Oh, I'm not familiar with fine dining. [Or restaurants, for that matter. His life experience is limited to the post-apocalyptic.] How is that different? The food is more delicious than usual? I'd like to taste wild rice.
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[... that's kind of uncomfortable for Kaworu to learn about. He doesn't want anyone to serve him, even if he's paying for the experience. So, left to his own devices, it's likely that he will never decide to try out "fine dining."]
I see. Frühling is someone who likes to be catered to, then.
[Obviously. But it's fun to state the obvious, sometimes.]
I see. Frühling is someone who likes to be catered to, then.
[Obviously. But it's fun to state the obvious, sometimes.]
No. I prefer to do things myself, but elaborate food is something I'd rather not do the work for.
[ Because what is cooking. Has he not noticed she hardly seems to eat at home or at the club? ]
Besides, my role here is to be more productive in debauchery, not cuisine.
[ Because what is cooking. Has he not noticed she hardly seems to eat at home or at the club? ]
Besides, my role here is to be more productive in debauchery, not cuisine.
Though it's subtle, 'liking' and 'preferring' don't have the same meaning. You like to be catered to. However, you prefer to do things yourself; it means you're in control. [Is he even talking about food anymore? Good question.] And when you're in control, no one can disappoint you.
[ She would disagree. Being in control means she can expend that which she is disappointed with. ]
I will not pursue this conversation if you're going to analyze me.
Drink your fluids, eat what you are supposed to, and rest. I will give you two more days.
I will not pursue this conversation if you're going to analyze me.
Drink your fluids, eat what you are supposed to, and rest. I will give you two more days.
[It's funny. Lilin never want to take a look at themselves. It's really funny.]
Two more days until what?
Two more days until what?
[...] It can return to what it was before, right now. You keep telling me to leave early. I can come in right now. [He's very earnest about this. He wants to be useful to his place of employment, even when he feels sick.]
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Because I don't think you're fit for full-time hours yet.
This decision still stands. Besides, I'm closing in about an hour. There is too little time for you to do anything here. I will, however, consider you during the next shift. Be prepared to stay longer just in case.
[ That means don't fucking stress eat stationery. You'll drive her mad, Kaworu. ]
This decision still stands. Besides, I'm closing in about an hour. There is too little time for you to do anything here. I will, however, consider you during the next shift. Be prepared to stay longer just in case.
[ That means don't fucking stress eat stationery. You'll drive her mad, Kaworu. ]
[Stop trying to police his body, Lilin...
In all honesty, Kaworu enjoys the aggravated concern she has for his diet. He did know better than to eat paper and ink after she explicitly told him to only pursue certain food groups. But, that didn't stop him from seeking her out for automatic disapproval... He doesn't recognize it as such, but some people would call this masochism.]
Understood. [...] What are your plans after closing?
In all honesty, Kaworu enjoys the aggravated concern she has for his diet. He did know better than to eat paper and ink after she explicitly told him to only pursue certain food groups. But, that didn't stop him from seeking her out for automatic disapproval... He doesn't recognize it as such, but some people would call this masochism.]
Understood. [...] What are your plans after closing?
[ Stop forcing yours, Angel-suppressed-as-Lilin
… Of course he'd ask that question. Frühling is too tired to think two steps ahead. ]
Shower and sleep.
[ For all that she berates him over his eating habits, she… doesn't have a sterling diet herself. When's dinner?? ]
… Of course he'd ask that question. Frühling is too tired to think two steps ahead. ]
Shower and sleep.
[ For all that she berates him over his eating habits, she… doesn't have a sterling diet herself. When's dinner?? ]
[They're both hypocrites.]
You're not hungry?
I made spaghetti. It's good. And it's yours if you want it.
You're not hungry?
I made spaghetti. It's good. And it's yours if you want it.
[Given his mastery of the microchip, Kaworu simply sends along a "picture" of his early morning meal. His epicurean vocabulary is lacking, it seems, because it's not spaghetti at all. The strands are very thin, coiled together, and slathered in what is probably pesto sauce. Angel hair pasta. Of course.]
I have fresh milk, too. It's amazing what Lilin can produce with their bodies.
I have fresh milk, too. It's amazing what Lilin can produce with their bodies.
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[ … Okay, fine. It looks pretty good—but just because it looks doesn't mean it tastes good, right? She ought to question its origins… ]
That isn't spaghetti… it's called capellini or "angel hair" pasta. [ She remembers packaging pretty well. ] Did you buy that pre-made or did you prepare it?
Did you also know that the milk humans drink normally comes from cows? There are, of course, some exceptions, but I assure you, it's not human milk you're drinking.
That isn't spaghetti… it's called capellini or "angel hair" pasta. [ She remembers packaging pretty well. ] Did you buy that pre-made or did you prepare it?
