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GT: Howdy ho mister tavros! Knock knock!

GT: Its your friendly neighber jake english!

GT: How do you do old chum??? Have we actually ever shot the breeze before?

AT: wELL i, aT THE KNOCKING, aM MORE THAN HAPPY AND UH, aLSO LIKELY TO OPEN THIS METAPHORICAL DOOR OF CONVERSATION, tHAT YOU ARE PRESENTING,

AT: i DON'T THINK THAT IT HAS BEEN SHOT, tHOROUGHLY, iN ANY FASHION BEFORE, nOW THAT YOU ARE MENTIONG IT,

AT: uHH,

AT: aSIDE FROM ME, fETCHING A CAT,

AT: fROM YOUR ROOM,

AT: sOMETIMES,

GT: A cat? You mean your girlfriend?

AT: yES, tHAT IS WHAT i AM MEANING, pRECISELY,

GT: Hahahaha well why didnt you say so! I will say it right now nepeta is one mighty handful.

GT: But in a good way! The best way!

GT: Hoo boy i sure enjoy having my private bathroom times be spied upon!

AT: eHEH, yES, i AGREE ABOUT HER BEING GOOD, aND THE BEST ALSO,

AT: uHHH, dESPITE HER, uNBLINKING STARING CAT EYES,

AT: sITUATION,

AT: tHAT SHE DOES,

GT: Do you ever find it a might unsettling?

GT: Shuck buckles friend im breaking a cold sweat just thinking about it! *Tugs collar.*

AT: i THINK, oNLY WHEN YOU CAN SEE IT IN HER EYES,

AT: hER HUNGER,

AT: fOR HUMAN FLESH,

AT: aND OTHER SUCH THINGS,

AT: (hEHE,)

GT: Ohoho you sly dog.

GT: I never expected this conversation to take this turn of a way but now im curious! What DOES this menu entail exactly?

GT: Will the lady beasts hunger ever be sated????

AT: sHE DOES LIKE EATING A LOT OF JERKY, aND, oTHER SUCH MEAT PRODUCTS, aND FISH, oF VARYING SHAPE AND SIZES,

AT: aND UHM, i DO NOT THINK THAT IT WILL, bUT, oNCE SHE EATS ENOUGH SHE GETS ALL, dROWZY, aND SLEEPS,

AT: iT IS PRETTY CUTE, iF YOU ARE ASKING ME, wHICH YOU WEREN'T, bUT,

AT: i AM MAKING THAT STATEMENT, rEGARDLESS,

GT: Hahahahhaha! Why HELLS BELLS BUCKAROO thats even better with the context!

AT: uH,

AT: wHAT CONTEXT,

AT: eXACTLY,

GT: Doh its nothing. You plucky rascal you. ;D

AT: ,,,

AT: oKAAAAAAY,

AT: sO UHM, i SHOULD BE ASKING HOW YOU ARE DOING, sO THAT IS WHAT i AM DOING NOW,

AT: aSKING THAT,

GT: Im doing tremendously tavaroni and cheese! Thank you for asking!

GT: In fact im in the process of perfecting the concept of a contraption that i intend on showcasing to jade in hopes of applying the technological upgrades to the ship!

GT: Soon as i get this damn dimensional formula hammered out.

AT: i AM GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOUR GENERAL CHEESE, iS BEING TREMENDOUS,

AT: aND WILL ASK IF YOU NEED SOME, uH, aDDITIONAL HELPFUL CHEESE,

AT: oN YOURS, aND YOUR FORMULAS,

GT: Well. Unless you know a thing or two about sending objects through miniscule warp holes in the fabric of space without harming the general make up of the object involved then... by jove! Have at me mister nitram!

AT: oH, wELL,

AT: i DON'T KNOW UH, a LOT ABOUT WARP HOLES, tO BE HONEST,

AT: bUT i DO MANIPULATE MAKE UPS IN A SENSE, wHEN i AM DOING MY SPLICING THING, sO MAYBE THAT IS SOMETHING THAT COULD BE ATTEMPTED, aPPLIED, tO THIS AS WELL,

AT: fOR SMALL SCALE TESTS, i MEAN,

GT: Its more along the lines of the physical form of the object. Take these bananas and fruit experiments for example.

GT: Some are getting sliced and diced while others get their skins removed or otherwise find themselves inside out???

GT: Its fairly hairy business so far.

GT: Not something i would recommend sending a person through just yet.

AT: yES, nO, tHAT IS GENERALLY A THING, tHAT PEOPLE WOULD NOT WANT TO BE EXPERIENCING, wITH THEMSELVES, uH, oR THEIR INSIDES,

AT: bUT THERE ARE WAYS TO BE, iSOLATING CERTAIN, uHM, i GUESS YOU COULD CALL IT "CODE" OF THINGS, tO MAKE SURE THEY DON'T TAKE THAT OTHER SPECIFIC FORM, tHAT YOU ARE NOT WANTING,

AT: bUT THAT WOULD MEAN HAVING TO CONDITION ALL THE THINGS, tHAT YOU ARE WANTING TO SEND, iN THIS WAY,

AT: bEFORE DOING IT,

GT: And the code is exactly what im waving my wrench at!

GT: I may have to send it off for some editing but... damn if that doesnt bite in the pride a little bit.

GT: Not after that shitfest fiasco with CAPTOR SOLO BLOWHOLE OVER THERE.

AT: i DON'T THINK THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG IN ASKING FOR HELP, bUT, uHM, i CAN ALSO BE UNDERSTANDING IN HOW IT CAN BE FEELING FRUSTRATING, hAVING TO DO SO SOMETIMES,

AT: aLSO SHOULD i BE ASKING, aBOUT WHAT FIASCO DID HAPPEN,

AT: oR IS IT MORE, iNSIDE OUT THINGS, bECAUSE THEN i WOULD RATHER NOT,

GT: No of course not.

GT: Some asshat told me where to stick it! In front of my grandma no less!!!

GT: And in the middle of my experimentation runs.

AT: oH, i UH, aM GUESSING THAT IT IS NOT VERY POLITE, tO BE TELLING SOMEONE ABOUT WHERE TO BE STICKING THINGS INTO THEIR ORIFICES, iN FRONT OF THEIR HUMAN GRANDMA,

GT: He can take his fine weathered potty mouth and fit it on my fist!! No one disrespects my dear old granny like that!!!!!

AT: i AM SURE THAT YOU WON'T HAVE TO BE ALL, uH, fIST PUNCHY WITH SOLLUX, oR ANYTHING,

AT: yOU COULD JUST TELL HIM THAT, hOW IT IS YOU ARE FEELING ABOUT IT,

AT: aND THEN HE WILL PROBABLY STOP WITH THE STICKING TALK,

GT: Heavens to betsy sollux?? Why would i sock it to HIM?????

AT: oH,

AT: iS THAT NOT,

AT: tHE CAPTOR THAT YOU MEANT,

GT: No i meant mituna of course!!!!!!!

AT: oHHH, oKAY,

AT: i UH, sTILL THINK THAT MY STATEMENT, sTANDS HOWEVER,

AT: uNLESS THAT IS

AT: tHE PUNCHING IS WHAT YOU ARE WANTING,

AT: tO DO,

AT: tO HIM,

AT: iN PARTICULAR,

GT: Well i say if the shoe fits and hes asking for it?? Am i a doormat or am i a fucking dormat??????

