dear_mun | (no subject)

They always have a lot of reading to do.

All the more reason to get it done. So far, being a muse seems to be primarily about nagging.

Mostly, yeah.

Hey...I've got a question, and it's been eating away at me for ages...

So...when you talk to fish..

...do like Salmon have a different accent then Trout?

[ Shut up, he's being serious. ]

Edited 2013-05-30 21:24 (UTC)

I-

[He's not going to get mad - he is pretty sure this guy means well...]

...don't. Talk to fish, I mean. Their brains aren't advanced enough for language. I control them.

Think of it this way - even if a goldfish could understand a request to spy on a submarine, it isn't going to know one sub from another. And it's certainly not going to remember owing anyone a favour.

[....siiiigh] But a salmon's brain patterns are different to a trout's. I hope that answers your question.

[ You lost him at talk to fish. ]

...So, pretty much... fish are useless for spying? What about dolphins?

Dolphins are another matter entirely. I think even the EPCOT people would be surprised at what they're capable of.

So you know, I'm not trying to be rude or a dick.

I would have asked other people, but have you ever tried to talk to Batman or Superman?

No, I understand.

I know they're not exactly the charismatic type, but they have a lot on their plate. [Says the guy in charge of 70% of the planet.] ...And anyway, I'm not sure they'd have known the answer.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

[Not everyone can year a hundred years of medicine in ten minutes, Clark.]

As long as it's an enjoyable experience, I suppose not. Although getting things in the right order is becoming an issue.

You never realise how complicated your life is until someone else tries to understand it.

Tell me about it. I still have a headache thinking of everything that has happened to me recently. [So much time shenanigans.]

And then there are the ethics. I'm not sure I want anyone poking around in my personal history. Or deciding my future.

Maybe it'll be temporary. [Yeahhh, not likely.]

I've had similar thoughts, but I trust our muns will want to do us justice. They know how important it is for the both of us to do the right thing, no matter how difficult it is.

I understand that much. And I believe mine has another added worry, what with my... reputation.

At least it's a push to get things right.

[Reaches over to give him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.]

Aquaman, you helped save the world from a deadly invasion. If they do not respect you, they will in time. Humans are often afraid of what we are capable of, so they cover it up with anger or humor. When they see you for who you are, your reputation will be something that brings them comfort.

I'm not concerned about anyone being afraid. I suppose that's the point. [A pause, then he smiles.] But some videos and tabloid puns are the least of my worries. You can rest easy - I don't let it bother me. I have a responsibility.

They can think what they like. My mundane is the one with the concerns, not me.

[trying to give Aquaman the benefit of the doubt and say their humor is a way of covering up their fear. Cough.]

Is your mun concerned others will have the same opinion as people from our Earth?

[And he's not sure you're right about that. But go figure.]

Aware is more like it. Social networking has apparently not responded well to finding out her newest interest. Although she has a lot of fortitude...

Still, I don't need anyone fighting my battles for me - especially ones that don't need fighting in the first place. I have tried explaining that the resulting arguments are a waste of time, but I've come to the conclusion she sees it as a challenge.

I know my mun has some concerns because our Earth isn't the most popular Earth.

[Shrugs his shoulders.]

Exactly. We have to have the courage to do what we feel is right, even in the face of adversity.

Especially in the face of adversity. [Nod.]

In any case, popularity doesn't define who we are. In time, our mundanes will understand.

If it's any comfort to your mun, my mun plays someone from our Earth in a game, and has had a lot of fun with him.

Does your mun have any idea where she wants to send you, if anywhere? My mun is apparently "voice testing" me.

Apparently she's doing the same until she can get hold of more reading material - she decided two stories that don't correlate aren't quite enough.

But she has mentioned an interest in sending me to a game eventually. If you have any pointers...

Depends on where you'd like to go. I'd like to somewhere that will allow me to put my powers and skills to good use.

As would I. [Which... narrows things a little. No dry deserts, then.] But as for anything else, I have little preference.

I'm sorry - that isn't very helpful. My mun is drawing a blank as well.

One of the places my mun is looking at, is a place where you have to cuddle to save the world. I'm all for saving the world...I just can't comprehend how cuddling will accomplish that.

Cuddling.

To save the world?

[????? ????? the strangest look but at least he's thinking about it]

Edited 2013-05-31 18:41 (UTC)

Your guess is as good as mine. Muns come up with some interesting ideas for games.

Interesting is one word for it. But maybe I'll have my mundane look into it. Better hugs than... Well, I've heard stories.

Though I don't imagine scale armour is going to be very cuddly. [Gestures to it with a smile.]

Judging by the look on my mun's face, I don't think you always wear that armor. Apparently, she's a big fan of your series and almost considered yourself over me. I'm guessing that means there are good things in your future.

Yes, I - meant I should probably find a change of wardrobe, not that it was impossible.

But that's - ...that's something. [~~does he look a little flattered or is that the light~~]

I've seen bits and pieces of my own future. [Sighs in exasperation]

Just thinking about it gives me a headache, but it's a worthwhile one. [In the end, he was able to fend off the invasion and get rid of that crazy imp.]

Quite a bit of an undertaking there.

But my writer mun says that if he can do it, so can everyone else.

I think you'll be fine.

Even determined as she is, it's still good to hear encouragement.

My mun wants me to thank you.

Really? I thought you could. Telepathically, I mean.

[all his dreams, shattered.]

Telepathically I bend them to my will. I don't discuss the weather.

[are you disappointed because everyone else seems to be disappointed]

[yes, please add one to the disappointed party. hopefully there are enough chairs to seat them all.]

I don't imagine there's much weather under the ocean anyway. [har har, barry. anyway—] But you are sending signals of some kind though, aren't you? That's still a form of communication.

You'd be surprised. [it was a joke friend you do not need to talk about ocean currents]

But yes, it's communication. In the same way a remote control communicates with a television.

[no chairs. only bare floor and more disappointment. but wait, he's found his sass!]

So, your weaknesses are wet tar and coffee tables, right? [...his jokes are really deadpan.]

Wet tar and—

[...ohh. ohhhhh. haha, that was actually pretty good. gj arthur gj, gold star 4 u. or, more accurately, small smile 4 u.]

Actually, I don't drink coffee. It makes me—twitchy.

[enough to vibrate through several floors at that.]

It doesn't do much for me, either.

[if you rely on water as much as he does, caffienated anything is pretty inefficient.]

But let me know when you have a day off. I know a place by the coast that does excellent smoothies.

[that was probably some equivalent of YER OKAY KID]

—You like smoothies?

[he probably shouldn't be as surprised by that as he is but well. aquaman and smoothies.

it's a weird picture, okay.]

Err, what's your favorite flavor?

Tuna.

[this is his serious face. ~~this is the worst joke ever told and i'm pretty sure even he hopes tuna smoothies aren't a thing~~]

[.......................................omg no why. barry is so horrified right now, mostly because that sounds disgusting.]

Does it taste...good?

[he is going to regret asking that so much.]

Amazing. You'd love it. Try one next chance you get.

[yes please try one. then call arthur, and tell him just how amazing it was ~~while he and mera laugh at you like schoolkids~~]

[rude!!!!]

I think I'll pass. [look at that sickly sweet smile ~~that is not actually present in the icon~~, he is so sincere about this.] I try and stay away from too much sugar anyway.

[is there even sugar in a tuna smoothie......]