tfln #4 return of the terrible choices

[muskeg]

you know the drill. have at it, swampians.

Comments

[strewn]

i kinda hate to be the cause of something someone has to "deal with" if i'm being honest. i wish there were something i could do.

yeah, dal's never been able to get that close to anyone. makes me glad to hear he is!

[foxtwo]

that's sweet of you. it should not be your problem, though, i can take care of it, don't worry.

ah, right, because of what he can do. he mentioned. i guess myung's powers are harmless enough for both of them.

[strewn]

okay, if you're sure. but if you find out something i can do to help, let me know?

yeah, i guess that's how i'd put it. when we were traveling, the people we met who had magic were all pretty dangerous, because we were specifically looking for the powerful ones to see if they could help us. no one ever had a clue though. anyway, i guess my point is that he didn't have any experience until now with situations where it was safe for him to just relax a little, you know? i don't think he can stay on high alert all the time when he's out.

[foxtwo]

well, you did offer a backrub. i think that could help.

i'm glad if he's found a way to relax.

[strewn]

i'm all yours! anytime! say the word.

me too. it seems like a pretty good one. though i've woken up with crazy-colored hair a few times because of it.

[foxtwo]

are you busy tonight?

oh, the power thing transfers to you?

[strewn]

nope, free as a bird!

if he has contact with someone for a long time and i come back, the power can still be lingering.

[foxtwo]

well, my brother has a date so i have our room to myself

oh. so he has prolonged contact with the pianist, then

[strewn]

would it break your heart if i asked to stop by?

ah, yeah. i think you could definitely call it that.

[foxtwo]

[ no, that's exactly why -

oh. oh, he thinks he gets it. ]

i think i'll survive, if you do. but you'll have to make it up to me

sounds dirty.

[strewn]

you know, i think i've got a couple things in mind that might help.

believe it or not, i don't think it is. they're going slow.

[foxtwo]

okay. tonight it is, then.

people still do that? in our day and age?

[strewn]

i'll be looking forward to seeing you! and attacking your tense shoulders.

i guess they do. dal's kinda new to... everything.

[foxtwo]

let's hope there's no actual attacking, i would be loathe to have to eat you.

ah. the pianist certainly... isn't.

[strewn]

eat me? that does not sound sexy.

yeah, that was kind of the impression i'd gotten. i don't think it's a bad thing. that'd be pretty hypocritical of me.

[foxtwo]

it would not be. it's my ultimate attack.

can it not be beneficial? he can guide dal.

[strewn]

do you have to use your ultimate attack often?

that's what i'm thinking. dal's in good hands. the best, probably, for him.

[foxtwo]

thankfully, I don't. It causes me indigestion.

you're nice. caring about his well-being like that.

[strewn]

yeah, i'll bet! sounds like a digestive nightmare.

it's just the decent thing to do, seems to me. we're sharing the same house, after all. we're like siblings who can never talk to each other.

[foxtwo]

the idea of siblings that never speak to each other is horrifying to me

[strewn]

oh, sorry! i should've used some other comparison.

but i really don't know what other comparison to make. i guess there is none. i'll never get to talk to him face to face. it's weird.

[foxtwo]

what would you tell him if you could speak to him face to face?

[strewn]

do you have a few hours?

[foxtwo]

yes. you can tell me tonight, while you're giving me a massage. how does that sound?

[strewn]

there you go, sounds good to me! can you think of anything else i should bring over when i come by?