AT: i DON'T THINK THAT, yOU ARE A DOORMAT IN ANY CAPACITY, bUT,

AT: iT IS SOMETHING THAT i ALSO THINK, tHAT BEING ABLE TO NOT PUNCH SOMEONE, eVEN THOUGH YOU WANT TO, iS A ADMIREABLE THING TO DO,

GT: But what am i to do actually? The arguements escalate terribly and i always end walking away with a deep burning shame to my name.

GT: And various scrapes and bruises not to mention!

GT: Just what the dickens cant we get along????

AT: uHH, i AM SORRY IF MY QUESTION IS, vERY INVASIVE,

AT: bUT IS IT, a THING THAT YOU ARE UH,

AT: i MEAN,

AT: a PITCH THING,

AT: tHAT IS HAPPENING,

GT: Bwah?? You mean a metaphorical ball pitch catch and throw?

GT: I can tell you hes not doing any favors of that kind thank you very much!

AT: uH, i DON'T KNOW IF PLAYING BALL IS A TYPICAL THING, fOR A WOOING METHOD, aT LEAST THAT i WOULD BE THINKING OF,

AT: bUT i GUESS YES, mAYBE, iF THAT IS WHAT YOU WANNA DO,

GT: With his lackluster attitude the way it stands there will be no ball plays! None at all!

AT: tHEN, mAYBE YOU SHOULD BE TALKING WITH HIM ABOUT IT, tHAT UH, wITH HOW HE IS BEHAVING,

AT: tHAT IT MAKES YOU NOT WANT TO PURSUE, tHE THING, iF THAT IS WHAT HE IS TRYING TO DO,

AT: sO THAT HE CAN UH, bACK OFF OR, tHAT YOU CAN COMMUNICATE TO FIND A WAY, tO BE DOING IT, iN A WAY THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU BOTH,

GT: I dont see the point of it. We talk and apologize. Only to get sucked back into a vortex of ill manners and hot tempers all over again.

GT: And to think i thought him funny once! PAH.

AT: oH,

AT: uHM,

AT: wELL,

AT: tHEN HAVE YOU CONSIDERED AN AUSPISTICE, mAYBE,

AT: iF YOU JUST, cONSTANTLY ARE FIGHTING,

AT: bECAUSE THAT IS NO GOOD,

GT: It is the least bueno!!!! But whats this about an all spice?

AT: eRR, aN AUSPISTICE WORKS AS AN ALL SPICE, i SUPPOSE, iN A WAY, iN HOW IT UH, bALANCES A MEAL, tHAT IS YOUR LIFE,

AT: bUT i MEAN, aN AUSPISTICE IS SOMEONE THAT HELPS TWO PEOPLE THAT ARE, rEALLY NOT AGREEING AND HURTING EACH OTHER A LOT,

AT: aND MAKING THE SITUATION CALM DOWN, sINCE, uH, iDEALLY IT'S A PERSON THAT, bOTH PARTIES KNOW, aND ARE RELAXED AROUND,

AT: sO THE AUSPISTICE STOPS THE FIGHTING, aND MAKES THINGS CIVIL,

GT: Oh! Theres a word for all that?

GT: Well ill be damned i never knew!

GT: But who the devil would agree to put up with this nonsensical bullshit?

AT: pROBABLY SOMEONE THAT YOU BOTH KNOW, aND DOESN'T WANT TO SEE YOU HURTING EACH OTHER, uHM, iS MY GUESS,

AT: oR A NEUTRAL PARTY MAYBE, tHAT ALSO DOESN'T WANT TO BE SEEING THAT HAPPENING? sOMETIMES IT HAPPENS A BIT, sPONTANIOUSLY,

GT: UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

GT: Now thats a good headscratcher of a question.

AT: iT IS ONE OF THE MORE COMPLICATED QUADS, i THINK, bUT UHM, mAYBE IF YOU TRIED SUGGESTING THAT SOLUTION TO MITUNA, hE MIGHT HAVE SOME IDEAS,

AT: oR YOU COULD BE TALKING TOGETHER, aBOUT POTENTIAL PEOPLE WANTING TO DO IT, mAYBE,

GT: Now let me ask you this next question. This isnt some forward romance nasty business youre setting me up for? The kind kankri tried getting me tangled up in????

GT: Ive been burned once before!

AT: uH, nO, i MEAN, i DON'T THINK THAT i AM,

AT: i AM JUST SUGGESTING THAT, mAYBE, iT COULD BE A WAY TO MAKE THINGS NOT SO,

AT: pUNCHY,

AT: bETWEEN YOU TWO,

AT: iF NOTHING ELSE HAS WORKED, wHICH UH,

AT: iS THE VIBE i AM UNDERSTANDING, aND THAT YOU ARE GIVING ME,

GT: Well alright then! Ill search far and wide for a suitable auspistice if its the last thing i do!

GT: Thanks a million tav crackle and pop! Youre a miracle worker! :D

AT: i HOPE THAT IT WILL HELP, mAYBE, oR THAT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO COME TO THAT, nECCESSARILY,

AT: bUT,

AT: yOU ARE WELCOME, }:)

GT: Well this is turned into one hell of a doozy.

GT: Shall i leave you to your evening mister nieghbor?

AT: iF YOU THINK THAT, tHE BREEZE, hAS BEEN UH, tHOROUGHLY SHOT APART,

AT: tHEN i SUPPOSE SO, yES,

GT: Hot diggity dog! Then lets convene with an update on the situation soon!!!

GT: Have a good night until then mister tip tav shape!!! :D

AT: pLEASE DO, i HOPE THAT THINGS WILL BE OKAY, uHM, aND THAT YOU CAN BOTH BE HAPPY AND NOT, dO THE PUNCHES,

AT: yOU HAVE A GOOD NIGHT TOO, uH, jAKEY WAKEY BAKEY,

GT: If i do i will think of your disappointed face and beat the living shit out of myself instead! Hell kicking yes now THERES a good solution!

GT: ADIOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AT: hEY FEFERI, aRE YOU BUSY RIGHT NOW,

AT: bECAUSE i WAS JUST WONDERING A THING,

AT: wELL, uH, mORE THAN ONE THING, sINCE THE ONE WONDER THING HAS BEEN ALREADY ASKED,

CC: )(i Tavros!! NOP-E. I just got back from looking for t)(e sea monster like I said I was!

CC: I didn't find )(er... 38(

AT: oH NO,

AT: i AM DEFINITELY VERY SORRY, tO BE HEARING THAT,

AT: sHE WAS SO VERY PRETTY AND i THINK, wOULD MAKE FOR A GOOD FRIEND,

CC: I know!!!!! I wis)( I could )(ave said )(i at least... but s)(e was so COOL, I didn't t)(ink to speak!

CC: Maybe next time.

AT: i AM SURE THAT SHE, mOST DEFINITELY, pROBABLY COULD TELL YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT HER, fROM SEEING YOU STARING WITH HER WITH BIG ADORING EYES, lIKE YOU WERE DOING,

AT: nOT ALL BONDS HAVE TO BE MADE WITH WORDS, hEH, }:)

CC: Glub!!!! Yea)(, okay.

CC: You're probably rig)(t.

CC: LIK-E ALWAYS.

CC: But anyway! W)(at were you wondering about, sweetie? I'm back and ready to )(-E-ED your demands!

AT: eHEH, i DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT, aS i CAN ALSO BE MAKING A LOT OF MISTAKES LIKE EVERYONE ELSE,

AT: bUT YES,

AT: i WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD THE TIME, aND ALSO WANT, tO GO WITH ME ON A SCIENTIFIC ADVENTURE,

CC: A scientific adventure??? Rig)(t now???

