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[no_more_flowers]

What is one to do when those that you work with tend to exhibit at times all the maturity of a child?

((Edit: sleep-deprived and on the verge of passing out. Will be back and continue replying later. Back))

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[lostmysword]

"Treat them as such, I would think." He smiles.

[no_more_flowers]

Unfortunately, that seems to serve only to encourage them, at times.

[lostmysword]

"Ah.. perhaps just ignoring them would be best? And threats of giving them even more work if they don't get to it right that moment?" He laughs a bit. "I'm sorry, I have never had this problem. It must be hard."

[no_more_flowers]

Ignoring would mean leaving them to their own devices, which tend to be far from productive. And I am hardly in a position to assign my captain more work, even without the fact that he leaves it to pile up enough as it is.

[lostmysword]

"Oh my, that does sound logical. Hmm.." he taps his chin for a moment. "How long has this been going on?"

He is also a bit confused about Nanao's 'vibes', so to speak. He doesn't think it polite to ask, though.

[no_more_flowers]

I do not know if my captain has ever taken his paperwork seriously. Certainly not in the time I've known him.

*wouldn't be offended; she's already had to explain what a shinigami is to quite a few people before, including even a rather interesting session of comparing notes with Death*

[lostmysword]

"Perhaps it would be best to simply resign yourself to your fate? I'm sure he's good for something, he must be a captain for a reason. Yes?" He smiles.

My, that would have been interesting. If he talks to her a bit more, he'll probably ask.

[no_more_flowers]

*sighs* I do wonder at times if that is the only option. And yes, that is certainly true, but...

*it was quite informative, at the least*

[lostmysword]

He smiles. "Well, perhaps he just enjoys getting yelled at?" He laughs a bit. "I'm sorry. Ah, I don't mean to be rude, but.. you aren't alive, are you?" He smiles apologetically, and looks interested.

[no_more_flowers]

I cannot say it would surprise me if he did, unfortunately.

Not rude at all. And you are correct. I am a shinigami- in my world, those who are responsible for sending the spirits of the dead to the afterlife, as well as purifying evil spirits.

[lostmysword]

"Ah, Japan. It's been a while since I've heard anyone use that term, and even longer since I have met one." He smiles. "Thank you. I was a bit at a loss, to be honest."

[no_more_flowers]

*is now rather curious*

There are shinigami in your world? Most that I have met here are unfamiliar with the concept.

[lostmysword]

"Ah, technically, I should be saying no, there aren't. But yes, there are. Everything is real, in the end." He smiles. "But even though Japan is a land of traditions, there are few people now who still believe in the shinigami. Perhaps the term is just another word for the same thing, though."

[no_more_flowers]

I see.

[lostmysword]

He smiles. "It's very nice to meet you." He bows. "My name's Aziraphale. Might I ask yours?"

[no_more_flowers]

Nanao Ise, it is a pleasure to meet you, too. *bows politely*