What Dreams May Come

[vicioussweetie]

And I thought I had a problem with caffeine... seems I've met one of Kory's old friends. It hurts to see one so like myself suffering so terribly. Kory is thrilled, more than thrilled, though. It's nice.

Rory's not having a good day again.

My little brother's grown up for a while. It's a good look for him. He's visiting tomorrow, too, which

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[goodform]

It is never my place to deprive a lady of her own sleep. You should have left me sooner.

And I went because I was advised to. I shall be choosing whom I take my advice from more carefully in future.

[vicioussweetie]

"And I could have if I had wanted to.

"That would probably be a good idea. I'm sure whoever suggested it meant well..."

[goodform]

*he chuckles, wryly* Perhaps.

[vicioussweetie]

"They usually do. Mean well. That just doesn't have the happy side-effect of making people any smarter."

[goodform]

Intelligence tends to be a happy accident. You can gain knowledge, and indeed knowledge is power, but intelligence is another matter entirely.

[vicioussweetie]

"Very true." She pauses, wanting to ask him something but not sure if he'd get upset by it or not. "I hope you're well today?"

[goodform]

*he tilts his head* I am a great deal less tired than I was. *a quick gesture with the iron claw towards her* Because of your kindness.

[vicioussweetie]

"I'm glad I could help."

((While I'm thinking about it: is his claw cold or wrought iron, or some other sort?))

[goodform]

((depends on the one he's wearing! The flatter-bladed, more rough-looking one (see the blue icon) is cold forged iron, the shinier, more rounded, elaborate version is hot forged wrought iron to get the more refined shape and a harder more durable tip. So far as my knowledge of blacksmithery goes... :) ))

[vicioussweetie]

((Ah. Okay. I will continue with the Ali not liking it then. Thanks!))