CC: Of course I would!

CC: W)(ere are we going?

AT: wE ARE GOING TO BE COLLECTING MORE SAMPLES FROM PLANTS HERE, aND ALSO ANIMALS, sINCE i HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE TO DO SO IN A WHILE,

AT: sO, aNYWHERE THAT THOSE THINGS ARE, iS WHERE WE WILL GO,

AT: mEANING THAT THE DESTINATION ITSELF, wILL ALSO BE AN ADVENTURE,

CC: T)(at sounds ----EXCITING! S)(ould we meet somew)(ere??

AT: eHEHE, i AM GLAD THAT YOU ARE THINKING SO, aBOUT HOW IT IS SOUNDING,

AT: hMM, wE CAN MEET UP OUTSIDE THE SHIP, i THINK THAT WOULD BE EASIEST, aND WILL LET US START THE ADVENTURE THE FASTEST,

CC: SOUNDS GR----EAT!

CC: I'll just stay out )(ere t)(en. 38)

AT: oKAY, tHEN i WILL SEE YOU SOON, }8D -- adiosTauromachy [AT] gave up trolling coaxialCoralition [CC] at 23:22 --

AT: *Off he goes! Onwards to adventure! He's carrying a backpack filled with various adventure gear, vials and whatnot. Not taking long with packing at all since a scientist is always prepared! He comes outside the ship and looks around for Feferi.*

CC: *She is sitting out in the surf, messing with her communicator but overall, looking like she's having a relaxing time. Her hair is still crazy and damp from all that deep sea swimming. Is also munching on some jerky. After all that swimming, it's good to keep up the protein!*

AT: *Spots a Fef down in the surf! There is dat gurl. O shit waddup. Tavros perks considerably and makes his way towards her. Look at her with that wild hair. So precious.* yOU LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN HAVING A GOOD TIME, *Grins down at her.*

CC: *perks up immediately upon hearing Tavros's voice. He was such a good. She grins back at him and scrambles up to her feet, pulling him into a big strong hug.* I am )(aving a good time! It's been a R-E-ELY good day and it's only about to get B-ETTA! *SNUGGLES HIM FIERCELY*

AT: *There's a bit of clanging and clatter from the backpack when he's pulled into the hug, but it's packed well so nothing will break. He grins happily, ears perked high from these wonderful strong fishy hugs. He wraps his own barrel arms around her, hugging her back and giving her a smooch to her forehead.* i'M REALLY HAPPY TO BE HEARING THAT, i AM HOPING THAT IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE REALLY GOOD, uH,

AT: oR BETTA EVEN, fOR MANY MORE DAYS,

AT: bECAUSE THOSE DAYS, aRE DEFINITELY THE BEST, tO BE HAVING,

CC: *She purrs, delighted by the forehead smooch and Tavros's warm affection. Just regards him with big shiny eyes of adoration.* T)(ere, see? It's betta already! *smooches him back, right on the cheek* Is t)(at all your adventuring stuff??

AT: *Oh jeez!!! Her big shiny eyes are so cute. His own eyes turning into happy cresent moons from watching her.* oH, yES i AM DEFINITELY SEEING IT, aND FEELING IT ALSO, *Peers back over his shoulder at his big adventuring cheeseburger backpack.* yES, iT DEFINITELY IS, aLL CAREFULLY PACKED AWAY IN THE BEST KIND OF SECURITY, tHAT CHEESEBURGERS ARE ABLE TO GIVE,

AT: wHICH IS SURPRISINGLY A LOT,

CC: T)(en we're ready to GO!!!!! *says with a lot of excitement, kicking up sand as she bounces.* Did you want to )(ead towards t)(e emptier part of t)(e beac)(? I don't t)(ink I've been t)(ere yet. 38o

AT: *She's so excited! It's impossible not to get like that too, his grin widening at her.* eHEH, yES, wE ARE THE MOST READY, fOR ALL THINGS THAT MIGHT HAPPEN AT US, *Looks off in the direction she meant, probably, then looks to her and nods.* yES THAT, sOUNDS VERY GOOD TO ME, bECAUSE THEN IT WILL TRULY BE THE MOST UH, aDVENTURY, wITH THE MOST UNEXPECTEDNESS HAPPENING, fOR THE BOTH OF US,

CC: W)(ale okay t)(en! *beams brightly and takes his hand as they walk down the beach. Obviously, the best adventures are had when hand holding can be an option.* W)(at )(ave you been up to lately? Anyt)(ing -----ESP-ECIALLY -EXCITING?

AT: *Hand holding is definitely the most surefire sign of a good adventure. He holds hers with a tight but gentle grip as they walk, his adventure sandals sinking a litte into the sand as they walk from his girth.* wELL, wORK MOSTLY, bUT AT LEAST THAT IS EXCITING, bECAUSE i AM WORKING ON HELPING OUT THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, wITH VARIOUS PLANTS AND SUCH, sO THAT WE HAVE A LOT IN STOCK, sHOULD SOMETHING

AT: GO WRONG, *Hums.* oTHERWISE, i MEAN, *Chuckles.* tHE MOST EXCITING THING YOU KNOW ABOUT, aLREADY, wITH THE TEMPLE, wHICH EVEN THOUGH IT WAS VERY EXCITING, i FEEL MAYBE MIGHT HAVE BEEN A BIT, *Trails off and shrugs, sheepish.* wELL, iT WAS EXCITING,

CC: T)(e temple was fun! And t)(e imps were SO CUT-E!!! *wiggles her fins as she recalls the cute, scaly little critters.* I never knew you could go as far as COMMUN-E wit)( t)(em t)(oug)(.

AT: *Smiles at the fin wiggles, subconciously moving his floppy ears a little without noticing it himself. He's picking up on your mannerisms Feffles.* hONESTLY i WASN'T VERY SURE, tHAT IT WAS A THING, aCTUALLY THAT i COULD DO,

AT: iT WAS SURPRISING, bUT, a GOOD THING, aND ALSO WORTH THE SHOT IS WHAT i WAS THINKING, aT THE TIME,

CC: *giggles and swings their arms a little* For science???

AT: *Chuckles and smiles down at her.* fOR SCIENCE, *Looks back up to scan over the horizon.* bUT ALSO FOR, nOT HAVING GUNS BE SHOOTING EVERYWHERE, bECAUSE i DON'T KNOW IF IT WOULD HAVE GONE VERY WELL, fOR THE SITUATION, iF THERE HAD BEEN A LOT OF THAT HAPPENING,

CC: It's true! Violence isn't t)(e answer to -EV-ERYT)(ING. I'm so proud of you trying to figure out ways around it!

CC: If people were more like you, t)(e universe would be so muc)( nicer I swear to cod.

AT: =He rubs his neck with his free hand, looking down bashfully.= i UH, dON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT, i MEAN, iF EVERYONE WAS LIKE ME, tHEN i AM SURE THAT THERE WOULD BE MANY BATTLES HAPPENING,

AT: oVER FIDUSPAWN CARDS, fOR EXAMPLE, =Chuckles. He makes the jokes.=

FEFERI: -snorts at this dork, Tavros plz.- But even t)(en, t)(ere would be a way to S-ETTL-E it, I'm s)(ore. Over a conference table maybe! 

