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[His expression remains neutral for a few minutes. Is he...offended at this assessment?
......
But then he crosses his arms and nods.]
Sounds about right. I never think about anything, after all.
[Liar.]
Especially my hair.
[Well at least that's true.]
......
But then he crosses his arms and nods.]
Sounds about right. I never think about anything, after all.
[Liar.]
Especially my hair.
[Well at least that's true.]
Edited 2015-04-17 16:00 (UTC)
You could call it a family business.
[flicks the first card off of the top of the deck and tosses it into the air. it disappears with a light POOF]
My dad was the best magician who ever lived. I picked up everything I know from him; there was pretty much no question I'd take up the trade as well.
[and he sure is speaking about his pops in the past tense]
[flicks the first card off of the top of the deck and tosses it into the air. it disappears with a light POOF]
My dad was the best magician who ever lived. I picked up everything I know from him; there was pretty much no question I'd take up the trade as well.
[and he sure is speaking about his pops in the past tense]
Yeah, that's right. [ She nods with utmost confidence in herself before clearing her throat. ]
You see, the components of a phone - or to be more specific, a smart phone - are somewhat similar to that of a computer. Of course, the specs of a computer are much higher, as well as the memory, hard drive, CPU... amongst other things. But the most important thing that they have in common is the circuit board, or rather the hardware. While the size of the circuit board of a computer and a laptop are different, it doesn't change their functionality by much -- as long as the phone has enough memory and ram to run the software, the phone itself can run it. But since a phone is limited in its functionality, it can't do certain tasks that you'd be able to do on a regular computer. Does that make ay sense?
You see, the components of a phone - or to be more specific, a smart phone - are somewhat similar to that of a computer. Of course, the specs of a computer are much higher, as well as the memory, hard drive, CPU... amongst other things. But the most important thing that they have in common is the circuit board, or rather the hardware. While the size of the circuit board of a computer and a laptop are different, it doesn't change their functionality by much -- as long as the phone has enough memory and ram to run the software, the phone itself can run it. But since a phone is limited in its functionality, it can't do certain tasks that you'd be able to do on a regular computer. Does that make ay sense?
[ .. okay, so this guy is a lot better than he thought. Maybe Larry could still stand to man up some, but eh, that's fixable.. by the time Shinpachi will be done with him, he'll be a man alright.
And until then, someone who's the life of the party can't be too bad to hang out with regardless. So he's definitely grinning. ]
Oh, I've heard that one before! [ Three guesses where. He lowers his voice a little, like he's mimicking someone's complaining-- ] "You're being too overbearing!!"
Those kind of people, yeah? They won't go out drinking unless you practically shove 'em into a bar!
And until then, someone who's the life of the party can't be too bad to hang out with regardless. So he's definitely grinning. ]
Oh, I've heard that one before! [ Three guesses where. He lowers his voice a little, like he's mimicking someone's complaining-- ] "You're being too overbearing!!"
Those kind of people, yeah? They won't go out drinking unless you practically shove 'em into a bar!
[Larry listens with matching confidence, nodding enthusiastically as Iniaba explains to let her know he's listening.
He doesn't look confused by the time she's done so that's gotta be a good sign.]
I think so, yeah! So it's got the essentials that a computer needs to run shoved into it, but it doesn't have all the extra bits that make it as powerful as a computer 'cause that'd make it way too big.
[He sheepishly scratches at his hair, hoping he didn't just make an idiot out of himself.]
Right?
He doesn't look confused by the time she's done so that's gotta be a good sign.]
I think so, yeah! So it's got the essentials that a computer needs to run shoved into it, but it doesn't have all the extra bits that make it as powerful as a computer 'cause that'd make it way too big.
[He sheepishly scratches at his hair, hoping he didn't just make an idiot out of himself.]
Right?
Yeah!! You got it exactly!
[Larry's tone suddenly gets a lot more passionate, because Shinpachi totally gets it!]
They think there's [He accentuates his words in a mocking tone,] "nooo meeeriiit" in going out to a bar to have a little fun. That's the sucky thing about having stuffy lawyers as best friends.
But at least I can get 'em there, yeah. Then they loosen up.
[Larry's tone suddenly gets a lot more passionate, because Shinpachi totally gets it!]
They think there's [He accentuates his words in a mocking tone,] "nooo meeeriiit" in going out to a bar to have a little fun. That's the sucky thing about having stuffy lawyers as best friends.
But at least I can get 'em there, yeah. Then they loosen up.
[Larry grins as he watches that card disappear. Man this is cool.]
A family of magicians! That's even better, man! It's cool that you decided to follow your dad's footsteps, especially when he has a job as cool as that.
Did he eventually retire, then?
[He did notice the past tense, yeah...]
A family of magicians! That's even better, man! It's cool that you decided to follow your dad's footsteps, especially when he has a job as cool as that.
Did he eventually retire, then?
[He did notice the past tense, yeah...]
[Aha! Spot on as always! Larry looks pretty proud about that for a good moment before he actually fully processes what Nice said.]
Whaddya mean you don't think about anything? That sounds kinda dark.
