope to achieve.]

[thatsaflaregun]

Aye. Harping on less than decent moments in our lives like they're some sort of joke. Can't see why you wouldn't be bothered by that now.

[oxycontin]

It's kind of pointless to complain about it in retrospect.

[With a sort of resigned admittance.]

Shooting someone with a flare gun is a hell of a lot better than mine, though.

[Way more badass, bro.]

[lostsawyer]

Look on the bright side, Doc. At least your mun's got a sense of humor...unlike you.

[oxycontin]

[The urge to roll his eyes is almost suffocating, but Jack manages a grin in return.

Mostly just to spite Sawyer because screw you, he has a sense of humor, asshole. >:c]

You know, if you were funny, maybe I'd laugh more.

[connings]

I think it's a bit funny, Doc.

[oxycontin]

I'm glad it makes someone happy, but I'm pretty sure I didn't need it to get you to laugh at my expense.

[It's good natured, though.]

Excuse suck as he's new and raw

[connings]

Well that is true Doc, you do that well enough on your own.

Then we're in the same boat!

[oxycontin]

I'm a regular comedian.

[With half a laugh, before he shakes his head slightly.]

It's good to see you, James.

Oh good then. lol

[connings]

Are you just saying that?

[He's looking amused.]

[oxycontin]

Maybe a little.

[mittelos]

Comparatively speaking, no, not really.

[he appreciates your deadpan, Jack]

[oxycontin]

Asking you that is a little unfair.

[His deadpan turns into a genuine smile, though.]

Maybe it'll age like fine wine.

[mittelos]

Maybe. [He returns his own smile, slight as it is.] Let me know if you'd like advice on that down the road.

How are you, Jack? Other than deeply involved in discussions of narcotics of course.

[oxycontin]

I don't think I'll be needing that advice, Richard.

[With a rueful smile.]

I'm alright. How's life on the other side treating you?

[mittelos]

It's different when you don't expect to return after a few days.

Miles has been a real help, believe it or not. Just don't mention it to him or I'm sure I'll receive a kick to shins. Or at the very least a few words that would make my Catholic upbringing blush.

[oxycontin]

[He grins a little to himself.]

I don't think I need to mention it for any of that to happen.

[Miles is kind of. himself. er.]

He'll find a reason to make someone miserable over something for his own enjoyment sooner or later.

[mittelos]

Exactly. [no need to talk over and over again about something they both know]

I suppose the question to ask now is where do you plan to go from here?

[corks]

I don't know. I don't think it's very outdated at all. But then again, my opinion of "outdated" is a little different from everyone else's.

[Hello there, Jack. Long time, no see.]

[oxycontin]

That's an understatement.

[Hey, Jacob. :C]

It's a chapter of life that doesn't need to be repeated or remembered, but I guess I don't really have much of a say in that.

[A little ruefully. Not that Jack really makes the best decisions when he does have a choice in the matter.]

[corks]

Well, we all have moments in our life like that. All we can do is learn from then and move on. Sometimes remembering something like that can make you remember not to be the kind of person you were back then.

[Believe him, he knows this from experience. :(]

[oxycontin]

[Jack isn't entirely sure he believes that so much, as he went the whole 'self-sacrificing' route to atone for his mistakes, but he doesn't particularly feel like sharing that with the former god of the island.

Instead, he shrugs slightly.]

I think the fortune cookie mantra is 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger'.

[Mildly.]

[corks]

If you want to put it that way, sure.

[He knows how stubborn you are about just willingly accepting what anyone says, you know. It's up for you to understand your life. All Jacob does is just push you a bit towards that direction.]