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Post by The Wyrd on Apr 9, 2021 22:37:31 GMT -8
"Honestly, dude, you sure you wouldn't be having the same problems if you were a regular Joe?" He shrugged. "Socializing is a skill. I know it's not satisfying but you'll learn it in time."
Beans cruised around Rowan, little tiger legs going to keep herself afloat. She gave a little grunt and nodded once to the Darkling as she went by.
"Look at Beans. So fuckin' cute, god. Rowan. Do you want a tiger?"
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Post by Rowan on Apr 10, 2021 19:15:32 GMT -8
"Um, no? I don't even know how to handle that question."
Annoyance flashed across his face when Dormarch spoke of learning. "Man, I'm kind of over people telling me that. I've been at it for a year now and like. I've put in so much energy and... It just feels like it doesn't matter. I just get told that I should smile more."
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Post by The Wyrd on Apr 10, 2021 19:23:43 GMT -8
Dormarch chuckled about the tiger, and Beans catpaddled away, glancing back at the Darkling with a little 'mrow'.
"Eh, if you were actually a tool, people just wouldn't hang out with you, dude. Case in point: here you float, a welcome guest. Every Autumn Courtier pretty much is an occult specialist, yet lots of people seem to come to you. Maybe it's going better than you think."
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Post by Rowan on Apr 10, 2021 19:54:00 GMT -8
He paused to consider his words. Was it going better than he thought?
"I dunno. Maybe."
"So, what do you do, besides guzzling fur and whispering to ghosts?"
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Post by The Wyrd on Apr 10, 2021 19:59:39 GMT -8
"Hang out with Icarus. Do my research. Raise my tiger. Occasionally slap the shit out of people when they get on the hubris train and need to be reminded of their humble roots. I've got a hood I look out for in Meadows Valley. I wouldn't call myself a busy person aside from my Lost life, but honestly, I've got it pretty good compared to most people. I was never something more than I am now, and my past life is nothing I would ever want to return to." He shrugged. "I'm content. It doesn't have to be more complicated than that, if you like things simple."
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Post by Rowan on Apr 10, 2021 20:17:24 GMT -8
"I'm a janitor because I never finished high school. I've been working on my GEDs but life keeps getting in the way."
"I don't have a real plan. I mean, I've been out a year. I'm still trying things out."
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Post by The Wyrd on Apr 10, 2021 22:28:05 GMT -8
"Honestly? That's fine. You're a student, and you work a side hustle. That's not weird. Especially not with our people. I'm homeless. So." Wink.
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Post by Rowan on Apr 10, 2021 22:56:07 GMT -8
He chuckled.
"I hate that you're right all the time. And so chill about everything. Makes me look like I'm whining." Beat.
"But thanks. I kinda needed that."
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Post by The Wyrd on Apr 10, 2021 23:03:56 GMT -8
Dormarch gave the Snowskin a thumbs-up, leaning back on the floatie and hooking one ankle over the other. "The Dude Abides, my friend. And one day, so will you." He closed his eyes and let out a contented sigh as the cat floated next to him and bapped his leg. "Domestic bliss, man. Icarus has got it good. So. Was there anything else, business-wise? Or is it burger time?"
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Post by Rowan on Apr 10, 2021 23:11:51 GMT -8
Rowan responded to the thumbs up with one of his own. "Nah. Burgers sound nice."
This was nice, this quiet time. It was different from his usual pace, this running around all the time. Dormarch didn't make him feel pressured to make decisions, or rush him.
A nice vacation. That's what Rowan needed.
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