Forcibly waking up a muse

[inthebiblicalsense]

Commander, this is Abel. Again.

I really thought you'd let me go, but...I guess not. Not that I'm not thankful! The new icons are great! And how long did they take yo- Oh, apparently we aren't going into that. All I have to say is thank you for sparing me and the world from all those dicks and blowjob lips. I don't think they need any more of that, honest.

And I do smile! Every once in a while. You just have to wait over a hundred pages to see it. That makes it more special, or something like that, I promise.

Though I think I have to owe most of my happiness to being able to actually work on the ship and do some Starfighter modding. It's fun work, if you're a computer nerd, and it drives Cain crazy, which is definitely a plus. But I guess...I just want my work to mean something and not just end up being another notch on someones bedpost.

I mean, really. I'm in space! I've got to dream bigger than when I started right? Just, no more hellish abysses. my dreams could do without those.

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[gary_golden]

Cain and Abel? If that naming scheme is hinting at what I think sorry about your luck boss.

[inthebiblicalsense]

My commanding officer has a horrible sense of humor.

[He's not even sure it's a sense of humor. More like, made of pure evil. Have you seen that guy's face when he smiles?]

[ringmage]

Well look at this. [He scoffs.] Another "muse" giving praise to their ardent abductor? I must say, you mortals certainly know how to take things in stride.

[Offhanded] It's a wonder how humanity even managed to survive. None of you have an ounce of self-preservation.

[inthebiblicalsense]

[Excuse you?] I'm fighting in a war. The whole time I'm out there, its a fight for self-preservation. I think I know a bit more about it than most people do, thanks.

And if I enjoy leave time, that's my business not yours. [Being away from Cain is always a breath of fresh air, at least he thinks so.]

[ringmage]

Such a bore you are, but that's to be expected of your kind. Though, I wonder how fast you'll regret those words.

[inthebiblicalsense]

Well in my opinion, you just sound like a broken record. Do you insult everyone you see? [His fists clench. He didn't actually enjoy being pushed around, and this 'attack' was definitely not provoked.]

Though I guess what you're saying isn't really important anyways. [He doesn't have to listen to you.]

[ringmage]

I don't insult, I offer critique. There's a difference.

[Pushed around? This is all in good fun, or so Elfarian would claim. Though, he's being rather mean today.]

You'll understand soon enough, that is once you're new found friend betrays you. These muns aren't meant to be trusted.

You'll live a longer life if you regard them with suspicion.

[inthebiblicalsense]

I work for the military, I've learned by now that even if some organizations or peoples can't be trusted, you have to put your faith in them regardless.

It's a give and take. Its rather obvious you haven't learned that yet. [Abel folds his arms, looking rather irritated.]

Suspicion isn't worth the time it costs. You just have to push forward and hope the decisions you make are the right ones.

[ringmage]

[That bit about the "military" won Elfarian's attention. Maybe the boy's head isn't just a fancy hat rack after all.]

Blind faith will get you nowhere. You must be stern and unyielding in order to guide others.

[Though, he admittedly has nothing but blind faith for the Federation.]

Just be on your guard. Anything, and I do mean anything can happen here.

[inthebiblicalsense]

[Yes thank you, though he's not sure he can say the same about you.]

It's not blind faith. It's called living. You can't worry about everything, picking and choosing your battles is half the work. [Though admittedly Abel has made some horrible decisions in the past few weeks.]

I understand. I've been here quite a while...I just don't tend to stick around long.

[ringmage]

I'm suggesting you should "worry".

[This conversation is going nowhere. He's almost tempted to zap the poor fellow, and be done with it.]

Do what you wish. You won't listen reason nonetheless.

[inthebiblicalsense]

My life is too short for that. [Especially going into enemy space territory.] But if I was in anywhere else I suppose I would have time to worry about things.