[Maybe dark's not the best word, but...there's no way you can just not think.]
Whaddya mean you don't think about anything? That sounds kinda dark.
[Maybe dark's not the best word, but...there's no way you can just not think.]
[Athena revealing her status as a lawyer really makes her dedication to helping people all the more clearer to Larry. He perks up, suddenly a lot more excited about the conversation than he already was.]
Oh wow, a lawyer! That's funny, 'cause both my best friends are lawyers too! They'd definitely say something similar about helping people if they were here.
[He can only hope they do come here eventually if their world's totally gone...even if this place is apparently kind of dangerous.]
Oh wow, a lawyer! That's funny, 'cause both my best friends are lawyers too! They'd definitely say something similar about helping people if they were here.
[He can only hope they do come here eventually if their world's totally gone...even if this place is apparently kind of dangerous.]
I'd be cool with that!
[He doesn't really hesitate with his words anymore- Kousetsu seems cool enough...especially if he's being completely honest with the "I'm a sword" thing.]
I can try to help catch you up on modern stuff and we can catch up on this sci-fi stuff together. How's that sound?
[He doesn't really hesitate with his words anymore- Kousetsu seems cool enough...especially if he's being completely honest with the "I'm a sword" thing.]
I can try to help catch you up on modern stuff and we can catch up on this sci-fi stuff together. How's that sound?
[ He'd just realized the insanity of it, himself. Larry please don't give him that look. It's going to follow him to his nightmares. ]
Tried to… [ Shaking his head. ]
Never mind. Just get someone to watch your back. 'Specially in nightclubs. [ Because that bonus round. It can get to a guy. ]
Tried to… [ Shaking his head. ]
Never mind. Just get someone to watch your back. 'Specially in nightclubs. [ Because that bonus round. It can get to a guy. ]
[ Larry isn't the only one who perks up. ]
Wow, really?! Well, you have to do your best until they get here, then!
[ She nods as she claps her hands in delight. If there's anything that she does once she feels empowered is to share that with whomever is around her! ]
Wow, really?! Well, you have to do your best until they get here, then!
[ She nods as she claps her hands in delight. If there's anything that she does once she feels empowered is to share that with whomever is around her! ]
Eh? Oh, not exactly.
[somehow his smile doesn't waver as he replies]
He died in a stage accident when I was nine.
[for such a heavy subject, he seems to be remarkably okay with talking about it]
[somehow his smile doesn't waver as he replies]
He died in a stage accident when I was nine.
[for such a heavy subject, he seems to be remarkably okay with talking about it]
A few drinks is all it takes sometimes, right?
[ But man, this is great. Larry totally gets it, it's hard when you're friends with a bunch of sourpusses, even if some of Shinpachi's friends can appreciate true quality in life. Like booze. And actual fun, god forbid.
But for now he just moves to drape his arm over Larry's shoulder, like.. this.. is just normal. Personal space invasion is now a thing, even though it's friendly and a little boisterous. The way true men bond and all that. ]
I think we're gonna get along just fine after all. [ That's a quick conclusion to come to, but whatever. Booze. Everything is better with it, including friendship. ]
[ But man, this is great. Larry totally gets it, it's hard when you're friends with a bunch of sourpusses, even if some of Shinpachi's friends can appreciate true quality in life. Like booze. And actual fun, god forbid.
But for now he just moves to drape his arm over Larry's shoulder, like.. this.. is just normal. Personal space invasion is now a thing, even though it's friendly and a little boisterous. The way true men bond and all that. ]
I think we're gonna get along just fine after all. [ That's a quick conclusion to come to, but whatever. Booze. Everything is better with it, including friendship. ]
[Well, that was unexpected! Shinpachi's sudden movements cause Larry to stumble a bit from being taken off guard, but he doesn't seem put-off by the gesture at all. If anything, he seems to like it by the grin on his face. After all, this is the sort of thing he does with his friends too (much to their chagrin)!
He returns the gesture by giving Shinpachi a pat on the back.]
I'm glad! Seriously, I'm glad there are cool people like you here. It'll make getting used to the place just a little easier.
[Because nothing beats getting used to a new and dangerous place like making friends and going out drinking. If anything, the booze will loosen him up as well as it does for his friends on a particularly rough day.
From arguing over stupid hair issues to becoming fast friends...who woulda thunk it?]
He returns the gesture by giving Shinpachi a pat on the back.]
I'm glad! Seriously, I'm glad there are cool people like you here. It'll make getting used to the place just a little easier.
[Because nothing beats getting used to a new and dangerous place like making friends and going out drinking. If anything, the booze will loosen him up as well as it does for his friends on a particularly rough day.
From arguing over stupid hair issues to becoming fast friends...who woulda thunk it?]
[He really likes the way Athena worded that. She's right, it's better to think of the situation like his friends will arrive in time, not dwell on the fact that they're not here. He appreciates the optimism.
So as he flashes a thumbs up,]
Uh-huh! I'll definitely hold the fort for 'em in the meantime! Thanks, Athena!
So as he flashes a thumbs up,]
Uh-huh! I'll definitely hold the fort for 'em in the meantime! Thanks, Athena!
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