FEFERI: -suddenly looks really thoughtful as she walks along.- If t)(e world ran on Fiduspawn cards, do you t)(ink t)(at would destroy t)(e economy eventually? Or would you just model world affairs like t)(ey do in t)(e game? 380

TAVROS: tHE TABLE ONE OF THAT, hAS MANY CARDS ON IT, sINCE THE BATTLES OF THE CARDS IS HAPPENING, uH, bUT ALSO OVER THE CARDS, 

TAVROS: tHE GAME IS BOTH CURRENCY AND THE WAY, oF WAR, wHICH IS, uHH, i AM REALIZING NOW NOT SOMETHING THAT WOULD WORK A LOT, i THINK, 

 TAVROS: =Whoops. He'd gone off on a little tangent there. He looks over to Feferi, apologetic, but she looked lost in her own thoughts too.= oH, wELL, hM, 

TAVROS: sINCE EVERYONE WOULD BE ME, oR LIKE ME ANYWAY, thEN i THINK THAT, mAYBE TRADING WOULD BE A GOOD SOLUTION, fOR THE TEMPORARY LACK OF ECONOMY THINGS, 

 TAVROS: sINCE THE GAME IS, i GUESS, kIND OF UNFAIR, sINCE THE PEOPLE WITH THE BETTER CARDS WOULD ALWAYS WIN, uSUALLY, sO THEY WOULD HAVE THE MOST THINGS, 

 TAVROS: =Brief pause.= bUT, uGH, i GUESS THAT WOULD BE THE SAME THING, wITH THE TRADING, bECAUSE PEOPLE WITH MORE THINGS WOULD HAVE, mORE THINGS TO BE TRADING,

FEFERI: But if -EV-ERYON-E was like you, t)(e value of trading would drop exponentially until -EV-ENTUALLY, you'd be faced wit)( a market cras)(! 

FEFERI: T)(e w)(ole world would fall apart!

TAVROS: =Looks toughtfully into the air. This was a really hard question.=

 TAVROS: i DON'T THINK JUST, bECAUSE OF THE ECONOMY THAT IT WOULD FALL APART, sINCE THERE ARE WAYS TO LIVE OFF THE LAND, sO PEOPLE WOULD STILL BE ALIVE, 

TAVROS: uHHH, aND ALSO WITH THEM ALL BEING ME, tHEN EVERYONE WOULD KNOW HOW TO MAKE THINGS, iF THERE WOULD SUDDENLY BE NO MORE THINGS OF A THING, lIKE WHEAT, 

 TAVROS: =Rubs at his neck with his free hand, laughing.= bUT i THINK, tHAT IT'S BEST THAT EVERYONE ISN'T LIKE ME, bECAUSE THAT WOULD BE PRETTY BORING, 

TAVROS: aND KIND OF AWFUL?

 TAVROS: =Smiles at her and squeezes her hand.= bECAUSE THERE WOULD BE NO YOU, fOR EXAMPLE,

FEFERI: PL--------------EAS-E. If t)(ere WAS a me, t)(en I'd just be like you! -laughs and skips ahead. FLIPS her hair while she's at it.- W)(ic)( by t)(e way, would make you t)(e )(ANDSOM-EST Tavros for )(aving suc)( great )(air.

TAVROS: =Snorts and snickers more, walking a bit faster to keep up.= bUT IF IT WAS LIKE THAT, wITH YOU BEING ME, tHEN YOU WOULD STILL BE ME, (uH,) =Trying to keep track.= sO YOU MIGHT BE PREFERING TO HAVE THE HAIR THAT i HAVE, aND NOT THE STYLE THAT IS YOURS, sINCE YOU WOULD BE ME,

FEFERI: Come on, Tavros. Don't you t)(ink you would make t)(e PR-ETTI-EST )(eiress? -holds cheeks at, sparkling-

TAVROS: i DON'T SEE HOW THAT i WOULD BE, mAKING ANY MOST "EST" OF ALL, 

 TAVROS: wHEN IF, eVERYONE WAS ME, tHEN EVERYONE WOULD BE LOOKING THE SAME, 

TAVROS: mAYBE, tHE SAMEST HEIRESS, =Snicker.=

FEFERI: T)(e samest )(eiress!!! -finally just dissolves into giggles.- O)( my COD, t)(is is so silly.

FEFERI: You're a silly troll, Tavros! T)(e SILLI-EST.

TAVROS: =He's trying not to snicker, but failing pretty spectacularly at it. He holds up a finger.= bUT NO, bECAUSE, tHAT CANNOT BE ME, 

TAVROS: eHEHE, bECAUSE, tHE PERSON THAT SUGGESTED THIS SCENARIO, oF PEOPLE BEING LIKE ME, 

TAVROS: wAS YOU, };) =You're the silliest Feferi. Canon confirmed.=

FEFERI: -Arrrgh! The winky face is really not fair. Though Tavros might have a hard time trying to contain the snickers, Feferi doesn't even bother. The giggles are happening everywhere.- W)(at!!!!!!!!! W)(en t)(e glub did you INF-ECT me wit)( T)(e Silly???

 FEFERI: W)(y, Tavros!! W)(y! 

FEFERI: I was so S)(OR-E I was immune!!!

TAVROS: =Her giggles are infectious, so he can't keep them back.= eHEEHE, mAYBE YOU WERE, bUT, iT WAS NO MATCH FOR THE SILLY, 

 TAVROS: bECAUSE IT IS TOO POWERFUL, mUTATING AND DEVELOPING FURTHER TO DEFEAT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM, 

 TAVROS: aLL OF YOUR SYSTEMS ARE NOW, 

TAVROS: bELONG TO US, 

 TAVROS: uHH, 

TAVROS: tHE SILLY THAT IS,

FEFERI: -honestly cracking up now- You're not making ANY S-ENS-E!!! Do you call yourself a scientist??

TAVROS: tHE SENSE THAT i AM MAKING, iS A LOT, aND ALSO SOUND IN THE LOGIC DEPARTMENT, =So many snickers and snorts.= 

 TAVROS: yOU ARE DEFINITELY INFECTED ENTIRELY, wITH THE SILLY,

 TAVROS: iF WE WERE TO DISSECT YOU, tHEN, tHAT'S ALL THAT WOULD BE INSIDE, 

 TAVROS: aLL THAT SILLY,

 TAVROS: ,,, 

TAVROS: bUT, uHHHH, dON'T, aCTUALLY DO THAT, oR i MEAN, hAVE ANYONE DO THAT TO YOU, 

 TAVROS: bECAUSE YOUR INSIDES, tHOUGH UHM, sILLY, sHOULD BE ON THE INSIDE,

FEFERI: -such shark grins, entertained by the imagery for inexplicable reasons. Let's not look at this too closely, honestly.- W)(ale, if you're POSITIV-E... 

FEFERI: T)(en I c)(oose to trust your profis)(ional medical opinion. 38)

TAVROS: =Surely the grins is because his jokes are very good! He grins back at her and gives a thumbs up.= yES, i AM ABSOLUTELY THAT, 

TAVROS: tHE POSITIVE THING, aBOUT THIS SITUATION AT HAND,

FEFERI: -Gah!!! She can't resist anymore and bounds forward, gathering Tavros's face up in the sweetest of pale smooches. Backdropped by the beach, this had to be the cover of a goddamn romance novel. So therefore, it's perfect!- 

FEFERI: -regards him adoringly, hands cupped on either side of his face.- ...I'm really glad you're )(ere.

