218 Near Disasters

[cal_sitter]

I'm not a forgiving man. Mercy, for all of its moral value, gets you killed. It's a luxury, or at times a practical tool. Opportunities to exercise it can be rare. When each day threatens the death of those close to you, you soon learn to recognize when forgiveness is a waste of your time

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[winewomenand]

Gods, forgiveness. What an idiotic idea. I've gotten over this thing you do, and so let us repair our relationship feeling like we are much better, more good people for it.

It doesn't fly by me. Let us rename it. Shall we call it 'forgetfulness' or shall we call it 'laziness.' A grudge takes up too much energy that could be spent elsewhere.

[cal_sitter]

There's a thesaurus on the shelves. Feel free to rewrite it. You'll probably find a few other sections are incomplete for want of your deft hand.

[winewomenand]

You see, that is one of the reasons not your ass that I almost admire you. You never have a dull or simple way of disagreeing with me.

[cal_sitter]

I've seen you bored. It's terrified. Knowing you're amused provides reassurance.

[winewomenand]

You try so hard just for little old me?

[cal_sitter]

Self-preservation. It's a little like distracting a wolf with a piece of steak so he he'll stop viewing you as a potential meal.

[winewomenand]

Pity for you. Unlike a wolf, I can multitask.

[cal_sitter]

Pity for you. Unlike a sheep, so can I.

[winewomenand]

Cheap.

[cal_sitter]

We established that when we were arguing over area rugs.

[winewomenand]

I still think that you should get that rug.

[cal_sitter]

Promise thinks it's hideous.

[winewomenand]

Aphrodite's strap-on dick, of course you're going to agree with her. Couples.

I can't take it. I'm going to go and get something to eat and mourn the defeat of that poor rug that never did anything to anyone but look conceptual and handsome.

[cal_sitter]

That poor rug is the kind of rug you buy when your cat is continually vomiting hairballs because the stains will blend in.

Where are you going to eat?

[winewomenand]

I thought that that was what floral patterns were for.

Sushi. Why? Trying to avoid ending up at the same restaurant as someone you know or looking for reliable recommendations? Just hungry? I could bring you back a take-out box of edamame that you can pretend to enjoy if that's what you're wanting.

[cal_sitter]

I'd like to know where to pick you up if you get drunk and start telling the other customers their hair smells of sunflowers again.