rippled | lucas

[tucks you in very fastly

This is pretty sad to hear though... Everyone stop coming from a long life of unkindness challenge. He's quiet for a second or two, considering.]

...I'm glad that you were able to experience a bit of kindness before arriving here, but I can imagine that it must be quite an adjustment. Overwhelming, yes? Especially since so many here tend to fuss...

[Said with the full acknowledgement that he is a huge fusser himself.]

There are a lot of things to get used to, on top of the technological struggles.

[ this game is so anti older what the fuck is a qr code ]

I don't know if I'll get used to it any time soon.

[AND THERE ARE SO MANY OF THEM WHO ARE YE OLDES... NOT THE DINOSAUR.]

I do wish that we had a kinder adjustment period. And trial period as well, in all honesty... It would take eight weeks alone just to adjust to the technology level, let alone everything else. [Another little pause.] Do you dislike it...? Or are you able to enjoy it even though it's troublesome to adjust to?

... my feelings on it are complicated, I think.

I consider myself very lucky to be able to meet you all. Whether or not we become close or just friends, it's been a blessing to know more people. But there are so many negatives...

[He's thinking of some other people who are also only now getting to enjoy making friends ONLY FOR THEM TO ALL START DYING OFF ONE BY ONE.]

There are... I do think there's merit in valuing the good we're able to get out of this situation regardless of the bad, but the bad does weigh heavy.

It can be difficult to see the good at the end of the week.

[ ... ]

How are you doing, Lucas?

[IT SURE IS. HE'S TIRED EVERY DAY BUT ESPECIALLY FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.]

I'm doing as well as can be expected. [Despite the mild dissociation there toward the tail end of trial, he is still emotionally level.] There are days that are difficult, but that can be said for any one of us.

That's fair. I just feel like we rarely talk about you.

[ lucas is always mother henning... ]

[HE CAN'T STOP MOTHER HENNING...]

I appreciate that you're checking. [Said with a note of fondness.] You're also very good at being a source of comfort, even if you aren't used to so many of us fussing in such a large group.

... thank you, that's nice of you to say.

But this is what I mean!

Ah? [BLINKING.] It is...?

You switched the topic back to me.

[ bitch. ]

[HE IS AN INNOCENT MAN...]

Oh... But I was merely pointing something out after having answered your question. There wasn't much else to say about myself?

You may start by telling me your hobbies.

[There's a little beat, and then he just laughs, light and amused.]

I see... How about we do an exchange, then? I don't know all that much about you either, beyond the fact that you're a very skilled disciple of the sword.

Alright, deal!

But you first because I asked.

[THIS IS SUCH A CUTE ICON I LOVE YOU SABER]

Of course! I enjoy reading and I also like embroidery, though it's not my strongest skill... Sewing and knitting are nice, as well.

I see... what sorts of things do you make?

Like... the gloves you had?

Ah... [Shaking his head... EMBARRASSED.] I can't make anything that looks quite so nice. I've been practicing a little more here with hats and such, though. I offered to make Basilio one a while ago that I'm almost finished with.

[HIS HAT WITH EAR SOCKS.]

Oh! I would like to see that.

[ it sounds funny. ]

[HELP.]

I could make you something of your own instead, if you'd like?

Oh, you don't have to.

[ their expression says they want it ]

[THEY'RE SO CUTE.]

I insist! Would you prefer a hat? A scarf, maybe? I could try for a pair of mittens, but I can't promise they'll be very lovely...

Whichever you feel most comfortable making. I'll like whatever it is.

I'll try not to get too ambitious, then... I'd at least like for it to still be recognizable.

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