TAVROS: =Dang!!! It really is perfect, and thus he blushes brown something fierce. He kisses her back gently, smiling down at her when the kiss ends, sheepish and loving.= i, uH, =Chuckles, embarrassed. He reaches his hands up to cup over hers, stroking a thumb over her knuckles.= i'M REALLY HAPPY TOO, 

 TAVROS: aND GLAD, tHAT YOU'RE HERE,

TAVROS: aND ALRIGHT AND, sTILL SMILING, 

TAVROS: dESPITE EVERYTHING,

FEFERI: I know. -at that, her smile turns a little sad. It could be how close he was and her own gratitude that he was there at all. Strokes thumbs over his cheeks, soft and fond.-

FEFERI: I... s)(ould probably tell you about some t)(ings. If you don't mind.

TAVROS: =Tilts his head with creases of his brow at the saddened smile, hands moving to work their fingers together to hold.= 

 TAVROS: =His grin turns crooked, but it still holds the same feelings as before, albeit with a more concerned note.= oF COURSE NOT, 

TAVROS: tHAT i DON'T MIND i MEAN, 

TAVROS: =Looks around briefly. They are kind of just in the middle of nowhere on the beach, near the end of this one which has the beginnings of a forest at the end. Nowhere seemed to be an ideal place to sit down though, curses.=

FEFERI: -it's okay. Feferi's just content to keep holding his hand and walk along the strip of beach.- Well... it's kind of sad. Mostly because I am sad about it... 

FEFERI: But I know I'm going to be okay, regardless! 

FEFERI: It's just... 

FEFERI: Aradia broke up wit)( me and Jo)(n.

TAVROS: =Walking is good too, and he will walk with her all while having a secure hold on her hand. He keeps an eye on her, then two big surprised ones at the news.=

 TAVROS: wHAT, 

TAVROS: oH, }:( 

TAVROS: fEFERI, i AM, rEALLY SORRY TO HEAR THAT, i MEAN, yOU ARE SAYING IT'S GOING TO BE OKAY, aND UHM, i AM SURE THAT IT WILL BE,

 TAVROS: bUT IT STILL HURTS, wHEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT HAPPENS, =Squeezes her hand gently.=

FEFERI: -she nods and as sad as she is about it, she wasn't retreating into herself for feeling that way. It was just one of the many wonderful things there was about having Tavros here.- 

FEFERI: I still feel )(urt over a lot of t)(ings, it's true. And some of t)(ese t)(ings... I didn't even realize was getting in t)(e way of our relations)(ip as it was.

 FEFERI: Aradia said... we were too )(appy. Too perfect. 

FEFERI: T)(at because of t)(at, t)(ere was somet)(ing missing.

 FEFERI: I guess in t)(e end... I finally saw w)(at s)(e was talking about.

TAVROS: =He watches her while she speaks, glad that she is getting it off her chest instead of keeping it locked up and eating her from the inside. He squeezes her hand comfortingly when she says she's still feeling hurt.=

 TAVROS: wHAT WAS SHE TALKING ABOUT THEN, dO YOU THINK,

 TAVROS: bECAUSE, i THINK THAT, tO MANY PEOPLE BEING HAPPY DOESN'T SOUND LIKE IT IS A BAD THING, aT LEAST NOT THAT BEING YOUR THOUGHTS, wHEN HEARING SOMEONE SAY THAT,

FEFERI: It was... me, I t)(ink. But )(er too. 

FEFERI: Bot)( of us being responsible over t)(ings we did... and were doing. 

FEFERI: I felt like... I couldn't argue wit)( )(er to tell )(er w)(en I was feeling upset wit)( )(er because... I felt like any little t)(ing wrong I did would be enoug)( of an excuse for )(er to leave. -her fins fall as she finally gives voice to it.- 

FEFERI: It didn't stop )(er before.

TAVROS: =Listens carefully, a crease to his brow as he hears what she's saying.= mH, 

 TAVROS: i AM, rEALLY SORRY TO HEAR THAT, bECAUSE, iT'S REALLY NOT HOW IT SHOULD BE, tHAT YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN'T BE TALKING ABOUT THINGS THAT IS BAD, uHM, eVEN IF IT IS NOT FUN TO TALK ABOUT, tHAT IS A VERY IMPORTANT THING TO HAVE COMMUNICATION, aND NOT FEEL LIKE YOU CAN'T SPEAK YOUR MIND, 

 TAVROS: sTILL, iT IS SAD THAT IT BECAME THAT WAY, bUT UHM, 

TAVROS: iT WAS NOT, i MEAN, iT WAS A PEACEFUL WAY IN HOW IT WAS DONE, i AM HOPING, bECAUSE THEN WHEN IT STOPS HURTING SO MUCH, tHEN YOU CAN BE FRIENDS STILL, oR AT LEAST NOT BE FEELING THE HURT WHEN BEING AROUND EACH OTHER,

FEFERI: Yea)(, I know... 

FEFERI: I reely don't blame )(er for anyt)(ing! I've always wanted )(er to be )(appy and I guess I just... -scrubs at her eyes, suddenly aware of the faint prickle of fuschia there-

 FEFERI: I guess I lost sig)(t of w)(en s)(e stopped making me )(appy.

TAVROS: =Turns fully to her to place a warm hand on her cheek, gently moving her hand to wipe at those little tears.= sOMETIMES A LOT OF THINGS HAPPEN, 

TAVROS: aND IT'S DIFFICULT TO KEEP TRACK OF IT ALL, uHM, eVEN IF IT IS YOUR OWN FEELINGS, oR A SITUATION, oR ANYTHING ELSE,

 TAVROS: iT'S VERY DIFFICULT THEN, wHEN YOU FINALLY CATCH UP ON THE THING THAT YOU HAVEN'T BEEN SEEING, 

TAVROS: aND REALIZE THAT IT'S TOO LATE,

FEFERI: -Convoluted as it is, Tavros always had a way of making sense out of the swirl of thoughts and emotion in Feferi's head. The hand brushes her cheek and she nods, letting herself feel the pain. The loss. How much she actually missed Aradia.- ...I loved )(er.

TAVROS: =He gently strokes her cheek now, be there tears or no. He had loved her too, at a time, albeit in a different way. He loved her still too, as a friend, but hearing many of the same thoughts and feelings spoken back at him was a bit surreal.= i KNOW, 

 TAVROS: aND i AM SURE THAT SHE KNEW TOO, aND THAT SHE LOVED YOU,

 TAVROS: bUT PEOPLE GROW APART, oR, sOMETHING HAPPENS, uHM, i GUESS LIFE DOES, 

TAVROS:  iT ALL CHANGES, aND THOUGH IT FEELS REALLY BAD AND SAD NOW, iT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN FOR THE WORST IN THE END, aND i THINK, 

TAVROS: eVEN IF IT, sOMEHOW, wINDS UP AS THAT, tHEN, aT LEAST IT WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER, fROM HAVING ALL THESE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES, eVEN IF THEY ARE SAD, 

TAVROS: bECAUSE BEING SAD, tHAT JUST MEANS THAT, yOU HAVE ALSO BEEN VERY HAPPY, 

TAVROS: aND i DON'T THINK, 

 TAVROS: tHAT'S BAD,

FEFERI: -can't help but smile then, bringing her own hands up to squeeze at the palm caressing her cheeks.- Well, I know t)(at muc)( is true. 

FEFERI: Ot)(erwise...

 FEFERI: I wouldn't )(ave you.

