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.

Comments

[braidstobows]

Your mun is probably set in his ideas. I would advise considering what you'll do once you arrive where he sends you.

[themanoftomorrow]

Probably. But you never know who you'll met and what you'll find. Hopefully, he'll take my advice.

[braidstobows]

In your advice, be sure to consider what a dream can mean.

[Typically cryptic wording; but she knows what dreams have buried, at least in her world: memories of alternate timelines, entirely different realities.]

[flyingg]

You? Escapism? I wouldn't have guessed.

[themanoftomorrow]

Sure. Sometimes I think it'd be nice to just be a farmboy from Kansas.

[themanoftomorrow]

A great many things. And it varies from person to person, from mood to mood. Realms of infinite possibility

[He's had more than his fair share]

[braidstobows]

[To her: the chance to see Madoka.]

If you view it that way, it shouldn't disappoint you to see it for yourself.

[themanoftomorrow]

No, but popping in and out of other peoples dreams. I'm not sure I'd like seeing inside their heads like that.

[braidstobows]

It's true. Humans are filthy and corrupt. So are many other beings. Seeing the inside of their minds is equally unpleasant.

However, they're the ones we've decided to live with and protect. It may be that we should also understand them.

[themanoftomorrow]

I don't think that humans are that way at all. Most of them are decent, hard working people.

[braidstobows]

[For a moment, she pauses; though it's the opposite of agreeing with his words. It's simply reluctance to push it too far.]

My experience so far has said otherwise. [And yet, she can't fail to note that his positive outlook reminds her, just that slightest bit, of Madoka.]

[themanoftomorrow]

Its the same for so many, sadly. But there are good people out there. But you're pretty young. Give it time, you'll find good people.

[braidstobows]

There is only one person I've ever known who I would call good. Her fate was not a reward.

[themanoftomorrow]

And have you met the entire human race?

[braidstobows]

No. [If she were saying just a bit more, she might admit she doesn't feel entirely comfortable around humans. Her experience of life is too different to find much common ground or understanding.]

I have no need or desire to do so. Fighting for them is enough. [More than enough, really.]

[flyingg]

... sure it would have been. And you wouldn't have know what you were missing. But... can't be less than you are. Which I think you know.

[like_no_human]

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that the muns don't like to keep it simple.

Don't underestimate the wings. They're actually a lot of fun.

[viced]

Well, ah, I'm sure if they're brave enough to hold onto you, there's no way they'll make the wrong choice.

[aceofkillers]

Hey, Superman! So they roped you into this dog-an'-pony show too? [Seriously, Tommy is entirely :D about this situation.]

Still, you might wanna look out. Fella like yourself, they might try sendin' you to one of the really bad places, just so's to give you a challenge.

[last_showdown]

You might want to think about that last one twice, Spandex Man. [...The nicknamer strikes again. 8|]

[themanoftomorrow]

Its not the wings that get me, its the impenetrable barrier bit. At least for that game.


And yea, I don't even know. I figure I'll just roll with whatever he decides.

[themanoftomorrow]

Lets hope so.

[He's not sure what to make of that]

Though I get the feeling common sense is overridden at this point.

[themanoftomorrow]

Yea, they did.

[Boy he's happy to see you, Tommy. Real happy]

You think so? I figure he'd have more common sense than that.

[themanoftomorrow]

And why's that?

[themanoftomorrow]

Yep. And thats what pulls me out whenever I get like that.

[Not that being a farmboy is any less rewarding.]

Still, I'm sure you of all people know what its like to want to get away for a while. Everybody does.