on sudden nanowrimo attention

[wisper]

You're right; that's not really a time I like to think about. I'm, ah -- grateful for the clearer look at my past, of course, but I think you should keep in mind that this is only reference material. A lot of things have changed since I chose my side. It's been a very long time. The things I care about now are... pretty different.

It looks like you've got some catching up to do, now, though. So whether it's me or someone else who finds the focus, tomorrow, I guess you'd better get your words rounded up.

Findlay

Comments

[onteamdyson]

Hey, Dorkbrain McHatguy. The past is bullshit, okay? It's not who you are. You're allowed to block it out. Don't focus on it.

[wisper]

No -- the past is important. But you're right, it shouldn't be an anchor. Especially not the things that are a lifetime away, right?

[onteamdyson]

Right! ... Wait. How about we don't bring up the human mortality issue again, huh?

[wisper]

I wasn't planning on it. Kind of hard to avoid around someone my age, though.

[onteamdyson]

How old even are you? Like... officially. Please say old as balls.

[wisper]

'Old as balls' is actually what it says on my driver's license.

[onteamdyson]

Which has got to be fake because you are way too old to be on the road and who even certifies billion-year-old fae drivers anyway? Fae-DMV?

[wisper]

Of course. You have to have something to hand the human cop leaning in your window, and it can't be a gilded tablet of family lineage.

[onteamdyson]

... Is that a real thing? Is it actually gilded? How much would it go for on the black market? And where do you keep it?! [Bouncebounce!]

[wisper]

For some families, sure it is. Just not mine. Mine would be more like... a napkin.

[onteamdyson]

Psht. Forget you then! Useless. Bet Hale's is dipped in gold and covered in expensive.

... Galen's is probs dipped in embalming fluid.

[wisper]

[ Urgh. ] Clan Zamora's is probably dipped in gold, laminated, and polished daily by a horde of Brownies. I think I'll keep my napkin; I probably have a nice frame hanging around somewhere.