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[ettersberg]

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after the first snowfall

[whisted]

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[no context provided; he hasn't figured out words and pictures at the same time]

[ettersberg]

Your creation, I take it?

[whisted]

I helped.

They're meant to be scarecrows.

[ettersberg]

In that case, the teeth are an excellent addition.

[whisted]

Thank you, sir.

I'm aware there's far more to do.

[But this had been... fun?]

[ettersberg]

There always is.

[ and he hesitates here, briefly, before adding: ]

But I've found that it is important to take moments to enjoy what is, as well.

[whisted]

How so?

[ettersberg]

Any which way possible.

[whisted]

[Is... this an order to... relax or...?]

I'll do my best, sir.

march "misfire" madness! | un: wlawford

[thirtythird]

I require your immediate assistance unmaking my bed.

:>>>

[ettersberg]

Unmaking it?

[ h uh ]

I see. What kind of assistance were you thinking of? So that I can be prepared.

[thirtythird]

It would be far easier to show you, if you aren't currently indisposed.

[ettersberg]

I suppose I could make myself available. But perhaps more information would convince me it is worth my time.

[ like he isn't already wrapping up his training session at the gym. ]

[thirtythird]

My sheets don't smell like you. My skin isn't warm from yours. My mouth isn't full of you.

Only you can solve these particular problems.

[ettersberg]

I see. Those are dire circumstances, to be sure. I'll be there as soon as I can.

Ought I shower first, or

[ is that something william would like to be present for? ]

[thirtythird]

I'll confess that I'm rather partial to the thought of you already sweaty and dirty, darling.

Unless that's an invitation.

[ettersberg]

Your shower, then.

[ perhaps-- after other activities. or twice, he supposes. the logistics are less important by far than the anticipation curling low in his gut. ]

voice.

[werelights]

Sir, I need some advice.

[ettersberg]

What is it?

[werelights]

Will the AI get angry if I repurpose a few tables?

[ettersberg]

I can't presume to speak for Perseus. But you might ask him; I've found him to be very reasonable.

[ . . . dare he ask? ]

Repurpose to what end?

[werelights]

If I can turn some tables into a functional bookshelf, Jyn said she'd fill it with books next time we're on a planet. It's the pursuit of knowledge.

( what else )

[ettersberg]

Ah, of course.

[ well. ]

It certainly seems worth talking to Perseus about that. [ nightingale is far from an expert, but if there's means to create new clothing, there may be means to create shelves as well. ]

[werelights]

Yeah. I don't know if it's curiosity about if I can do it that holds more appeal, or the free books.

( or BOTH
and then, he can't quite resist— )

So how long did it take you to get the hang of all the tech around here?

[ettersberg]

You do know, of course, that there is an extensive library accessible via the network.

[ including alien books, even.

and, well. ]

I can't say I kept track. [ bold of you to assume he's gotten the hang of it-- no, he's actually doing quite well, thank you. ]