Silver Linings

[ear_totheground]

I’ve always thought the upside of February was that it was short. Even on leap years, you’re spared at least twenty-four hours that normal months impress on you. Sure, that means money’s a bit tighter, usually the difference between what check the rent will come out of, but there’s also that gulp of fresh air, you know? The sense of eluding the

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[reciprocatory]

That's awesome that you're taking care of security, wouldn't want any bad guys hanging around where they're not wanted, eh?

[Private, UNHACKABLE]

Layin' it on a little thick, aren't ya?

[ear_totheground]

Bit of a shitty job I guess, but it pays and someone's got to do it. Especially these days.

[Private to Asuma, UNHACKABLE]

That's called 'selling the persona'. It's all in the details, the more detailed you are, the more believable you are, the less likely you are to get shot.

[reciprocatory]

Absolutely, man. It's so sad when you can't feel safe in your own tenement.

[Private to Tnezou, UNHACKABLE]

Actually, I believe the technical term is "bullshitting through your teeth." I've always found that the more you lie to woman, the more likely they are to try an' kick you in the balls when they find out. So, have fun with that, buddy. Hey, could you give me a heads-up when this chick's on to you? I'd like to be there for the big reveal.

[ear_totheground]

It's a travesty. It frustrates me a bit, you'd think it was a basic human right and so the Men In Charge would be a bit more inclined to resolve some of these problems in the first place. They're not even making current security systems available around here, which is why I had to try and repair the old one. A real bitch. Mind you, I guess food and health care are also basic human rights, and we've all noticed how much those get respected.

[Private to Asuma, UNHACKABLE]

It's called 'a job'. This is called 'work'. And that right there, your attitude? That would be one of the five million reasons why you were chained to a desk.

[reciprocatory]

You'd think and you'd be wrong. Welcome to the world.

[Private to Tenzou, UNHACKABLE]

Well, it's heartening to see you take such pride in your work ethic. And I'll have you know my attitude is one of my very best personality traits. If you had a personality you might be able to better appreciate it. And besides, your attitude it going to get you chained to a hospital bed, wait 'n see - it's gonna be hilarious.

[ear_totheground]

Lonesome, crowded and bleak.

[Private to Asuma, UNHACKABLE]

It amuses how offended you constantly are by the system you're a cog in, and how you take your frustrations with it out on your coworkers, usually the ones who manage to thrive in the circumstances of our work. Could it be jealousy?

[reciprocatory]

Remind me never to go barhopping with you. I'd bet money you're a super depressing drunk.

[Private to Tenzou, UNHACKABLE]

It's disgust that you've caved to the will of The Man.

And anyway, what the hell is a cog? I mean, sure, I know what it is in theory, but have you ever actually seen one? If you passed one on the street, would you be able to look at it and go "HEY, CHECK IT OUT, IT'S A COG!"