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[phantom_earl]

Comments

[rly_not_mukuro]

That is a harsh judgment. What sort of toys do you think would have been better?

[phantom_earl]

Anything that would bring a child delight. Toys are for children to play with, are they not?

[rly_not_mukuro]

How noble a sentiment. You found the toys yesterday to be lacking?

[phantom_earl]

Considering they didn't fulfill their intended purpose, yes.

[rly_not_mukuro]

Perhaps they weren't allowed enough time.

[phantom_earl]

It should be an instantaneous reaction. Tell me, have you ever watched children tear apart a delicately wrapped present with utmost excitement only to find something they never asked for? The pure glee drained from their face...

[rly_not_mukuro]

I have never had that occasion. Shall I count myself lucky? All the same, in yesterday's case, the toys were not given to any children. It seems to be a rather different situation.

[phantom_earl]

But were the case any different, they would have been broken and discarded. Why does my opinion on toys matter so much to you, anyway?

[rly_not_mukuro]

You assume not a single child would have wanted one of those toys.

It doesn't at all, of course.

[phantom_earl]

I don't assume. I know for a fact that desperation also taints one's level of taste. A poor child would take anything offered, but the rich have the right to pick and choose.

Afraid I might find reason to shatter one of your toys?

[rly_not_mukuro]

Ah, so you mean that only the rich children matter?

Oh no, my toys are ever so much more durable.

[phantom_earl]

I didn't mean that. Stop twisting my words around!

[rly_not_mukuro]

Instead, perhaps you should arrange them with more care?