TAVROS: =He smiles back at her, careful and reassuring. Then he lets out a small bashful laugh.= hEH, 

TAVROS. i AM, gLAD THAT YOU THINK SO, 

 TAVROS: bECAUSE YOU MATTER A LOT TO ME, aS WELL, aND IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE THINGS THAT i AM COUNTING IN MY LIFE, aS ONE OF THE HAPPY GOOD THINGS, 

TAVROS: =Gentle forehead bunp.= sTILL, i'M SORRY ABOUT THIS SITUATION, bUT i KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PULL THROUGH,

FEFERI: -exhales in relief and bumps his forehead in return, the tiny gesture ringing such peace inside and out.- ...I know I will too. 

FEFERI: You and Jo)(n... are so important for )(elping me sea t)(at about myself.

TAVROS: =Gives her eyebrow a little smooch.= aND WE WILL KEEP ON DOING SO, 

 TAVROS: aH, uHM, hOW IS JOHN HANDLING EVERYTHING,

FEFERI: -happiest seadweller chirr.- Jo)(n is... 

FEFERI: I t)(ink )(e feels )(urt but.

 FEFERI: )(e )(as a reely )(ard time expressing t)(at. -frown town the more she thinks about it.- T)(e only t)(ing I can )(onestly do is be t)(ere for )(im because... 

FEFERI: If anyone s)(ould to talk to )(im about it, it would )(ave to be Aradia. -quirks a tired looking smile at him- It's a mess, I know.

TAVROS: =His brows furrow, smile fading as she watches her. Exhales through his nose.= yEAH, iT SOUNDS COMPLICATED, aND, i'M SORRY TO HEAR THAT HE FEELS HURT, 

TAVROS: =Small smile.= bUT JUST BECAUSE THINGS ARE COMPLICATED, oR A MESS, dOESN'T MEAN THAT THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX IT,

 TAVROS: tHERE IS NEVER A REASON, tO NOT BE TRYING,

FEFERI: )(e)(e... scrod clammit. W)(en did you get so wise?

 FEFERI: Are you s)(ore you don't need to be t)(e one to talk to Jo)(n? -grinning with all the affection. All of it.- I can almost guarantee you'd fix )(is problems wit)( just like... A )(UG.

 FEFERI: )(ugs fix all kinds of problems!!!

TAVROS: =Shrugs with a sheepish smile.= i UHM, aM JUST TRYING TO KEEP POSITIVE, aBOUT THINGS IN GENERAL, wHICH i GUESS MIGHT BE WISE WHEN APPLIED, tO CERTAIN SITUATIONS MAYBE, 

 TAVROS: bUT, i THINK THAT, eVEN IF EVERYTHING WON'T BE FIXED WITH JUST A HUG, 

TAVROS: tHEN HUGS FROM BOTH ME AND YOU, wOULD AT LEAST MAKE IT NOT HURT AS MUCH, =He is down for John hugs.=

FEFERI: Some)(ow, I find myself agreeing wit)( you. -Of course, this all calls for Feferi to sweep up Tavros in a big hug. The warm, cuddly, and softest kind. They had to be her favorite.-

AT: hEY THERE DAVE,

AT: i WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU WERE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW, i UH,

AT: kNOW THAT THINGS CAN BE BUSY,

AT: rATHER FREQUENTLY, wITH THE THINGS THAT HAPPEN A LOT,

TG: im never available jeez

TG: im the slipperiest motherfucker on this ship

TG: doin everything simultaneously

TG: runnin the whole thing on my own

TG: just carryin the weight of the ship doin all the jobs

TG: ghostin

TG: gettin no credit

AT: aRE YOU THEN, eXPERIENCING PRODUCING MUCUS FROM YOUR GLANDS, tO BE CAUSING THIS SLIPPERINESS, uHH,

AT: lIKE A FROG, tHAT IT HAPPENS TO,

AT: bECAUSE THERE ARE FROGS IN THE LAB, wHICH WOULD MEAN THAT IT WAS NOT THE CASE, oF YOU DOING THAT,

AT: tHEN YOU WOULD BE NOT SO HIGH ON THE LIST, oF SLIPPERY INDIVIDIUALS,

TG: dude i am the frog

TG: you think hos stands for head of security

TG: youre wrong

TG: its head of slipperiness

TG: itsme

AT: oH, tHAT IS A FACT THAT, i WAS NEVER AWARE ABOUT, bEFORE NOW,

AT: i WILL BE KEEPING THIS AS A SECRET THEN, uH, tO ENSURE THAT YOU AND THE FACT, rEMAINS SLIPPERY AND ELUSIVE,

TG: thanks dude

TG: youre a real bro

AT: yOU'RE WELCOME, }:)

AT: i LIKE TO BE TRYING MY BEST AT IT,

AT: bUT ALSO,

AT: sINCE i HAVE YOUR ATTENTION NOW,

AT: i WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE A MOMENT, uHH, a SLIPPERY ONE, tO LET ME DO A CHECKUP ON KARL,

TG: oh yeah

TG: sure

TG: were both in my office

AT: oKAY,

AT: sHOULD i BE BRINGING SOME NAPKINS,

AT: sINCE,

AT: tHIS WILL BE THE HEAD OFFICE OF SLIPPERY THINGS,

AT: (hEH,)

TG: bring like

TG: i dunno tarp

AT: iF IT IS THAT BAD, tHEN i SHOULD BE BRINGING MY LAB GEAR, oR HAZMAT SUIT, eHEH,

AT: bUT i WILL TRUST THAT YOUR MUCUS ISN'T ANY DANGEROUS,

AT: fOR ANYONE, tHAT INCLUDING ME,

TG: we can all hope

AT: wE WILL JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE, rIGHT?

AT: bUT YES, uHM,

AT: i WILL BE ARRIVING VERY SOON, sO i'LL SEE YOU THEN,

TG: cool

TG: doors like wide open

-- adiosTauromachy [AT] gave up trolling technologicGodot [TG] at 07:02 --

AT: *It doesn't take very long for Tavros to arrive at all, showing up in just his regular uniform, really putting trust in Dave's slime to be nontoxic. He grins cheerfully, waving at Dave with his free hand as the other held a lil bag of equipment he needed to check on Karl.* hEY,

TG: hey -meanwhile, karl bounds up excitedly towards tavros because she LOVES him and attempts to jump on him, barking-

AT: tHIS PLACE IS AT LEAST, aBOUT ROUGHLY FOURTY PERCENT LESS SLIMY, tHAN i HAD BEEN ANTICIPATING, *Snickers, then grins wider at the excited pup. He's really happy that all the dogs were put in such good hands.* eHEHE, hI KARL, *Crouches so he can be on the same level as her, also giving her a chance to lick his face if she wanted.* sHE SEEMS TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE,

TG: -she licks tavros's face a lot. I LOVE YOU, she says in dog. dave smiles just a little, watching his SILLY DOG- yeah shes still pretty fuckin energetic

AT: *He laughs while getting his face licked, putting down the bag to pet at her head with both hands. Grinning wide and telling her that HE LOVES HER TOO! She's such a good dog!!! via communing of course.* eHEHE, tHAT IS A REAL GOOD SIGN ALREADY, bECAUSE THE ENERGY IS OFTEN THE FIRST THING THAT GOES, wHEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS ARE SICK,

TG: -she LOVES this attention and she loves even more that she can communicate with him. her scorpion tail is wagging like CRAZY.-