Did you also know that the milk humans drink normally comes from cows? There are, of course, some exceptions, but I assure you, it's not human milk you're drinking.
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As I said, I made it. [Even in text, you can tell Kaworu is pleased with his efforts.] I thought 'spaghetti' was an umbrella term for pasta of this nature... I'll be more careful with my words.
[When did he say it was human milk, though? He said--
Oh. Right. Something else he should be more careful with.]
'Lilin' can refer to all life forms descended from Lilith, which had the potential to become humans at one point or another. (The path of evolution is also amazing.) In this case, I'm referring to cows, not humans. Sorry for the confusion.
[Of course, maybe he just confused her more.]
[When did he say it was human milk, though? He said--
Oh. Right. Something else he should be more careful with.]
'Lilin' can refer to all life forms descended from Lilith, which had the potential to become humans at one point or another. (The path of evolution is also amazing.) In this case, I'm referring to cows, not humans. Sorry for the confusion.
[Of course, maybe he just confused her more.]
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Never mind it.
[ There are different degrees of "making," but Frühling doesn't have the energy or desire to argue. He cooked pasta and he's happy about it and wants to offer her some because he suspects her hungriness. Her stomach may or may not be growling at the thought, involuntarily.
As for interpreting his language… maybe she missed something in all that he said to others. Embarrassing. He isn't confusing her more, but perhaps she's distilling his information in ways he can't predict. ]
So you're saying in your world cows could have been human.
[ There are different degrees of "making," but Frühling doesn't have the energy or desire to argue. He cooked pasta and he's happy about it and wants to offer her some because he suspects her hungriness. Her stomach may or may not be growling at the thought, involuntarily.
As for interpreting his language… maybe she missed something in all that he said to others. Embarrassing. He isn't confusing her more, but perhaps she's distilling his information in ways he can't predict. ]
So you're saying in your world cows could have been human.
[Kaworu does want to share this meal with Frühling. Breaking bread is an age-old tradition and helps to foster a sense of camaraderie between Lilin. Also, if he's very lucky, maybe she'll deign to stay with him for a while. Maybe she'll be willing to let him soak up her presence...]
Yeah. Cows could have been humans; oak trees could have been vultures; spiders could have been feline leukemia viruses.
Yeah. Cows could have been humans; oak trees could have been vultures; spiders could have been feline leukemia viruses.
[ She's not even going to start considering those sorts of could-have-beens, but she does wonder if Kaworu thinks about everything else that way. What a headache. ]
All right. Don't tell me anymore. I'm not inclined to philosophical discussions.
Just set aside a small plate for me, and we'll be done with it. No milk.
All right. Don't tell me anymore. I'm not inclined to philosophical discussions.
Just set aside a small plate for me, and we'll be done with it. No milk.
To summarize: Lilin have Lilin souls and the vessel is what varies between them.
[Kaworu wonders what sort of face she's making right now. It's probably cute.]
I'll be waiting for you.
[Kaworu wonders what sort of face she's making right now. It's probably cute.]
I'll be waiting for you.
8/17, throughout the day. (individual messages separated by several minutes to hours.)
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labyrinthos
2015-03-06 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey. I wanted to apologize for what I said to you earlier. I wasn't trying to denounce your leadership. If you're going to ask me a question, though, you should be prepared to hear the answer. I'm not going to lie about anything.
I'm sorry, again. I know that you have a lot to deal with right now.
No one is expecting you to handle everything on your own. No one is expecting you to be perfect, either. Perfection doesn't allow for any room to grow.
Frühling?
You're not coming into work today?
Someone is asking to speak with you, but I don't know what to tell him. Where are you?
Are you feeling unwell?
Just tell me if I'm being a nuisance. I'll leave you to yourself, no questions asked.
Frühling?
Frühling?
Frühling? You're still listed on the network's registry. That means you haven't departed from the City, right?
If you decided to leave, I don't know what I would do
Answer me.
Hey, answer me. Don't ignore me.
Your silence is the last thing I want to hear.
Say something already!
If you don't reply soon, I'm going to come and find you.
Campanella?
I'm sorry, again. I know that you have a lot to deal with right now.
No one is expecting you to handle everything on your own. No one is expecting you to be perfect, either. Perfection doesn't allow for any room to grow.
Frühling?
You're not coming into work today?
Someone is asking to speak with you, but I don't know what to tell him. Where are you?
Are you feeling unwell?
Just tell me if I'm being a nuisance. I'll leave you to yourself, no questions asked.
Frühling?
Frühling?
Frühling? You're still listed on the network's registry. That means you haven't departed from the City, right?
If you decided to leave, I don't know what I would do
Answer me.
Hey, answer me. Don't ignore me.
Your silence is the last thing I want to hear.
Say something already!
If you don't reply soon, I'm going to come and find you.
Campanella?
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