on this not being a very good idea. at all.

[abortionist]

I realize that you've recently re-watched all of the, well, rather unfortunate events and seem to think that this is the best course of action. Take my sincere advice: it isn't.

Now, run along and do something more productive... like handing me that scalpel. I have work to do, and you're inhibiting that.

Comments

okay.

[sweetsgiving]

The fact that you have to ask for respect and whatnot in a matter of such importance is rather telling of the lack of it.

why.

[abortionist]

I completely agree. It's as if I have no voice, sincerely, and I can only take so much of that.

mostly because it's always been my calling to ruin these things.

[sweetsgiving]

I do hate to be the bearer of bad news, but frankly, I fear there isn't much use in arguing against it.

remind me to write you a sonnet.

[abortionist]

Then shall I resign myself to this? I suppose I could, with the right circumstances. A proper laboratory, for example. A few tools. A bottle of ether. The possibilities are endless, after all.

wonderful.

[sweetsgiving]

I prefer to think of it as adaptation rather than resignation, but do what you will. It appears you're in the proper mindset already.

Re: wonderful.

[abortionist]

An adaptation, is it? What brought you to that conclusion? Also, mindsets are easy enough to slip into, no matter how you really feel. I'm sure that makes some sort of sense, especially in a place like this.

[sweetsgiving]

It's a change in surroundings, is it not? Certainly, that calls to adapt.

More sense than perhaps you realize. There are like minds here, I'm sure you'll find.

[abortionist]

Adaptation is natural, yes, I agree. Forced adaptation is a more impetuous venture, but I'm sure I'll manage. I have to. I've done it before, and I'll do it again.

I'm beginning to see that, of course. Great minds often do find each other.

[sweetsgiving]

Ah, so, at the very least, you've experience in the matter. Likely to serve you well.

[abortionist]

In the matter of being forced into something, yes. Several times. Just never this specific purpose, you understand.

[sweetsgiving]

I see, yes. I certainly hope that this venture won't be nearly as unpleasant as the rest seem.

[abortionist]

Thank you, yes, but I do have one question for you, however: how did you adapt?

[sweetsgiving]

Too well, I think, what with the way I'm continuously ignored. [ not bitter or anything nope. ]

[abortionist]

Continuously? What a shame. I'm sure I'll collect dust in the future, but please, do tell of your experience. [ not that he's pulling up a chair or anything. wow how fascinating. ]

[sweetsgiving]

Not much to tell, I don't think. It wasn't always this way, but I suppose I just outlasted my usefulness. [ i mean it's not exactly bothersome right now so whatever it's cool. ]

It's only troublesome when she can't make up her mind.

[abortionist]

Usefulness? And what is it that you did, exactly, if you don't mind me asking? [ i mean it's not like charles has a life. /rimshot. ]

Ah, yes. Making up of the mind. I don't pretend to understand any of it, but the indecisiveness of it all is troublesome.

[tobeagod]

It rarely does any good to argue with them on these things. My advice is to take advantage and do what you can.

[abortionist]

And I suppose that's what you've done?

[tobeagod]

If I cannot change the endpoint of the course I am set on, then I will control the steering as much as I can.

[abortionist]

The last time I was forced to confine myself to a certain space, I believe I handled it better than several others that I've seen it happen to. I'm not angry, you understand. Just disappointed. I suppose death feels like that for everyone?

[tobeagod]

I wouldn't know. I was dead and now I'm not. Perhaps you could have the same luck.

[abortionist]

Still dead, unfortunately -- or fortunately, however you seem to see it. At least I'm free to experiment and conduct my research this way.

[tobeagod]

Then there is an up side to matters. Focus on that and when the time is right, take over. Or set someone else up to make it look as if they are taking over. A scapegoat is always a good insurance policy provided they never realise their purpose.

[abortionist]

Oh, but take over? I'm not exactly sure that would be the best course of action. It seems so... messy, I suppose. And not in a satisfying way.

[tobeagod]

Then I suppose you are content to let others determine your destiny. Pity. I can see why greatness wasn't yours.

[tiffanyblue]

Work, Charles?

Funny. You keep saying there's work to be done - but I hardly see anything come from it. Just an observation.

WELL HELLO THERE.

[abortionist]

...hello, Nora. So good of you to chime in.

wow - sorry. i'm a jerk for not saying hi back. HELLO.

[tiffanyblue]

You think? I figured - I've got to do something that doesn't involve my own housework once in a while.

[westfieldhigh]

What kind of work?