TG: well good to know shes probably not sick

TG: that would kinda suck

AT: *Keeps petting Karl, but tries not to laugh so much and all now. Gotta be calm and casual so the dog will be too! That's best for checkups.* iT WOULD, tHOUGH i DON'T, aND UH DIDN'T, tHINK THAT SHE WOULD GET SICK, oR IS SICK, wHILE IN YOUR CARE, bECAUSE EVERYONE IS DOING A REALLY GOOD JOB, aT TAKING CARE OF THEM, *He's very happy about it!!!*

TG: it helps shes pretty easy to take care of -glances at karl, who seems to be calming down as tavros is-

AT: *That's a good girl! He pets her some more, then asks her to please go sit over by the corner of the room so he can check how she is doing.* tHAT'S GOOD TO HEAR, uHM, i HOPE SHE HASN'T BEEN EXPRESSING ANY JEALOUSY, oR ANYTHING, tOWARDS DOVE? *Looks at Dave, worried.* bECAUSE i KNOW THAT, iT IS A THING, uHM, tHAT HAPPENS WITH DOGS SOMETIMES,

TG: -karl happily moves over to sit by the corner, tongue hanging out. dave shakes his head, spinning in his chair- nope

TG: i mean i havent noticed anyway

TG: shes real careful with dove

AT: *Picks up his bag again and follows Karl to the corner. What a good pup she is. Tavro pets her head once he's over, and crouches again.* oHH, oKAY, tHAT IS REALLY A BIG RELIEF TO BE HEARING, *Smiles on over at Dave.* i WAS WORRIED ABOUT IT, bUT, i THINK IT WOULD HAVE BEEN OBVIOUS IF IT WAS A PROBLEM,

AT: bY YOU, oR JADE, tELLING ME, oR OTHERS ABOUT IT,

TG: yeah shes good

TG: i had no idea dogs could be this good

AT: eHEH, i WILL BE TAKING THAT AS A COMPLIMENT, *Grins, then focuses his attention on Karl. He's inspecting her for any visible external injuries, then checking out her teeth and eyes with a lil flashlight. Hums.* oH, uH, i ALSO WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON THE JOB, aGAIN, eVEN IF IT IS KIND OF LATE TO BE DOING SO, eVEN IF IT'S NOT THE FIRST TIME,

TG: -karl's tail is wagging this whole time. dave stops spinning in his chair when tavros says that, though- thanks

TG: i mean i know not everyones thrilled about it but i appreciate it

AT: pEOPLE AREN'T THRILLED ABOUT THINGS IN GENERAL, *Says it optimistically though, now pressing a hand against Karl's stomach to feel if there's any swelling of internal organs.* iT IS JUST, vERY MUCH A BUMMER THAT IT IS TAKEN OUT ON OTHER PEOPLE, uHM, a LOT OF THE TIME,

AT: i JUST, wISH WE WEREN'T FIGHTING WITH EACH OTHER SO MUCH,

AT: oVER THINGS, *Shrugs.*

TG: yeah theres a lotta that lately

TG: but i guess everyone does that when change happens

TG: some people just hate it

AT: i GUESS SO, aND THAT IT ALSO CAN'T BE HELPED, *Sigh.* sTILL, iT'S A THING THAT i WISH THAT, uHM, wASN'T A THING,

AT: sINCE WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM HERE,

AT: iS HOW i FEEL, aNYWAY,

TG: yeah unity is key here

TG: but what can you do

AT: *Inspecting that scorpion tail and looking for any signs of cell degenration now. Though this fusion was stable so he wasn't too worried. ROUTINE. He shrugs again.* wHAT CAN YOU DO, *Echoes.* bUT EVEN SO, i THINK YOU'RE DOING A GOOD JOB, aND ALSO NOT, uHM, i DON'T THINK YOU SEEM TO BE LETTING THE HATE GET TO YOU TOO MUCH,

AT: wHICH IS A GOOD, aND ALSO, pRETTY COOL THING,

TG: its what you gotta do

TG: cant listen to the haters

AT: yEAH, tHEN HOPEFULLY THINGS WILL SETTLE, iN THAT THEY ACCEPT THE CHANGE OR SIMMER DOWN, i MEAN, tHAT'S WHAT FAMILY DOES, *Laughs a little.* wHICH IS JUST, uHM, i DUNNO, aNOTHER THING THAT i FEEL ABOUT EVERYTHING HERE,

TG: yeah i mean

TG: give it time

AT: *Starts wrapping up the lil checkup with listening to Karl's heart, then starts putting his stuff away.* tIME, nOT WORRYING AND STAYING POSITIVE, rIGHT? *Small laugh.* i THINK THAT IS HOW MOST OF ADVICE THINGS GO, wHEN IT COMES TO THOSE PARTICULAR SUBJECTS ABOUT THE FUTURE THINGS, oR UH, pRESENT,

AT: fOR WHAT THAT IT IS WORTH, i THINK IT WORKS A LITTLE, uHH, tHAT MINDSET i MEAN,

TG: yeah

TG: times done some good shit so far

AT: *Smiles at Dave.* yEAH, *Slips Karl a treat then pets her on her head, standing back up with his case.* aNOTHER GOOD THING IS KARL BEING IN PERFECT HEALTH, aND ALSO PERFECTLY HAPPY, }:)

TG: -Karl NOMS this treat loudly and wags her tail, can she has ANOTHER TREAT- oh cool

TG: she better be

TG: ive been followin this mutant dog book for tips and tricks

AT: *He CONSIDERS THIS... But aw no she's so cute, he can't resist. Slips her another treat and keeps petting her. Looks at Dave, surprised.* oH, yOU ARE? *Wait does he mean the pamphlets Tavros gave out when he first held the information meeting... Slight ear flick at the possibility.*

TG: -karl chomps at the second treat and swallows, panting. dave was being sarcastic, but he realizes that tavros is probably referring to the pamphlets he handed out...and so he'll go with it. he did read them, after all- uh yeah

AT: *Aw shucks. Now he feels pretty bashful, ears drooping while he grins.* eHE, tHAT'S GOOD, i'M GLAD THAT IT WAS PROVING TO BE HELPFUL FOR YOU,

TG: better than anything i could find on the internet

TG: but dont let that go to your head

AT: *Snickers a little.* tOO LATE, *Grins broader.* iT'S ALREADY GONE THERE,

TG: well damn

TG: were gonna have an out of control head of research now arent we

TG: gonna conquer the whole ship

AT: *Snicker.* oH, i DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME BEING, vERY OUT OF CONTROL,

AT: sINCE THE TAKING OVER OF THE SHIP IS AN ACTIVITY THAT, i UH,

AT: tHINK i WOULD BE VERY ON TOP OF, iF i HAPPENED TO WANT TO TRY DOING IT AT ANY POINT IN TIME,

TG: oh yeah

TG: how would you do it

AT: iF i WERE TO ACTUALLY, bE DOING IT IN ANY WAY, tHEN i DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE A VERY STRATEGIC MOVE, tO BE TELLING IT TO YOU,

AT: tHE HEAD OF SECURITY BEING YOU,

AT: aND ALL,

TG: touche

TG: but tellin me how you would do it could strengthen our defenses

TG: make us more secure

TG: from a science perspective or some shit like that

AT: *Oh. Well that's true. He didn't think of that. He was just messing around. His brows knit together in thought, his arms crossing.* hMM, oKAY UHM, wELL,

