... don't get me wrong. I don't want to drag my feet, but I'm not looking to do anything I might regret either. [and a lot of this stuff is a little rough on his heart, and his pride]
Are chores your idea of indulging? No judgment if they are but - I figure not everyone's jumping to do what a faceless paper tells us...
... people here really do whatever they want... and I thought I could be a better roommate even back home. Makes me feel like I was doing pretty okay, actually...
[whining like a kicked puppy but he'll catch the towel and just move to get to work. despite the fact that he didn't help before, he does seem to know what he's doing when he actually starts.]
You want to just start disciplining people though...?
[ if he's competent, she's not going to give him any grief. instead she rolls up her (his) coat sleeves and gets to work, scrubbing furiously at a couch cheese stain.
flatly: ]
I would, if I didn't suspect some people might enjoy it.
You're correct—I don't trust you. You seem sincerely clueless, but I scarcely know you. And I doubt many people are willing to reveal what they want so easily.
[they are having this conversation about trust while cleaning cheese]
Yeah. That's what I thought too. But I guess if you felt like being honest, I would've kept whatever the secret is. I know I have to earn it for you to believe me, though.
[there's just a little laugh]
But yeah - that is how I want it. If you don't think I can handle something, I'd rather know that than deal with a lie.
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looks a little conflicted at that]
... don't get me wrong. I don't want to drag my feet, but I'm not looking to do anything I might regret either. [and a lot of this stuff is a little rough on his heart, and his pride]
Are chores your idea of indulging? No judgment if they are but - I figure not everyone's jumping to do what a faceless paper tells us...
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No.
[ she finds some supplies in a cupboard and hands a portion to him. ]
I'm willing to do anything it takes, but I'm still myself. I'm simply cleaning because I don't enjoy mess.
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.... yeah.
I think I wanna be like that too, to be honest. Like... I'll work to get what I want, but I don't wanna lose sight of myself to get there?
So - I'll help out when you need it.
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Ah, I appreciate it. Then we can tackle whatever other horrible messes are in store for us tomorrow!
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sighs a little bit at that]
... people here really do whatever they want... and I thought I could be a better roommate even back home. Makes me feel like I was doing pretty okay, actually...
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[ she doesn't speak like he's the WORST, though. she throws him a towel. ]
I travelled with a rowdy crew before, and they were still better at picking up after themselves. Perhaps the people here need to be disciplined.
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I-I cleaned at home...!
[whining like a kicked puppy but he'll catch the towel and just move to get to work. despite the fact that he didn't help before, he does seem to know what he's doing when he actually starts.]
You want to just start disciplining people though...?
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flatly: ]
I would, if I didn't suspect some people might enjoy it.
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Yeah, I guess that's popular too....
[mineo, probably an M: wow some people are Ms?]
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That's fine. I'm not here to reform a group of [ clowns ] raucous children.
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[rather simply.... i mean. they're all adults from what he can tell?]
... can I ask what you're here for, though? The thing you want.
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To live a long and happy life, of course.
Isn't that what everyone wants?
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Sure.
[why did he hesitate]
But why would you need to accept an outside call for that?
You can just say that you don't trust me enough to tell me if that's the case - I won't get offended.
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she notices, but doesn't press him. ]
Is that how you want it?
[ a hum. she is still cleaning cheese. ]
You're correct—I don't trust you. You seem sincerely clueless, but I scarcely know you. And I doubt many people are willing to reveal what they want so easily.
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Yeah. That's what I thought too. But I guess if you felt like being honest, I would've kept whatever the secret is. I know I have to earn it for you to believe me, though.
[there's just a little laugh]
But yeah - that is how I want it. If you don't think I can handle something, I'd rather know that than deal with a lie.
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she look at him like a weirdo, uncertain of how he's managed to steer this conversation into something sincere, though she doesn't respond in kind.
dryly: ]
Yes, you'll have to convince me you're not some sort of degenerate pervert first.
[ first impressions are long-lasting. ]
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... Yes, Lady Vira Ma'am.
[the terrible part is that he thinks that he deserves this]