voice | un: vsmith

[banworthy]

Hello.

How are you all doing? [ A beat. ] Actually, you all know I don't care so let's ignore that question, hm?

So, who would like to have their fortune, romantic future, or whatever told?

I know, I know... tarot is still a [ Longer pause. ] hobby of mine, but one you get to reap the rewards of today.

Fun, right?

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[banworthy]

[ Well, Maria, but as if he's going to mention her. ]

As I said... the existence of time, death, and penance.

[ Or well, actually, Hell. God created Hell so people could fear death and attempt to change their ways while living. And those that refused to change would still be granted means to enter Heaven, just it would be an extremely painful road to walk. ]

Yes, something like that.

[cantilevers]

Oh that's your miracles? Not particularly original regardless of how amazing those actually are. Every place has those.

[He had no idea that miracle would be people, and he wasn't in the mood to press further. He was keen to look into Vincent more after all.]

Well, fine upstanding citizen, thanks for the reading. Glad we can rub elbows now and again. Don't mind me if I drop in on occasion.

[He did mean that literally.]

[banworthy]

Then every place has a God to thank for them.

[ He pushes his glasses up with his index finger. ]

Fine, fine, sure. [ Whatever. ]

[cantilevers]

I guess. We have many beings claiming to be gods. Lots of spiritual entities.

[banworthy]

I feel if something is true across all dimensions that should be enough to prove the existence of God, but what do I know?

[cantilevers]

Life, death and taxes are always true. Not sure why a god needs to be in charge of it.

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[banworthy]

[ He inhales sharp but stops. Holding his hands out, he realizes he'll end up sounding like a lunatic. If he sounds insane, he loses. What is he losing? He isn't sure, but he does hate the sensation and feeling of losing. ]

[banworthy]

I suppose that's fair. [ SAID THROUGH GRIT TEETH ]

[cantilevers]

[Don't do it. Don't do it... screw it.]

It sounds like you have a differing opinion. I welcome hearing about that.

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[banworthy]

[banworthy]

No, it's fine.

I did say I wasn't here to preach at you... and my opinion may come off as preaching. So, for the sake of the percent gain, I'm going to let my opinion be my own.

[cantilevers]

Sure thing, pal. If you ever want to enlighten me with this opinion of yours, I'm happy to listen. We can even do it over drinks if you prefer.

[banworthy]

I will take your free alcohol but we do not need to talk about that at all.

We can drink in silence, even.

[cantilevers]

That's adorable. I don't do the drink in silence thing; drinking is a social activity and always should be.

[banworthy]

Well, have fun with that with other people, then.

[ He holds his finger to the side, letting it wobble. ]

[cantilevers]

I definitely will. We can sit and not drink and talk then. Unless you'd prefer juice over alcohol?

[banworthy]

No, I do prefer alcohol, thank you.

[cantilevers]

What's your preferred poison then?

[banworthy]

Boxed wine.

[ LEAVE ME ALONE ]

[cantilevers]

Well, at least we know why you have no friends up to this point.

White, red or rosé?

[banworthy]

I don't even want friends.

Whatever is available.

[cantilevers]

Yeah, transactional acquaintances only. I'll be like that for you.

I'll see what we have.

[He will bring a bottle and it will be in a box.]

[banworthy]

[ He finally drops his hand down. Stock hasn't changed. He'll accept that for now. ]

Wonderful.

Maybe I'll show up and then talk to you about what? Talking about religion to -- [ Outsiders. ] -- the non-religious is its own trial of God, but surely you have something else you want to talk about with me that won't tire us both?

[cantilevers]

You're funny if you think that I am ever tired of talking. We can talk about whatever you have an interest in, honestly. That's the fun of getting to know another person in my books.

If you want to tell me about religion, sure. I'll tell you about Janna someday. Maybe the Wolf and The Lamb.

[banworthy]

[ Ignoring what is said, he focuses on what he says he'll be told: ]

Stories? Religion?