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[atrumcanis]

[The video begins at a distance, focused on a particular stretch of sidewalk. Someone with a knowledge of Hawthorne University might recognise it as a bit of land in that general vicinity--but it could be anywhere, really

Comments

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[girlyboywonder]

[ sounding kind of... reluctantly amused... ]

Dunno I'd call that good of mankind, really.

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[atrumcanis]

Yeah? And how does it detract from mankind, eh? It doesn't. Therefore, process of elimination, by default, ipso facto, it must be for the good.

Don't argue with me, I studied philosophy.

[girlyboywonder]

Detracts their shoes.

[atrumcanis]

The shoes of womankind. Not mankind. A subtle parsing, but there you are.

[girlyboywonder]

Ah. Right. All the difference.

[atrumcanis]

Precisely, so-- oh, well, to be fair, I think I see a fair few of mankind's shoes out there, so perhaps I shall give this round to you. Mankind and womenkind alike. Let it never be said that I am prejudiced or sexist or otherwise unfair.

Would you like a reward?

[girlyboywonder]

[ SHE WILL TAKE THIS VICTORY, THANK YOU. take it, and not comment on it. ]

Depends. This the kinda reward I ought be suspicious about, or what?

[atrumcanis]

All rewards ought to be subject to suspect, I'd think--no such thing as a free hippgriff, and all.

But this is more the sort of reward that ought to be discussed quietly. Very quietly.

[girlyboywonder]

Free hip... no, scratch it. Nevermind.

[encrypted!]

You got something? Or this just more you doing you?

[atrumcanis]

Yeah, hi, how are you?

permaencrypt!!

[girlyboywonder]

Just more you, huh.

yeah that's what I meant

[atrumcanis]

A brief lesson in greeting, that's all.

Anyway! I don't have anything, per se, I haven't anything to give to you. But I do have an opportunity of singular excitement and value, if you are interested.

ooooof course you did

[girlyboywonder]

[ SIIIIGGGGH. ] Hi, good, et cetera. Can I use that one to cover all greetings, you figure? Cuz if so, definitely am interested.

[atrumcanis]

I am feeling forgiving and lordly and magnanimous today, so--yes, yes, we will allow that simple response to cover a multitude of sins.

And my opportunity is related to the latter bit, the April Fool's bit. You strike me as a young lady of entrepreneurial initiative, y'see, and I am in need of some assistance.

[girlyboywonder]

[ there is most definitely a grin in this: ] What can I do?

[atrumcanis]

I've you set on bomb-detail, for starters. I think you can manage that, yeah?