043 | Thanksgiving | Voice Post
[he sounds very serious and meaningful--anyone who knows him will recognize that the tone is utterly genuine and that it is very unlike him--this is obviously not a joke barely two sentences in]A lot of people around here have been complaining about the current American holiday that takes place right now. I would like to rectify the mistake you are
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[pause] I'm glad someone understands now. That was worth it. And... thank you for listening.
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It has been, mostly. But--having a feast to enjoy oneself, a distraction, sometimes that's needed too. And still just sometimes it takes a moment of happiness to realize the loss, the reality--and to gain the understanding. We'll see.
((I know. XO I've been really tired lately--tags have pretty much been put on hold--I've got a new job. I keep meaning to say something in the OOC comm but, yeah, obviously haven't gotten around to it yet. XD And I always want to keep going, silly me... adding more to my plate. X3))
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I understand. But look at it this way: when soldiers are a long way from home they look forward to mail call and leave time; they don't abandon their duties--they never could, it's not within their nature--but it helps them go on. Our situation, quite frankly and despite outward appearances, isn't so far off.
At least for most. Some... just shouldn't be here... and they deserve it anyway for that. They're not like--us--they don't understand... they're not fighters, or logistics, or medics, or anything of that sort--those, I think, are the ones just trying to go about "normal." I think it's okay in those cases... it's not like they're causing trouble... and they lighten the hearts of those of us that can and will do something useful. Despite what you may or may not believe--that's just as vital as anything else a 'normal' war needs to win.
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I understand. I--to tell the truth--I used to be just fine with lazy days. I was almost nothing but "lazy days." I would do work, mind you, in one sense of the word. I would tinker, build, experiement. Constantly. That's always been a part of my life, and it always will. I simply--cannot turn off that portion of my mind. [pause] But there was something recent that happened in my life... it affected me a great deal. And now... sitting around isn't high on my list of priorities anymore. I mean... [sigh] I'm always building things here. It's just... it takes forever in this primitive setting. [that last sentence totally sounds frustrated by the finish--and then there's another, more full-felt sigh]
I understand. It's... that sounds a lot deeper than what I know, you know, from my world but... just because I haven't been to other planets doesn't mean I don't know of the same stuff happening on the one I have walked on.
I think so. I'm exactly a fighter like you--a warrior--but... I've become one, am ( ... )
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...None of them? [pause] I'm an only child so I won't pretend I know what that sort of loss is like. But... I've lost more parental figures in my life than I'd like to shake a stick at so... --I don't know. It just. It's all I can really say except some useless words that probably won't be as comforting as they're meant to be.
But I hope you get to try your hand at getting that revenge. It won't help--I promise you that--but it will damn well make you feel better for those two seconds of utter superiority.
And it always will be. It will never go away. It will eat at you every day of your life--but those that, somehow, manage to keep it at bay and continue onwards? Those. Those are the ones we call "heroes" and those are why they're always the winners. Because they don't know how to give up or give in.
I want to be one of those one day. But I'm afraid I won't live up to see that day.
[long-ish pause] I don't normally talk to people about that sort of thing. Either. So... parts... yeah... the ( ... )
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Well. Whatever happens... happens. You'll either figure it all out, or get yourself killed trying. At least you'll be trying.
Ask for a joke, receive a joke. It probably doesn't have the parameters to deliver such a thing. And/or it's restricted from its access. Either way... --I don't not trust it. I just don't completely rely on it either.
Then I'll look forward to it.
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It all depends. What, exactly, defines the definition of a computer? Aren't humans just the same? Neurological messages sent from one place on the body to the next... --Whatever it's shape or appearance it's impossible to be certain. Especially from such a difference. [pause] Besides, the glow could be covering up its true form. Who knows?
My armor. [pause] My aim is fine, unless we're talking about moving targets while I'm moving... I guess I can practice without my guidance systems. That would be prudent, yes? [almost chuckling] I could use a lesson or three in hand-to-hand. I... don't really have a set style/have a really unique and awkward one. Um.
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Computer, droid, what's the difference in the end, right? I understand what you mean. I agree.
Yeah, you're probably right as much as I hate to admit it. I'm still pretty new to all of this--but I damn-well want to make it work. I have to--I-- [pause; he's not going there] ...Maybe you should teach me hand-to-hand person-to-person and then I can go on from there in the suit...
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