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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.]

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

Certainly not. But this is harmless enough.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

[At this point, he's more enjoying the argument than he is actually concerned about winning or making his point. This is the taboo action he's indulging in. Arguing. It's become a sort of hobby.]

Harmless for you, perhaps. But that doesn't make it fun.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

What would make it fun, then?

[ the challenge! ]

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

If it had a point. Or had any impact on anyone else. Or me.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

How can you say it doesn't have a point? You've barely started. Not to mention that it certainly has an impact on me. So... why is it not fun?

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

[He sets the cup down and sits back, crossing his legs.]

What's the impact on you?

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

I'm enjoying it.

And... I'm very curious which curse words you'll choose. When you choose them, anyway.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

[With Trixie as his warden, he's already heard a lot of colorful language.]

Not today.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

'Not today', well...

Was there anything else you wanted to do? You made your way all the way here, after all.

Re: after the breach

[weboftime]

[He can't actually admit that he wants to be around him because of the breach. Because of the affection he felt there. It was - admittedly very nice.

So he doesn't.]

You invited me for tea. And it wasn't a long walk.

Re: after the breach

[epistemological]

I did. Would you care to read in silence, the two of us?