[Private]neuroticalsonSeptember 9 2011, 21:08:52 UTC
Cars are cool. I like cars.
Hey, I'm not being paranoid. But being the gentleman I am, I sure wouldn't want you putting time into anything so pointless as trying to satisfy a real killer with virtual guns.
But, assuming it's just a game, and just for me to have fun without any motives or anything like that - I appreciate it. Really.
I've played the game before and...killed someone for it.
[It's all in how you phrase it. And for the record, Kevin looks totally serious. He did-he derezzed that accounting program and programs...are people.]
You need to tell me one thing you didn't like about your dad and one thing you liked. One thing. Even if it's "he bought me the wrong kind of bowie knife."
In return, we play war. And you can try and kill me [sigh] and I can try and kill you and I might even be able to get a couple of other players too.
[When playing a game, it's best to try a different button.]
You can still play.
[Kevin shrugs] I was just curious. I loved my dad to death but he wasn't...really supportive of my career choice. I was always really good with computers and he sort of forced me into sports. He was proud when I went to CalTech, but his first question was if I was going to join the football team.
That jumped into every aspect of my life. Girlfriends, friends, all "nerds". Constantly, "Who's the egghead, who's the nerd. Just kidding sport."
[He looks a little uncomfortable.] I've never told anybody that.
But you can still play. I was hoping to try and start a conversation. [He grins] You're awful quiet. I miss our talks.
[pause] dude. It was a game. Quit being so paranoid.
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Hey, I'm not being paranoid. But being the gentleman I am, I sure wouldn't want you putting time into anything so pointless as trying to satisfy a real killer with virtual guns.
But, assuming it's just a game, and just for me to have fun without any motives or anything like that - I appreciate it. Really.
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Sorry. I'm afraid the game will have to do for now man. Unless you're willing to try the sports thing again?
I can show you something I think you might like.
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And what's that?
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[He's learning how to speak your lingo Slick.]
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Go on.
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[He'll let that hang]
You interested?
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But, sure, humor me.
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In return, I need you to answer a question for me.
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What's the question?
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[It's all in how you phrase it. And for the record, Kevin looks totally serious. He did-he derezzed that accounting program and programs...are people.]
You need to tell me one thing you didn't like about your dad and one thing you liked. One thing. Even if it's "he bought me the wrong kind of bowie knife."
In return, we play war. And you can try and kill me [sigh] and I can try and kill you and I might even be able to get a couple of other players too.
No answer, no deal. Sound fair?
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[Maybe a sort-of lie because Slick didn't totally like the way his dad treated his brother but.]
Either way, I don't betray my family just so I can play someone else's killing game.
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You can still play.
[Kevin shrugs] I was just curious. I loved my dad to death but he wasn't...really supportive of my career choice. I was always really good with computers and he sort of forced me into sports. He was proud when I went to CalTech, but his first question was if I was going to join the football team.
That jumped into every aspect of my life. Girlfriends, friends, all "nerds". Constantly, "Who's the egghead, who's the nerd. Just kidding sport."
[He looks a little uncomfortable.] I've never told anybody that.
But you can still play. I was hoping to try and start a conversation. [He grins] You're awful quiet. I miss our talks.
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I don't talk about my family too much with people who aren't in it. If you wanna chat with me, picking another topic would be a good start.
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Ok.
...Who's hotter. Farrah Fawcett or Claudia Schiffer?
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