Chirper

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CHIRPER
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[betenoir]

I am grateful these constructs limited themselves to the briefest of explanations. Still, life is terribly unfortunate for us both, no?

[cactusy]

I'm doing fine

I have Ramen now

[She refuses to take Chirper seriously.]

[betenoir]

[Next time he might if only to avoid a repeat of this nonsense.]

Good. Life can feel a world away while one enjoys the comfort of food. But surely you need something more?

[The company of friends or family?]

[cactusy]

you're not getting ready to fret over me, are you?

[betenoir]

Certainly not. I already have people to fret about in my life, madame. But then don't we all?

[cactusy]

the people in my life don't usually tolerate fretting. it works out, because it's no big skill of mine, either.

[betenoir]

Anxiety. Peace. The two are not mutually exclusive. But I suppose your point stands. Few people understand you better than yourself.

[cactusy]

yeah

my needs are pretty simple. wouldn't say no to more peace of mind, but that's not on offer here.

[betenoir]

No. But sometimes we must create a world where we have peace of mind, no?

[cactusy]

you're the second person here to try to sell me on the idea of creating a new world for myself, and I'm trying not to read too much into that

[Trying! And partially succeeding.]

[betenoir]

We sometimes need a world to call our own, no? Even if it's only in our mind.

[cactusy]

are you guys part of a cult?

[betenoir]

No. But please, do not afford those construct any new ideas for my next entry for this puzzling forum.

[Look, he's a fantasy Frenchman who has no idea of Twitter. This is the closest he can imagine.]

[cactusy]

[What a stunning experience of culture shock. RIP, bro.]

could have fooled me. my experiences with people who want to make fake worlds for me haven't been great, historically

[betenoir]

I would conjecture they are rarely great for anybody, no? Forgive the observation, but at least it seems you have a wise head on your shoulders to recognise that.

[cactusy]

if you think they suck, then why have you been trying to sell them to me?

[betenoir]

I am hardly a salesman, madam. But I suppose I have begun veering into philosophical discussion. If that bores you feel free to change the subject.

[cactusy]

it does bore me

[Blunt, but honest... and also not the full story. Over on her end, she sighs, adding:]

like I said, touchy subject. not your fault

[betenoir]

Of course. It is fortunate enough I am forgiven. But I also find myself bored by small talk so perhaps that is the best place to end it for today?

[cactusy]

a good fighter and a good conversationalist? that wife of yours is a lucky lady

[This is not sarcasm: a loathing of smalltalk and a willingness to cut a conversation short rather than descend into it is a major plus in Shaw's book.]

sure

see you around