Well, he's a bit confused about things...and a bit of a voice test for an old muse too

[themanoftomorrow]

Well, not that I mind chatting with you or anything, Mun, but don't you think you've got enough going on right now without adding me into the mix? Getting ready for those two trips, the other voices you've got in games. And getting back to your teaching, too.

I won't say I don't appreciate the thought, its always nice being remembered and everything. We had a lot of fun together while you were growing up, sure. And you've improved a lot since you were a teenager, and not just as a writer. Glad to see those life lessons you learned from comic books have helped. A steady hand and the will to improve do go a long way, like I told you all those years ago. Just don't forget that, and don't let yourself fall too deep into escapism. Its a trap even I've had trouble getting out of.

If you really want to send me somewhere, keep it simple though. I don't need wings, and I'd rather not be too far from Metropolis. That dream place could be alright, though I'm not sure I'd feel right wandering into other people's dreams. I know you'll make the right choice, for both of us.

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[plains_hunter]

I lived with a lion pride in the depths of Africa. Doesn't get much more escapist than that.

[themanoftomorrow]

No, I suppose it doesn't. But you came back.

[plains_hunter]

Only because I had to. When someone murders your pride, they can't expect no repercussions.

[themanoftomorrow]

No, no they can't.

[He pauses, his voice a little sad, wishing he could have done something]

Sorry to hear it turned out like that.

[plains_hunter]

Not half as sorry as I made the Secret Society feel.

I don't want your pity, either. You couldn't have helped my pride, you couldn't have known when my son was kidnapped, either. I handled that myself, and I took my time with the ones who did it. Did you ever know that's one of the things most of the guys on my side of the law can't stand about you? It's not about your obvious advantage in power, it's not about your patronizing moral sermons, it's the goddamned suffering martyr syndrome you have.

[themanoftomorrow]

[He just accepts that one. Not much he can say, honestly.]

I've heard it before.

[plains_hunter]

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to hit the bourbon. My mood soured.

[themanoftomorrow]

Of course.