[ The reply comes fast, clipped and irritated as some of his previous emotion finally starts to bleed through a little. He regrets it immediately, taking his time with the follow-up so he can push that irritation back down. ]
Work's complicated
[ What's believable? A half-truth that includes something he's done before? Something that explains his combat experience? What if Jonas asks more questions? ]
I'm a soldier. It's new bc I was in school and training for it until pretty recently, they don't just let anyone in
What about you? What you were doing before and why you signed yourself up for the science role if you think you're a dumbass lol
( It's hard not to rise to Noctis' tone, but he just finished typing that he wouldn't go on about it. True to his word, he doesn't... This was bound to happen. Tensions are high.
It's not his problem. He doesn't—shouldn't—give a fuck. )
Uh bc I thought I'd be babysitting a bunch of 10000 year old books in a dusty library somewhere? Scientists don't usually get shot in the head or have pointless dick-measuring brawls on the decks of ships And I didn't need a resume with three degrees and previous job experience which I do not have lol
Why'd you become a soldier? Were they paying your way through school or smth
[ He types out the words "it wasn't pointless" before sitting with them for a moment. Just like Jonas, he considers whether or not it's worth rising to and getting defensive over. Finally, he deletes them. ]
Yeah ig you have a point tbh, it's not like they gave us tests or anything
Soldier thing sounds more interesting than it is. My dad did it, stationed in the city, so everyone figured I'd follow in his footsteps. Wasn't like I was gonna try to prove them wrong
[ This lie is much faster and easier than the last one. The ones rooted in truth always are. ]
You ducked my other question btw. What were you doing back home?
[ Pressure? From his half-baked fantasy? A life in the city guard would have its challenges but he's seen how they cluster at the bars after work, laughing and sharing stories from the day. How they'll walk with their children in the streets after an early shift, ensuring they're home from school safely. No one looks at them twice. No one questions them.
They have a responsibility to keep Insomnia safe, but within reasonable limits. They give what they can, a few hours each day, and the rest of that time they spend with loved ones. Family.
Anyway I'm sorry And you're not the problem here for getting stressed out and hitting a guy I want to say that now so you know so it isn't this thing you ever worry about or hang onto or whatever
It's not like any of it was over the line or w/e. And I don't regret hitting him bc he deserved it, but it wasn't bc I was stressed out and I wish I'd aimed somewhere else
[ ... is Jonas worried or hanging onto something? He could ask, but... that's still too difficult for him to manage. ]
( Breathing in deeply, he holds it. After a few seconds, he slowly exhales. )
Okay well if you're accepting my apology can you just say you're accepting it? Then I can do you that favour I owe you and we can start fresh, so think up something really good🙏🏻
You said I have to do smth for you bc you woke up to move the armoire I'm being so fr rn please say you accept my apology or I'll keep apologizing and each one is gonna be more embarrassing for me than the last
Let's rewind for a sec tho How are you not stressed out? It's a genuine question I'm not judging or anything I'm happy for you if you're not but I have trouble believing it considering I've been white knuckling this whole ride so far
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[ The reply comes fast, clipped and irritated as some of his previous emotion finally starts to bleed through a little. He regrets it immediately, taking his time with the follow-up so he can push that irritation back down. ]
Work's complicated
[ What's believable? A half-truth that includes something he's done before? Something that explains his combat experience? What if Jonas asks more questions? ]
I'm a soldier. It's new bc I was in school and training for it until pretty recently, they don't just let anyone in
What about you? What you were doing before and why you signed yourself up for the science role if you think you're a dumbass lol
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It's not his problem. He doesn't—shouldn't—give a fuck. )
Uh bc I thought I'd be babysitting a bunch of 10000 year old books in a dusty library somewhere?
Scientists don't usually get shot in the head or have pointless dick-measuring brawls on the decks of ships
And I didn't need a resume with three degrees and previous job experience which I do not have lol
Why'd you become a soldier?
Were they paying your way through school or smth
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Yeah ig you have a point tbh, it's not like they gave us tests or anything
Soldier thing sounds more interesting than it is. My dad did it, stationed in the city, so everyone figured I'd follow in his footsteps. Wasn't like I was gonna try to prove them wrong
[ This lie is much faster and easier than the last one. The ones rooted in truth always are. ]
You ducked my other question btw. What were you doing back home?
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There are a ton of military families and it goes on for like generations
It sounds like pressure but idk
PS I didn't duck it, I just explained badly
I have no job experience, so I'm jobless
I was just trying to limp through my last year of high school
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Do you want to be friends
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They have a responsibility to keep Insomnia safe, but within reasonable limits. They give what they can, a few hours each day, and the rest of that time they spend with loved ones. Family.
Or... ]
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Figured I blew that shot already lol. You serious?
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What makes you think that?
I'm the one who's been a dick to you for like a week straight
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This isn't about the armoire is it? I told you that was cool
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Just how I've been talking to you and stuff
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Anyway I'm sorry
And you're not the problem here for getting stressed out and hitting a guy
I want to say that now so you know so it isn't this thing you ever worry about or hang onto or whatever
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[ ... is Jonas worried or hanging onto something? He could ask, but... that's still too difficult for him to manage. ]
Yeah. I wanna be friends
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Okay well if you're accepting my apology can you just say you're accepting it?
Then I can do you that favour I owe you and we can start fresh, so think up something really good🙏🏻
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[ throw him out the airlock ]
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I'm being so fr rn please say you accept my apology or I'll keep apologizing and each one is gonna be more embarrassing for me than the last
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Ik you wanted to owe me but I wasn't planning to cash it out. We're good. Everything's even
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I DID make you a burger.......
Let's rewind for a sec tho
How are you not stressed out?
It's a genuine question I'm not judging or anything
I'm happy for you if you're not but I have trouble believing it considering I've been white knuckling this whole ride so far
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[ ... did he say thanks? Ugh. ]
Idk. Do I need to answer again? Bc if wanting to get the hell out of here counts as stressed, then fine
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If you're ever not doing alright though lmk
We can do dumb crap or go to the entertainment deck or smth
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You saying we don't get to do dumb crap or go up to the entertainment deck if I'm doing fine?
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Haha yeah that's totally it
You get the saddies and we go hunt wild animals in VR
What do you usually do to kill time?
We've got way too much of it so
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