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pratronise in xi_online

Where's the first class service I've heard about?

Oct 30, 2009 10:38

You there! It seems that the RA has been remiss in his duties explaining how we go about laundry. Surely they don't expect us to do our own.

And what is this I hear about a football team starting up? Why would anyone want to kick a round ball back and forth across the field when they could be playing Rugby instead?

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beyond_thedoor October 30 2009, 18:39:52 UTC

Footballs aren't round.

negi_knight October 30 2009, 18:46:06 UTC

They are if he's British...

beyond_thedoor October 30 2009, 18:50:28 UTC

Yeah, but we don't call that football.

negi_knight October 30 2009, 19:02:00 UTC

We don't, but they do.

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Text. jinkiesgang October 30 2009, 18:48:49 UTC

You seem to be mistaken on two fronts.

The first being that we are expected to do our own laundry. I am certain a few people here can show you the basic functions of the washer and dryer at this school. I could if nobody else offers.

The second is that while Football is a name attached to multiple sports across the world. In America it is usually the shorthand name for Gridiron Football. If that helps explain things.

Text. pratronise October 30 2009, 19:06:55 UTC

That's very kind of you. However, I can't see how fiddling with a washer and dryer doesn't count as doing your own laundry.

That's quite helpful, yes. What's your name?

Re: Text. jinkiesgang October 30 2009, 19:24:20 UTC

We are all expected to do certain personal chores ourselves. It is probably a means to save money on staff. Given how much budget must be allotted to repairs and specialized equipment. With how vast the array of x-gene positive abilities and disabilities students have, its a lot to balance. There must also be some funds set aside in case of dire circumstances.

I could show you how to do your own laundry if you aren't aware. That is, if female students are allowed in the boys dormitories for this sort of simple learning experience.

Velma Dinkley. You have yet to introduce yourself.

Text. pratronise October 30 2009, 19:43:40 UTC

Oh, you haven't seen the state of my laundry. I've got to say, dire circumstances doesn't even begin to cover it. Well. If it's a budgetary issue, I'll just have to see about hiring a servant myself.

But for the time being, you might as well show me.

I'm Arthur. Arthur Pendragon. Do you...know who I am?

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voice; London accent firstlaugh October 30 2009, 18:50:55 UTC

Hey, um, I think they mean the yank version of football, the one where they have to wear all that ridiculous padding.

But I know what you mean. It's exactly what I've been saying on the matter. Rugby's infinitely more exciting. And manly.

voice; oh thank God, a fellow native who knows what she's talking about pratronise October 30 2009, 19:02:14 UTC

...Right. Well. I suppose if they wanted to look bigger than they are...

Infinitely more manly. And much more character building. Strength, endurance, perseverance...I'm sure you understand what I mean.

permavoice, perma-accent! firstlaugh October 30 2009, 19:11:59 UTC

Amen to that!

I mean, helmets? Really? I know they try and defend it by whining about how the tackling is all different, but honestly? It's all just excuses!

permasomething! prat, maybe. pratronise October 30 2009, 19:27:34 UTC

I know quite a few people have that issue. It usually works itself out, over time, once they've come to terms with their own size.

Exactly! There's a world of difference between taking a hit, and taking a hit. If you're going to be nutting, you might as well do it right.

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text orangescntdhero October 30 2009, 19:01:58 UTC

It's actually American football. And if you don't like it whatever. You don't have to play. Don't act like we shouldn't or something.

text pratronise October 30 2009, 19:13:24 UTC

Yes. I believe that's been confirmed. It's not American football I have a problem with, it's the pointless running about and shouting. In the other football, that is.

Oh, for Heaven's sakes, I'm not criticizing your game or your right to play it.

orangescntdhero October 30 2009, 19:26:48 UTC

Sounded pretty critical to me. Even if you were referring to soccer.

pratronise October 30 2009, 19:38:06 UTC

I'm always critical. Keeps people on their toes.

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usedsuckerpunch October 30 2009, 19:08:37 UTC

...Of course you have to do your own laundry. Where are all you people coming from where you don't have to do your own laundry?

pratronise October 30 2009, 19:33:43 UTC

Camelot. And you have got to be kidding. Please tell me we have kitchen workers here, at the very least.

usedsuckerpunch October 30 2009, 19:39:57 UTC

...There's Norman, he's the butler, but you're still going to have to do your own laundry.

What are you, some sort of prince? I feel sorry for the state of your clothing then.

pratronise October 30 2009, 19:51:14 UTC

Not for long.

I'll have you know, I'm fifth in line to the thro--...owing field. Either way, I am a Very Important Person.

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