username not even accurate anymore /regrets nothing

[tether]

"So... You two seem close."
"BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *breathe* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

I feel like this is an inaccurate account of what actually happened. It's not that I'm emotionally invested in this, I'm just pointing this out for the sake of precision, which I happen to think is pretty important in regards to this activity of yours. I know you didn't say it, but you laughed really hard. Maybe because of the juxtaposition of this... re-enactment, versus the reality. Right?

I could file a report. If that would help.

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[ruinedu2]

It's just a bit of an exaggeration. Mine's got a fondness for that sort of thing.

I didn't laugh that hard.

[tether]

Right.

Because I'm perfect.

[DELIVERY... SLIGHTLY STILTED]

[ruinedu2]

Perfect. Yep.

Nice glasses, Agent Lee.

[tether]

Thank you.

So are you. Doing well.

[ruinedu2]

I could complain, but I don't think it'd do me much good. [Have a wry smile for your concern.]

What is going on with your hair?

[tether]

I'm experimenting.

[SO AWKWARD, WHY]

[ruinedu2]

With the 1960s accountant look? Loosen up a little!

You wear that tie a bit like a noose, actually, while we're on the subject... [You're so nice, Olivia. Really. You could try not trolling the other side.]

[tether]

[Totally straight-faced—] But it helps keep the beast inside me tethered.

[ruinedu2]

[Oh, he's better than she thought. Well played. Enjoy the silence for the two seconds it takes to formulate a comeback.]

Does that beast run wild and do crazy things like put sugar in his tea?

[tether]

That's within the realm of possibility. I'm not opposed to good times.

[ruinedu2]

I bet you even stay up past 11 o'clock some nights! When you're not even on a case!

[tether]

I was waiting on a call from my dear old mother on the west coast.

[ruinedu2]

You're such a good son. I'm sure she's very proud of you.

What have you told her you do for a living, exactly? Does she think you're Employee of the Month at Men's Warehouse?

[tether]

Why, what does he do?

[ruinedu2]

...You know, I can't decide yet, but I'm possibly willing to admit that I've misjudged you. [A less teasing tone would help the sincerity, but then again.]

[nolimitation]

[ Olivia is not smiling. Really, she's not. ...she's not-smiling very pointedly, and kind of fondly. ]

You know, I have a feeling filing a report about this would have the opposite of the intended effect...

[tether]

It happens. I'm okay with that.

Also I feel like if I did change my hair, he'd see it as hostility.

But he's not there, so.

[tether]

But I'm good at paperwork. [Just a touch forlorn.]

How are things going with your... command?

[Because "mun" and "player" are just weird to say, okay.]

[onlyoneof]

Would this report have charts? This is important.

[tether]

Well, my resources are limited right now, I won't lie. The project outcome would be something roughly this, though.



"Badassery" is not the technical term I prefer, but as I said, my resources are limited.

[onlyoneof]

All of your values are wrong, here let me fix that for you.

[tether]

I would certainly include this in the report, I think outside perspectives such as yours are legitimate.

I do have to question empiric techniques when it comes to determining attractiveness, though.

[onlyoneof]

It's a perfectly valid method, and if there were more people around I'd poll them to make a point.

[tether]

That sounds like a really great memo for the division. "Do u think Lincolns hot circle yes/no (reply asap its for science)."

[onlyoneof]

It could even be an inter-dimensional poll. I'm sure Agent Lee would approve.