AT: iF i WERE TO DO IT,

AT: pERSONALLY,

AT: tHEN i WOULD HAVE TO MAKE BOTH RUFIOH AND RHODRI NOT BE CONCIOUS, sINCE THEY CAN COMMUNE JUST LIKE ME,

AT: aND WOULD BE THE BIGGEST DANGER IF i WERE TO TURN ALL THE EXPERIMENTS, aND THE DOGS, aGAINST EVERYONE ON THE SHIP,

AT: *Shrugs a shoulder, brows knitted still and lets out a small laugh.* oR i COULD JUST, mAKE SOME DANGEROUS GAS, aND PUT IT INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, i GUESS,

TG: well

TG: you just made both of those things sound fuckin easy

TG: a piece of the proverbial cake

TG: well were fucked if you ever decide to turn against us

AT: i MEAN, tHIS, wHAT i AM SAYING IS VERY HYPOTETICAL,

AT: aND ONLY UHHH, sOMETHING NOT PROVEN TO BE DOABLE IN REALITY VERY WELL,

TG: i mean id say its doable

TG: wow im a shit head of security arent i

TG: but hey im just keepin it real

AT: bUT HOW ARE YOU SHIT WHEN, yOU JUST ASKED ABOUT THESE THINGS, fOR THE SECURITY REASONS? *Dave stop you're good. He rubs his neck.*

AT: lIKE, uH, i WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO THINGS WITH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM EASILY, iF IT HAS CODES OR IS IN ANY OTHER WAY, nOT ACCESSABLE TO A LOT OF PEOPLE, uHM, oR CAMERAS,

AT: aND ALSO, i KEEP DOCUMENTS ON ALL THE EXPERIMENTS GOING ON, aND THE MATERIALS USED, uHM, sO IF SOMETHING NEFARIOUS WAS GOING ON, i WOULD SEE THE THINGS MISSING FROM OUR SUPPLIES,

AT: bUT i GUESS, iF IT IS ME DOING THE NEFARIOUS THING, tHEN i COULD BE FAKING THE LIST,

TG: nah man youre cool no worries

TG: i got it under control

TG: no stress here

TG: we all trust you

AT: bUT,

AT: sHOULD YOU, *Tries saying that as omniously as possible, but it's not at all due to his dorky crooked grin.*

TG: man with a look like that im doubtin my whole life

AT: *Looks surprised.* oH,

AT: yOU ARE,

AT: i WAS JUST KIDDING,

AT: aBOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO, oR UH, i MEAN NOT SHOULDING DOING IT,

TG: i could be too who knows

AT: *Oh... Snrk.* a MYSTERY,

AT: bUT UH, rIGHT, yES, i WAS GOING TO LEAVE BEFORE, sINCE i AM DONE WITH KARL AND ALL, *Smiles at him.* i'LL LET YOU GET BACK TO WORK,

TG: oh ok

TG: thanks for stoppin by

TG: -karl GIVES HIM KISSES-

AT: hI JOHN,

AT: i WAS WONDERING, tHAT IF YOU HAVE A MOMENT,

AT: iF i COULD HAVE THAT,

AT: fROM YOU,

EB: you can have several of my moments, buddy!

EB: :D

AT: tHAT IS QUITE A LOT, oF VERY VALUABLE MOMENTS,

AT: tHAT ARE ALSO PRECIOUS,

AT: sINCE THEY ARE FROM A BRO,

AT: sO THANK YOU, fOR GIVING ME THEM, oUT OF THE BLUE,

EB: not at all, my man.

EB: how have you been?

AT: aBOUT MY OWN BEING, iT HAS BEEN, i GUESS, uH,

AT: fUNCTIONAL,

AT: wHICH IS, nOT TOO SHABBY GIVEN MANY CIRCUMSTANCES, tHAT WE FACE,

AT: wHAT ABOUT YOU, aND YOUR BEINGS OF THINGS,

EB: i'm glad you're holding it together at least. i have a feeling we're about to jump back into the fray!

EB: i am...kind of bewildered honestly!

AT: i FIGURE THE SAME, i MEAN, fEELINGWISE, aBOUT THE FRAY AND THE JUMPING,

AT: bUT ALSO THE BEWILDEREDNESS, bECAUSE, a LOT HAS HAPPENED,

AT: iF THOSE THINGS, uHH, iS WHAT IT IS ABOUT THAT IS,

EB: uh, well not really. i'm feeling bewildered about something else that happend just a second ago.

EB: not that the other stuff isn't worth feeling bewildered over.

AT: oH,

AT: iS THAT BEWILDERING THING, sOMETHING YOU WOULD WANT TO TALK ABOUT TO ME ABOUT,

AT: iN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE IT,

AT: uH,

AT: uNWILDERED?

EB: well!

EB: sure!

EB: i think i just got promited to head medical director.

AT: rEALLY,

AT: tHEN i SHOULD BE SAYING CONGRATULATIONS!

AT: bECAUSE THAT IS, rEALLY INCREDIBLE,

AT: uHH,

AT: eVEN IF YOU'RE NOT SOUNDING,

AT: vERY SURE,

EB: um, well. i accepted.

EB: so i guess it is sure.

EB: it's just surprising!

AT: wHILE THAT, iT IS A SURPRISE TO YOU,

AT: i DON'T PERSONALLY, fIND IT VERY MUCH SO,

AT: bECAUSE YOU ARE REALLY GREAT AT YOUR JOB,

AT: sO A PROMOTION IS ONLY NATURAL,

AT: fOR SOMEONE THAT GOOD, }:)

EB: heheheh! wow dude. you're gonna make me blush!

EB: or at least you would if i did that sort of thing.

AT: tHEN, wITH THAT BEING THE CASE THEN i MUST NOT, hAVE DONE A VERY GOOD JOB,

AT: wITH THE COMPLIMENTS, dIRECTED AT YOU,

AT: bECAUSE BLUSHING, aND GOOD FEELINGS, iS WHAT THEY SHOULD CONVEY,

AT: oR UH, mAKE HAPPEN, i MEAN,

EB: some people do their blushing on the inside!

EB: so i wouldn't worry!

EB: lol!

AT: oH, tHEN i WILL RETRACT ALL STATEMENTS, tHAT i HAVE BEEN MAKING, aBOUT THAT,

AT: eHEHE,

AT: bUT SERIOUSLY, i AM REALLY HAPPY FOR YOU, tHAT'S AMAZING,

EB: thanks! i think i'm pretty happy about it too, beyond the bewilderment.

EB: i'm not worried about being able to do the job or anything.

AT: tHAT IS VERY GOOD, tHAT YOU ARE NOT HAVING THOSE UNCERTAIN FEELINGS, 

AT: aBOUT YOUR CAPABILITIES, 

AT: bECAUSE THAT IS A THING THAT IS VERY MUCH A QUALITY YOU POSSESS, 

AT: tHAT YOU ARE CAPABLE,

EB: yup. i can't say confidence has ever been an issue for me, haha. but it is still nice to hear.

EB: being in charge is definitely going to be different than anything i've done previously, though!

EB: in fact, there's almost TOO many possibilities!

AT: tHEN, 

 AT: iS THERE MANY PROJECTS THAT YOU HAVE GOING ON, iN YOUR HEAD, tHAT YOU WANT TO DO? 

AT: bECAUSE, iF THERE ARE, aND i ALSO HAVE SOME AT THE SAME TIME,

 AT: tHEN WE COULD PUT OUR HEADS TOGETHER, sO THE POSSIBILITIES WON'T BE TOO OVERWHELMING,