IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

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Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

[Who's a grumpy little Architect, you are, yes you are!]

Oh, without a doubt. But you know that however many pies I may have my proverbial and literal fingers in, it's never quite enough to occupy all of my attention.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

In that, you are too much like Cosmo.

And thus I would recommend getting some hobbies.

But all jesting aside, I am glad it is better. One day at a time. That is all we can do.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

A busybody like Cosmo and a pessimist like you... I suppose I combine the worst of both worlds, hmm?

I suppose there really is not more we can do than take it one day at a time. Though I admit that in this place days stretch like years sometimes.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

They can. And it has been a bit quiet as of late.

But I have no doubts excitement of the kind you do not favor will come by eventually. Until then, relax. Try to make sense of your circling mind.

And if you still find yourself with too much energy, go run with Cardinal. I imagine they also need to burn it out.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

[He falls silent at the mention of the kind of excitement he does not favor, face grim, and doesn't even answer the rest of it.]

Mm.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

[He bumps his shoulder with his own.]

No getting lost in your thoughts now.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

[That's clearly an invitation to slump against Emet, right.]

You should entertain me, then.

[His voice is just that kind of ambiguous where it's hard to tell if he's genuinely playing along with Emet's lighter dialogue or if he's just trying to mask his own worries.]

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

Was the sandwich competition not enough?

[He puts an arm around him.]

I could read to you, if you like.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

[Yes, good, more hugs. He wiggles a bit, getting comfortable.]

Only if you do the voices.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

Only because you asked so nicely.

[He'll get comfortable trying not to jostle Levity too much in the process. The book, mostly likely a flavor of Shakespeare, is on his phone so there will be a lot of scrolling. But! He will start on act one and indeed do voices for each of the characters as he reads.

He does look over at Levity from time to time to see how he is doing.]

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

[It certainly seems to help! Levity definitely has fun with this, and while he starts out just being amused and trying not to laugh at the fact he got Emet to do the voices, he eventually gets invested enough in the plot, trying to read over Emet's shoulder every now and then.]

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

[If it looks like he is reading anyway, he delegates him a few of the characters to read along with him. Interactive story time!]

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

[Interactive story time! He takes to it with enthusiasm, his reading more hammy than serious, but it's obvious he's having fun. Success?]

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

[Success. He turns another page and gets out of his voices.]

I've heard this particular author has a few works if you would like to repeat this exercise later.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

I would certainly like to!

[Pinches Emet's cheek a little before his expression grows a little more sincere rather than joking.]

... I do want to be able to spend more time with you. You and Cosmo both.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

[He huffs.]

Even if it is simply lounging around with no point. For myself, of course. I don't believe Cosmo could do that if he tried.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

I suppose Cosmo could read to us while we lounge. In fact, why not have him read a lecture?

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

I could give you homework.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

No, in this scenario you're my fellow student on the benches. Cosmo gives us both homework.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

I'd just refuse to do the homework and yours would magically get done, you know.

Do you mind staying out all night? Your unit won't get worried, will they?

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

[He waves a hand languidly]

Oh, they'll be fine! If anything, I wouldn't be surprised if they don't notice I am gone for a day.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

Then I'm stealing your company, and I hope you don't mind sleeping outdoors.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

[he laughs, patting Emet on the shoulder]

Oh, I'm sure I'll be fine! It is your old creaky back I'm worried about.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[firstworldproblem]

If you think you are getting out of being a pillow, you are sorely mistaken. Your penance for being so tall.

Re: 383, after kissy game

[weenwoon]

A pillow is one thing, but do you mean to use me as a mattress, as well?