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Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

If you pretend, then I can pretend.

And that seems the best possible outcome.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

What would the alternative be?

...not saying I've made my decision, just so that we're all clear on our options.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

Pressing for information I'm not willing to give you.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

That's the only option?

Doesn't seem like much of a choice.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

And what's your alternative?

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

Well, depending on how sensitive you're feeling at the moment, either we continue to chat here or we go someplace, have some tea, curse up a storm for a few minutes getting the frustration out without being at all constructive and then we do something enjoyable after that.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

[He doesn't answer for a long time. Minutes tick by.]

Tea would be fine.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

No one's here if you'd like to visit, or we can go to the Enclosure or the library or I'll bring a thermos to your room.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

The library is fine. I need to exchange some books anyway.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

On my way down. Want anything from my flat?

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

No.

[He heads down to the library, seemingly still "fine." But there is a spider under his collar. She sits there happily, but he has half his attention on her, ensuring that she doesn't get scared and bite.

He walks inside, dropping off his books before he slides his hands into his pockets.]

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

[ Jon's going to be pouring out tea around when he walks through the door, and his own cup will be placed on the opposite side of the desk from Jon's. ]

If we are going to curse a bit, close the door, will you?

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

[Henry highly doubts there will be any cursing on his part, but he does close the door and pick up the cup.]

That won't accomplish anything. As I already pointed out.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

Of course it won't accomplish anything. It doesn't have to!

But there is some value to be had in loosening the gasket a bit and letting out some steam.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

Trixie mentioned the same thing. [He makes himself comfortable.]

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

And?

You obviously have an opinion about it.

[ The tea, at least, is served. ]

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

[He shrugs, picking up the cup.]

I have no opinion on it. It's not something I care about getting into the habit of.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

...having an opinion?

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

[He tries the tea.]

Cursing. It's not about opinion. It simply - wasn't allowed. So I am not really in the habit of it.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

Except it's an option now. I'd think you'd be raring to give it a try, just to thwart the stupid bloody rules.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

Fuck you.

[He calmly takes a drink of his tea, though Jon might sense it, that small flash of fear and tension, expecting a blow or harsh word that doesn't come.]

Happy now?

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

[ Jon can't help a chuckle. ]

Yes, actually. Though I'd love if you kept going. Get creative with it. that's always fun.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

Fun for who?

You have a very strange definition of fun.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

How so? What's so strange about enjoying something a bit taboo?

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

Not everything taboo is enjoyed.

[He leans forward.]